novelraw Chapter 6 I'm Going Solo!
Chapter 6 I'm Going Solo!
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When facing those tough, fast monsters in the wild, a single second of paralysis can often determine the life or death of a team!
For these low-level demon-hunting teams in Bo City, a level 2 beginner lightning mage is definitely a top-tier boss!
"Bang!"
A burly, bald man with a scar on his face slammed his fist on the table and charged through the crowd like a bull, striding up to Su Chen.
"Brother Chen!" The scarred, burly man grinned broadly, a smile that, combined with his scar, made him look somewhat menacing, but he tried his best to appear amiable. "I'm Wang Meng, the captain of the Mad Rhino Demon Hunting Team! Judging by your attire, you're a newbie, right? Come join our Mad Rhino! We have two water-type and one earth-type members, our defense is absolutely maxed out! You just need to stand in the back and unleash your full damage potential! You get 30% of the rewards from each mission! No, 40%!"
"Bullshit! Wang Meng, your Mad Rhino Team just lost a wind-type member last month, and you still have the nerve to recruit more?"
Before Su Chen could speak, another tall, thin man in blue leather armor, looking very capable, squeezed through the crowd, shoving Wang Meng aside and fawning over Su Chen: "Brother Chen! I'm the vice-captain of the Gale Squad. Our team is full of veterans with rich experience. If you come, the captain promises that all future lightning-type resources will be prioritized for you! Profit sharing is negotiable!"
"Come join us, Blood Wolves!"
"Get out of my way! Our iron shields are the perfect match for lightning mages!"
In less than half a minute, Su Chen was surrounded by three or four layers of people, with seven or eight captains or vice-captains of the demon-hunting teams frantically extending olive branches.
The receptionist was so frightened by the scene that she shrank behind the counter, clutching Su Chen's hunter badge tightly in her hand, unsure whether to hand it over or not.
Surrounded by this group of burly men, Su Chen frowned slightly as he smelled the mixture of sweat and tobacco on their bodies.
He remained with his hands in his pockets, his gaze sweeping coldly over the expectant and fervent faces around him.
"Feel sorry."
Su Chen's deliberately lowered, hoarse voice rang out clearly amidst the noisy crowd.
"I have a strange temper and I don't like teaming up with others."
As soon as he finished speaking, the surrounding noise stopped abruptly.
Everyone was stunned, staring at the mysterious person completely shrouded in black as if he were a monster.
"No...no team up?" Scarface Wang Meng was stunned for a moment, thinking he had misheard. "Brother Chen, are you kidding me? Although you are a beginner level two lightning mage with explosive attack power, a mage's body is very fragile! In the wild, without a defensive mage to protect you, and without a wind mage to scout ahead, even the lowest-level giant-eyed blood rat can bite your neck off if it gets close!"
"Yeah, Brother Chen, going it alone is too dangerous! The monsters in the wild don't care about morality; they always come in groups!" the tall, thin man hurriedly advised.
In the world of mages, especially beginner and intermediate mages, very few dare to hunt monsters in the wild alone. Mages are a class with high attack but low defense; once a monster gets close, it's basically a death sentence. Therefore, teamwork is an ironclad rule for hunters.
A beginner level two mage trying to go solo? In everyone's eyes, that's no different from suicide.
"I told you, I'm used to being alone."
Su Chen's voice remained icy, leaving no room for negotiation.
He certainly knew the dangers of going it alone. If he were truly just a beginner level two lightning-type, he would have definitely chosen the team with the strongest defense without hesitation and sided with them.
But he isn't!
He is at the beginner level three!
The level 3 Thunder Seal - Wrathful Strike is even more ferocious than the level 3 fire magic Fire Burst!
Moreover, with the system's support, Su Chen's casting speed has been compressed to less than one second!
What is the concept of a casting speed of one second?
This means that when a giant-eyed rat pounced on him from a dark corner, it was still in mid-air when Su Chen's lightning seal struck its forehead!
High burst damage, paralysis effect, extremely fast casting speed.
These three factors combined give Su Chen the ability to take on a slave-level demon single-handedly.
More importantly, Su Chen didn't want to reveal his secret of extremely fast casting speed and being at the beginner level three. If he teamed up with someone, his abnormal casting speed would be impossible to hide in a fight. If someone with ulterior motives targeted him, this kid with no background would definitely get into endless trouble.
Going it alone carries a bit more risk, but the returns are 100% guaranteed, and everything is kept absolutely confidential.
Seeing Su Chen's resolute attitude, the surrounding hunter captains, though full of regret, did not press the matter further. After all, the Hunter Alliance had rules against forcing hunters to form teams.
"Sigh, what a pity. Such a promising talent, how come he's just a greenhorn?" Wang Meng shook his head, sighed, and stepped back.
"Forget it, he's probably just some arrogant young master from a powerful family who's out for training. Once he's learned his lesson from the demons, he'll understand the importance of a team." The tall, thin man muttered sourly before turning and leaving.
The crowd gradually dispersed, but many people still occasionally glanced at Su Chen, their eyes filled with curiosity, doubt, and even a hint of watching a good show.
Ignoring the stares, Su Chen turned around and took the bronze badge symbolizing his hunter identity from the girl at the front desk.
Thanks.
Su Chen put the badge in his pocket and turned to walk towards the bounty screen in the center of the hall.
His goal is clear: to find some low-level monsters lurking on the outskirts of the city or in the sewers to practice on. He can make money and get some real combat experience at the same time.
His gaze swept quickly across the screen, and soon, a bounty notice caught Su Chen's attention.
[Bounty Mission: Clean up the abnormal creatures in the old sewers of the eastern district of Bo City.]
[Mission Description: Strange noises have been frequently heard coming from the sewers near the old chemical plant in the East District recently, and a homeless person has gone missing. It is suspected that 'Giant-Eyed Blood Rat' has swarmed into the area and built a nest. Hunters are requested to investigate and clear out the area.]
[Mission Risk Rating: D (Suitable for beginner teams)]
[Mission Rewards: 10,000 yuan for thoroughly investigating; 20,000 yuan extra for each Giant-Eyed Blood Rat killed; 100,000 yuan for discovering and destroying the rat's nest. Demonic Bone materials belong to the hunter.]
"Giant-eyed blood rat..."
Su Chen looked at the information on the screen, a slight smile playing on his lips hidden beneath his mask.
The Giant-Eyed Blood Rat is the lowest-ranking of the servant-level demons. They prefer dark, damp environments and feed on garbage and carrion. Although they possess a single, enormous eye that emits a penetrating red light, and sharp teeth capable of crushing steel, their defenses are extremely weak, and they are cowardly by nature.
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