novelraw Chapter 46: Monster
Chapter 46: Monster
Scarred Rabbit glared fiercely at Chen Qi, keeping a wary eye on the gun in his hand.
The Collector really was a solid weapon—fast firing speed and powerful penetration.
His underling’s armor was way too cheap, completely unable to withstand a shot from the Collector.
But his own armor could!
Scarred Rabbit smirked to himself—now that he understood the opponent’s weapon, they had the upper hand.
Chen Qi quickly scanned his surroundings with the corner of his eye and moved closer to the rock wall—a spot less vulnerable to gunfire.
He didn’t enter the cave directly to team up with the Pool Dweller.
With his and the Pool Dweller’s combined power, taking out Scarred Rabbit would be a breeze.
But that would leave behind signs of battle in the cave, and lots of blood.
That might alert the Old Hunter.He didn’t need the Pool Dweller to handle these Black Rabbit Gang goons. He could do it himself.
“Overseer, you struck first. That’s unjust.”
Scarred Rabbit silently removed his jacket, revealing a sleek, dark micro-mech suit.
The engine on his back let out a deep rumble.
Black Rabbit Third-Gen Micro Mech, Overheat Mode! Capable of unleashing unimaginable speed!
Next, he drew two small daggers and assumed a fighting stance.
So Scarred Rabbit was a melee fighter.
Chen Qi holstered the Collector at his waist, gripped the black blade tightly, and regulated his breathing.
The Black Rabbit Third-Gen Mech really was built for close combat.
Tier 1 Transcendents had limited ability strength, so in these fights, gear was crucial.
Scarred Rabbit had a body training skill and good gear—definitely a tough opponent.
Chen Qi exhaled deeply and got into position to strike.
Before making a move, Scarred Rabbit turned to his underlings and said:
“The Old Hunter wasn’t wrong. He really does have what it takes to be an Overseer.
You two—go get reinforcements, fast.”
“Boss, are you sure you don’t need our help?”
“No need. He’s strong, but I’m stronger! Still, make it quick.”
“……”
The remaining two underlings hesitated for a moment. They didn’t quite understand why the boss, who claimed to be stronger, needed backup.
But an order was an order. The two of them turned and ran deep into the forest.
The boss will win!
“Hah, what’s wrong? Still not making a move?”
Chen Qi gripped the long blade, preparing to counter.
The Third-Gen Mech was fast, so the best approach was anticipation and counterattack.
Scarred Rabbit’s body let off thick steam. He said one last thing:
“Overseer, you should’ve heard—my guys already went to call for backup.
No matter how strong you are, you can’t take on the entire Black Rabbit Gang! You’d be fighting twenty of us alone.
Now, put down your weapon, and we’ll spare your life.
This is your last chance.”
Scarred Rabbit was convinced the guy had no companions inside the Rift.
Chen Qi focused, watching the movement of his opponent’s legs.
Scarred Rabbit was talking a lot because his suit needed time to heat up.
And the moment it finished heating—
Whoosh!
With a loud blast of steam—
In the next second, Scarred Rabbit surged forward like a gust of wind, instantly closing the distance to Chen Qi.
Bang!
Chen Qi struck defensively.
Scarred Rabbit’s dagger clashed with the black blade.
Then, in a split second, Scarred Rabbit shifted his stance and slashed from a new angle like a phantom.
The earlier move had been a feint!
With a loud whoosh, he was suddenly at Chen Qi’s left flank.
This was Overheat Mode!
He was too fast—his opponent couldn’t possibly react in time!
“Got him!”
Scarred Rabbit smiled smugly—until he sensed something wrong.
The other guy had already anticipated his move—his body had slightly shifted beforehand.
His stab missed!
And due to the sheer inertia of the Black Rabbit Third-Gen Mech, Scarred Rabbit’s movement became sluggish.
A huge opening!
An opening—
In low-tier Transcendent battles, one opening could determine the outcome.
In the next instant, the black blade slashed upward from below, striking the armor on his chest.
“Burst!”
Chen Qi activated the Burst skill, channeling all his strength into the blade.
The sharp edge tore through Scarred Rabbit’s chest armor. The black blade aura followed through, ripping through armor and flesh alike, spilling a wave of blood.
Bang!
Why?
In that moment, the black aura of the blade flashed through Scarred Rabbit’s mind, bringing with it memories… images of Captain Blackeye.
The weapon in front of him—wasn’t it the same as Captain Blackeye’s?
“Why…”
Scarred Rabbit coughed up blood and collapsed, never to rise again.
“Handled.”
Chen Qi confirmed there were no more enemies, then sheathed his blade.
The Black Rabbit Micro Mech was fast, but once you observed leg movements, predicting its attacks became easy.
What surprised him, though, was how the black blade’s aura combined with Burst had shattered the enemy’s defense in one strike.
Wearing mechanical armor required strong physique—and Scarred Rabbit clearly didn’t meet the standard.
Chen Qi lowered his head and looked at Scarred Rabbit.
A high-ranking Black Rabbit Gang member—he should be loaded.
Another nice haul!
Chen Qi didn’t rush to loot the body. Instead, he looked in the direction where the other two had run off.
From the darkness in that direction, faint wolf howls and monster noises could be heard…
…
…
In the forest, clouds gradually covered the moon.
The two Black Rabbit underlings—one tall, one skinny—ran full speed ahead.
After a while, the tall one was gasping for breath:
“Huff… huff… do we really need to run this fast? Boss said he was stronger… why are we in such a hurry?”
“You don’t get it! Boss is strong, yeah—but the other guy’s an Overseer too! If the fight drags on, boss could get hurt! If he breaks a leg, that’s another sky-high medical bill.
But with backup, it’s different. We can win without a single injury!
Heck, maybe we can even capture the guy alive and sell him to Aunt Damarro of the Blackfin Crew.”
“Capture him alive… ohhh I get it now… Boss actually thought it through. I thought he chickened out.
Yeah, Aunt Damarro does like talented young ones.
She pays way better than that stingy Captain Blackeye.”
A flash of greed crossed their eyes. Aunt Damarro liked young, gifted kids.
Selling him to her would mean a huge payday! They could upgrade all their gear!
“Wait, why haven’t we found anyone yet? Weren’t there tons of red wolves around here? They should be hunting nearby!”
They weaved through the forest, nervous sweat running down their faces.
The Black Rabbit Gang had come to this area after a horde of red wolves was drawn here.
Logically, their team was equipped with strong tranquilizers—there shouldn’t have been any issues.
In fact, they should’ve captured plenty of red wolves by now.
They hadn’t gone the wrong way…
So why was everything so quiet?
The two gulped and slowed their pace, cautiously heading into the dim woods ahead.
Crunch, crunch!
The forest floor was thick with dead leaves and twigs. Every step gave a soft crunch.
Suddenly, their eyes lit up.
They saw bound red wolves—and the backs of their fellow gang members!
Finally—they found the main group!
They shouted:
“Everyone, boss encountered a monster! He needs backup! Now, follow us immediately!”
“A monster?”
A deep voice rang out from the darkness.
“Yes! That guy’s no joke—we need to—”
They both stopped talking.
That voice wasn’t from any of their teammates.
The clouds parted slightly. Moonlight filtered through the leaves, illuminating the scene.
Looking closely, they saw the red wolves that were supposed to be tranquilized—all dead. Fresh wounds marked their necks.
And the gang members, supposedly alive and well, each had massive holes in their backs—blood pouring out.
What happened?!
What had their gang run into?
Their hands began to tremble uncontrollably, and they instinctively backed away.
Behind their fallen teammates, a tall figure slowly emerged.
He held a hunting rifle, wore a hunter’s hat, and was covered in reddish-brown fur:
“Thank you. Really, thank you—for catching so many live red wolves for me.”
Then he bared his bloodstained teeth and aimed the hunting rifle at them:
“So, where is that monster?
Is it… right in front of you?”
“Do you need a hunter… to take care of him for you?”