On the magnificent of Xyloren, situated in the enchanting country of Eloren, the shops showcased unique designs, filled with symmetrical details and an unparalleled style. A colossal, sturdy tree rose majestically, adorned by various structures around it, with an evenrger structure crowning its top, dazzling from afar with its silver splendor and sparkling rainbow hues.


    Alongside Amon and hispanions, two native Eloreans observed with smiles as they witnessed the awe-struck expressions of the visitors directed towards this grand structure.


    One of them shared, "That''s the home of the King of Eloren. At the peak, you''ll find the royal chambers, while around the immense tree lie the residences of the children and rtives of the noble lineage."


    "As imposing as it may seem," Barbara pondered, "from afar, it looks diminutive... But how vast are the King''s chambers?"


    "A little over 30,000 square meters," sa, an Elorean, replied.


    "Wow! That''s enormous!" Ariel eximed, blending admiration with a teasing tone in her voice.


    The Eloreans exchanged nces and chuckled, ustomed to such reactions and, in a way, proud to evoke such admiration.


    Despite their unique appearances, the Eloreans disyed luminous skin and distinct gic traits. Their chameleon-like eyes and seductive voices charmed like sirens, attracting attention.


    Despite their unconventional appearance postughter, many were enchanted by the Eloreans. However, they rarely showed interest in other species, causing conflicts in the past. To prevent incidents, the Eloreans used devices from birth to reduce attraction to other species, minimizing these issues.


    "I understand," Mabel responded upon hearing this.


    The Eloreans smiled warmly.


    "Changing the subject..." Julia addressed sa, "If you don''t mind me asking, how has the Condemned Cemetery been?"


    sa briefly pondered. There were no overt signs of nervousness, but something hindered her from readily discussing the matter. Eliane beside her exhibited the same reserve.


    "Actually," sa began slowly, choosing her words, "Strange things are happening there. Some human explorers haven''t returned. We''ve sent patrols, but there''s been no news. It''s risky."


    "How dangerous is it?" Amon inquired, staring at her intently.


    sa looked back at Amon and replied, "We sent a patrol with a Star-Rank leader, but they didn''t return... The risk might be Star-Rank or even higher."


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    "I see," Amon pondered, touching his chin. He then looked at the girls and added, "Given the circumstances, it''s wiser to avoid going. We shouldn''t act recklessly in pursuit of adventure."


    "I agree," Mabel was the first to concur.


    "Me too," the others followed in unison.


    It wasn''t worth risking so much, especially considering that although the Condemned Cemetery was known for monster mutations, it wasn''t the only ce toplete the mission.


    "sa, may I ask you something?" Maisa addressed her.


    "Of course," sa replied with a friendly smile.


    "Hmm, are there other ces with reports of monster mutations, apart from the Condemned Cemetery, with a Grandmaster-level risk?"


    "In fact, yes," sa projected a holographic map of the Eloren Country, expanding it to almost two square meters.


    Gathered around the map, sa highlighted an area distant from their current location.


    "In this region," sa pointed to the area marked in red, her slender, long finger highlighting it, "there are reports of monster mutations, with a risk around the Grandmaster level, but the maximum danger is minimal. Going there would be safer than the Condemned Cemetery. Recently, a patrol returned from there and reported that things were under control."


    When she mentioned "under control," she referred to a situation less rming than that of the Condemned Cemetery, where the situation remained uncertain. Amon and the girls understood this clearly.


    Eliane cautioned, "Even with a lower risk, I suggest caution if you decide to go."


    "Understood, thank you for the warning," Amon replied, a small friendly smile on his face.


    "No problem," she responded with the same smile.


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    The Condemned Cemetery.


    Surrounded by imposing trees and shrouded in a grayish mist, the ce exuded a haunting oppression, surpassing the bounds of a typical horror movie setting. The stench was unbearable, understandably so, considering the presence of dozens of dposing bodies of monsters and gically altered animals scattered across the ground.


    Among the corpsesy a human and an exceedingly intelligent monster, thetter casting a look of deep hatred toward the human, as if desiring to tear his throat and satisfy itself with his blood right there...


    The creature''s eyes shimmered in golden hues with delicate green fments, its narrow pupils reminiscent of a serpent''s. Monstrouslyrge, its body reached the dimensions of a bus, rising to the level of a two-story building.


    A fusion of species defied any attempt at ssification: six limbs, the hind ones resembling leopards, the midsection evoking the form of alligators, and the front ones disying eagle-like ws.


    "ROOOOAR!"


    The monstrous roar echoed like thunder, creating ripples in the air and making the ground tremble. Upon impact, the creature sank to the ground, forming a crater beneath its feet. With an impressive leap, it reached a nearby tree, using it as a springboard, and then, with a powerful thrust,unched itself toward a blond-haired, brown-eyed human.


    "Crack!"


    "Boom!"


    At the exact moment the tree gave way under the tremendous force of the beast, used as a springboard, the creature, now facing the brown-eyed blonde man, lunged with its massive mouth, a bizarre amalgamation between an alligator''s jaw and part of a whale''s face, the smooth hairless skin appearing greased like that of a feline.


    A grotesquebination that further amplified the beast''s terrifying aspect.


    "Damn it!" eximed the blond man.


    In response, a dark blood-like substance sprang from the ground, raising a barrier akin to a multiyered wall made of blood.


    "Bang! Bang! Bang!"


    "Crack..."


    Gradually,yer byyer, the barrier was being breached by the mouth of the monstrous beast, which soon found itself in front of the defenseless man.


    "Damn it...! Crap, crap...! Just when I''ve achieved something so good...! I won''t give up without a fight! At most, I''ll die...!" The blond man cursed, desperately thinking of a way to escape.


    In his hand, he held something akin to a green seed, which he stashed in his pocket before retrieving several talismans from the same ce...


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