BXBX NOVEL Chapter 333 Echoes in the Cemetery of the Damned
It was no small feat. Mabel, who had studied monsters deeply, learned in the process how to eliminate any trace of poison from the meat. Thus, they obtained meat from a monster nearly at the Star Rank, which, by itself, already made it especially fragrant due to the high protein concentration. Moreover, as it began to roast, the aroma became even more irresistible.
Amon contributed some spices, bringing lemon juice, salt, pepper, grated Parmesan cheese, among other ingredients. They started the meal with a round of Carpaccio.
"Mm, delicious!" Barbara exclaimed with satisfaction after tasting the dish, enhanced by the lemon juice: "Just like this, it\'s amazing, I can hardly wait to taste it roasted~!"
"Me too~" Maisa said, after carefully swallowing her bite.
The rest, with their mouths full, could only nod, emitting a murmur of contentment.
Amon silently reflected: \'Mm, I should save at least about 220 pounds to take back with me. I\'m sure that Bianca, with her cooking skills, can prepare something even better. And, besides, I would like her to taste it too...\'
While reflecting, Amon let his gaze wander distractedly to the flames roasting the meat, a soft smile outlining his lips as he considered how pleasant moments like these were. His smile reflected a mix of contentment and inner satisfaction, highlighting the appreciation for simple pleasures that often go unnoticed. Experience exclusive tales on m v|l e\'-NovelBin.net
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[Cemetery of the Damned]
Running, moving as fast as possible, a group of five people advanced desperately for their lives through the gloomy Cemetery of the Damned.
If there was one thing they all had in common, it was the pitiable state of their armors. Even though they were supposed to be nearly indestructible below the Star Rank, now they were full of marks and scars, on the verge of total deterioration. It was clear that it was only a matter of time until the defense offered by these armors would be completely lost.
"Minerva, you fool, look to your left!" Frank yelled, his voice tense with urgency.
"Frank, you bastard, watch your words!" Minerva retorted fervently, instinctively dodging as she looked to the left, in the direction pointed out by Frank.
At the same moment she shouted, a shockwave emerged behind her, the result of a previous attack that almost hit her. The impact against the ground generated a thunderous sound, echoing menacingly through the cemetery.
Fugaki Koske, with a look filled with frustration and anger, exclaimed: "Bastard... These damn monsters are persistent, especially that plant monster!" His expression reflected the ongoing effort and the group\'s tension in the fight against relentless creatures that chased them without rest.
"Don\'t waste your time lamenting, you miserable one, just shoot at them too!" Minerva scolded fervently.
Frank intervened, trying to calm the spirits: "Hey, Minerva, it\'s not the time for you to scold Fugaki like that, right?"
"Shut up, you bastard!" she yelled, clearly frustrated. "Damn it, why have these monsters become so persistent in chasing us?!?"
Ricard remained silent, his expression serious and thoughtful, while the others argued.
Ricard harbored a secret... One that none of the others knew. He had discovered something in an ancient book from his family about this planet. Among the pages, there was a map indicating buried treasure, but when an ancestor of his tried to claim it, he was discovered and killed. Whenever someone tried to approach the location, they were pursued and killed without having the chance to grab the treasure. He hadn\'t shared this information with anyone, but it was all recorded in a book he had found.
After devising his plan, he managed to deceive everyone, making them face the monsters that protected the place while he stealthily subtracted the treasure. However, his frustration lay in the fact that this treasure was impossible to store in his spatial space, forcing him to carry it in his pocket. Ever since he obtained it, they began to be tracked by the monsters, as if the item functioned as some kind of locator, allowing them to be found by the monsters with alarming speed.
Even aware that his action could result in the death of his entire team during the pursuit, he was not willing to discard the treasure. After all, if it attracted so many monsters so intensely, he was more than willing to risk his own life!
Of course, driven by greed, he planned, even in case of death, to return to the site and recover the lost treasure. Therefore, he made sure to memorize every part of the path traveled, to facilitate a possible return.
\'This is my chance for ascent, I will not give up!\' He mentally convinced himself, casting a determined look in the direction of Minerva.
Minerva was his target, both in terms of surpassing and desire. He frequently found himself fantasizing about her, wishing to see this arrogant woman become submissive before him, begging for his attention.
The mere idea energized him, injecting new vigor into his steps, making him accelerate even more in the desperate race.
While running, Ricard could not avoid the constant flow of thoughts about the treasure and Minerva. He knew he was in a race against time, both to escape the relentless monsters and to consolidate his plan of ascent and personal conquest.
Amid the chaos of the frenetic escape, he occasionally cast furtive glances towards Minerva, trying to disguise his intense curiosity and interest under the pretext of being attentive to the dangers around. His mind worked double, calculating not only the escape route but also the future implications of his actions.
Meanwhile, the other members of the group fought with determination, completely unaware of Ricard\'s secret thoughts. They trusted each other to survive this ordeal, each fighting not only for their own life but for the survival of the entire group.
"We need to find a way out fast!" Frank shouted, cutting through the air with his sword, making a path through a horde of smaller monsters that tried to surround them.
"I\'m trying to find one!" Lan replied, concentrating intensely while using her magical abilities to probe the terrain around them, looking for any advantage that could provide them with an escape route.
Fugaki Koske, in turn, used his abilities to create temporary barriers, attempting to slow the monsters\' advance and give the group a necessary breather to plan their next move.
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