Chapter 48
Chapter 48
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 48
Chapter Title: Wolf Massacre
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Having finished our preparations for the hunt, we headed straight to the wolves' habitat that we'd scouted out.
The distance was surprisingly short.
There was a reason we'd run into wolves so often.
"As expected, they mostly rest during the hot daytime and are active from evening until morning."
"Just like Hilde said."
Hilde and Shin Seom-hwa nodded from behind me at my words.
We'd already researched the wolves' builds, habits, and hunting patterns.
Honestly, I didn't think we'd lose, but it never hurt to be cautious.
"Even at this distance, the wolves haven't picked up our scent."
"Must be the deodorizer working."
Thanks to the deodorizer from the gacha, we avoided detection by scent.
A regular deodorizer wouldn't have fooled a wolf's nose.
Gacha items were indeed the best.
".......So even convenient stuff like that comes out of the gacha."
"Well, yeah."
"Hmph~ I see......"
Shin Seom-hwa's gaze stung a little.
I'd already told her about my gacha ability.
Considering our future life together, keeping it secret forever wasn't feasible.
Fortunately, she understood after I explained it well.
'You kept such an important ability hidden all this time? Well, given the circumstances, I get it.'
'Y-you, put it down! Just because... I won't...'
'Shh, mmph, you're really... mmm....'
'Ahhn! Aahn! Ngh... too deep.....'
It seemed settled, but that last casual remark came back to bite me.
'So you told Hilde from the start?'
'Well, yeah.'
After that, Shin Seom-hwa was even more downcast than the day after I'd pounded her so hard she passed out.
I cleared my throat awkwardly and changed the subject.
"Anyway, thanks to it, the ambush is going perfectly."
"The ones hunting decide if they're the hunters or the hunted."
Hilde stared at the wolves with narrowed eyes.
"At their leaping distance, they can't reach us here in one jump."
"You can tell that?"
"I've seen plenty of wolves."
Hmm, I see.
Then it was safe to attack from here right away.
'They aren't even standing guard like the goblins.'
Of course, they wouldn't expect to be attacked.
There were no threats around here worth guarding against.
'But not anymore.'
I pulled Adol from my inventory.
The enhanced Adol felt noticeably stronger just holding it.
No, its upgraded stats actually allowed for greater power output.
"Then, as planned, my skill will be the starting signal."
Shin Seom-hwa nodded.
For all her faults, her role was key in this hunt.
"Territory Declaration."
My new skill, 'Behold the Emperor's Throne'.
Using it boosted allies' combat power by 10% and weakened enemies by 10%.
Simply put, it was like a 20% buff.
A blue dome-shaped field only I could see expanded widely.
At the same time, golden threads unfurled from Shin Seom-hwa's hand.
-Shraaaack!!
The mana threads shot out like blades.
They sliced through the wolves' bodies the moment they touched.
"Kyaaaaah!"
Wolves' heads and legs flew off as screams filled the air.
Blood sprayed everywhere, quickly drenching the clearing.
"Wow."
Hilde let out a low murmur at the sight.
'Come to think of it, this is Hilde's first time seeing Shin Seom-hwa fight directly.'
It wasn't for nothing she was our company's youngest team leader and tipped as the next director.
Sure, her beauty, charisma, and popularity played roles.
But her ability was decisive.
Queen of Webs, Spider Queen.
The golden threads massacring monsters were beyond one-sided; "musou" didn't even cover it.
They had a weakness against strong foes due to matchup issues.
But against hordes of weaker monsters, nothing was more overwhelming.
'Seeing this made me want her.'
I wouldn't deny lusting after her body played a part in making her mine.
But the real reason was this A-Grade ability.
"Hoo, feels good to cut loose after so long."
Shin Seom-hwa's expression was cold—icy, even—as she massacred the wolves.
Impossible to believe this was the woman moaning under me.
"Hilde, you're on guard duty then."
"Understood."
This time, Hilde was protecting Shin Seom-hwa.
For a mana-heavy mage like her, close protection was essential.
In society, I'd filled that role.
Though "protection" was just being a meat shield.
'But today, I have my own job.'
I kicked off the ground and dashed through the brush.
The wolves weren't idiots; they'd pinpoint the magic's source.
No matter what, focusing fire on one spot disadvantaged our smaller numbers.
This was a diversion tactic for that.
'Adol, telekinesis.'
I hurled Adol infused with full telekinetic power.
Splat!
It blew a wolf's head clean off.
While waiting for Adol's return, I grabbed a spear from inventory and threw it.
It impaled another wolf.
Almost simultaneously, the returning Adol went flying again.
"Kyaeeeng!"
"Grrrrowl!"
Attacks from all sides threw them into panic.
Smart pack hunters or not, they were beasts.
Even humans would struggle against such an ambush.
Wolves dropped one after another.
I wasn't tiring despite running nonstop, thanks to the new skill.
That's when we'd thinned their numbers considerably.
"Kraaaaaah!"
Suddenly, an especially huge wolf let out a roar.
Its pelt and fangs marked it as the leader.
Its gaze locked on Hilde, who'd just stabbed a wolf.
It had clearly identified the magic's origin.
'And with one roar, the others got organized.'
Even if we had the edge, strategic counterattacks would be annoying.
Especially targeting the mage Shin Seom-hwa...
'I have to kill it.'
Boom!
I launched forward like a bullet.
If that was the pack leader, killing it would decide the hunt.
"Grrrowl?!"
It twisted toward me bursting from the brush, switching targets and charging with jaws wide.
'1.5 times... no, twice the others' size.'
When I first arrived on this island, I wouldn't have stood a chance.
I'd have fled with my tail between my legs.
But now was different.
Boosted strength, Body Reinforcement trait, enhanced weapon, new skills.
I'd grown at an unbelievable pace.
Enough to crush even a boss monster easily!
'Telekinesis into my fist......'
-Kwaaang!!!
Using my right hand with Adol as bait, my left uppercut smashed its jaw.
Bones shattered; its head snapped back.
Its massive bulk was a lie.
The pack leader fell in one blow.
Thud!
'Weak.'
After that, it was too easy.
Bereft of their leader, the wolves became a disorganized mob and were hunted to the last.
The barrage of messages was so relentless it made my head spin.
'Whoa, this is a bit much.'
Celebrating and rewarding was fine, but this was chaotic.
I finally sorted through them as Hilde and Shin Seom-hwa approached.
Both had blood splattered on their clothes from the fight.
"How did you do that just now?"
"Pardon?"
"You took down that huge wolf in one hit."
They asked almost in unison.
I just shrugged lightly.
"Guess I've gotten that strong."
It was literally true; nothing to add.
I'd purely grown stronger on this island.
'And I'll get even stronger.'
I didn't know the island's secrets yet.
But the system wanted me to grow—that was clear.
For survival, I'd just use it.
"Anyway, let's collect the dead wolves. They're valuable resources."
Shin Seom-hwa turned at my words.
She clicked her tongue briefly at the strewn corpses.
"How do we even carry all this?"
"Worried about that now?"
I opened my inventory and used telekinesis.
Soon, wolf corpses gathered around me.
'Hmm, yeah, the sheer volume. This'll take time.'
After the wolf hunt—no, massacre—we butchered the carcasses we'd brought.
But there were so many that even skinning took ages.
We decided to finish the rest tomorrow.
'Still, more food and no more threats. Pretty leisurely now.'
Like after the goblin subjugation, we'd cleared a major hurdle.
Now, just make the map and we were done.
I was stretching contentedly when it happened.
"......Do you really have to go this far?"
I turned at the voice I'd been waiting for.
But I frowned slightly at the sight.
Shin Seom-hwa stood there, face flushed.
"I said I'd wait while you washed, but I didn't hear about coming wrapped in just a towel."
She had a towel around her whole body.
Shin Seom-hwa sighed deeply at my words.
"Haa, you weren't like this at the company."
"One side of you is still Team Leader, promising any request as thanks for the massage."
"........True, but I didn't expect this kind of wish."
"What did you think you'd do then, Team Leader?"
She flinched, face reddening further.
Her expression said she wasn't telling.
'Probably planning Hilde-level service.'
Unfortunately, I wasn't satisfied with that.
Forcing the unimaginable on high-society Shin Seom-hwa thrilled beyond expectations.
"Haa......"
Finally, she sighed again and dropped the towel.
There stood Shin Seom-hwa in a bunny girl outfit.
'Wow.'
Firm hips and thighs without an ounce of fat.
Breasts overflowing with male fantasy.
But the bunny suit was still incomplete.
"Why does that damn gacha spit out crap like this......"
"Don't be so shocked already."
I chuckled while applying gel to the rabbit-tail anal plug.