𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
“Eh. . .? Is it over. . .?”
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Looking at the fallen Cyclops on the ground, Kick still couldn’t believe it.
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Even though 《Blue Sky Hawk》 attacked so much without any effect, it wouldn’t be surprising if it got up right now.
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However, the Cyclops didn’t move an inch.
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Eventually, its body dissolved into magical essence.
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Simultaneously, the area lockdown that had enveloped the surroundings also vanished.
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“. . .Did we really defeat the Cyclops?”
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“Did we do it?”
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“We did it! We defeated the Cyclops!”
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“Really?! Did we really pull it off?!”
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“””””Woahhhhh!””””””
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Cheers gradually rose among the beastkin, who looked at each other in disbelief.
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“Congratulations, you defeated it splendidly.”
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“Luke-san, it really worked just like you said. . . but how?”
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Surprised, Kick looked up at Luke who had patted him on the shoulder.
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“You know that demon beasts have a core inside their body, right? The Cyclops has a unique constitution with two cores. And when it’s attacked, the core moves to the opposite side of the attack. That’s why no matter how much it’s attacked, it can’t be defeated and recovers quickly.”
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“I, Is that so?!”
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“Yes, but the core can’t move from the torso to other parts. So, we had Alma attack from the front, making the core move to the back, and then you guys attacked.”
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“Amazing. . . You knew all that?”
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“They bought us time for analysis.”
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Luke’s gaze was on the stunned 《Blue Sky Hawk》.
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“. . . The beastkin defeated the Cyclops. . .?”
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“Impossible! This can’t be true! It’s nonsense! A lie!”
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Gustav, with veins bulging on his forehead, grabbed Luke’s collar.
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“You must have done something! I won’t accept this, I won’t!”
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“I did help, but the beastkin were the ones who defeated it. I never said I wouldn’t help.”
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“Don’t mess with me! I don’t want to hear your nonsense! I’m fed up with you! If you keep blabbering. . .”
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Gustav’s words were cut off.
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Because Alma’s fist struck his jaw cleanly.
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Gustav collapsed to his knees and passed out.
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“If you lay a hand on Luke, you deal with me.”
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“Wow, as expected of the Berserker Princess.”
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Sicily was clapping softly.
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“You brats! You want to fight us?!”
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“Of course not. What happened earlier was just a minor clash due to a difference of opinion.”
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Luke shrugged his shoulders at Runker, who had drawn his sword and taken a stance.
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“More importantly, the beastkin have the final right to the kill, right? Surely you heroes wouldn’t ignore the guild’s rules, right?”
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“Ugh. . .”
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Runker stammered.
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Luke turned around, concluding the conversation was over.
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“By the way, what was the Cyclops’s relic again?”
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The Cyclops had already been converted to magical essence, leaving behind a sphere about the size of an embrace.
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It was translucent, milky white, and emitted a faint light.
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Sicily rushed towards the sphere as if to jump at it.
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“T, This is. . .! The Cyclops’s eyeball, a gem known as cyclonite!”
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“Cyclonite? Is it valuable?”
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“It’s not just valuable! It has incredibly high magic resistance and can be polished into a gemstone, so nobles treasure it for making magical amulets! I’ve never seen one this big before.”
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Kick looked puzzled, as the explanation came forth with foaming excitement.
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“Come to think of it, I have one too.”
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Alma brushed back her hair.
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There was a small gem on her earring.
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“It was a birthday gift from Otou-sama, but I remember him saying this stone, cyclonite, was worth about ten gold coins.”
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“Really. . .?!”
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Kick’s eyes widened in astonishment.
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“Sicily, can you estimate how much this big one is worth?”
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“Hmm. . . I’m not very familiar with jewels but. . .”
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Sicily frowned at Luke’s question, gazing at the cyclonite.
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“Given its size, it’s probably about 20 kilos. . . Even unprocessed, I’d say it’s worth at least 200. . . no, 300 gold coins.”
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“300. . .?!”
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The beastkin were speechless.
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300 gold coins was a sum that could sustain a village for three years.
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And it wasn’t just the beastkin whose eyes sparkled at the amount.
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Runker, Ethel, and Leslie were also gazing at the cyclonite with shining eyes.
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“Kick, this belongs to you.”
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Luke, while glancing at the《Blue Sky Hawk》, handed the cyclonite to Kick.
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“Technically, it belongs to you and Bolz, for defeating the Cyclops. As Sicily said, it seems to be quite valuable, so I think it will be useful for your beastkin community.”
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“This is mine. . .”
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Kick gazed at the cyclonite handed to him, and then resolutely looked at Luke.
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“I can’t accept this. Please keep it, Luke-san.”
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