Chapter 136:Peace Between Chaos
Blood soaked the snow, turning the once-pristine landscape into a field of red. The bodies of the beasts lay scattered, some torn apart beyond recognition.
Steam rose from the warm blood, mixing with the cold air, creating an eerie mist. If someone looked from above, it would almost seem like a twisted painting—dark figures sprawled over the white canvas, painted with crimson strokes.
Kael raised his sword to put it back in the scabbard but stopped, noticing the blood and flesh clinging to the blade. He stared at it for a moment before muttering, "It needs to be cleaned."
His gaze then shifted to Albert, who was panting heavily, his face red from exhaustion. At the same time, Albert looked at Kael, his mind racing.
What the hell is wrong with this maniac? Albert thought. I’m already worn out despite being B-rank, but he looks completely fine.
He’s only C-rank... so how is this possible?
Sadly, he had no idea Kael had been absorbing life essence from the slain beasts, a small boost just enough to keep him going. At higher levels, these weak creatures barely made a difference, but for now, it was enough.
Even if that doesn’t add in increasing stats, they at least restore his stamina.
That’s one of the main reasons he was feared in his prime because he could just fight endlessly for days without getting tired.
Kael turned toward Albert. "Is the mine near?"
Albert exhaled and steadied his breath. "Yes, we’re about a few kilo meters away." He hesitated, then looked up. "I think we should retreat. If we head back now, we can reach camp and get some proper rest. If we stay too long and a beast tide comes, it won’t be easy to handle."