Chapter 14. Breakthrough 1.
Kailen's gaze lingered on the night sky for a few breaths, with a wide smile plastered on his face. His shadow creatures disappeared, returning to the shadow expanse.
''I really would have died huh... yet it was a thrilling battle, and I survived... But why did this wicked time dilation artifact give me a boost?''
Ignoring the time dilation artifact's usual silent response, he stood, his gaze lingering on the gory scene of the beheaded corpse before him.
''I might need a psychiatrist after all. All these headless corpses could make me start dreaming about headless horsemen" His sarcastic remark was met with his own ephemeral laughter, his eyes further widening in shock.
His feet carried him towards the headless corpse, his gaze lingering further on insignia on the corpse's chest.
''Interesting. Sunset guild. To think the guilds didn't take it well that I rejected their offers. I should probably pay the sunset guild a visit when I get back. Perhaps, I could use them to teach the other guilds a lesson that I'm not to be trifled with. I should focus on increasing my strength as soon as possible" A look of coldness and anger flashed Kailen's dark eyes.
Reaching into the pockets of the corpse, his hands brushed past the slightly cracked surface of an object he had been trying to find.
''Should be really expensive to sustain such small cracks. Possibly gifted to him by some S ranked awakened'' He muttered, then tapped the screen of the phone.
''10 days huh. 4 days left and if this quest is not completed, I'm screwed. Too bad the system boost was just temporal though''. Just as Kailen was about to venture into the forest to try his luck at finding opportunities to increase his strength, a holographic notification popped up before him.