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"No, this is ridiculous. Where in the world is there a hamster that cooks with a frying pan?"
Of course, Alan already knew that the intelligence of the big poisonous rats was high. He had seen it himself. Judging by their language and living standards, they were far superior to orcs or goblins.
But creating tools required understanding the concept behind them.
In the end, they were still monsters. They should act based on survival instincts. It made sense for them to create weapons to hunt prey—but cooking?
"That's strange…"
They usually ate raw meat. The fact that they even thought about cooking was surprising.
"And if they care about food like this… shouldn't they care about cleanliness too?"
Their breath was terrible.
"If they can make a frying pan, they should've made a toothbrush as well."
Alan casually tossed the frying pan aside and left the tent.
'They must have learned this from somewhere.'
Maybe they found a human-made frying pan and copied it.
'That makes more sense.'
The tent was already in ruins after the fight. Alan moved toward the center of the community.
Soon—
A massive tent came into view.
It was at least ten times larger than the others.
"…There."
That was clearly the boss's location.
'If there's anything important, it should be inside.'
The problem was getting there.
Should he force his way through, or continue clearing the outer tents?
'Going straight would be faster…'
But it was risky.
'If the boss can call others, I'll be surrounded instantly.'
That would be troublesome.
"…Better to clear everything."
Alan made his decision.
There was no need to rush.
"No one's going to interfere anyway."
It felt like the entire area belonged to him.
He moved forward steadily, clearing one tent after another.
The result—
[You have defeated a big poisonous rat.]
[36,445,900 experience has been acquired.]
[A big poisonous rat's gallbladder has been acquired.]
[Your level has increased.]
Alan's strength continued to grow as he hunted.
But instead of feeling satisfied—
"…This feels wrong."
The hamster couples always stayed together.
Even in death, they looked at each other.
"…I'm literally destroying families."
He frowned slightly.
Still—
"It doesn't matter."
He pushed the thought away.
There was no room for hesitation.
He continued hunting.
—
Time passed.
After hours of fighting, the entire settlement was destroyed.
Tents were torn apart, burned, or collapsed.
Only one remained—
The massive tent at the center.
Alan stood in front of it, exhaling slowly.
"…Finally."
He had cleared everything else.
Now only the boss remained.
He focused his senses.
Two presences.
"…Still a pair."
Even the boss was a couple.
"…Consistent."
Alan stepped forward.
Inside—
"Muong? A human?"
"You disturbed our rest. You will pay. Muong."
The queen appeared first.
She was enormous—twice Alan's size.
A crude crown rested on her head, and a red cloak covered her body.
She raised a paw and pointed at him.
"Muong. Humans are ugly. No fur. Disgusting. Muong… I will kill you."
Her trident moved instantly.
Swaeek!
It shot toward him with incredible speed.
Alan stepped aside and avoided it.
At the same time—
"Come out."
A small shadow appeared beside him.
A black cat.
Its eyes glowed faintly.
Sapphire.
The Hell Mephis Cat.
The air around them shifted slightly.
Alan's expression became calm.
"100,000 army massacre sword" Alan used the powerful instantly as a big violet slash was released from his sword aiming at the male rat.
The powerful skill hit the rat and he was thrown back, Injured.
"…Let's try using magic to kill them."
The wounded male rat tried to stand again.
"Myong…!"
Alan raised his hand.
Several Magic Missiles formed instantly.
They shot forward one after another.
Peeng! Peeng! Peeng!
The attacks struck the male rat repeatedly, pushing it back.
"I won't take this anymore! Myong!"
The rat tried to charge again—
But it was too slow.
Another volley hit.
Peeng!
The male rat was thrown back, its body collapsing from the impact.
Alan didn't stop.
He stepped forward and launched another precise strike.
Boom!
The final hit crushed the male rat completely.
[You have destroyed the Strong Male Rat.]
[205,700,890 experience has been acquired.]
[The Strong Male Rat's Gallbladder has been acquired.]
[The Strong Male Rat's Heart has been acquired.]
[5 blessed weapon enhancement stones have been acquired.]
[4 blessed armor enhancement stones have been acquired.]
"…Done."
Alan exhaled lightly.
Then—
A heavy presence remained.
He looked up.
The Queen Rat stood there, completely unharmed.
"Human… You killed my husband. Myang."
"…Yeah."
Alan checked himself.
His mana was nearly exhausted.
"…Tch."
This was bad.
Without wasting time, he stepped back and summoned Sapphire.
"Hold her."
The black cat leaped forward instantly, intercepting the queen's movement.
Clang!
The trident struck, but Sapphire deflected it.
Alan turned and retreated a short distance.
First—
He needed time.
The Queen was in berserk mode, fighting her currently will be waste of time.
The enraged Queen Rat chased after him relentlessly.
Alan ran at full speed, but the distance between them kept shrinking.
"…Tch."
He stopped overthinking and acted.
"Sapphire—buy me some time."
The black cat moved instantly, stepping in to intercept.
The difference in strength was obvious.
The female rats had always been stronger than the males. If the Queen Rat was at least level 420, fighting her head-on right now would be reckless.
'I need an opening…'
Boom!
Boom! Boom!
The ground trembled with every step the Queen Rat took.
Despite her thin limbs, her weight and power were overwhelming.
'What kind of monster is this…?'
Alan narrowed his eyes.
If he got caught, it would be over.
"Go."
Sapphire lunged forward, slashing at the Queen Rat to slow her down.
Clang!
The attack connected—
But only briefly slowed her.
The Queen Rat immediately countered, knocking Sapphire aside with her trident.
"…Too strong."
Alan clicked his tongue.
The Queen Rat suddenly threw her trident.
Kuwaaaaang!
It tore through the air like a missile.
Alan reacted instantly.
"Madra War Dance."
He twisted his body and redirected the force.
Peeeeeong!
The impact shifted—
Then—
Puoook!
The trident was deflected and stabbed back into the Queen Rat's chest.
[You have dealt 190,300 damage to the target.]
"…Good."
But—
"Muong!"
She didn't slow down at all.
She pulled the trident out and continued chasing him like nothing had happened.
"…So that's how it is."