He wanted to make sure that he left enough HP for the little guy to finish it in one attack.
After a controlled amount of attacks, he kept the scythe back.
"Venus! It's time. Use Charged Hit and finish the big guy," Ryder commanded the fellow on the side.
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"Who would have known that he would gain ten levels just from a single hunt. It got bigger as well. It's now twice the size if I'm not wrong," Shu complimented as he observed the Diamond Tiger while they searched for another beast after finishing the Iron Wolf.
"I thought it would be something similar. It would've been much more if I hadn't received half the exp from this hunt," Ryder muttered as he smiled.
"It was a level 40 beast, after all. It also dropped its fang. It can be sold for a decent amount," he continued.
"More importantly, this little guy is stronger now. By hunting in this forest, I should be able to get Venus to level 30-40. That's where it will slow down."