Duty

For quite a while, Tyler had been struggling not to make the Horned Beast do any more harm against his flesh. Their claws were so long and sharp that Tyler had to scream out loud, however, it didn't stop him from trying to stop them from creating another claw attack.

Correspondingly, the two Horned Beasts also tried using their maws against Tyler, and thanks to his dagger, every tooth that came clashing against it was dismantled in an instant.

Tyler applied every pressure he could use to set himself free from the attack of the two Horned Beasts before the others could attack.

Due to having really cool fighting and escaping skills from his assassin experience, Tyler's situation was not actually bad. Forcing the four claws out of his rib side, he quickly stood up and backed out slightly.

He placed his left hand on his wounded flesh.

"Darn it!" He cursed in pain, staring at the Horned Beasts.

Seeing that Tyler escaped their first attack, the Horned Beast decided to charge at him in unison. Together, they encircled The Hangman and wasted not a single second in attacking him.

There were twelve of them... Most of them differed in willpower and agility. Some were so fast that they could get to Tyler before others, while some of them had a spine-chilling force of attack.

Tyler was confused.

He figured how fast he could act to save himself from the slaying raid launched by the outrageous beasts.

If he were to explain their physique, they should be completely called Horned Bears. Although they had thick scarred skin unlike bears, but their heads were almost similar to that of bears...

Not wanting to get another attack on his flesh for the second time, Tyler had to use his dagger against the several incoming claw attacks.

*Slash*

Suddenly, claw-blade clashes was made, and fortunately, Tyler could see various figures of claws falling on the muddy ground.

*Growls*

The Horned Beast suddenly stopped attacking after Tyler's stunning move. They were terrified.

Only a few of them still had their claws intact, however, that never gave them the courage to attack The Hangman again.

Tyler let out an outrageous smile.

He sighed.

Really, to him, Horned Beasts should not be much of a problem to defeat. They were actually the weakest beasts and were the most common.

"I have killed top security bodies guarding world leaders... This is never gonna be an issue," he muttered, slightly vexed.

Quickly, they attempted to end this fight... With haste, Tyler charged at every single one of them with great force, stabbing their backs from behind.

His move was so fast and flawless that the Horned Beasts wouldn't react before his attack.

*Growls*

One by one, the Horned Beasts got killed by The Hangman until no one was left. They were all dead.

Tyler sighed again.

Shortly, the game system sound could be heard.

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[Class duty done. You have gained 3 Impulse Points].

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Hearing this, Tyler could only heave a sigh. Getting three Impulse Points was okay for a start, and he only really just wanna study the Ability for now.

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[Dear Hangman, you have slain all Horned Beasts in the Dark Thicket. You have gained an honor: Horned Beast Slayer].

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'Whoa, Players could get honors too?' Tyler questioned himself inwardly.

He was amazed.

He stared around the area, observing the scenes of his first advent as a Player in ApexRise Online. Next, he nodded positively with a slight smile and made his way out of the Dark Thicket.

Upon coming out of the forest, Tyler halted.

"Now, I have to figure out a way to use this thing."

The Hangman quickly summoned the game system to give him explanations about everything about the Ability Stats.

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[Ability: Probability Influence].

[Description: This is the magical power you own. Every magic aspect you perform shall be connected to this Ability].

[Skill Description: These should be the magic skills performed by a user of a particular Ability. Players can only gain skills after successfully performing a Class Duty].

[Impulse Points Description: To be used, skills have to be powered by Impulse Points. Every single skill made shall consume a certain amount of Impulse Points. And to gain Impulse Points, a Player would have to complete Class Duties].

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"Interesting," Tyler muttered.

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[You have gained your first skill: Bliss Zone].

[Bliss Zone Description: This a skill that causes good things to happen in a particular area. When unleashed, it makes a place of misery an area of happiness. In this case, anything good can happen].

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Tyler was left in shock, his eyes widened.

"Just WOW," he couldn't help but comment.

"With this skill, I can really work wonders."

With this thought, he laughed slightly. After getting every information that he needed, Tyler made his way back to Southern Villages and arrived at the Villages Head's home.

The whole villagers had gathered at the Head's house as he got there, however, this wasn't really because they were waiting for Tyler and his men's return, they were just about to bury the seen casualties from the Horned Beasts' attack.

Candles lit up the whole villages as different individuals walked out of their homes, gathering at the huge building in the middle of the Southern Villages.

Sounds of cries could be heard from every nook and cranny, making Tyler quite pained. However, The Hangman only tried to act as though he was not moved by the sad emotions of the people.

"Shamefully, those bitches who call themselves 'Leaders' would turn deaf ears to the cry of these people. What a great practice of wickedness."

This was the only comment that came out of his mouth before he entered the home of the Village Head.

Just as he stepped in, the village head welcomed him politely and led him into his home.

Tyler only followed calmly, observing the area as he progressed forward.

"We have been worried, Officer! We thought you guys had been harmed," the village head said, relieved.

Though, Tyler was only quiet.

The village head quickly called one of his servants to entertain The Hangman, even though there was an event that was to go on in a few minutes.

Seeing that the village head was way too respectful and ignorant, Tyler had to stop him.

"Sir, you don't have to entertain me. This is a sad moment for the Southern Villages, and not the right moment to entertain anyone."

Tyler advised and paused for a while.

Then he continued.

"Well... Fortunately, we have eliminated the Horned Beasts in the Dark Thicket."