10:Danger Appears
Time flies.
In the blink of an eye, another half year has passed. As time goes by, Janet's belly has grown bigger. Roland spends every day with his wife, playing with their child.
They live a leisurely and carefree life.
However...
This peaceful life was soon disrupted.
Today at noon...
A hunter accidentally discovered the lair of an advanced demonic beast, the flame Saber Tiger, in the forest east of Apus Village.
He also discovered several corpses and ran. Fortunately, he managed to escape the place.
After the news spread, the entire village was filled with anxiety.
After all...
In this world, it is not uncommon for demon beasts to destroy villages.
Everyone is afraid that the Flame Saber Tiger will attack the village and prey on humans. This panic has greatly affected the operation and production of Apus Village.
This was the reason why Roland had always tried to increase his army. Any time a monster may pop out of anywhere and fuck you up.
Unless you have strength, don't fucking think about wasting time on pleasure and leisure.
...
The sun was beginning its descent, casting long shadows over the village. As Roland approached Apus Village, he was struck by a heavy, unsettling silence. The usual bustle of daily life was replaced by an atmosphere of dread.
Roland walked through the village square. His heart kept sinking with every step. The once vibrant marketplace was now deserted. Villagers huddled together, their faces marked by fear and sorrow. The smell of smoke lingered in the air, a grim reminder of the recent destruction.
He came upon a group of villagers gathered near the center of the village. Their eyes were red, and tears streaked down their faces. The children, usually full of life, looked pale and frightened. Some of the adults were holding their heads in their hands, while others whispered prayers to themselves.
A few villagers noticed Roland and, with a desperate look in their eyes, approached him. They fell to their knees, their voices trembling as they begged for his help.
"Please, Lord Roland! We need your help. The Flame Saber Tiger has killed so many of us. Our people are dying, and we don't know what to do!"
Their pleas were filled with raw, painful emotion. Roland felt a lump form in his throat.
He looked around and saw the devastation firsthand, the remains of people destroyed by the beast's fiery attacks, the mourning families, and the helplessness of the village.
Seeing their suffering, Roland's resolve hardened. He knew he had to act decisively. The weight of the villagers' anguish settled heavily on his shoulders. Their desperate cries and the sight of their tears ignited a fierce determination within him.
"I will do everything in my power to protect you and your families," Roland said, his voice firm and resolute. "I promise you, the Flame Saber Tiger will be dealt with."
As Roland turned to leave, the villagers looked at him with a flicker of hope. He knew the task ahead was daunting, but their plea had strengthened his resolve. For the sake of the village and its people, he would confront the beast and ensure their safety.
...…..
Roland immediately called all the servants and ordered.
"We must resolve this matter as soon as possible."
"From now on, a curfew will be imposed in the Village. Ask everyone to stay at home. Don't let children wander and don't let anyone go out of the village. Increase security."
"Also, create a bell alarm system. Put bells in every few distances. In case someone spotted a problem, he would ring the bell and which one heard by others would also ring the bell and like this signal could be passed quickly."
The villagers gasped in shock as they were struck in awe by such a novel idea. Many even praised Roland inwardly.
As expected from the Lord.
As they discussed, the main crux remained.
Upon learning this, Roland immediately made up his mind. He must eliminate this advanced demon beast that has settled near Apus Village.
The village is at constant risk of being attacked by demon beasts.
There is no security.
Merchants are afraid to come and do business.
The villagers may also flee.
He doesn't want the family's hard-developed territory to become desolate because of this demon beast.
The only thing he can do is to kill this Flame Saber Tiger.
Minimize the negative impact of this matter.
However...
Killing this Flame Saber Tiger is obviously not a simple task.
As a fire attribute advanced demon beast, the Flame Saber Tiger possesses numerous fire-based magic and formidable melee combat abilities.
Its combat power is extremely strong.
Once it reaches adulthood, its strength is comparable to that of an Advanced Master knight (7th rank).
How to eliminate the beast….
With Roland's 6th rank strength...
Though he was an Intermediate Master Knight, fighting alone was risky and he didn't want his wife to be widowed so soon.
Even if he masters a highly destructive 5-star combat technique, it is difficult to defeat this Flame Saber Tiger alone.
Beasts have more vitality and strength than humans.
Even if he can win, it will most likely be a terrific victory with both sides suffering heavy losses.
"It seems like I need to find some helpers."