Prologue

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Prologue, SSS-Class Plunderer.

In an apocalypse, death is a norm.

500,000 approximate civilian deaths while 176 Elite Teams from different guilds all over the world had been wipeout.

All of these happened because of a sudden massive dungeon break in the middle of the capital.

"Guild Master, request backup!! We can't hold on any longer!"

"Team B is trapped!!! I repeat Team B is trapped!!"

"Healer! Where's the healer! We have an injured man here!"

Time is getting shorter as the monsters marched forward towards the country.

[Live Broadcast: The fall of Greece?

Current Viewers: 1,764,965,021]

People watch from their homes, afraid that they might miss a single detail. Chat windows all over the world were bombarded with millions of comments from different users.

—I'mBuiltDifferent: Oh God! Please!

—NamelessPawn: It seems like another country is doomed to fall.

—Don'tTalkToMe666: Blame the other countries! If they send other Awakened, they could have saved Greece.

—AwakenedFanBoy: Many large guilds had already retreated. Rest in peace to the fallen.

—SugarDaddy123: Rest in peace.

Due to numerous failures, various guilds have already collapsed. Even those powerful Awakened lost their lives to the monsters.

If this continues, humanity will be plunged into chaos. As more and more awakened died, the people finally lost hope.

They could only pray for the deceased ones as they ascend to heaven.

That was what everyone thought so.

Swish—

A red with a mixture of black aura covering a figure of a man appeared outside of the dungeon entrance which was destroyed after he appeared. This scene only happens when a dungeon is cleared.

Due to his leaking aura, the broadcasting camera caught his figure.

—Idon'tknow: D-did I saw it right?

—BraindeadMC: The dungeon was destroyed!?

—RebirthImmortal: Wow! Is this real? Someone cleared the dungeon!?

—IloveBBC:... Banned for sexual comments...

Due to the sudden destruction of the dungeon entrance, the chat became even more lively.

There stood a man but they couldn't see his face as if it was covered with a white mist. A black-gold spear was held tightly in his right hand while a sword was sheath in his left hip.

Based on his appearance, he was definitely an Awakened.

—I'mSingle07: Ohhhh!!!

—AncientSoldier5: Is he one of those SS Class Awakened? But no one in them can use both sword and spear.

—It'sMeIqca: Perhaps he's the protagonist of Earth? Do you know in the novels? They usually appear like this. Haha!

—DrinkResponsibly: Miracles come on those who wait.

The chat was flooded by comments about the mysterious man, while the Awakened present on the scene was also dumbfounded at the sudden turn of events.

"S-someone cleared the dungeon!!"

"What!?"

"Look behind you! Behind!"

After hearing the words of one awakened, everyone's eyes turn towards where the dungeon entrance was staying earlier.

They didn't see the dungeon anymore but instead a man wearing a dark-red jacket, black pants, and a pair of slippers.

For normal people, he looks like a normal civilian buying something from a supermarket.

Despite this, everyone didn't talk and just observed this man.

"T-that's!"

"Pink TeddyBear Keychain!?"

Everyone's gaze shifted to the keychain hanging on the man's belt loop.

As far as they know, only one man possesses this strange... kind of thing unless he's an impostor.

But since this man had cleared a high-rank dungeon alone, then he's definitely the real deal.

Thump, thump, thump—

People's hearts were beating wildly afraid and excited at the same time as they watched the man walk towards where the Boss Monster is wreaking havoc.

...

Step, step—

Seeing another challenger appears, Craig, the Phoenix, chirp in disdain. Its huge body was enough to cover a 20-story building while its wingspan can expand twice its size. Looking at its eyes was already difficult, let alone fight it.

"Another useless human? Tsk pathetic."

Craig looked down at me with his arrogant gaze. His eyes filled with disdain as if all the human race were ants in front of him. Of course, he's right too however the man in front has different thoughts.

Pulling out ketchup from thin air, he raised it towards the Phoenix.

"Look, I already prepared a ketchup for my fried chicken later."

He said calmly, with a cheeky smile. Though feeling insulted, Craig ignored this and respond with a sly answer.

"Hahaha, I bet this is your dying words. Sigh, foolish human, don't act like a hero in your next life."

"Hero? You're probably mistaken. I'm here to catch a chicken."

"Y-you! Instead of begging for mercy, you still insulted me like this, a noble Phoenix!"

Craig flapped his wings creating wind slices attacking the man. Looking towards the attack, the man calmly gazes at it not bothering to block or evade.

"This is the price for your arrogance! Die!!!"

The wind blades aimed at his head, covered his body as if wanting to tear him into slices.

Bam—

Bam—

The ground was sliced due to the strength contained in each attack. Buildings were also destroyed as the wind blades passes through. Fragment of rocks scattered and bounced around while other Awakened took cover behind tanks.

"Huh? What's happening?"

Craig was confused as he stared at the dust-filled ground where the man stood still earlier. There is no blood spill or resistance which only happens when his attacks didn't hit an enemy. It just felt like his attacks pass through.

"What a terrible chicken."

It was then the man's voice was heard beside Craig. The man's spear was tapping his head while saying insulting things.

"I haven't heard a chicken this strong! What a great find."

As if boiling with rage, Craig flew upwards as his mouth gathers mana.

"I'm a Phoenix you bastard!!! a Phoenix!!!"

Flames began to erupt from his wide-open mouth. All waters in the atmosphere evaporated as the temperature continue to rise.

"You've angered me human!!! Because of you, all humans here will die!!!"

Eeng—

Voosh—

The fire burned the world, as its strongest attack melt even melted the space. An undying fire that burns forever and a fire that can melt anything was aimed towards the area.

A fire unique to the Phoenix race.

It's also because of this fire that many awakened died together with the civilians.

"What a violent chicken. Among other chickens that I killed, you're the most annoying one."

The fire burns hotter and hotter, even most awakened couldn't help but frown while some couldn't hold on anymore.

"H-help, I don't have mana anymore!"

"P-please, I have a family back home!"

Despite this, no awakened came to help them as they needed their remaining mana to resist. Seeing other Awakened cries for help, Craig couldn't help but smile widely.

"See! See! You bastard, where's your smugness no—"

"Should I make him a Roast Chicken instead? After all, I'm tired of eating fried ones."

"W-what!?"

Craig frowned after hearing the man's words. He felt like he would puke blood if he heard more insults coming from this man. It's as if the man hasn't even taken him seriously.

Since that's the case,

"Then die!!!!!"

A fireball the size of a mountain was cast down towards the humans.

There is no way to avoid it.

"Hmm, this fire is a bit cold, don't you think?"

Giving out a loud sigh, the man gripped his spear and poured his mana into it. The spear trembled as the man assumed a throwing stance.

Krinnggg—

"Hahaha, you really didn't think a spear can stop my attack!?"

The man didn't flinch and just focused on this one attack. His eyes glowed red before leaning back to gain momentum.

"I already decided that I wanted you to be a roasted chicken but since you want to be skewered by a stick, then Barbecue it is."

Swish—

[You have used the skill 'Killing Strike']

A dark-red aura filled the man's body, together with his spear.

Seeing this familiar stance and skill, the people on the live broadcast were in an uproar.

—Ijustgotrickrolled: Why does it seem like, the skill of that Boss Monster!?

—Fufufufufu60: It's Boss Monster Hugo's skill, Killing Strike!

—Informationdumper: … there's only one person I can think of that can plunder abilities.

—I'mskinnyashell: Wow, T-then that means he's—!!

The people were watching the battle with a hint of joy and anticipation. Although that man has a terrible personality, he's still one of the strongest awakened.

"It's time."

At that moment, the man threw his spear towards the fireball.

Swish—

It penetrated the fire, which was dispersed by the massive amount of energy contained in the spear before striking Craig's head.

Splat—

Blood splashed through the air but because of Phoenix's natural trait, he's still alive after that hit.

But,

'I-I can't regenerate!?'

Craig stuttered as fear covered his subconscious. He can't understand what the hell happened as the scenes were too fast to comprehend.

His huge body slowly fell from the skies.

Wooosh—

Bam—

Due to his fatal injury, Craig fell to the ground, eyes wide open. Though struggling, Craig forced his mouth to speak.

"W-who are you! You! Who are—! "

Hearing the Phoenix words, the man slowly answered. His eyes glowed as he stared towards the wounded beast.

"Hans Luther."

His hand rested towards his hips before pulling the sword with his right hand.

Slash—

The sound of wind being ripped to shreds echoed towards Craig as his consciousness slowly vanish. He died.

"But it seems people called me, the Plunderer."

[You've Plundered the skill 'Phoenix Fire']

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