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Chapter 5 - Skeleton Dogs—Where's Our Boss?
Chapter 5: Skeleton Dogs—Where’s Our Boss?
Su Mu continued to stew a few more Purified Bones. His current personal level was Level 1 (100/1000). The reason he couldn’t level up any further was simply that he was too full. After all, he couldn’t just drink soup all day for a balanced diet.
While sipping his soup, Su Mu scanned the chat channel. Everyone was focused on figuring out how to deal with the rookie Skeleton Dogs. Besides those who were complaining about their battles, some were analyzing strategies to combat the Skeleton Dogs.
[User 1: We can’t rush. We have three days to develop.]
[User 2: There are injured and weak Skeleton Dogs among them.]
[User 3: We can ambush the already injured or weak ones first and take revenge on the Skeleton Dogs when we’re stronger.]
[User 1: Only those who are lucky enough to have special weapons can deal with the skeletal dogs directly.]
[User 4: The happiness of the fortunate is short-lived. (Jealous Emoji)]
After all, there were two billion people who had descended into this world. Helpless cries were nothing but a waste of energy. Some people had already begun to rationally analyze how to deal with the Skeleton Dogs.
Just like the injured Skeleton Dog Su Mu encountered earlier, there were always weaker individuals in a group. They could target those weaker ones.
As for Su Mu, he didn’t have to worry about such things. There was nothing that a shot from the Anti-Evil Crossbow couldn’t solve. If there was, then two shots would be enough.
“It’s just that no one has revealed what their special weapons are yet. Everyone is so secretive.”, he muttered.
Su Mu noticed that the only person who had revealed his special weapon so far was the one with the Fire Axe. In a world where two billion people had descended, there must be more than one person with a special weapon.
But in this world, everyone could be a potential enemy. Choosing to hide one’s strength was the wisest choice.
Suddenly, an unsettling howl echoed from outside the hideout.
“Awooo…!”
Su Mu frowned; he had become quite familiar with that sound. When he drank his bone soup earlier, he had heard several such howls. Since they were basically extra meals for him, he had gratefully accepted them.
However, this time, the Skeleton Dog was different. The previous Skeleton Dogs were at most the size of sheep. This one was at least the size of a cow.
[Skeleton Dog (Captain Level)]
[Level: 5]
[Characteristics: Bite, Attack]
[Description: A more agile rookie killer. If you encounter it, find a way to escape.]
“Awooo!”
Although Su Mu could not understand the language of these undead creatures, he understood the situation.
It seemed that the Skeleton Dogs he had defeated earlier had summoned their leader. The worst part was that this large Skeleton Dog was accompanied by four or five smaller Skeleton Dogs.
Are they here for revenge?
If most newcomers saw this scene, they would probably be terrified. After all, a single Skeleton Dog was enough to be called a novice killer. Here, there was not only one large Skeleton Dog but several smaller ones as well. Being surrounded by these creatures would surely mean certain death.Nôv(el)B\\jnn
But Su Mu felt very safe. The shelter wouldn’t be breached in three days. Most importantly, he had a way to deal with these Skeleton Dogs. So he didn’t have to worry about being surrounded by these monsters. For Su Mu, being surrounded meant more experience points.
“Since you’re so eager for a bite, why don’t you have a little more?”
First, Su Mu targeted the largest Skeleton Dog. The principle of capturing the leader first was universal.
The large Skeleton Dog was still attacking the protective barrier, completely unaware of the Golden Crossbow bolt that Su Mu had shot. Even if it had noticed, it probably wouldn’t have cared.
How could a bolt the size of a toothpick hurt it?
As the bolt approached, the great Skeleton Dog finally sensed the threat. But it was too late to dodge. The golden bolt went straight through its head. Despite its slightly larger size, it was no match for the true damage of the Anti-Evil Crossbow.
“Even big monsters fall with a single shot. The restraining effect of the Anti-Evil Crossbow is truly powerful.”
Seeing the large Skeleton Dog fall with a single hit, Su Mu became even more fond of his Anti-Evil Crossbow. The remaining Skeleton Dogs were stunned.
Where’s our boss?
How did he disappear so quickly?
This is crazy!
The undead creatures let out howls and prepared to flee. Su Mu quickly reloaded his Anti-Evil Crossbow and killed two skeletal dogs with precise shots.
“I’ll let the other two get away. They might bring back more monsters for me.
“Killing monsters outside the door is safe and convenient.”
Letting the two Skeleton Dogs go was part of Su Mu’s plan. While everyone else was still struggling with the Skeleton Dogs as novice killers, he was already plotting his fishing strategy.
As he was about to collect the loot, something shiny caught his eye. It was an item that looked like a bracer.