Supreme BeastTamer: I Can Copy and Upgrade Skills 10x!

Nox reached for the A-Rank quest notice, but his hand froze mid-air as his gaze fell on the rest of the requirements for the quest.

"A team of three is mandatory for this mission, and they must all be level 50 and above." Read new chapters at empire

(AN: I forgot to include this part in the last chapter.)

He sighed as he scanned the bustling hall. He didn't want to team up with strangers, especially since he planned to use some of his more secretive abilities. But if he wanted access to the dimensional rift, he had no choice.

He stepped back from the board and looked around, evaluating the adventurers nearby. Most of them were engaged in lively discussions, poring over their own quest options. A few lone individuals stood out, leaning against walls or observing the crowd.

Nox soon approached a pair of adventurers who seemed less boisterous than the others. One was a lithe man with daggers strapped across his chest, his sharp eyes scanning the room. The other was a tall woman in light armor, her massive spear resting casually against her shoulder.

He could already tell that she was a strength-type Awakener.

"Excuse me," Nox began, his voice calm but commanding enough to catch their attention. The two turned to him. Initially, there was a frown on their faces; however, upon catching a glimpse of his high level, their displeasure immediately turned into excited smiles.

"How may I help, Senior?"

Tsk, high levels make life much easier. Nox smirked inwardly as he proceeded to state his reason for being there.

"I'm looking for two people to join me on a quest," Nox said. "It's an A-Rank dimensional rift exploration. You'll be paid after the completion of the mission, and all you have to do is follow me inside. I'll handle the rest."

The woman raised an eyebrow. "Handle the rest? We won't have to participate?"

Nox's dark eyes glinted. "Yes, it's a simple exploration, and we don't need to battle the dimensional boss. But once we're inside, stay put. I'll take care of everything."

The man's eyes lit up. "Free money!"

Nox's lips curved into a smile. "You can call it that."

The two exchanged excited glances. This was basically free money, just like the man had said! Because of his level, they were more than certain that he could truly handle himself in the dimension.

"Alright, deal then!" The woman and man nodded their heads vigorously.

"Noted," Nox said curtly. "Meet me at the western gate in an hour."n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

He turned on his heel and walked away before they could ask any more questions.

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At the western gate, Nox found the two adventurers waiting. The man introduced himself as Kade, a rogue specializing in stealth and reconnaissance. The woman was Elena, a spearman.

"Ready?" Nox asked, not bothering with pleasantries.

"As ready as we'll ever be," Elena replied, her spear resting casually across her shoulders.

Kade gave a nonchalant shrug. "Lead the way, boss."

The trio set off toward the rift site, which was located in a desolate field several miles west of the capital. The journey was uneventful, but the tension in the air was palpable. Nox remained silent while Kade and Elena whispered among themselves.

Are they a couple? Nox couldn't help but wonder when he saw them getting too intimate.

When they arrived, the sight of the rift made even Nox pause. The dimensional tear hovered in the air, a swirling vortex of deep red energy that pulsed with an ominous glow. Around it were the Adventurer Guild officials.

Elena whistled low. "That's… bigger than I expected."

Kade muttered under his breath. "This is A-Rank quest, all right."

Nox ignored their comments and approached the guild official stationed near the rift. After verifying their quest details, the group was granted permission to enter.

"Remember," the official warned, "this is a critical-ranked dimension. Stick together, and don't stray too far from your designated area."

It was the second-highest rank, which was why the quest had stated explore instead of clear.

"Furthermore," the official continued, "this rift operates differently from others. It's a single, interconnected tunnel system. Your party will have to explore and report your findings to the Adventurer Guild."

Nox had already been briefed about this beforehand, so he listened halfheartedly.

After speaking some more, the official warned in a heavy tone, "Lastly, before you go, no matter what, don't engage or provoke the boss."

Nox nodded absently, his attention already on the swirling vortex. Without another word, he stepped forward and entered the rift, the others following close behind.

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The moment they crossed the threshold, the world around them changed. They found themselves in a dimly lit tunnel, the walls lined with glowing mushrooms and strange, luminescent petals. The air was thick and humid, carrying an otherworldly scent that was both sweet and nauseating.

"This… is different," Elena murmured, her eyes darting around.

Kade said with a somewhat anxious expression, "I don't like this. Too quiet."

Nox stepped forward, his boots crunching softly against the mossy ground. His senses were on high alert, scanning for any signs of danger. The tunnel stretched endlessly in both directions, with no clear indication of where to go.

The group moved cautiously, the dim light casting eerie shadows on the tunnel walls. After a few minutes, they reached a designated area, marked by glowing runes etched into the ground.

"Here," Nox said, stopping. "This is where we begin."

Elena and Kade exchanged uneasy glances. "What exactly are we looking for?" Kade asked.

"Enemies," Nox replied simply. "Stay alert."

As if on cue, a low growl echoed through the tunnel. The group tensed, weapons at the ready. Moments later, a hulking beast emerged from the shadows—a mushroom-like creature with multiple limbs and glowing red eyes.

"Emperor Tier, Level 5!" the duo exclaimed in unison as they gripped their weapons tightly.

Nox smirked at their reaction and, after a moment of silence, said in a loud voice, "You stay back. Blazy, come out!"

A blue portal appeared a moment later, and emerging from it was none other than the Emberhawk Nox had purchased at the auction!