Hellbents
Chapter 48: The Reinforcement Body

Even though their skepticism is still thick, Dom and Ib inevitably have to admit that the ingredients made by Rina are effective. Seeing the ability of the sweet woman to kill banderhobbs with levels above 80 is proof itself. They were sure, Rina had a level beyond the monsters she fought.

At the age of Rina, Ib only has a level 40 even though he fights and trains diligently. On the other hand, Dom felt still weaker than the girl, although physically her muscles were more stocky, her body was twice as big, she was more, beastmen are also actually famous for their outwardly greater strength, which is the only reason Dom received in his heart when he and his sister were treated differently, because those humans are actually envious like his uncle.

However, Rina's points further distinguish the girl from other humans. When he and his sister were in the village, they were seen as a disgrace, a strange person. No different when they are in urban humans, the pejorative and disgusting highlight almost always makes Dom ride black and want to hit anyone. So he was almost startled by the indifference of Rina, straying from River who fully understood the difference in their species even though the man remained well-behaved. And now, the woman who claimed to be a herbalist had a much higher level than him even though they were ignorant? An unofficial ranker of such a young age?

There must be a secret.

Thus, when Rina skillfully promoted the EXP multiplier potion she made, the brains of Ib and Dom automatically confirmed their suspicions. That item was what helped Rina level up.

But still, in the corner of their minds still wondering, how could anyone make a potion that intervened [System] itself, a program created by [The Developer], the creation of the Great God?

Although there was no harm in trying, they dared to risk their sweat into blood if it meant that their levels would quickly rise. So they bought 10 bottles each, Ib to make it easier to pass through the invisible walls that block its way in leveling-up, and Dom to be divided to his sister so that they quickly become respected rankers.

A huge success in her sales, Ava smiled brightly.

Not long after their breakfast was interrupted with a commotion outside the small restaurant on the island that they were temporarily stopping by, he said, from the dusty window glass they can see a large ship with a blue flag symbol of a golden eagle parked in the harbor of the island whose real function is the residence of fishing boats. The line of well-built people with three different uniforms descended neatly and systematically. The captain and the ship's staff greeted them formally.

"The royal soldier Igoceolon, the Canthan Guild, and the Kryli Guild," Ib whispered, more to himself, but Ava heard it with sensitive ears. As expected of a veteran, the ranker recognized every uniform he wore.

"It looks like tomorrow we're leaving again," River murmured lowly. Ava nodded in agreement, "Half of the ship's staff will remain here to continue the search for the missing with the reinforcements that have just arrived, the rest will most likely follow us to continue the journey due to the pressure of the nobles parties who are still following the journey."

"Rempong once them," Ib was the loudest laughing with Dom's comment. "Well, people like them never understand the concept of danger, their way to level up alone is not guaranteed security. By purchasing an already drugged monster, the nobles' job was simply to stick a knife smeared with deadly poison, just a few seconds the purchased monsters would die and their levels rise." Ava understood, he had even killed one gorilla that nobility had bought.

"Cowards like them wouldn't have survived being thrown into the gate," Dom interrupted even more scathingly, unfiltered.

"The rich must have expensive defense artifacts, at least they can escape if their lives are threatened," Ava reminded, the power of a noble comes not only from status, but also money.

"Um, you better be careful, not only are we here," though clumsy, River's saying has a point. The small island they visited did not have many decent restaurants, so half the passengers would still eat on board, while the rest tried local cuisine. Moreover, their table containing a pair of beastman brothers, monster tamers, gold medal recipients, as well as a ranker must have attracted attention, after all, without anyone making sure that anyone who heard them would not report.

"Ah, that's okay, I installed a sound barrier artifact, so no one will hear our conversation," Ib calmed down, looking accustomed to this kind of pattern. Having a high-level acquaintance has its advantages as well.

So they talked with all their heart, especially Dom and Ib who now seemed free with a cheerful look, vilifying anyone who both wanted. The grudges of these men are emblazoned from every story they tell. Ib with careless treatment from his donor family, as well as Dom who proudly displays his fights when he and Lorah are discriminated against.

After two hours of "negotiating", the Ib-mounted artifact ran out of power. Everyone got up to get back on the ship. "Hey, you!" But the loud screams from the entrance startled them, let alone Ava whose ears immediately buzzed.

A young man with white skin and narrowed eyes walked quickly towards them, half running. Only Ava knows the identity of the man. Gu Hao's. Maniac hunter, real genius, .. drunk people. His level had already become 16, a very rapid development.

Hao stopped right in front of Ava, looked at the girl fixedly, opened his mouth, shook his head, then nodded. It's unclear. River looked at him in wonder. Ava's still keeping her mouth shut, won't explain her history with the young man.

For a few seconds no one started talking. "What?" The awkwardness is eventually broken by Dom who asks, though his tone sounds more like a call to a fight.

Suddenly Hao tidied himself up, both hands clenched in his stomach, he took a deep breath, "Please be my lover!" This time the rest of the restaurant was silent, shocked by the statement of the 90-degree bent young man.

... Whahuh?

Ava is speechless.