Small River Bank Near Yogyakarta Bastion, 19^th May 2145

The team coordinates seamlessly in maintaining the hunt. Keith’s sturdy presence acted as the vanguard, drawing the attention and keeping them at bay. His good control of agro and strategic positioning allowed him to both absorb damage and deal a decent blow.

Justin and Angus, employing hit-and-run tactics, darted in and out of combat, their movement was fluid and precise. Their combined efforts kept the chaotic beast off-balance, preventing them from mounting an effective counterattack.

Elara’s range attacks were a spectacle sight to behold, her spell hitting their mark with calculated precision dealing massive damage to the chaotic beast. Meanwhile, Sylara’s timely healing magic provided crucial support, ensuring that the team stayed in fighting shape despite the chaotic battle.

The Bubalus are felled one by one, Angus could not help but be impressed by the synergy within the team. Each member’s role and unique strength and abilities complemented the others.

It was during the final moments of the battle that an unexpected challenge arose. The last Bubalus entered an enraged state, its actions became more unpredictable and aggressive. With a sudden surge of force, it unleashed a powerful jet of water toward Angus. Reacting swiftly, Angus raised his quarterstaff and his hands, forming a makeshift barrier to block the attack. The impact was substantial, the force of the water causing him to stagger.

However, Sylara’s Reaction was nothing short of remarkable. In the blink of an eye, her healing mended Angus's wounds and revitalized his energy.

Throughout the battle, Angus’s observation did not go unnoticed. He could not help but notice the team manafestation mainly inanimate chaos object form, for Keith it was his sword and shield, his shield particularly got a spike that resembled a horn. As for Justin, his dual dagger glowed with a faint green hue serpentine illumination coiling the daggers, and Elara, her grimoire was too hard to not notice, the yellow flash and electric crackling forming a bird image clearly visible to the eyes. However, it was Sylara’s manafestation that truly captured Angus’s attention. As he beheld the captivating and ethereal deer-like creature that accompanied her, he felt a sense of wonder, unlike anything he ever experienced before. The entity's presence was both enchanting and enigmatic.

The deer-like creature embodied an intricate symphony of delicate yet profound details. Its pelt shimmered with translucent hues, a mesmerizing dance of iridescent blues, blacks, pinks, and golds that seemed to shift and flow like liquid light. The creature’s form exuded an undeniable grace and beauty, its elegant contours hinting at an otherworldly origin.

Its most striking feature was the pair of celestial antlers adorning its head. These antlers were a true marvel, emitting a soft and radiant glow that seemed to originate from the very heart of the cosmos. Upon closer inspection, Angus could discern a myriad of tiny stardust particles embedded within the antlers, each one twinkling with faint and ethereal starlight. It was as though the essence of the night sky had been woven into the very structure of the creature’s being.

As the dust settled and the battle came to an end, the team members exchanged nods of approval and satisfaction. The hunt had been a success, their first hunt together as a team ended in flying colors. They began to regroup, each member contributing to the process of collecting the valuable spoils of their hard-fought victory.

Amidst the carcasses and the gleaming mana stones, a captivating sight beckoned their attention – a round object, akin to an oversized egg, emitting a soft, enhancing blue glow. It nestled among the spoils, its radiant hue contrasting against the backdrop of the battlefield.

Unable to contain his excitement, Justin's voice rang out with unbridled enthusiasm, breaking the momentary silence, “We are freaking hit a jackpot!”

The others, with smiles on their face, agree with Justin's remark, it was a chaotic beast mana egg! The most valuable spoils that could drop from the bronze chaotic beast.

Angus hesitantly checks the full details of the chaotic beast mana egg.

Angus was startled when he checked the Chaotic Beast Mana egg, its stats were decent if one was able to contract with a chaotic beast the difference is not like one plus one but the potential is limitless, awakener like Sylara with NEXRUPIKA as his companion and awakener with only himself awakened.

A trace of a smile could be seen on the party member group after they checked the chaotic mana beast egg, the mana fluctuation itself indicated it was at least a bronze 2-star chaotic beast, with water element when it grows it will tremendously help the Manafestator, since Yogyakarta bastion area is home for fire element chaotic beast.

Breaking the silence, Keith said, “Pick up the remaining, and we continue forward.” His words were met with eager nods and swift action as the party members gathered the spoils. Once they had secured their loot and regrouped, the party resumed the hunt as they walked through the river bank.

After an hour's walk, In the distance, they could spot a mysterious and ancient-looking ruin. The crumbling stones and overgrown vegetation contrast with the site's long-forgotten history, Justin scouting the path ahead, soon spotted signs of movements within the crumbling structure. A black overgrown roster with fiery red eyes and tip of tail feathers blazing with fire could be seen. Justin then comes near and uses his lens to scan the chaotic beast.

Fuck me Justin shout, probably Bronze 3-star chaotic beast! He then passed the information to his team “There is a single Gallus in front, probably Bronze 3-star.”

Keith then replies swiftly, “Justin continues to scout the surroundings, and makes sure only Gallus is in the area.” As the party members steeled themselves for the impending battle, the Gallus began to growl and snarl, sensing the intruder in his territory. The tension in the air is palpable, and the only sound is the occasional crackling of flames from the beast.

After Justin makes sure only a single Gallus is in the area, with the coordinated signal from Keith, the party strikes first. Elara's Electric Bullet first hit Gallus's body leaving a charred mark on it and in retaliation, the enraging Gallus released a volley of Fiery Feathers, each of the flaming quills aimed at Elara. However, anticipating this counterattack, Elara swiftly sidestepped and dodged the incoming fiery feathers. Seeing Elara’s evasive maneuver, Keith seized the opportunity to close the distance between himself and Gallus. With his shield at the ready, he intends to deliver a Punishing Blow to the beast's head. However, Gallus proved to be a formidable opponent, displaying unexpected agility. The creature deftly dodged his head to the side, evading the shield bash.

In a split second, Gallus launched a kick toward Keith. The appendage is aimed at Keith’s midsection, and the impact could be devastating if not for Keith’s quick reflexes. Keith manages to twist his body, avoiding the full brunt of the kick. The spur was dodged but the claw grazed his side, leaving a tear mark on his armor, Keith was blown away by the kick force.

The battle then continues to unfold with lightning-fast exchanges as Justin and Angus join the fray, with Sylara NEXRUPIKA's support and healing there are no major incidents as the team chips out Gallus's health little by little, on the brink of death Gallus takes an unexpected turn as he let out a desperate and resonating roar. This call for backup echoed through the ruins and surrounding area, sending a chilling message to the party.

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