Chapter 30: Claude’s Challenge

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
When everyone was done messing around, Lacey continued: “Su Bai, there are not many rules here.
“You can hunt freely in the area outside the camp. You just have to hand in three Beast Crystals of the same tier every day. This is what everyone has to hand over. You can take care of the excess crystals yourself or exchange them for merit points. Merit points can be used to exchange for all sorts of things.”
As she spoke, Lacey pointed to a middle-aged man and said:
“This is our quartermaster, McKay. Just look for him.
“This camp is guarded by the commander’s battle servant. Beasts below the Gold tier will not dare approach.
“If you encounter any danger, just run back. Don’t feel ashamed.”
After speaking, Lacey handed Su Bai a map.
“This is a map. It records the gathering points of various beasts. Act carefully.”
Su Bai took the map and said gratefully: “Thank you, Big Sister Lacey.”
Lacey’s actions did indeed make Su Bai feel some warmth.
The process of exploring the wilderness was very long.
This was because they needed to kill and clear out a large number of beasts. This was not something that could be done in an instant.
Possessing a safe supply point was a condition that had to be met when battling beasts in the wild.
“Are you the new member of the 14th Wilderness Hunting Squad?”
An unfamiliar voice sounded beside Su Bai.
A young boy who looked like a student stood at the entrance of the camp and said: “My name is Claude. I propose a duel here.
“If I win, you will give me your spot in the hunting squad!”
He sounded angry and unfriendly.
Su Bai frowned at the lad.
What’s going on?
Lacey explained: “This is Claude, grandson of Chief Krad. He applied to join our hunting party, but was refused by the commander.
“And then you joined our hunting squad.”
Su Bai looked at Lacey and asked:
“So, did I replace him?”
Lacey looked away and whistled.
Damn, looks like it’s true.
Su Bai was speechless.
He felt like he had somehow gained an enemy.
Claude was not old. He was even one or two years younger than Su Bai. His battle servant was a Gale Wolf.
This was a beast that could reach the Silver-tier in its complete form.
It was extremely fast and an expert at controlling the power of the wind. It could send out wind blades, which was why it got this name.
Su Bai looked at the giant Gale Wolf that was more than two meters long, and a data panel appeared.
Name: Gale Wolf
Tier: Upper Iron
Talent: Steel Tooth (Rare) Rapid (Normal) Windwalker (Rare)
Skill: Ferocious (Normal) Wind Blade (Rare) Triple Strike (Epic)
They were rather great attributes, and there was also an Epic skill. It was obviously Claude’s trump card, and Su Bai needed to be on guard.
The system’s ability to check the attributes of beasts was simply too invincible.
It allowed Su Bai to gain an advantage before the battle started.
Su Bai did not want to engage in meaningless battles.
However, since the other party had already issued a duel invitation, there was nothing else to say. He would just accept the challenge.
“I heard that your battle servant is at the Intermediate Iron-tier. I won’t be bullying you with my higher-tier either.”
Claude said haughtily, looking sideways at Su Bai: “As long as you can last five minutes under me, I will admit defeat.”
I don’t think this kid’s ever taken a beating from society.
Today, your Father Su Bai will teach you a lesson about life.
Su Bai smiled and said: “Sure, I won’t stand on ceremony then.”
Claude snorted and led the way out of the camp.
After all, this was a battle between battle servants, and they needed enough space to use it. This small camp could not afford to be crushed.
“Everyone, come quickly and join in the fun!”
“Quick, quick, quick. I’ll be the banker. Everyone, come and place your bets!”
“Steel Crow versus Gale Wolf, who do you want to bet on to win?!”
The camp became lively in an instant.
Although both sides of the battle were only Iron-tier battle servants, their backgrounds were very powerful.
In the future, their achievements would far surpass that of most Beast Tamers in the camp.
“Steel Crow, come on! I bet heavily on you to win!”
“You brat, hurry up and surrender. Otherwise, don’t blame me for being impolite.”
“How dare he mess with Chief Krad’s grandson? The kid doesn’t know what’s going on!”
“I don’t give a damn about some Chief’s grandson. Su Bai, beat him up!”
There were all sorts of comments from the crowd.
Some mocked him, some cheered him on, and some waited to see Su Bai make a fool of himself.
But this did not affect Su Bai, he only had eyes on that Gale Wolf.
Whoosh——
The Steel Crow flapped its wings and flew into the sky, displaying its greatest advantage.
Claude snickered but didn’t try to stop him.
Instead, he shouted: “Gale Wolf, Wind Blade!”
A wind blade with a diameter of 30 centimeters formed in the Gale Wolf’s mouth, and it shot out at an unimaginable speed.
The speed of this wind blade was even faster than ordinary flying-type battle servants!
The battle began!
When Su Bai saw this situation, he did not panic at all. He also did not give any orders.
With the speed of the Steel Crow, if it could not even dodge a single wind blade, it would be wasting the Epic rating of the Godspeed talent.
The Steel Crow stretched its wings and easily dodged the wind blade.
“Wind Blade!”
Claude didn’t care. He kept attacking.
The speed at which the wind blades coalesced was very fast, and they did not seem to have consumed any of the Gale Wolf’s energy.
At a fixed speed of two seconds, the sky was filled with fluttering wind blades.
Su Bai frowned at this sight.
He could not help but withdraw his contempt.