“Kuwughh…!”

“B-boss! Let’s run away!”

“You crazy bastards! Where can we even go in this weather!?”

Balmong shouted furiously after hearing the desperate pleas of his subordinates. The heavy downpour and the darkness of the night discriminated against no one. Furthermore, it was much more dangerous to climb down a mountain compared to climbing up. A single misstep would lead to a fall resulting in broken bones at the least. In addition, suffering such injuries in a rainy mountain could easily lead to death.

Kuuuugh! Kuagh!

Once again, roars and screams pierced through the darkness.

“Hiek!”

“D-dear God! I repent for all the sins I have committed thus far. I swear I will pray every day from now on and donate as much as I can. Please show us mercy!”

Some of the bandits even started repenting amidst the panic and chaos. The roars and screams coming from outside were truly terrifying.

“Uwah, fuck.”

“What is it? C-could it be an ogre?”

“You fucking crazy bastard. Don’t say such accursed things. There are no ogres on this mountain.”

The group of bandits, known as the Hounds, were in a state of panic and fear. Although they committed murders and robberies like nothing, they valued their own lives above everything else. Moreover, even though the bandits were experienced and skilled, the invader seemed to be an unidentified monster. It only served to intensify their fear.

“Get your shit together, you bastards! It’s just a monster!”

Balmong roared while holding two battleaxes in his hands....