[: Daniel's POV :]
It had been quite some time since we wandered through the forest, and so far, our hunt had been surprisingly rewarding.
Leaves rustled overhead, sunlight flickering through the branches like dancing shards of gold.
But the peaceful moment didn't last long.
Right in front of us stood six monsters.
[: Fire Ape* :]
– Rank F –
They were exactly as the name suggested with massive apes with bodies as thick as tree trunks and towering nearly three meters tall.
Their skin resembled charred stone, rough and cracked, while fiery flames wrapped around their limbs like burning ropes.
Each breath they exhaled came out as steam and sparks, as though their very lungs were furnaces.
"Let me deal with it!"
Fendrick shouted with a grin, already preparing to use his fist.
"Wait for me!" Silvia rushed forward too, but I stepped in front of both of them, raising my hands to stop them.
"Why don't you two sit this one out? I was hoping to let loose a little."
