In less than a minute, the rampaging bear and boar monsters, both possessing Pseudo-Tiger-level Lower strength, fell victim to Little Black.
A post-mortem examination would reveal their internal organs completely devoured. This was entirely Little Black's doing.
[Ding… Congratulations, Host successfully defeated Tiger-level Bear Monster. Gained Strength Enhancement Agent +35.]
[Ding… Congratulations, Host successfully defeated Tiger-level Bear Monster. Gained Constitution Enhancement Agent +35.]
[Ding… Congratulations, Host successfully defeated Tiger-level Bear Monster. Gained Speed Enhancement Agent +35.]
[Ding… Congratulations, Host successfully defeated Tiger-level Boar Monster. Gained Strength Enhancement Agent +35.]
[Ding… Congratulations, Host successfully defeated Tiger-level Boar Monster. Gained Constitution Enhancement Agent +35.]
[Ding… Congratulations, Host successfully defeated Tiger-level Boar Monster. Gained Speed Enhancement Agent +35.]
[Ding… Congratulations, Host successfully defeated Tiger-level Boar Monster. Gained Low-Quality Monster Core +1.]
A series of system notifications appeared. Perhaps due to their Pseudo-Tiger-level strength (achieved through drugs), the rewards weren't exceptionally high—only about twenty points more than several Wolf-level Middle monsters.
Kaito Ren's heart skipped a beat upon seeing the final notification. Compared to the Low-Quality Monster Core, those stat boosts were insignificant! This was the key to appeasing Little Black. Otherwise… He shuddered at the thought.
Little Black, having cleaned itself, fixed its gaze on Kaito Ren, revealing two sharp teeth.
"Wait!"
Kaito Ren quickly presented the Low-Quality Monster Core. Little Black tilted its head, circling the core before tentatively touching it with its tail. Finally giving in to temptation, it took a bite, a look of delight crossing its face as it devoured the core. Soon, it was gone.
Little Black licked its lips, glancing at Kaito Ren, as if saying, "You're lucky this time. Next time, you're mine." Then, yawning contentedly, it returned to Kaito Ren's shoulder and fell asleep.
Kaito Ren finally relaxed. To survive and thrive in this world, he needed to rapidly increase his strength, at least to Demon-level, as only Demon-level monsters consistently dropped monster cores, his only defense against Little Black's insatiable hunger.
He shifted his attention to the scattered boxes, opening them one by one.
[Ding… Congratulations, Host obtained Low-Quality Monster Cell +1.]
[Ding… Congratulations, Host obtained Low-Quality Monster Cell +1.]
…
Twenty-one notifications, all Low-Quality Monster Cells, vastly inferior to the high-quality cell he'd previously acquired.
Looking at the still-pulsating cells in his hand, Kaito Ren felt a wave of nausea. He almost vomited. He truly admired those who could consume these things. Respect.
He lost interest immediately and tossed them into the synthesis simulator.
[Ding… Synthesis successful. Obtained Medium-Quality Monster Cell +1.]
Three low-quality cells synthesized into one medium-quality cell; twenty-one yielded seven. Kaito Ren then synthesized those seven, resulting in two high-quality cells.
[Monster Cell]
[Quality: High]
[Monsterization Success Rate: 100%]
That's it?!
Kaito Ren nearly exploded. He'd spent half a day for just two of these?! 100% monsterization success? Even without high-quality cells, that was achievable! What was the point?!
[The difference lies in the success rate: Low-quality cells have a 50% success rate, Medium-quality 70%, and High-quality 100%.]
Kaito Ren facepalmed. Ultimately, it was still useless. This seemingly insignificant function was actually highly coveted by others.
If Psykos knew Kaito Ren could purify monster cells to 100% success, she would stop at nothing to capture him, even risking exposure.
With this ability, she could endlessly create new monsters instead of painstakingly searching for suitable humans. She would dominate the world, becoming its undisputed queen!
Meanwhile, Asaka Hanako, Saitama, and Hellish Blizzard, having lost sight of Kaito Ren, risked exposure and hurried to catch up. The scene before them was shocking.
It was…
Asaka Hanako stared at the numerous monster corpses, speechless.
"These monsters were at least Wolf-level Middle, some even Wolf-level Upper! There were at least five! Kaito Ren couldn't have done this alone in such a short time. What happened here?!"
Hellish Blizzard analyzed the situation, concluding that Kaito Ren had likely encountered other heroes, or that the heroes had already finished a battle, and Kaito Ren was subsequently advised to leave.
This area was close to the forest, where monsters often resided, making it extremely dangerous for a lone individual. If not for her concern for Kaito Ren's safety, she would never have ventured into the forest.
"Where's Teacher?!"
Saitama craned his neck, searching for Kaito Ren, worried he might be in danger.
"Kaito Ren probably returned. Let's leave quickly before the smell of blood attracts more monsters!"
Hellish Blizzard urged Asaka Hanako and Saitama.
"No, we must find Kaito Ren! I won't leave without him!"
"I won't let Teacher be alone!"
Asaka Hanako and Saitama insisted.
Just as Hellish Blizzard was trying to dissuade them, the sound of battle erupted from the nearby forest. Their hearts leaped into their throats as they raced towards the sound.
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