NOVEL WEB Chapter 7: The Awakening of a Monarch
Katsumi left the Hunter's Association with a newfound sense of purpose. A B-Rank title was a major step up, but he knew it wasn't enough. If he wanted to stand at the top, he needed more power. His next objective was clear—he had to hunt stronger prey and expand his army of shadows.
His first target was a newly discovered A-Rank dungeon, rumored to be home to a powerful monster. No other Hunters dared to challenge it alone, but Katsumi saw it as the perfect opportunity. Slipping past the authorities, he entered the dungeon. The air was thick with bloodlust, and glowing red eyes peered at him from the darkness.
A monstrous ogre, twice his height, charged at him with a massive club. Katsumi smirked. "Kuro, take it down." His shadow blurred, and within seconds, the ogre lay lifeless at his feet. As the creature's body dissolved, Katsumi reached out, activating Shadow Extraction. The ogre's form twisted, and moments later, it rose again—this time, as his soldier. His army was growing, and so was his hunger for strength.