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"Dong!"
A massive iron bell was effortlessly moved into the courtyard by Ben.
As soon as he did, Leo, standing beside him, quickly grasped Ben's plan. Her eyes widened, her small face filled with surprise.
"Ben... Are you really planning to use this to attract all the monsters?" she asked.
"Exactly!" Ben confirmed, casually continuing to set up the bell. "These monsters are too weak. I don't want to waste time searching for them one by one. I'll just call them all out at once, wipe them out in one go, and be done with it!"
Leo was left speechless.
Good heavens! He made it sound so simple, yet looking at Ben's serious expression, it was clear he wasn't joking.
"Are these monsters really that weak?" she muttered under her breath.
Ben overheard and retorted, "They're weak, alright."
Leo shot him an incredulous look. The monsters from the second level of the Energies of Human were not only fast but had immense attack power! Their scythe-like arms were a nightmare for most newcomers, and their tough shells made them nearly impervious to blades or spears.
Taking down such monsters would usually require a coordinated team. Even Leo wouldn't risk confronting one without being careful.
But Ben had called them weak.
Now, Leo understood. It wasn't that the monsters were weak, but Ben was just too powerful.
She suddenly realized how they had been able to kill over two thousand monsters in the first level of the Energies of Human Realm.
"Alright!"
While Leo was lost in thought, Ben finished setting up the bell.
"Leo, the slaughter party is about to begin. Want to go inside and take shelter? I'm worried the blood of the monsters might splatter on you," Ben said with a smile, motioning to the martial arts field.
Though he was concerned for her safety, Leo simply shook her head.
"No need, I can protect myself."
Ben glanced at her, then nodded. "Alright, but be careful. I'm here, so if anything happens, I'll be able to save you in time."
Leo smiled, acknowledging the concern. Ben's confidence in his own abilities was clear, and she trusted him completely.
"By the way, Leo," Ben added, his expression turning serious, "your mental attribute is higher than mine. You're more cautious, too. If you notice any other transcendents nearby, be sure to let me know immediately."
Leo nodded without hesitation. She understood his need to keep his strength hidden, especially with other surviving Kryptonian bloodline talent holders around. If she were in his shoes, she'd probably do the same.
"Got it!" she replied firmly.
Ben smiled at her obedience. "Worthy of being my future wife!"
He then turned to the side, picked up a giant log, and gently struck the bell. He didn't want to hit it too hard and risk breaking it.
"Clang—"
The bell rang out, echoing through the quiet, moonlit night. The sound was so loud and piercing that it sent ripples through the city, as though it had come from ancient times. The clang reverberated through the night sky, spreading across the entire city...
Meanwhile, in another part of the city, a team from the Dwarf Pirate Country was preparing in the shadows. Their target was a wandering monster in front of them.
For the past month, they'd been practicing cooperative tactics to tackle these second-level monsters from the Energies of Human Realm. Tonight, they hoped for a successful kill.
As they prepared to strike, the monster, seemingly distracted by the wind, turned its back on them. The moment of opportunity was clear.
Without wasting a second, the group rushed from their hiding place. Just as they were about to attack, another "Clang—" echoed through the city.
The monster, startled, let out a howl and charged toward the source of the sound. It disappeared into the distance, leaving the team standing there, bewildered and frustrated.
"Baga!" One of the Dwarf Pirate soldiers cursed loudly. "Where did that bell sound come from?"
Before anyone could respond, another deafening "Clang—" sounded through the city.
The team immediately realized something was wrong.
"Is someone using the bell to attract monsters?" one of them speculated.
"Who would be crazy enough to do that? They're asking to be surrounded by hundreds of monsters!" another shouted.
"This has to be a madman!" the third member added.
As the bell continued to ring, the group grew more agitated. They were angry about losing their target, but there was also a sense of disbelief. After so much preparation, they could now return empty-handed.
"I swear, if I find the idiot responsible for this bell, I'll commit seppuku and tear his heart out in anger!" Tu-san, the leader, raged.
"Don't be an idiot," another soldier reminded him. "He's probably dead by now, surrounded by monsters."
"Who cares about that?" Tu-san grumbled. "What matters is we've lost our prey!"
As the team stood there in frustration, one of their members, Inoue, spoke up.
"Stop arguing," Inoue said in a calm but serious tone. "The real problem is that there are no monsters left to hunt. If we return empty-handed, all our effort will have been wasted."
Tu-san clenched his fists. "I can't accept that!"
Inoue turned toward the sound of the bell, deep in thought. "I'm going to find out who's behind this. Come on, we'll go see who's causing all this trouble."
The team nodded in agreement, and with determination, they headed off toward the source of the bell sound, prepared to confront whoever had dared to lure the monsters away.
Back at the martial arts field, Ben stood near the iron bell, waiting. His eyes glinted with confidence. He knew the monsters would come, drawn by the sound, and he was ready.
But even as he prepared, he couldn't help but wonder how his plan would play out. Would the others, like the team from the Dwarf Pirate Country, come looking for him? Would anyone be foolish enough to challenge him? He was eager to find out.
As the bell rang again, Ben smiled, his thoughts moving quickly. This would be an unforgettable night.
End of Chapter 60
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