Chapter 43: Let’s Get This Duel Started [Part 1]

In the Plaza of the Leaf Village, Lux stood still as he faced the group of six that fought against the Red-Eyed Terror Mantis.

Their leader, Frederick, had his arms crossed over his chest as he looked up at the Half-Elf who was taller than him.

"I heard that you brought back the corpse of the Red-Eyed Terror Mantis after it was killed by the Red-Striped Predator Mosquitoes. Is this true?" Frederick asked.

"Yes," Lux answered. "However, the ones that dealt the killing blows were the dozens of Obsidian Mosquitoes which were all Rank 1 Monsters."

Frederick nodded his head in acknowledgement. "I know that you were not in the wrong, and simply took advantage of the situation, but it still didn't sit well with us. We can only stay here in Leaf Village for a little more than four days, but the Red-Eyed Terror Mantis might not spawn again before we leave this place."

"You can keep the Beast Core if you like, but we need the Terror Mantis' bladed claws and its exoskeleton. Can you give this to us as a sign of fri......