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Clop, clop, clop.
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On the ancient road crossing the wasteland, the empty surroundings offered almost no obstacles to sound.
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Echoing through this dark-toned world was the rhythmic clash of metal horseshoes against gravel.
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It was a robust brown horse.
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Under the night’s tint, its coat appeared even closer to darkness itself.
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Crimson eyes stretched into afterimages during the high-speed gallop, extending endlessly behind the horse.
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Level with the curved reins hung two thick ropes that firmly hooked a black coffin.
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“Hey, scrap metal—”
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The voice from the brown horse’s back was extremely rough, like fabric being repeatedly torn and rubbed.
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“Why does KING want us to transport this armament? Isn’t it a bit overkill?”
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“I’ve said it many times already.”
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A low, icy reply came from above the coffin.
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“My character name is ‘Steel Scarecrow,’ not scrap metal.”
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That figure blended almost completely with the black coffin.
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If he had not spoken, it would have been impossible to tell whether a “guard” even existed on the coffin.
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But as the gaze drew closer, it became clear.
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It was indeed a being pieced together from steel.
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Several steel plates and iron frames barely formed a humanoid outline, while the rest was haphazardly decorated with various household items.
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At first glance, one could not help but wonder.
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“Isn’t this just a pile of junk tossed onto a coffin?”
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“Ah, what tier of armament is this anyway?”
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The one controlling the brown horse was a burly, shirtless man—the same one who had produced the “torn-fabric” voice.
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“Could it be an S-rank item?”
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Such physique and voice made for a fitting pair.
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What truly felt out of place was that he was conversing with the pile of steel.
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“Rending Claw Werewolf.”
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Steel Scarecrow spoke in a low voice.
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“Do you have any improper thoughts about KING’s armament?”
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As he spoke, he slowly leaned his upper body forward.
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The front ends of the steel plates that served as arms deformed, and rolling serrated teeth unfolded.
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Zzzzt—
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The sound of metal scraping made the air feel several degrees colder.
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“Hey, hey, don’t be so touchy!”
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Rending Claw Werewolf waved his hands hastily.
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“I’m just curious, that’s all!”
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“I see.”
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A brief silence followed.
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“You should know very well what betrayal means in BHAO.”
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After those words fell, the silence was not immediately broken.
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It was only a blank space seemingly meant to ease the awkwardness.
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Then Steel Scarecrow pulled his body back, returning to his original posture.
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“Sigh—I just feel a little unwilling, that’s all.”
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Rending Claw Werewolf dragged out his tone, sounding like he was complaining.
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“A ‘delivery’ job like this could be left to the Tier 5 guys in the territory, right?
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We’re Tier 10, and direct subordinates of KING.”
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The tone clashed violently with his rough voice.
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It made Steel Scarecrow unconsciously shift backward a few steps.
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“Do not underestimate low-tier bandits.”
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Steel Scarecrow responded calmly.
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“In BHAO, ‘tier’ only affects the number of skills, not their quality.”
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The hollow steel core suddenly lit up with blue light.
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From the outside it looked like an ordinary neon tube.
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In truth, it was Steel Scarecrow’s “eyes.”
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At this moment, he was activating the skill—NIGHT VISION SCAN.
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“Stay vigilant at all times.”
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“Ensure KING’s armament remains safe.”
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“Yeah, yeah—vigilant Mr. Scrap Metal.”
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Rending Claw Werewolf answered carelessly.
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Steel Scarecrow acted as if he had heard nothing and continued scanning the surroundings.
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NIGHT VISION SCAN was only a basic detection skill.
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Steel Scarecrow had not invested many points into it.
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Its range was limited and its scanning speed slow.
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But it was more than enough for detecting stealth-type skills.
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As long as it was not a close-range ambush, they would have enough reaction time.
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—!
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The scan had not yet finished.
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A violent jolt and inertia nearly flung the parts off Steel Scarecrow’s body.
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“What—?”
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Steel Scarecrow’s words were not even finished before they were completely swallowed by the frightened neigh of the brown horse.
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“Werewolf! What happened?”
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The power core issued a danger alert.
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Intense unease forced Steel Scarecrow to quickly reassemble into a more humanoid combat stance.
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“Ahead.”
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Rending Claw Werewolf pointed with his index finger.
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“Something seems to be there.”
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Following the direction he indicated, a small black shadow could indeed be seen.
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Its volume was no larger than three palms, collapsed in the center of the ancient road.
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But that area was too dark.
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The scan range could not fully cover it.
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An item?
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Some kind of soft remnant?
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The brown horse refused to advance.
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They could only rely on naked eyes.
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Thud—crack.
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The moment he stepped onto the ancient road, the stone slabs cracked.
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Rending Claw Werewolf dismounted and shrugged.
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“I’ll go take a look.”
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“You watch the armament. Don’t let bandits lure you away.”
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“Be extremely careful.”
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“Relax~”
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Rending Claw Werewolf waved casually, his movements light.
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He lowered his posture and slowly approached the unknown object.
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The sharp claws on his fingertips extended, ready to fight at any moment.
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“That’s…”
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He narrowed his eyes.
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His vision had cleared a little.
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“A doll? …A western doll?”
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The tense beast instincts instantly relaxed.
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It was just an utterly ordinary doll.
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“Tch, how scary.”
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He casually picked up the doll.
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“Scrap Metal, it’s nothing!”
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Rending Claw Werewolf held the doll high, showing how ridiculous their earlier vigilance had been.
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But the next second.
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While he continued his smug evaluation.
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Consciousness and body suddenly lost connection.
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It felt as if his head had been forcibly separated from his lower body.
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He instinctively, desperately looked at the doll in his hand.
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On that originally ugly and simple face.
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An extremely eerie smile had appeared.
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“…!!”
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In an indistinct whimper.
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Rending Claw Werewolf squeezed out his final warning.
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“Careful… that doll.”
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Thump.
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A heavy thud sounded.
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The Werewolf’s head and body were completely separated.
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The combat-type character known for strength and speed.
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Retired from the stage without any resistance.
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Turning into countless square particles and data streams.
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Slowly dissipating in the night.
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“Found you, Mommy…”
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A childish yet twisted voice echoed across the wasteland.
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“You’re here too, right? You’re watching Xiao Kui’s hard work, right? Hee hee…”
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That frenzied yet sugary voice made Steel Scarecrow’s entire body tremble.
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He had heard the rumors.
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The legend recently circulating in BHAO.
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The player who could not be locked onto.
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The existence that ignored life bars and erased targets directly.
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And.
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The voodoo doll that brought despair.
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No matter how high-end the scanning skill, her figure could not be captured.
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“…Night Witch.”
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Steel Scarecrow murmured her name.
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