In a forest, a group of people is fighting a beast. The beast has a head full of mane, two bull-like horns; which are slightly curved and pointed upwards and having a height of 3 meters. Except for its dark red eyes, everything around its body is covered in snow-white fur. Everything would have been good if it is a normal lion but it is Horned White Lion, A level – 6 beast.
In this world, energy (mana) is everything. Humans use different techniques to accumulate energy inside their bodies, which in result strengthens their body. Beasts are naturally well endowed with an accumulation of mana in their bodies, they will strengthen their bodies far better than humans. But the advantage of humans is that they can use mana outside of their bodies. While increasing body defense requires Cultivation Techniques (Energy Accumulation Techniques), external use of mana requires skill techniques. The range and effect of techniques will vary greatly based on the Power level (Cultivation level) of the user.
The group consists of 5 members, 3 males, and 2 females. A blue-haired guy having curved swords in both hands going against the beast but to no avail as he is clearly inferior in strength. A guy with a shield strengthened his body with rock skin skill to receive the impact of the strike of the beast. Another guy with a lance unable to maneuver his skill because of limited space. One of the women with red hair is holding an archer and releasing ice arrows but they are unable to breach its defense. The last woman, who is having black hair and deep blue eyes, seems more like a healer rather than a combatant, she is occasionally releasing fireballs, which are having no effect on the beast, and constantly healing her teammates.
They are unable to defend against the beast attacks. The strikes of Horned White Lion are too much for this group. When someone encounters with Horned White Lion, there can be only one result, kill or get killed.
After a certain number of hits, the Shield guy lost his strength and was sent flying through the woods. He received major and minor injuries, leading to severe blood loss. The loss of defense is clearly a hopeless situation to an already disadvantaged team. The beast struck the swordsman and lancer and went for the healer who is behind them. The Healer maybe weak in combat but very essential for group survival. All the teammates felt anguish after they saw it. The swordsman who is the nearest one went to distract the beast but it is a helpless situation as the distance between them cannot be covered as the beast is very close to the healer. The archer attack force is not an obstruction for the beast.
The girl, who is wearing a white outfit and staff in hand, is feeling fear, helplessness, despair, and anguish. Due to the financial problems of the family, she joined in the hunt as a healer but never expected it to turn out like this.
She closed her eyes due to fear and tears started rolling down her cheeks. They all thought this is the end for her and for them too.
But suddenly, as if time has stopped, the beast froze still and started shaking, after awhile it collapsed on the ground and shrieking like prey. At the same moment, a person; having short raven black hair, green eyes, height around 183cm, and lean body, appeared behind the healer and supported her with his hands. After a few moments, the girl opened her eyes and saw what has happened to the beast and started to cry out aloud and hugged the person behind her without even seeing his face.
All the teammates, who have seen what has happened, are bewildered. They never saw a level – 6 beast growling at someone's feet. They felt fear as well as praise for that person.
The person is non-other than Peter Amberford. When he was passing by, he heard roars of the beast and also felt the presence of people, so he decided to check out and found himself in the current scenario.
The healer realized that she is holding someone. She opened her eyes and looked at his face. She immediately attracted by his features. Even though peter is not overly handsome (like feminine), but he is definitely handsome. A tinge of redness spread across her face, she stopped hugging and distanced herself.
Seeing the expression of that girl peter said "cute". She immediately overwhelmed as to what to do. She is really pretty and still, there is room for development.
But the situation diffused as the beast growls are heard again. The fear returned to her again and her legs started to give in.
But this time, Peter didn't hold her but arrived in front of the beast and gestured her to come as well. Fear in her increased tenfold. Even though She doesn't know what he wanted her to do but she cannot refuse as he is very powerful and also her savior (Maybe a Prince charming too…).
After struggling for a while and taking a few deep breathes, she arrived behind peter, who is facing the beast. Then Peter gave her a sword and pointed towards the heart of the beast. She immediately shivered and cold sweat trickled down her back. She never liked to kill, that is the reason she learned healing specialized skills. But after a few pushes from peter, she felt it is right to kill the beast that once tried to kill her. She grabbed the sword and thrust through the heart. When saw the despair of the beast, she didn't feel bad but kind of elation as she can control the life of something that once threatened her. Peter confused after seeing her state of mind and doesn't know what to do, as it is his first time guiding someone. He heaved a sign.
The beast took its last breath. The remaining mercenary group members came out of shock and approached the two but kept some distance from peter. All the members kept staring at the dead beast. After a few moments, peter clapped his hands to get their attention.
Peter: "Hi! I'm Peter."
They looked at each other and started introducing themselves. Swordsman – Bran, Lancer – Fern, Shield guy – Samson, Archer – Lily, and Healer – Elina.
Bran: "Respected sir, may I know where you are going to?" He is polite and knew that he better be like that towards a powerhouse. He never saw or heard anyone like him in Blue Hill Town.
Peter: "Don't be too polite. Call me peter. I'm heading to Blue Hill Town."
They felt relief for his friendly behavior and they thanked him for saving them.
Lily: "Oh brother! You are so handsome. How old are you?'
Peter: "Younger than you." He knew where it is leading, so he cut off. Although lily is good-looking, He has seen his fair share of beautiful girls in the capital, Afterall he is the prince of an empire. But he is a bit interested in Elina as she is a cute-looking girl and younger than him.
He has never been in a relationship, but it didn't mean he is not interested in girls. He was unable to due to some circumstances. About his fiancée and her family, they are more interested in the throne rather than in him. About the situation in the capital, he will think about it at a later time.
Lily got a little bit angry at his reply and didn't pursue it. Even though she is really older than him, his words ticked her off a little bit.
Peter: "Hey Elina! Why are you going to hunt beasts when you can heal the injured in the town and earn money?" The healers can join guard troops, military or can set up a medical unit/hall.
Elina: "A-Actually, the money I earn in the town is insufficient for my family. So, I wanted to start going along with a hunting party." She blushed when she heard him but still replied after some stuttering.
Peter: "How about looting bandit camps? What do you guys think?" Then he looked at everyone.
Everyone is petrified by his question. They have seen many types of looting but not looting of bandit camps.
After receiving no response. He shrugged his shoulders and moved towards Blue Hill Town followed by a mercenary group.