Chapter 49: Close to the reward

Jeff found himself paralyzed with terror as the carnotaurus swiftly claimed Anthony's life with a single, devastating bite, dispelling any notion of the creature's weakness. While superhumans were renowned for their resilience and durability in battle, the ease with which the carnotaurus dispatched a human signified its status as a formidable, higher-grade beast.

The air reverberated with a deafening roar as the carnotaurus, having devoured its prey, unleashed a primal cry that echoed into the vast expanse of the sky before disappearing into the ominous shadows of the surrounding forest.

'I fear we've sealed the fate of the entire beast hunting team,' Jeff pondered, a heavy realization settling upon him. Yet, concern for the team's fate took a backseat to his instinct for self-preservation. Before he could retreat to safety, however, his eyes were drawn to the bag of precious beast crystals left behind.