My Pet Beast is really not an Evil God-Chapter 43 - 40 God of Madness!

Chapter 43 -40: God of Madness!

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Chapter 43 -40: God of Madness!

(Seeking Recommendations and Monthly Tickets)

As an almost first-tier city and being a hub that radiates to multiple satellite towns, forming an economic and traffic junction, both the price and rent for housing in the city center are quite high.

Even if they chose to rent a house in an old community in the suburbs, the cost would not be low.

Therefore, their initial plan was to join an adventure group as soon as possible, then stand out amongst the others, make a fortune, and move into a grand villa.

However, imagination is always better than reality.

Because the three of them had just graduated, still carrying a bit of arrogance from the ivory tower, there was nothing wrong with this, it’s the character of the young and brash.

But the result was, they were arrogantly rejected by bad adventure groups, and the competition in good ones was fierce.

Even if they wanted to do part-time manual labor, they were only looking for Beastmasters who commanded undead, especially skeletons who could work day and night without rest or meal.

F*ck, this is such crap!

Capitalists should be lynched!

This led to them not finding suitable work even after a month.

During this period, the cost of feeding their pet beasts was also a major expense, and this expenditure could not be reduced.

Long-term malnutrition would affect the potential of the pet beasts, unless they were not aiming to become powerful Beastmasters.

As a result, the money they brought from home could only last another half month.

If they couldn’t manage by then, they would have to return home with their tails between their legs.

So, the three of them came together for a small meeting and re-defined their new direction.

Their goal shifted from becoming big shots to being excellent bounty hunters.

After all, before reaching for the high arts, they had to dirty their hands with the vulgar.

The first task they chose was the hunting of the Mad Blood Hyena, which offered the highest reward.

This would be their stepping stone towards building their legacy.

“Got you!”

Diana Moon caught Benjamin Howard, who had been intentionally slacking off, and hammered his shoulder menacingly a few times.

Benjamin responded by pretending to be in pain, which assuaged her anger.

The three gathered together, and Benjamin Chenlake, who played the role of strategist in the group, pointed at the map and said:

“If we go further, we’ll reach the rune iron net at the border between the abandoned city district and the west of the city.

The instrument track carved into it can block the invasion of demons, but it has no effect on humans.

We can just climb over it.”

Benjamin Howard was already impatient: “Let’s hurry up then.

Living frugally these days has made me almost forget the taste of good food.

Once we earn some money, I’ll treat you guys to a feast.”

“Be more civil!” Diana Moon gave him a cold glance and said worriedly: “Why did we come here ten minutes early?

Didn’t the property owner say there’s going to be a fourth person?

Shouldn’t we wait for him?

Facing a group hunting beast like the Mad Blood Hyena, an extra person is an extra bit of strength.”

Upon hearing this, Benjamin Chenlake lowered his head in thought, while Benjamin Howard beside him waved his hand dismissively and said:

“We are already a mature team.

Not only are all of us at the peak of Red Copper level, but I can also act as the tank, you as the healer, Chenlake as the controller and commander.

We’re pretty much perfect.

With an additional stranger, it would be harder to coordinate.

It’s just that the client insists that the mission must have four people, so we have added one extra person.

In reality, we do not need him.

Moreover, we’re not planning to take it all for ourselves.

Once the mission is completed, we’ll pay him his share.

He’ll be getting money without doing any work; he should be thrilled…”

That’s what he said, but Benjamin Howard had his own little scheme.

He wanted to show off in front of Diana Moon.

If he could save her like a hero, it would be even better.

It might even help their relationship progress.

If a stranger joins, whether he is too strong or too weak, things could become unpredictable.

Sorry, stranger.

This time I’ll inconvenience you a bit.

When the mission reward comes, I’ll transfer an extra three thousand from my share to you!

Benjamin Howard was secretly plotting this in his mind, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly.

Benjamin Chenlake glanced at him and instantly saw through his thoughts.

But he didn’t expose him and instead agreed:

“What Benjamin Howard said is correct.

Whether a stranger can coordinate with us is minor.

The fear is meeting some dark Beastmasters.

They like to pretend to backstab newcomers, robbing pet beasts and money.

We must guard against others.

When the time comes, we’ll add his part of the money and it will be fine.”

“What you’re saying makes sense…”

Feeling a bit frightened by their words, Diana Moon nodded.

According to the map, the three of them quickly arrived at the rune iron net.

Many of the runes on it had been damaged and small holes had appeared in the iron net.

Even though the Star Cluster Beast Tower was still operational, the nearby residents were panicking,

After all, low-level demons had infiltrated the area decades ago.

Although they were quickly eradicated, people feared that they might become the exception.

The trio climbed over the wire net and arrived at the outskirts of the abandoned city district after approximately ten minutes.

“Is this the famed abandoned old district of Abyss City…”

Diana Moon opened her mouth in surprise.

What met her eyes was a scene of broken walls and ruins.

The once magnificent skyscrapers were now severely damaged.

Oddly enough, both the ground and the structures were covered in a thick layer of red-brown rust, even on the glass.

Among this rust, a number of climbing plants had grown.

Parthenocissus tricuspidata, climbing roses, bougainvillea, etc.

which had turned russet colored, were reborn amidst this ruin, radiating liveliness once again.

Benjamin Chenlake chuckled as he noted Diana Moon’s surprise.

“I’ve checked it out.

The reason why this city district was abandoned was because a group of Followers of the Evil God held a sacrifice ceremony here decades ago.

They summoned a powerful Kindred of the Evil God using the blood and flesh of hundreds of thousands, resulting in massive casualty.

Although the Kindred was exterminated by the strong ones of the Alliance, the aftermath of the battle spread to the entire city district, covering it with heavy rust, rendering it unfit for habitation.

Thus, they had to build a new city district not far away.

The old city has since been used as a buffer point against the demons and hosts a large number of formidable creatures in the city center.”

“What!

Are you saying that this rust is not from natural oxidation but the residual strength of those fighters!?”

Diana Moon widened her eyes, her experience failing to comprehend the extent of a power capable of turning a gigantic city district — home to millions of people — into ruins simply from the aftermath of battle.

Such beings were no different from gods and demons, right?

Benjamin Chenlake nodded, marvelling, “I was also taken aback when I found this information.

These beings were likened to a Heavenly Disaster, controlling a power known as the Domain.

I just don’t know if this rust was caused by that Kindred of the Evil God or by those strong ones from the Alliance…”

“Whoever it was, they were all formidable.

I hope that one day I can also become such a top-tier fighter!” Benjamin Howard’s face was full of desire, longing for the day when he too could have control over the elements.”

After expressing their awe, the trio quickly adjusted their mood.

After all, their primary goal was to hunt the Mad Blood Hyenas.

After fervently searching for about ten minutes, they finally found dozens of Mad Blood Hyenas wandering around an abandoned convenience store entrance!

Their size was about the same as that of an average hyena.

Although their skull was fairly intact, the original body of blood and flesh had decayed into a dark red color.

The chest cavity was exposed, revealing the stark white bones.

In the corrupt body was a blood-colored heart that glowed red.

On it grew many slender, red tentacles that spread out from the skeletal gaps, twisting irregularly, giving off an indescribably eerie appearance.

These tentacles, much like living creatures, elongated and scraped the ground as the hyenas lowered their head, as if sensing life.

One of the Mad Blood Hyenas startled a rust-covered beetle during its exploration.

The beetle was just about to escape when a mass of bloody tentacles caught it, tore it apart, and devoured it, ultimately feeding the blood-colored heart.

Aside from sharp claws and tusks, they now also had tentacles as weapons.

“That’s disgusting…”

Diana Moon couldn’t help but frown.

Benjamin Chenlake, feeling a bit uncomfortable as well, cautioned:

“I read in a book that Mad Blood Hyenas are likely to be the degenerated breed of Bloodthirsty Hounds.

Due to devouring an excessive amount of fresh blood and while undergoing a spiritual metamorphosis, they easily sense the presence of a secretive entity known as the God of Madness and get tainted by it.

Their hearts undergo a mutation, ceaselessly producing “Mad Blood” and tentacles that cause the hyenas to go berserk.

During this process, they ferociously attack all forms of life, even their own kind and offspring.

Even when their bodies have decayed, their consciousness gets fused with the heart, enslaving the decayed body to hunt for it.

However, if they could resist this madness, they might witness an evolution…”

While they were talking, several Mad Blood Hyenas suddenly raised their heads, keenly catching the scent of a living human.

“Awooo!”

Accompanied by a howl calling their companions, the Mad Blood Hyenas gathered.

Their violent gaze fixed on the trio, they let out a ferocious growl and charged toward them like a rampant bloody torrent…