Leveling Up Alone

Chapter 415: South Korea Again (4)

They might have met as enemies today, but Tayarana still considered him one of her people. She felt bad that one of her people went down the wrong path and ultimately became an enemy, but that did not mean she was going to spare him.

She was known for being kind to her own yet merciless to those who dared to raise their swords at her, and that was the reason she killed him even though she could have spared him.

The long, winding battle that lasted an entire day without an end in sight was finally over after Tayarana single-handedly killed all three Master-Rank Hunters.

But what happened just now?

Hoo Tayarana let out a sigh as the flames engulfing her were extinguished.

She was bewildered mainly by what just happened more than anyone else. She instinctively used the overwhelming power surging throughout her body, but killing three Master-Rank Hunters so easily was something she did not expect at all.

Not only was she not wearing her Horus Suit, but the three Master-Rank Hunters she was up against were stronger than most Master-Rank Hunters.

But what happened just now?

As she was trying to figure out what was going on, a flaming bird appeared in front of her.

[My child.]

W-Who are you?

[It is I, the guardian of the sun, Ra.]

R-Ra!

Thud!

Tayarana fell to her knees as soon as the flaming bird revealed its identity, and she showed the utmost respect she possibly could to the chief deity of Egypt, Ra.

Other people might wonder why a princess such as Tayarana would kneel in front of a flaming bird, but Tayarana could sense from the birds radiant flames that it was no ordinary bird. The mana from the flames was definitely divine, and this was not the type of mana a human or monster could ever emit.

Ra was not only the foundation of the Egypt formed by Phaophator, but it also served as the shining beacon of the country. The Egyptians believed their country would never decline, just like the radiant flames of Ra, fabled never to extinguish.

[Rise, my child. You do not have to act so courteous toward me.]

B-But

Tayarana hesitated for a moment, but she decided to do as she was told. There was no way she could go against the commands of her god after all.

[Look at me, my child.]

Yes, R-Ra

The most beautiful pair of eyes in the world looked up at the flaming bird.

[Ah, you are indeed my most beautiful child. Even the most precious jewels in this world are nothing but rocks compared to your beauty!]

Tayaranas renown had diminished slightly in recent times as she spent more time going from one battlefield to another with Han-Yeol rather than appearing in public through official events.

It was human psychology to forget about people they had not seen for a long time, and the masses were quick to move on to the next beautiful person who frequently appeared in the media.

However, that did not mean someone else could take her rank as one of the most beautiful people in the world.

Tayaranas beauty was not of this world, and she was so beautiful that even the Sun God, Ra, marveled at her beauty.

[The time has finally come, my child.]

T-Time?

[I have waited for a long time to be with you, and the time to bestow a portion of my powers to you has finally come.]

W-What do you mean, oh almighty one?

Tayarana could not understand what Ra was saying, but she instinctively sort of knew what the deity was trying to say.

[My precious and beautiful child. You are no longer what humans would refer to as Ra Rank Hunter, but you are now a Transcendent Ra Rank Hunter.]

A-Ah! Tayarana gasped and clenched her fists as tears started flowing down her face.

She worshiped power and chased after becoming stronger her entire life.

Unfortunately, her growth was not as fast as Han-Yeols, and she found herself lagging behind him by a mile recently.

This was the reason she had been obsessed with hunting monsters rather than spending time with him, whom she loved.

However, she no longer had to push herself to her limits just to chase after his back. She could now stand proudly shoulder-to-shoulder beside him without being a hindrance.

[My child, I hereby anoint you as a warrior of I, the Sun God, Ra!]

Fwaaaah!

A firestorm erupted from the flaming bird, and it completely enveloped Tayarana.

She could clearly feel divine mana entering her body and amplifying her own.

[And this is a gift to commemorate becoming my warrior, my beloved child.]

The flaming bird unleashed its mana once again, and a golden object with beautifully engraved intricate red patterns started to materialize in front of it. The object looked like a rod or a spear, and it floated toward Tayarana.

W-What is this, oh almighty one?

[That artifact is called the Spirit of Ra, and it can either be a rod or a spear. This shall be your weapon from now on.]

Yes, I understand, almighty one.

[I am starting to grow tired after descending into this world. I am glad to finally meet you, my child. I hope we can meet again in the future.]

Thank you very much, almighty one!

[Im the one grateful for being able to appreciate your beauty from up close, my child.]

Shwaaa!

The flaming bird disappeared after that.

Ah Tayarana muttered in disbelief after the flaming bird disappeared.

She stood dazed for a while. Then, she looked down at her hands and said, I Im finally a Transcendent Master-Rank Hunter too

She had been pouring her heart and soul into her quest to become stronger, but she doubted whether she could transcend her limits and become a Transcendent Master-Rank Hunter.

A Transcendent Master-Rank Hunter was someone who transcended the limitations of a Hunter, and that was only a level those blessed with growth-type abilities could dare to step into.

Tayarana was originally an Osiris Rank Hunter, and the fact she became a Ra Rank Hunter was already a miracle.

Surprisingly, such a miracle happened once more as she transcended her limits and became a Transcendent Master-Rank Hunter although she had not been blessed with a growth-type ability like Han-Yeol.

To make things even more shocking, she could transcend her limitations because of the power bestowed upon her by the deity she served, the Sun God, Ra.

There was no greater honor for Egypt's warriors than receiving a blessing from the god they served.

Princess

Thud!

You guys

Mujahid and Mariam approached Tayarana and kneeled on one knee in front of her.

Congratulations, noonim.

I sincerely congratulate you, Tayarana-nim. F-Finally you have finally stepped into the realm you so dearly wished for.

Mujahid was slightly upset; he was left behind once again when he barely managed to catch up, but seeing his own sister transcend the realms of a Hunter made him happy regardless.

On the other hand, Mariam was sincerely overjoyed, as if she was the one who had transcended her limitations and become a Transcendent Master-Rank Hunter.

She did not outwardly show it, but she had been feeling quite uncomfortable in recent times after obtaining dual classes and becoming a Master-Rank Hunter herself. Yes, she was not as powerful as Tayarana, and their abilities were completely different, but the fact that she was considered to be in the same rank as her master was not something she was happy with.

She rebuked herself almost daily. How dare someone like me be in the same realm as Tayarana-nim!

She considered herself to be of low birth while Tayarana was the proud descendant of the Sun God, so there was no way she could allow herself to be classified in the same rank as such a precious person.

There was nothing she could do about it as she was indeed a Master-Rank Hunter, and the fact that she could not do anything about it only upset her even more.

However, it was different now as her master had awakened as a Transcendent Master-Rank Hunter!

Ah! My princess!

Pfft! Hey, dont you think youre overreacting, Mariam?

The emotion on her face suddenly disappeared, and she went back to being her composed, collected self.

Bwahaha! Hey, Mariam! You look like you just

Bam!

Aaaaack!

Does ruining such a historic moment make you happy, Your Highness?

I give up! Dont hit me!

Pfft! Tayarana ended up laughing after watching the two get along.

Her smile was so beautiful and radiant that Mariams anger instantly quelled after seeing it.

Ah Princess smile is as beautiful as ever

There was an incident at one of the events hosted in Phaophators palace where a prince of a foreign nation attempted to abduct Tayarana after they were mesmerized by her smile, which was not really her true smile but one she put on during official events. Still, her fake smile was so mesmerizing that the prince ended up losing his self-control.

That incident caused Phaophator to ban her from smiling in public ever again, as he saw firsthand just how dangerous her smile was.

The three of them continued their small celebration, but an unexpected guest interrupted it.

Someones coming toward us, Tayarana said as she looked eastward.

She was the first to react as her senses were sharper than the others after she awakened as a Transcendent Master-Rank Hunter.

Then, Mujahid and Mariam felt the incoming presence five seconds later.

Somethings coming!

They could tell even from afar that the incoming person possessed extremely powerful mana.

Shwoooong! Bam!

That person landed right in front of them, kicking up a cloud of dust.

They were unable to determine who this person was as the cloud of dust hindered their vision, and this mana neither belonged to Han-Yeol nor Woo Han-Jong.

However, Tayarana could sense that this mana was the complete opposite of hers as it exuded a sinister feel.

The three of them looked at each other and prepared for combat just in case it was an enemy.

Ah I still cant get used to this speed.

I believe you need to use your head a bit more when flying.

Ugh Your nagging is annoying

The trio immediately dropped their guards after hearing a familiar voice.

Han-Yeol?

Hey~ Whats with the atmosphere here? I thought you guys would welcome me, but whats up with the hostility?

It turned out that the owner of the sinister mana was none other than Han-Yeol, who had just defeated Woo Han-Jong only to see Dr. Santinora steal him away. As if that was not enough, the madman had toyed around with him, which led him to succumb to his anger. Then, that led to him being dragged to another dimension by a Great Demon, and he ended up entering into a contract with two of the most powerful demons in the demon world.

Han-Yeol could not summon those powerful demons due to his physical limitations, but that did not mean he did not gain anything from them. After all, entering into a contract with a Great Demon and a demon lord was not normal, so it was bound to have some sort of effect on him.

Indeed, his mana was amplified due to the influence of contracting with two powerful demons. The Demonic Aura bestowed by Lucifer, coupled with the Blood Attribute bestowed by Astaroth, further enhanced his mana to the point that it started exuding a sinister vibe as if belonging to the depths of the abyss or the underworld.

A-Are you really Han-Yeol?

Who else would I be? Hmm? Hey, Tara! Whats that power Im sensing from you?! Han-Yeol exclaimed after sensing the powerful mana she was emitting.

The exponential amplification of her mana density made him wonder if time somehow warped and took him away from them for an entire year rather than a single day.

Then, the person standing behind Han-Yeol explained before anyone else could. Oh? What a fascinating human I didnt expect someone merely in the second dimension to be the child of a god. Hmm It also seems as if the Sun God personally chose her out of love rather than out of necessity Ah, yes, I can sense the traces of the Sun Gods presence in this place. Wow, being able to experience something like this already makes my trip to this world worth it.

Oh, really? Then I guess its time for you to go back to the demon world, Han-Yeol said.

I am afraid that will be difficult.

Why?!

My lord has commanded me to stay with you until either one of us dies.

T-That damned old geezer!