Flayer of the Battlefield

Because forging and adventuring skills were difficult to teach on the spot, Ang shifted his attention to butchering. Dissecting demon corpses became one way for him to learn, and this skill was especially important when handling demon bodies. He discovered that demon magic-patterned hide not only had value, but could also be exchanged for Gold Wack, which greatly piqued his interest in the skill.

During battle, Ang gradually learned that although demon magic-patterned hide was valuable, the Infantry Regiment and the Allied Forces generally disposed of demon corpses by burning them on the spot.

There were two reasons. First, demon blood was somewhat corrosive, making it troublesome and dangerous to handle. Second, not every demon had magic-patterned hide intact enough to be sold.

Therefore, to avoid environmental contamination and increased difficulty in disposal, burning the corpses had become common practice.

To better master this craft, Ang began using his free time after every battle to carefully observe and learn how his comrades handled demon corpses.

He studied not only methods for processing magic-patterned hide, but also various precautions and technical details. Although demon corpses were usually burned quickly, Ang still tried his best to learn as much as possible from them.

Ang bought a skinning knife from the armory for 1 Gold Wack. The armory explained that the blade was mixed with mithril, giving it excellent magical and qi force conductivity, making it highly useful for dissection and skinning. With his new knife, Ang quickly threw himself into learning.

While handling demon corpses, Ang discovered that his qi force had an especially high resistance to the corrosiveness of demon blood. As long as he spread qi force across both hands, demon blood could not harm him at all. This discovery delighted Ang, and he began appearing on the battlefield more often. Even when it was not his unit's turn to rotate, he could apply to enter the battlefield as long as he was not under combat orders. After the warriors finished fighting, Ang would swiftly enter the battlefield to deal with demon corpses.

At first, Ang hoped to encounter a demon corpse with magic-patterned hide, but after handling nearly fifty corpses, he still found none. However, he did not mind. Having magic-patterned hide was best, but its absence did not affect his learning and practice. By dissecting large numbers of demon corpses, Ang gained a new understanding of the demons' strength.

He discovered that demons had body structures fundamentally different from humans. Magic crystals formed inside their heads, while their bones were large and hard. Ang counted them and found that a demon had more than 350 bones. Many were exoskeletons wrapped beneath thick skin, serving a defensive purpose. These exoskeletons made demons harder to defeat in battle, explaining why they were so powerful and troublesome.

As his understanding of demon anatomy deepened, Ang's skinning and dissection skills became increasingly proficient. Not only could he handle demon corpses quickly and effectively, but he also learned how to avoid the most dangerous areas and ensure his own safety. These experiences rapidly improved his skills and laid a solid foundation for his future life and possible career choices.

Ang's efforts and achievements during this period also drew the attention and praise of the other warriors. Although he received no share of the battle merits or magic crystals, his status and influence within the team continued to rise.

When it was time for the 36th Regiment to rotate, Ang stopped dissecting demon corpses and prioritized joining the battle. Through his dissections, Ang had accumulated a great deal of knowledge about demon anatomy, and he shared his findings with his comrades.

Ang organized a small briefing and gave his comrades a detailed introduction to demon anatomy. He particularly emphasized demons' weak points, such as the magic crystals in their heads and the vulnerable spots in their exoskeletons. He also demonstrated how to exploit these weaknesses to attack demons more effectively and reduce the difficulty of direct combat.

Ang said, "Based on my dissections, demons' magic crystals are located in their heads. This may be their core. Although this area is extremely hard, concentrating attacks there may effectively weaken their combat strength. In addition, while demons' exoskeletons are hard, their joints and connecting points are relatively weak. We can focus our attacks on those areas."

This information greatly interested his comrades, and they all asked Ang about specific attack techniques. Ang patiently answered their questions and demonstrated several effective attack moves and tactics.

When battle erupted again, their attacks became more precise and effective thanks to their knowledge of demon weaknesses. Many warriors adopted Ang's suggestions during the fighting, successfully defeating several demons and reducing their own casualties.

As time passed, Ang's discoveries and teachings gradually spread throughout the 36th Regiment, and more warriors began adopting these new tactics. The entire regiment's combat strength rose noticeably, and its battle efficiency greatly improved.

During one battle, Ang spotted a demon that differed from the others. Upon observation, he noticed that this demon had natural patterns on its back. Moreover, its attacks were exceptionally fierce, and several Infantry Regiment warriors had already lost their lives because of it. After several battles, the demon was still alive. Ang guessed that its magic-patterned hide must be highly valuable. Therefore, Ang joined forces with the warriors in his squad and decided to eliminate it.

His comrades hated this demon intensely and eagerly answered Ang's call. Although Ang was not a Level 1 Warrior, his abilities and tactical wisdom had earned many people's recognition. A battle plan was quickly made, and everyone prepared everything while waiting for the best opportunity.

When battle began, Ang relied on his recovery ability and took the lead in attacking the demon. Seeing Ang charge toward it, the demon revealed a cruel smile. It would make this human who dared provoke it understand the consequences, especially this fellow who had repeatedly defiled the bodies of the great Holy Race. His crime deserved death.

Ang was not intimidated by the demon's ferocity. He keenly observed its movements, trying to find an opening. He continuously used nimble footwork and superb qi force control to evade the demon's deadly attacks while looking for chances to counterattack. The other warriors in the squad coordinated from the perimeter, forming an effective encirclement.

In the fierce battle, Ang gradually discovered the demon's movement patterns and weaknesses. He loudly directed his comrades to focus their attacks on the demon's joints, using these vulnerable points to weaken its defenses. The demon was forced into growing agitation, and its attacks became increasingly frenzied.

Soon, through everyone's coordinated efforts, the demon's joints suffered varying degrees of damage, and its movements slowed. Seizing the opportunity, one warrior cut off the demon's head with a single sword strike. Before the battle, Ang had specifically told everyone not to attack the demon's back, lest they damage its magic-patterned hide.

After the battle, they carried the demon's corpse back inside the defensive line, and Ang immediately began skinning its magic-patterned hide. After careful tanning, the hide became soft yet tough, like cloth. Ang also discovered that his qi force could flow along the magic patterns. Although he had not yet found any other special properties in the hide, this alone excited him immensely.

Ang's skinning skills were superb, and the armory offered the high price of 11 Gold Wack for the demon's magic-patterned hide. The figure stunned Ang. He had never imagined that skinning could earn him such a high return. His comrades were also happy for him. They said they did not need the proceeds from the demon's magic-patterned hide and were willing to let Ang keep it himself.

Meanwhile, the demon's magic crystal was handed over to the team and counted as battle merit for everyone. This operation not only greatly boosted the warriors' morale, but also earned Ang greater praise and recognition for his abilities.

Ang said to everyone, "Thank you for your help. If we hadn't worked together, there was no way I could have dealt with this demon alone." His comrades nodded and smiled, saying that this was the result of teamwork.

From then on, whenever Ang killed a demon, he gave its magic crystal to his comrades as thanks for their help. At the same time, he paid special attention to demons with magic patterns and asked his comrades to hunt these special targets with him. After several rotations, Ang obtained a total of three pieces of magic-patterned hide, earning nearly 30 Gold Wack from them.

Ang's generosity and team spirit earned him the respect and support of even more comrades. In every operation, he always received the most enthusiastic responses and assistance. The warriors understood that Ang was not fighting merely for his own interests, but for the victory and safety of the entire team.

Through these experiences, Ang not only gained substantial financial rewards, but also received tremendous psychological satisfaction and a sense of achievement. His efforts and wisdom gave him increasing prestige within the team, making him someone everyone trusted and relied upon.

Ang's story spread through the military camp and became an example that inspired other warriors. Some even began calling Ang the Demon Flayer of the Battlefield.