Enemies Encountered Again

Compared to Black Rhinos, Deformed Spiders were another type of monster entirely.

The defining trait of Black Rhinos was their sheer toughness. Even ordinary first-class adventurers found it difficult to break through their hard hides.

Don't assume they were nothing special just because Ais, Tiona, Bete, and the others seemed to dispatch Black Rhinos as easily as trash mobs. Not only were those few among the very best of Level 5, each possessed skills or other abilities that allowed them to slice through the Black Rhinos' tough hides with ease. Ais went without saying. Even before leveling up, she had been the strongest female swordsman in the city, and the weapon in her hand was a first-class armament with the indestructible attribute. With her monster-specialized swordsmanship, a single slash released enough sharpness in that instant to cut through steel. A Black Rhino's hide could never withstand such a blow.

The great twin blades Ullr in Tiona's hands were utterly lethal weapons—calling them meat grinders would not be an exaggeration. Few monsters could block those weapons with their bodies alone. Combined with her abilities, all of which had reached A or were close to it, the hard hide that ordinary first-class adventurers struggled to pierce was no more than a piece of cowhide before her.

As for Bete, he was even more exceptional.

Ais could cut down Black Rhinos like trash mobs because of her peerless swordsmanship.

Tiona could cut down Black Rhinos like trash mobs because of her extraordinary stats and weapons.

Bete could kick Black Rhinos around like balls because of two skills—[Lone Wolf Dash] and [Twin Wolf Pursuit].

[Lone Wolf Dash] enhanced walking speed.

[Twin Wolf Pursuit] enhanced the "Strength" and "Agility" parameters while accelerating.

Added to that was Bete's S-ranked "Agility," the highest possible rank. His kicks