The Annihilator: Killer Of Gods-Chapter 257: A slap in the balls

"Stop right there! This flower belongs to me."

Linnea froze just as she was about to uproot the herb, the voice stopping her. It came from behind them, compelling both to turn around.

Karsha’s face lit up with a small, mischievous smile, but Linnea, despite being one of the geniuses who had crossed the 20 million points mark within three days, felt a subtle fear creeping in.

Facing them was a tall figure cloaked in dark robes, eyes gleaming with malice. "Hand over the flower, and I might let you walk away unscathed," the figure threatened, his voice cold and menacing.

Karsha’s smile widened, his eyes glinting with mischief.

"Oh, is that so? And here I thought we were just enjoying a peaceful exploration. It seems the monsters are not far behind," he quipped.

Linnea steadied herself, drawing strength from Karsha’s calm demeanor. "We found the flower first," she asserted, her voice wavering slightly but growing stronger. "You have no right to take it from us."

The cloaked figure laughed darkly. "I have every right. The strong take what they want, and the weak give way."

Maybe because of the imposing figure, Linnea trembled slightly. Meanwhile, Karsha stood confidently with his hands clasped behind his back.

"Are you sure you want to do this?" he asked, a touch of ridicule in his voice. "If the strong get to take what they want, then I’m strong enough to take it. After all, I am number one on the ranking."

"It’s you," the dark figure responded, his voice slightly shocked.

"Hahaha, good, good." He laughed, but it sounded forced. "I’ve been looking for you for a while. Seems my luck is indeed great. Forget about the flower, hand over your points and I might consider letting you two go."

Karsha’s eyes sparkled with amusement as he looked at the figure. "Oh, so now it’s about my points, huh? That’s quite the shift."

Linnea, though still nervous, found some courage in Karsha’s nonchalance. "We’re not giving you anything," she said firmly, though her voice wavered slightly.

The figure’s demeanor darkened, his eyes narrowing. "Then I’ll take it by force," he snarled, stepping forward menacingly. He dashed at Karsha, his fist raised.

Karsha smiled inwardly, his leg planted firmly on the ground. The figure was fast but still paled in comparison to Karsha. As the figure thought he had the upper hand, Karsha watched him move as if in slow motion.

Bang! Crack!

"Argh!" The figure’s cry echoed through the forest as Karsha’s leg moved in a graceful arc, striking him between the legs.

The deep, masculine voice that had threatened them transformed into a high-pitched, feminine cry. The muscular figure collapsed to the ground, rolling and crying like a baby, clutching his crotch in agony.

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Linnea turned red from embarrassment, quickly averting her gaze and not daring to look at the writhing figure. Karsha, on the other hand, walked calmly beside the figure, a mischievous smile playing on his lips.

"That was one ball," Karsha said, his tone light but with an edge of menace. "Should we take care of the second?"

The figure whimpered, shaking his head frantically. "No, please, no more," he begged, his voice barely a whisper.

Karsha glanced at Linnea, who was still turned away, and then back at the figure.

"Alright, since you’re so polite about it," he said mockingly. "Now, about those points, you were demanding from us... I think we’ll be keeping ours, thank you very much."

The dark figure didn’t dare say otherwise. His hands were busy clutching his injured crotch, and even if he had other tricks up his sleeve, he couldn’t use them in this state.

The kick was merciless. Getting one ball broken is akin to getting your heart clenched between two huge stones that are been pushed by thousands of people on both sides.

"I know you’re from the Royal Drono Sect, and I know those two Princes sent you," Karsha said, his voice carrying a casual menace.

"Go back and tell them where I am. If they want, they can come with their full force; I don’t mind. But make sure they know it would be a huge disgrace on their part. Let them know I planned on not killing them but they will surely regret it. Now, off you go."

With that, Karsha booted the figure’s backside, sending him running, his hands still protecting his crotch. Linnea stole a sideways glance and almost burst out laughing at the sight.

The imposing presence Karsha showcased was impressive, but what truly attracted her was his carefree nature.

As the figure disappeared into the forest, Karsha turned to Linnea with a playful grin. "Well, that was an interesting. You can harvest the herb flower now before another idiot comes running."

Linnea nodded. She quickly went and harvested the herb and stored it in a low-quality jade box. Karsha could tell she really came prepared.

Many would have just thrown the herb into their space rings which if left for long will start affecting the medicinal essence within it.

However, inside the jade box, even after a year, it will still remain fresh. Perhaps she planned on transplanting since that is the only reason behind using a Jade box.

"Thank you Karsha" After taking the flower, she thanked Karsha with a cheerful smile.

Karsha shrugged nonchalantly. "No need to thank me. We are friends after"

They resumed their exploration, the tension of the previous moments melting away. Linnea found herself increasingly drawn to Karsha’s easygoing demeanor.

Despite the dangers they faced, his relaxed attitude made the journey feel more like an adventure than a dangerous mission.

"So," Karsha began, breaking the comfortable silence, "tell me more about your master. He must be quite the alchemist if he’s interested in Crystal Petal Flowers."

Linnea smiled. "Oh, he is. Master Jorin is a renowned Alchemist, a Silver badge Saint Alchemist, and also a very powerful Magic user. He’s been teaching me the art of Seal Magic since I was young. Finding this flower will earn me some brownie points."

Karsha nodded thoughtfully. "Sounds like you’ve got a pretty good master. But I bet he’s the one who asked you to look for this special herb. If I’m not wrong, he’s planning to concoct a Magic Ascension Ring Pill for you."

Linnea glanced at him with slight skepticism, though her admiration for Karsha grew. "You know alchemy?"

Karsha chuckled, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "I dabble," he replied nonchalantly. He didn’t have his badge yet, so he wasn’t about to claim any titles.

Linnea laughed, not believing what Karsha said. "I don’t believe you. From what I know, you are just 19 years old. At this age, nobody will believe you even if you tell them you know who An Alchemist is"

Karsha was taken aback. Once again, a young lady used her superior age to look down on him. Of course, he wasn’t mad or anything; he just found it an annoying way to belittle someone.

"Take this," he said, handing her a piece of parchment. "When you go, give it to your master. He’ll understand."

Linnea looked at the parchment, unsure of its contents but trusting Karsha enough to store it safely. She continued to follow him as he retrieved the Thunderbolt Lance.

’So he’s also a spearman,’ Linnea thought, watching Karsha spin the spear with practiced ease. Although she was now a friend, Karsha wasn’t willing to show any trump cards in front of her.

BOOM!

After moving a few more seconds, Karsha stopped abruptly and, using a part of his strength, threw the spear in a certain direction. A booming explosion echoed through the forest.

"Form a spear and kill that monster before it recovers," he instructed.

Karsha’s spear struck the monster on its side, sending it tumbling down. It was a Tier 8 Great Mutant called an Exploding Flame Elephant, a terrifying creature known for its imposing presence and devastating flame attacks.

It favored battles of attrition, gradually draining the stamina of its opponents before flaying their skins and consuming them.

Linnea formed a spear of her own, her eyes focused and determined. "On it," she replied, charging toward the monster. Karsha smiled looking at her childlike demeanor. Clearly, she hasn’t been out adventuring before, so she is still new to the terrors of the wild.

The Exploding Flame Elephant struggled to rise, its fiery eyes glaring at them. Karsha watched carefully, ready to intervene if necessary but wanting to see Linnea’s skills in action.

She moved with precision, her spear slicing through the air and striking the monster with deadly accuracy.

The creature let out a pained roar, flames sputtering from its trunk. Linnea didn’t relent, pressing her advantage and striking again. The Exploding Flame Elephant faltered, its strength waning under her relentless assault.

Karsha couldn’t help but be impressed by her prowess. "Not bad," he called out, his tone light but genuinely complimentary.

With one final, powerful thrust, she drove her spear into the monster’s heart. The Exploding Flame Elephant let out a final, echoing roar before collapsing to the ground, defeated.

Karsha approached, retrieving his Thunderbolt Lance. "That was impressive," he said, giving her an approving nod. "Looks like you are more vicious than I gave you credit for."

Linnea beamed. "I think so too. Thanks for the help, Karsha." Her eyes went into checking the ranking. Killing the second Tier 8 Great Mutant gave her another 500,000 points pushing her from 19 to 17.

Karsha smiled once more looking at her. It seems the ranking is more important than the body and core on the floor. "You might wanna take the core first before it vanished" Karsha joked. Once Linnea took the Monster core, they left.

For a whole day, they explored the forest hunting. Karsha only injures the monsters and lets Linnea go for the kill. This setup made Linnea move from the 17th to the 10th within a day.

They continue hunting and searching for herbs while chatting like old-time friends.

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