Andrew didn't hold back when it came to the materials from the Vicious Claw Wyvern's corpse. He carved off absolutely everything he could, taking as much as there was to take down!
And since it was just a regular corpse with no companions to fight over the spoils, Andrew, who was used to racing against both lone birds and the Hollow itself for materials, was having a great time.
For once, he didn't need to have the fastest hands.
Just to be safe, Andrew immediately drew his carving knife and began harvesting from the Vicious Claw Wyvern's body.
Although its hide was covered in a crisscrossing network of wounds from Andrew's blade, the creature's immense size meant there were still many undamaged sections. many complete parts.
Hide! Scales! Membranes! Sharp Claws! Fangs! Tough Sinew!
Andrew didn't even plan on leaving the meat behind. He would haul the carcass back to Silver City and bury it in the earth to use as fertilizer!
Once the flesh had rotted clean from the bones, he could dig them up and craft a set of bone equipment. It shouldn't be a problem of.
Just as he had carved up most of the usable materials, while peeling back the skin around the ruptured chest, Andrew fumbled and suddenly felt a round, spherical object.
Instantly, Andrew's heart leaped. His hunter's knife slid past the muscle, and a perfectly round orb fell into Andrew's hand.
Just as he suspected, it was the Vicious Claw Wyvern's gem.
But what made this Wyvern Gem incredibly unique was that, in addition to its original luster, it also radiated the purple glow of Ether energy. purple glow.
The Ether energy occupied nearly half the space within the orb, sharing it equally with the wyvern's innate energy.
The two powers were distinct, yet perfectly harmonious.
This unique characteristic reminded Andrew of the Odogaron's sudden mutation into the Vicious Claw Wyvern. Having now seen the only two cases of this phenomenon, he, who thought he had it figured out, was now more confused than ever.
For now, Andrew could only hope that future encounters would shed more light on this incredibly unique mutation.
Meanwhile, Caesar, having finished cleaning up the remaining Ethereals, came over to Andrew's side. The onslaught from dozens of Tier 1 and Tier 2, with even a few Tier 3 Ethereals mixed in, had left her quite exhausted.
If it weren't for the two uniquely shaped seeds and the healing medicine Andrew had given her, Caesar wouldn't have been able to get through it unscathed, let alone keep an eye on Andrew's situation.
It was a testament to Caesar's strength. Anyone else, even with Andrew's support, would have likely been trampled to death long ago by so many Ethereals.
Watching the monster being systematically dismantled under Andrew's knife, Caesar couldn't help but rub her eyes.
Even though she had witnessed the whole thing, she still found it a little hard to believe.
But with the great battle over, Caesar finally let out a sigh of relief and relaxed. Watching Andrew carve up the materials with the skill of a master butcher, she felt an inexplicable sense of comfort.
It was as stress-relieving as watching a bluefin tuna being expertly broken down. There was something irresistible about seeing a human divide such a massive object so smoothly and meticulously. so irresistible.
After such a high-pressure situation, watching something relaxing was just what she needed.
Having finished carving all the usable materials, Andrew beamed with the brilliant smile of a farmer after a bountiful harvest.
A comfortable atmosphere enveloped them. Without a word, they both silently enjoyed the hard-won tranquility that followed the battle. tranquility.
As the Hollow shattered, the surrounding space began to snap back into place, gradually returning to its original state.
It was like a jumbled puzzle automatically reassembling itself, the visible distortions slowly reverting to their natural order.
Before long, the peaceful mood was broken by a surprised shout from the distance, followed by a clamor of footsteps.
Belle, piloting Eous, led the way at the front, with the members of the Sons of Calydon following behind her.
Among them were Burnice, wielding a flamethrower, and Piper, carrying a uniquely shaped greatsword, both of whom he had already met.
But besides those two, there was a man he had never seen before—someone whose style, posture, and even expression gave off a 'cool guy' vibe. this was the first time they'd met.
His leather clothes were form-fitting without being tight, and the unique golden gauntlets on his arms clearly indicated that his best weapons were his own two fists.
A red scarf around his neck billowed in the wind, and sunglasses hid his eyes.
And now, this incredibly cool-looking guy was standing before Andrew with a serious expression. Even with the sunglasses in the way, Andrew could feel the gravity on his face.
To be honest, being stared at so intently by another man was making him a bit uncomfortable.
Andrew couldn't help but rub the goosebumps rising on his neck as he spoke up.
"Uh... Can I help you with something, my friend?"
But as Andrew voiced his question, the cool guy opposite him first gave a solemn nod, then introduced himself.
"I don't know if the others have mentioned me, but allow me to introduce myself. My name is Lighter, and I've just recently inherited the title of the Sons of Calydon's Ever-Victorious Vanguard."
This isn't good... He's so serious...
As an avid reader of all kinds of novels, Andrew had a feeling this was the kind of setup that would lead to some kind of inexplicable show of force... or something strange like that...
Still, he was a member of the Sons of Calydon. Out of respect for Caesar, Andrew took the hand Lighter offered.
"Hello, I'm Andrew. It's a pleasure to meet you, too."
But what Andrew didn't expect was that after giving his hand a firm shake, Lighter solemnly bowed his head to Andrew and said,
"Thank you so much for your help and for looking after her. Our leader has caused you trouble."
"Huh??"
Hearing this, Caesar, who had been grinning foolishly nearby, was instantly displeased. She shouted indignantly,
"Lighter, how can you say that about me! I prote—mmph... mmph!!"
Before she could finish, Burnice and Piper, as if they had planned it, swiftly covered Caesar's mouth and dragged her away from the scene, leaving only Andrew, Lighter, and Belle, who was curiously observing the Vicious Claw Wyvern's corpse with Eous and Belle.
Lighter continued with some embarrassment, his voice full of endless gratitude.
"I never imagined there would be such a dangerous... monster inside this Hollow. If you hadn't been here, Caesar would have been in grave danger after rushing in headfirst like that."
Looking at the massive corpse not far behind Andrew, even though its sharp claws and fangs had been removed, just from its size and streamlined body, Lighter knew this monster was an absolutely terrifying creature.
The wide area of crushed debris, the fragments of countless buildings, and the ground, which was covered in cracks and blast marks.
The vast swathes of claw marks confirmed for Lighter that if such an attack landed on a person, it would mean certain death or crippling injury.
Having never seen anything like it, Lighter was at a loss for words. Seeing him stuck, Andrew couldn't help but prompt him:
"This guy's called a Vicious Claw Wyvern. He was definitely a powerful opponent."
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