Murim Recurve

Chapter 309 - Golpa

Re'Kha observed their shape, determining what type of beast they were. Most of the beasts were local to an area. So, it was easy to determine them based on the area Re'Kha ventured into. And, Re'Kha knew the names of all the beast groups that lived in her state. As for the other states, she was completely clueless about, only knowing the names of the famous beast groups.

Golpa!

A bipedal-clawed beast that was of the metal attribute. It was among one of the weakest beast groups that lived in the area. After all, it possessed sprint-type legs. Even though they allowed the Golpa to jump to a maximum height of thrice its height and a maximum length of 12 times its height, it prevented the Golpa from walking.

The only way a Golpa moved was through jumping. And, it took a breath of time between each jump, causing it to be an easy target during that interval. Moreover, it had an unbalanced body. So, it was easy to trip a Golpa.

Possessing a head that was one-third its body, the entirety of its body balance relied on its long tail and its arms. The arms did possess sharp claws though, sharp and strong enough to dent metals with a single hit.

But as long as the one fighting against them has some experience, they can be fended off. After all, a Golpa was incapable of taking even a single step forward. And as long as one attacked from beyond its reach, it was easy to kill one.

Despite being a metal attributed beast, its defence was abysmal.

Upon seeing that the two Golpa were only eyeing the village from afar, Re'Kha didn't take any action. She left them for her brothers to kill. At the end of the day, they too needed the experience to hone all the skills they had learned.

And, the Golpa was one of those easy experiences that would help them further. Besides, she had more things to worry about, so Re'Kha alighted from her horse and sat on the ground, holding her sword so that she may strike the moment something approached close.

She didn't wish to disturb the villagers during the night. After all, it was already late into the night. Soon after, it would be daybreak.

Upon seeing that the Golpa had retreated into the forest, she closed her eyes, intending to rest for some time. She didn't set up a tent, for that might hinder her senses. Out in the open, her basic senses would alert her the moment something came close.

So, it was better to remain in such a state through the night. Besides, even when she closed her eyes, Re'Kha was unable to fall asleep. She was reminded of the Beast—Ras—that the Rua had taken with it, wondering just where it would be placed.

Before it matured, she had to kill the Ras. As for the Rua, she planned to relay the message to her brother once he sends in the messenger bird. The night was uneventful after that as the sun rose. Only then did Re'Kha relax, for both a Rua and a Ras couldn't move during daytime.

Considering the immense powers they possessed, this was their only crutch.

Only when she noticed her surroundings brighten up did Re'Kha heave a sigh of relief, intending to sleep when a couple of villagers exited their homes, noticing her presence as they hurriedly exited the village and arrived before her, bowing in response as they invited her into the village.

And right at this time, she could hear the sounds of hooves galloping on the ground. Turning around, she noticed Re'Gra and Re'Dha, riding their respective horses with an experienced gait.

Upon noticing her, they were stunned for a moment, wondering why she had decided to meet up with them early. Though, looking at her exhausted state, and at her eyebags, they realised that something was up.

Upon noticing two other Harmonisers arrive, the villagers were stunned, wondering if something serious had happened in their place that three Harmonisers had to come. Upon seeing that they had begun to tense up, Re'Kha waved her hand, "The trouble you have reported here are two beasts, right?"

"Yes," One of the villagers replied.

"Anything else out of the norm?" Re'Kha inquired.

"Nothing unusual, my lady." They bowed and replied. One of them then described the appearance of the beast. And upon judging that it was just the Golpa, Re'Kha dismissed them.

She then looked at her brothers, "There's trouble, a really big one."

"What do you mean?" For a moment, Re'Gra almost turned tail and ran away at the mention of the word 'big trouble'. Considering the fact that Re'Kha had faced a Sha like the Blinded Ghost, if she meant big trouble, it was definitely something beyond what they could handle.

Though, the only reason he stopped himself from running away was because he realised that he couldn't escape on foot. Burkurel City was too far that he would probably die by the time he reached it. So, he calmed himself down, holding the reins of his horse to sprint the moment it necessitated.

"I fought with a Ras," Re'Kha said when her brothers looked at her in confusion, wondering just what a Ras was. Upon noticing their confusion, she uttered, "…the Fourth Disaster. That Ras."

Realisation slowly struck them as the eyes of Re'Dha and Re'Gra widened in shock. Their hands trembled while their bodies shuddered. They looked at the eyes of each other, slowly making their horses turn around, intending to act like they hadn't heard her and wished to just return home.

"I killed it…" Re'Kha said with a tinge of anger, watching her two brothers turn around immediately, as if their previous notion of running away was just an act.

"You should have said it sooner," Re'Gra patted his chest, heaving a sigh of relief when he fell into thought, noticing the appearance of Re'Kha, "Wait, if she killed it, then why is Re'Kha like this?"

And just as he feared, Re'Kha spoke, "But, the cause seemed to be a Rua that is going around, creating more Ras. I lost track of it…but in truth, it is too strong, at least equivalent to a Sha that has stolen thirty body parts."