Outcast Hunter

All were gone and already at the bottom of the Underworld. After that race, the top 3 groups have been given a consolation prize.

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The level 9, the last level, where they will be taking the last test. But what happens next, after all is done?

What will they get in return for taking all those tests? Was it for money? Or power?

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[Now, everyone! Attention please. I am the administrator of the level 9, Pilgrim.. We, administrators, give different tests every time beginners came here. That is our sole purpose, why we're still alive, despite having no flesh or bones. What I am trying to say is, congratulations! For reaching the bottom line of the Underworld without a hitch. Although, they gave you guys some harsh tests, others gave funny tests. That's to not spoil the point of having you lots here. Whoo, what a speech. Anyway, what you guys will be taking is, Wheel of Life.]

"That sounds risky"

[I'm telling you guys that coming this far was pure sheer luck. Or maybe, the other administrator went easy on you. They must be tired of having the beginners lost their lives before they could even start their journey. But, I am different, I won't show mercy to those who don't deserve it. Sad to say but, the wheel of life is a roulette game where you spin the wheel and whatever it hits, you'll have to give it up! Do not worry, I would not be taking all of what is yours. Just one thing you have, that is all I want.]

"Wow, this is starting to sound crazy"

"Ye-yeah! Where's the roulette by the way"

This test really sounds bad. Life could be at risk here. A limb for a limb, eye for an eye and tooth for a tooth.

[Now, now, do not be hasty. Here it is!]

He showed them the roulette, the wheel of life. Where one's life is at stake or maybe a part of their self.

[Can you all see it? The prices to pay, that is. An eye, ear, tooth, right or left arm or maybe, your feet. Or, it could be your life! Your beloved's life! Or you could live and so does your love one]

The roulette's has 10 sections but the portions of each section is not equal. The possibilities of one hitting the bad prices, is almost down to zero. There are even prizes you can get.

Pilgrim said all of that scary words, saying he won't show mercy but he'll gave it to those who deserves it right? And he knew they deserve it, for coming this far.

[Okay, come and step forward, the last group. You do have a groups right? I want you to step forward and spin the roulette.]

The last group stepped forward, just like what he said. They were hesitant, at first, but after a few sugar coated words, they toughen up.

They spin the wheel and to their luck they hit the 'You live' section of the roulette.

Their pent up nervousness was released in one go when they saw that they'll be going home without losing a part of them.

The roulette continued to spin and the groups who has hit the 'You live' section were told to go down already.

They stayed. They decided to see through this wheel of life. What are they waiting? Someone who will lose their life? Or a limb? Or maybe, their love ones?

Last 5 groups left. They hit the wheel and it spin. It was spinning faster, but it looks like it wasn't really spinning and was just staying still.

The wheel slowly, it stopped and hits what they are afraid of.

'You lose your life!'

That is what was written on the section they hit on the roulette.

The three were immediately frightened and panicked. Do not know what to do, how to survive the danger posed by roulette.

[We have our first group who will have their punishment and the price is, their lives! Now, what kind of punishment will be good... ah let's do some arson. Do not blame me, they are bad guys. Back at the level 1, where you lots are suppose to capture monsters, they stole and kill others. They did not even try, capturing some monsters for themselves. And back at the level 6, they, they raped the villagers and even killed them. How evil, do not worry, lost ones. I will bring justice to all of you!]

"Wait! I-it's true that we did what we did but, the administrator said we can kill others and steal their captures!"

"Yeah, that's what he said!"

[Really? Is that what he exactly said? Because, even if he said that, I still find it heinous!]

And suddenly, the three men were in fire. They were quickly consumed by the fire that spread throughout their bodies. They tried to extinguish it, but it does not go away. They are rolling on the floor and have done everything to survive the fire. They even begged another group to rescue them but failed to ask for help. You can hear nothing but the cry of the three in the pain caused by the burning of their skin and flesh.

Death by burning (also known as immolation) is an execution method involving combustion or exposure to extreme heat. ... The best-known execution of this type is burning at the stake, where the condemned is bound to a large wooden stake and a fire lit beneath them.

They shifted their heads away, for them not to see what was happening. And after a few minutes, the flesh and still breathing hunters were now an ash.

"Ahh! No!"

The next group were having a panic attack. Why? It's because they knew what they have done. Just like those three, they will suffer what those three did.

[Spin it and win it! Your life, that is!]

Groups who could not bear watching what was happening, went down and proceeded to the level 10.

'He's crazy!

The roulette was spinning until it hits the 'You Lose Your Life' the same as the earlier group who were burned to ash.

"N-no! D-d-don't kill us!"

"No-"

Their heads suddenly flew in the air and blood from their decapitated body leaks down to the ground.

[Next!]

Zest's group had spin the roulette and it hits the 'You live' section, sparing them from any punishment.

[Ohh! We're already down to our last group? I am still dissatisfied. Okay, to satiate my needs, I will have you three spin it separately.]

'Th-that's! Haa.. this administrator is one of the craziest bastard I have ever heard!'

[Let's go with the girl first, shall we?]

Khione, she hesitantly spin the roulette and they carefully and patiently waited for the results.

It was slowing down, the roulette. It will hit the 'Your Arms' section. Beside that section is 'Your Eyes' and the 'You live' section. The roulette stopped. And with amazing luck, Khione had been spared and hit the 'You live' section. It almost hits the arms section. Thanks to luck

"That was crazy!"

'"Yeah!"

All other groups had proceeded down to the level 10, leaving only Leo's group behind.

[So close! Whoo... okay, the next will be the younger one]

Leo felt Tom's emotions, he know he's scared to do this. God only knows what will happen.

Tom spin the roulette. It was a normal spin and with not much waiting, the roulette stopped and hits the section 'You live'

The three of them felt relieved, deep down them.

[Hooo... how lucky are you people. Okay next, our last. Outside matters shouldn't be brought here but I can not stand people who are selfish! Was that 'key' really for you? Why didn't you tell them about what you've picked up!?]

"What is he going on about now?"

"Yeah, what is he saying"

Confused as to know what the administrator was saying. What is it all about.

"Is he talking to you brother Leo?"

Tom stared at Leo, he wants to know what the administrator was talking about.

[The others should have been the sacrifices! But since you are selfish, you went back alone and have it for your own. What selfishness! Not just that, there's still something. About a few years ago]

It hits a nerve on Leo. He knew that what he did was him, being selfish and have it all for his own benefit. But it's not like he found treasures or something.

[What you found was something more than a treasure!]

'Can he read my mind!?'

He was the reason, why his mother's laying on the hospital. His foolish selfishness cause his mother to be bed ridden and eternally in coma.

"N-no! I..."

[Spin it!]

The administrator changed the sections into all punishment sections, leaving one 'You live' section behind. But the portion of that section is very thin, possibility of hitting that one is a total zero.

Leo spin it. Everything was slowing down. He could see every section on a slow motion, the arrow hitting every one of the sections of the roulette.

It felt like forever for Leo. After a few seconds, he was back to reality and the roulette's slowing down.

"No, no, turn back!"

Tom couldn't hide his nervousness.

The roulette had passed the 'You live' section and was on the other side of the arrow. It was really slow now. 'An arm' that was what the roulette decided.

He was still lucky, the other sections are all 'Your Life'.

[Whooohoo! One hell of a lucky bastard! Okay, time to have your punishment]

With a clean cut of the air at his right arm, it was severed and fell down to the ground.

He felt pain and bear it.

[You're tough! You three can go now!]

A new notification came in...

[Your skill 'Luck' had leveled up to 'Great Fortune']

[Skill : Great Fortune, level 2 (Proficiency - 3.9%)]

[A passive skill that will steal others luck and make it yours. Can be use at anything]

"Recovery magic! We need recovery magic! Khione!"

Seeing his brother's arm on the ground made him lose his cool.

"W-we can't... it's burned to ash"

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