Recruiting a World-class BOSS

At this moment, with Chen Zixuan’s current output, a single “Silverflash Pierce” would have been enough to easily kill this world-class BOSS.

No one else seemed to have expected this situation either—a severely wounded BOSS dropping right at their feet, practically as good as a free kill.

However, even though Dawn’s Light was clearly anxious, the young woman stood there motionless, quietly watching.

The moment the BOSS landed, a translucent quest interface appeared right in front of Chen Zixuan.

Side Quest: [Save the Darkwing Demon Bat] (Optional)

As a Vampire Prince, your kin is in danger. Save its life and form a Soul Contract with it, making it your pet—handsome rewards await!

Quest Rewards: 30 gold coins; 10 purple gemstones; Blood Moon Slayer Set (Epic Class Exclusive for Vampire Prince).

Failure Penalty: Permanent loss of the [Noble of the Dark] title.

Without any hesitation, Chen Zixuan decisively accepted!

The rewards for this side quest were already as good as directly killing a world-class BOSS.

No—on closer look, the rewards were even better than simply killing the BOSS.

After all, it was clearly stated among the rewards that there would be a set of epic-grade equipment tailored to his class.

Moreover, gaining a world-class BOSS as a pet—no matter how Chen Zixuan thought about it, he couldn’t find any reason to refuse.

Besides, with such a severe penalty for failure—permanent revocation of his title—how could Chen Zixuan possibly tolerate that?

Even if it meant offending all the surrounding team players, Chen Zixuan had no regrets.

Strict penalties, rich rewards—this quest could only succeed, not fail!

With this thought, Chen Zixuan snapped back to his senses and turned to the others, coldly saying, “No one is to touch this BOSS!”

“Why? Isn’t it the perfect time to kill it right now?”

Dawn’s Light asked in disbelief.

Other players in the party also looked displeased, and some even looked eager to make a move.

After all, very few could remain completely rational when facing a world-class BOSS on the brink of death.

Chen Zixuan hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth. “This BOSS is very important to me. I have a way to recruit it as a pet. Give me this BOSS, and I’ll help your team kill another one next time.”

“What?!”

Chen Zixuan’s words stunned everyone, including Dawn’s Light.

They all knew that killing a world-class BOSS and taming it as a pet were two completely different things—an immeasurable gap between the two.

Before Cecilia had spoken, none of them had even considered that this game would allow a player to claim a world-class BOSS as a pet.

If Cecilia said she could do it, then it must be possible!

Dawn’s Light was suddenly overjoyed at the thought, quickly asking, “How sure are you?”

“A hundred percent!”

Chen Zixuan answered without hesitation.

“Alright! The BOSS is yours. You owe me one, though. Next time, help us catch a world-class BOSS!”

Dawn’s Light spoke hastily, worried that Chen Zixuan might change his mind.

“Deal. I’ll help your team catch one, but whether you can actually catch it will be up to you.”

Chen Zixuan agreed decisively.

“It’s a promise! Go and do it. If other teams come after you, we’ll hold them back.”

Dawn’s Light urged him on quickly.

Then, Dawn’s Light abruptly stood up, drew his greatsword, and commanded the others, “Everyone on alert! Hold this area for Cecilia. No one gets close!”

“Roger that!”

Members of Dawn’s Light squad raised their weapons, spreading out to guard the area.

Since other teams could arrive at any time, Chen Zixuan wasted no time. He ran directly to the BOSS and crouched down before it.

At the same time, information about the BOSS appeared before Chen Zixuan’s eyes.

Darkwing Demon Bat [E-class World BOSS]

Race: Darkborn/Beast

Level: 15

Health: 1600

Attack: 130

Magic: 80

Physical Defense: 25

Magic Defense: 20

Agility: 400

Racial Skills: [Nocturnal Instincts]: As the kin of the Darkborn, Darkwing Demon Bat possesses the power to command darkness. In nighttime environments, its attack and magic increase by 40, and agility increases by 60.

[Intangible Menace]: Darkwing Demon Bat emits an inaudible sonic wave, marking all units within 1,000 meters, and dealing up to 180 magic damage to enemies within 100 meters. For every additional 20 meters, damage decreases by 10%.

Simply put, this BOSS was high in attack and agility, with a wide-range AoE magic attack—but its physical defenses were weak. No wonder those team players had battered it down to near-death.

Although the quest mentioned forming a soul contract with the BOSS, now that he was face-to-face with it, Chen Zixuan realized he had no idea how to actually establish the contract.

What was he supposed to do—log off, print a contract downstairs, then hand it over for the bat to sign?

Just as Chen Zixuan was at a loss, the Darkwing Demon Bat suddenly opened its scarlet eyes, locking gazes with the silver-haired girl.

Chen Zixuan was startled at first, but soon calmed down.

For some reason, he felt as if he could sense an immense respect—and a kind of deep attachment—in the BOSS’s eyes.

“You’re a world-class BOSS, but acting like a puppy?”

Chen Zixuan couldn’t help but laugh, reaching out to rub the huge head of the Darkwing Demon Bat. It squinted its eyes contentedly, making a blissful face.

“System prompt: Your intimacy with [Darkwing Demon Bat] has reached 80%. Would you like to sign a Soul Contract, making it your pet?”

The system’s familiar voice sounded right on cue.

“Yes,”

Chen Zixuan answered decisively, pressing the confirm button.

In that instant, he felt as though an invisible thread formed within his mind, linking him to the Darkwing Demon Bat.

The next second, a flash of dark red light flickered before his eyes, and the Darkwing Demon Bat instantly shrank in size, transforming into a beam of light that entered Chen Zixuan’s backpack.

A new [Pet] tab appeared immediately on his main interface.

“System prompt: Congratulations on successfully recruiting E-class World BOSS ‘Darkwing Demon Bat’ as your first pet!”

“System prompt: Congratulations on obtaining the new skill [Beast Taming]!”

“System prompt: You have completed the side quest [Save the Darkwing Demon Bat] and received 211 experience! The rewards will be sent to your backpack shortly.”

“System prompt: You have reached level 5! HP +50, all stats +3. Main quest [Night Visit to the Vampire Mentor] has been unlocked.”

“System prompt: You have successfully recruited your first world-class BOSS as a pet. A global broadcast will follow shortly!”

As he watched the system notifications scroll across the interface, Chen Zixuan grew thoughtful.

Sure enough, reaching level five was just the real start of this game.

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