(There may be translation errors – Rednek)
[Presidency Room – Association Tower, Central Apex]
The holographic screen displayed intense images of brutal fights. In the center of the room, two men watched in silence.
The Association's president stood firm, eyes fixed on the projection. Beside him, the world's Top 3 Evaluator — a man with silver eyes and an analytical gaze.
— She survived Ares... alone. For six days — the president said in a grave tone.
— No reinforcements. No help. And even so, she walked out. And now... this.
The screen showed Melina coldly devouring her third Inferior-class monster.
— I told you she was different — replied the Evaluator. — My eyes can't classify her anymore.
The president nodded.
— From now on, Melina Eyst d' Dragon will be promoted to the Advanced Evaluator Class. The final tier before challenging a Master.
— And the ranking?
— Update it to World Rank #6. Send the amulet immediately.
[Hunting Arena – Superior Zone]
Melina felt a light pulse in her chest. A glow emerged.
A black teardrop-shaped crystal materialized in front of her, floating.
When she touched it, a notification appeared:
System: Official Association Recognition
Congratulations, Melina Eyst d' Dragon.
You have been promoted to the Advanced Class.
New World Ranking Position: 6th Place
Item Received: Promotion Amulet
Access Granted: Elite Class Hunting
Melina smiled, placing the amulet around her neck.
System:
New Evolution Updated...
Advanced Evaluation → Divine Evaluation
Description: Monster descriptions are now significantly more detailed.
— Now it's for real.
The chamber doors opened. A dense forest, black hives, and toxic vapor filled the scene.
[First Battle – Chimera Bee – Superior Class / Low Level]
Evaluation:
Race: Chimera Bee
Class: Superior
Subclass: Low Level
Description: A humanoid worker bee, dedicated to hive protection. Possesses paralyzing venom and swarm behavior.
The creature was two meters tall, with multifaceted eyes and a stinger pulsing with toxic energy.
Melina dodged the initial side strikes and lunged forward.
The stinger came down from above, but she spun midair and struck with her knee.
The bee recoiled, releasing poisonous mist.
Melina activated her resistance skill and charged through the cloud.
Three quick slashes with her bracer blades — the creature fell.
System: Skill Acquired – Poison Immunity LV 1
Effect: Reduces 50% of the effects of ingested or digested poisons.
— Ingested poison doesn't affect me anymore. That's good.
[Second Battle – Chimera Drone – Superior Class / Intermediate]
Evaluation:
Race: Chimera Drone
Class: Superior
Subclass: Intermediate
Description: Lives to mate and protect the queen. High durability and mobility.
The drone was bulky and fast.
It attacked in spiral charges, using its body like a battering ram.
Melina narrowly avoided a hit, used her double jump technique to reposition midair, and struck downward.
The drone caught her arm. Raw strength.
Melina used the "Spinal Rupture" skill and hit the wing base. A snap.
The drone dropped to the ground. She finished it with a final blow to the skull.
System: Vitality increased. Strength slightly elevated.
[Third Battle – Chimera Queen Bee – Superior Class / High Level]
Evaluation:
Race: Chimera Queen Bee
Class: Superior
Subclass: High Level
Description: Commands the hive. Possesses tactical intellect and summoning ability.
She was enormous — three meters tall, golden wings, a natural keratin crown.
Her eyes locked onto Melina with fury and pride. A roar echoed through the forest.
The battle began with the summoning of four smaller bees.
Melina rolled to the side, activating her swarm-nullifying ability.
She dodged acid blasts and used the terrain to block attacks.
The queen moved with abnormal agility.
She struck Melina in the abdomen. The young woman flew back, rolling on the dirt, coughing.
For the first time... she bled.
— Real power...
With a scream, Melina activated Blood Bite, a skill inherited from a previous monster.
The ability paralyzed the victim by coagulating their blood.
She leapt onto the queen, sank her teeth into the neck, while her blades pierced the abdomen.
The creature collapsed.
System: Skill Acquired – Bite Poisoning
Effect: Bites apply progressive poison and collapse the immune system.
[Observation Room – Association Tower]
The Top 2 Evaluator stood stunned.
The legendary lancer, clad in golden armor, also watched.
— I told you... she's not normal — murmured the Evaluator.
— She's almost on par with my...
Suddenly, the systems blink.
ERROR. ERROR. ERROR. ERROR. SYSTEM ALERT.
— What's happening?
— I don't know! Something's interfering with the readings!
A wall burst open. Dust. Impact. Shattered stone.
A new being emerged — four meters tall.
Golden antennae. A living carapace. Wings that distorted the air with their sound.
Evaluation:
Race: Chimera Bee King
Class: Elite
ERROR: Levels Incompatible with System
Melina felt the hair on her body stand up.
— So this is... an Elite.