Epicness: Dark Berserker

Back inside the Desert's Hell Dungeon...

A screen had materialized in front of Rael, alerting him about the impending danger.

— Infinite Harem System —

— Boss Monster 'King Hercules Minotaur' has appeared.

— Please, kill the boss monster 'King Hercules Minotaur' as fast as possible or the 'Desert's Hell' will collapse.

And the man who this notification was for, was standing on a high dune.

The sand that was around him had turned black, and the temperature had increased.

His surroundings had turned into a barren wasteland, with nothing but burning hot asteroids, which were shining bright red because of the heat.

Severed arms, legs, torsos, and heads of the monsters were lying around.

There was not a single body which was whole.

Every single one of the creatures had been torn to pieces.

And the blood that had come out of the corpses had evaporated, turning into a red mist, which was floating in the air.

And, the only living being who was standing there was the one responsible for all the damage.

Rael.

He had used Alice, and her magic to create an endless massacre.

The over a thousand Minotaurs that were surrounding him just a few moments ago were now lying dead on the ground.

Their fur had been burned completely, their horns had been melted, and their bones had been crushed.

There was not a single one who was still alive.

Except for the Boss.

The 'King Hercules Minotaur'.

There has always been a saying going around the world, that 'there is always one who is stronger than the rest'.

And, the boss, the King Hercules Minotaur was the one who lived up to that saying.

It was that time when the marriage of a woman and a Bull gave birth to a son, who had the head of a bull, and the body of a human.

That son was a Minotaur.

It was a creature that never existed or was born.

It was a unique being, a one-of-a-kind monster, and it was really strong.

But, no one was able to defeat it.

No one could win against it.

And, no one could kill it.

So, when there was no way to get rid of it and no way to stop it, the Divine Beings created a dimension and sealed the monster inside it.

That is the Desert's Hell dungeon.

No one could enter the dungeon, no one could leave the dungeon, and no one could destroy the dungeon.

Only the Divine Beings could.

But, over time the Divine Beings had disappeared.

So, the Dungeon was left alone until the Gods threw it to the world of humans.

All because they wanted to find the reincarnation of someone who was prophesied to be the reason for their extinction.

The Goddess of Life.

Also known as...

Supreme Queen.

"King Hercules Minotaur, huh?" Rael mumbled, his eyes locked onto the screen in front of him, "Ah man, what a bother," he sighed, and his shoulders slumped.

'I have to deal with the King Hercules Minotaur first, then I will go to meet Sera.'

He had a lot to do.

So, he couldn't waste any more time.

"Well, let's just get it over with," Rael said, and he stepped forward.

His expression was serious, and his eyes were full of determination.

"Alice!" he called, and the woman landed in front of him.

"Yes, Rael," she replied, her expression was calm, and her voice was cheerful.

Without saying anything he grabbed her hair and pulled her close to his face.

"R-rael," her eyes widened, and her cheeks were flushed.

She was shocked, and her heart was beating fast.

But, as for Rael, his expression was cold, and his eyes were focused on her.

Mmmm~

He put his lips on hers and kissed her.

Her body stiffened, and her mind went blank.

"Nghh," she moaned, and her cheeks turned crimson.

She was lost in pleasure.

The sensation of her friend's lips on hers was enough to send shivers down her spine.

But, before she could enjoy it, the kiss was over.

Rael broke the kiss and pushed her away.

"Ahh, R-rael," her eyes were watery, and her lips were trembling.

Her legs were weak, and her hands were shaking.

She was confused.

Her head was dizzy, and her mind was in a haze.

She was feeling happy, sad, and a bit disappointed.

"R-rael, why?" She asked, her voice was low, and her eyes were moist.

She was hurt and confused.

Why did he push her away?

Why did he stop the kiss?

And, why did he look so distant?

"Why?" Rael repeated, his voice was cold, and his expression was hard.

"Because that was the reward for just killing 1,000 monsters," he stated, and his eyes were locked on her.

"H-huh?" Her eyes widened, and her heart skipped a beat.

Her distorting the sky, making the stars rain on the monsters, and creating the massive meteor storm, and the kiss were all the rewards?

'No, it can't be. There is no way.'

She was surprised.

Her head was spinning, and her chest was aching.

'No, that is impossible.'

'Just a short kiss and that's all?'

She was in a daze.

She couldn't think clearly.

She was not sure if she was happy, sad, or scared.

"Now, it's time for the next reward," Rael announced, and Alice was snapped back to reality.

"Huh, the next reward?" She asked, and her tone was hopeful.

"Yes, the next reward."

"R-rael, w-what will be the next reward?"

She was anxious, and her heartbeat was fast.

"The next reward is..." Rael said, his voice was deep, and his expression was calm.

Alice was waiting.

Waiting for him to finish the sentence.

To get the answer she wants.

But, then, suddenly...

"The next reward will be,"

Alice was excited.

"...given after we kill that monster."

Rael pointed behind her, and her heart sank.

"Huh, wha—"

She turned around, and her eyes widened.

There was a huge shadowy figure standing a bit far away.

Its body was covered in shadows, and its horns were shining brightly.

It was standing on two legs, and it was glaring at them.

"T-that is," Alice's voice was trembling, and her eyes were filled with fear.

"The 'King Hercules Minotaur'," Rael declared, and his gaze was locked on the monster.

"Alice," his tone was serious, and his eyes were burning.

He raised his hands and placed them at her waist.

"Yes, R-rael," her body tensed, and her mind went blank.

She was shocked.

Rael's touch had paralyzed her, and his actions had confused her.

"We can't really do it with that guy watching over us, can we?" He whispered in her ear, and his voice was soft.

"Eh?" She gasped, and her face turned red.

She could feel one of his hands moving up her body until it reached her chest, and grabbed her right breast.

"You know, that kind of thing."

"Uwaa, R-rael, w-what are you saying?" She stuttered, and her breathing became shallow.

"What do you think I am saying?" He questioned, and he smirked.

"I-I don't know," she muttered, and her lips quivered.

"Alice."

"Yes, R-rael."

"Let's kill the 'King Hercules Minotaur'. So we can go somewhere and have fun," he stated, and his expression was gentle.

'He is asking me to help him!'

'He is asking me to fight that monster with him!'

'He is asking me, as his woman, to fight!'

She was overwhelmed with emotions.

"You mean, like doing it, in a forest or something?" She asked, and her ears were burning.

"Yeah, I think that would be nice," he nodded, and his hand was still on her chest. "But, for now, let's kill that 'King Hercules Minotaur' over there."

"Yes, I understand," she agreed, and her eyes were full of happiness.

Hearing Alice's response Rael smiled and took his hand away from her.

"Let's do it, Alice," he said, and the atmosphere around them changed.

The wind began to pick up, and the air became tense.

And, the ground started to rumble.

"Grrr!" the 'King Hercules Minotaur', growled.

It was angered.

It was enraged.

Seeing Alice and Rael standing side by side, its blood boiled, and its head was getting hot.

"You dare ignore me? Me, the 'King Hercules Minotaur', the greatest warrior in the history of the world?"

"You are a fool,"

"I will make you pay."

"I will kill you both."

"Grrraarrghhh!!"

The 'King Hercules Minotaur', screamed.

And, just then a screen appeared in front of Rael.

— Infinite Harem System —

— The Boss monster 'King Hercules Minotaur' had been angered because of you touching a woman in front of it.

— All stats of the boss monster 'King Hercules Minotaur' had doubled, and its special attack 'Bull's Strength' had been activated.

— All stats of the boss monster 'King Hercules Minotaur' had quadrupled.

— The 'King Hercules Minotaur's rage' has reached the maximum.

— Berserk Mode had been activated.

'Yes, that's what I was waiting for.'

Rael smirked, and his eyes were full of anticipation.

He knew that the 'King Hercules Minotaur' would get angry after seeing him touching Alice, and that is why he had done it.

'King Hercules Minotaur's' weak point was its temper, and he used it against the monster.

And, now, the 'King Hercules Minotaur's strength and speed were at its highest.

'Now, it is called killing two birds with one move.'

"Grrrraarrghh!" the 'King Hercules Minotaur' bellowed, and its eyes were bloodshot.

"Now, Alice, we are gonna have fun." Rael declared, and a wide grin appeared across his lips.