[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-netori-harem-new-life-as-a-hunter-and-gatherer":3,"chapter-netori-harem-new-life-as-a-hunter-and-gatherer-netori-harem-new-life-as-a-hunter-and-gatherer-chapter-164":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Netori Harem: New life as a hunter and gatherer",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},217850,488,"Chapter 164: Fucked","netori-harem-new-life-as-a-hunter-and-gatherer-chapter-164",164,"\u003Cp>[Floor One: Echo of the Wild]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level 2]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Objective:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>1. Kill Level One Beast: 0\u002F50\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>2. Kill Level Two Beast: 0\u002F3]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Time Limit: 6 Hours]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Best of luck, Host.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke let out a sigh as he sat inside the resting zone, protected by a barrier similar to the one that rendered him both safe and invisible to the outside world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the reason he specifically mentioned being invisible was because...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grrr...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a few meters away, a bear was currently resting against a tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them were directly facing each other with barely twenty feet separating them, and Luke was sitting completely in plain sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the bear hadn’t noticed him at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So yes, unless the creature suddenly decided to shift its sleeping position, Luke would likely be forced into a fight the moment he stepped outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s see...what exactly do I have in my inventory?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Inventory:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tissue Paper Box: 8\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Love chocolate: 1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Electric Fence: 0\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Condom: 0\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mosquito Repellent: 3\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snack Bar: 5\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Metal Ladder: 1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pepper Spray: 1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rope: 20 Meters\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gray Shell: 1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magma Tooth: 1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steel Claws: 1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Camouflaging Cloak: 1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Healing Potions: 5]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Abilities:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>1. Echolocation: Level 1 -> 12\u002F100 EXP\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>2. Concentrated Burst: Level 1 -> 36\u002F100 EXP\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>3. Enhanced Perception: Level 1 -> 78\u002F100 EXP\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>4. Shadow Walk: Level 1 -> 0\u002F100 EXP]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stats:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level: 3\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Str: 22\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spd: 21.5\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Def: 22\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Int: 16.5-> 17.5\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gamma: 1360\u002F1360]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Attribute Points: 0\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>GP: 575]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[To level up: 2000GP]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[To level up Gamma POD: 7200\u002F10000]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke looked mildly surprised at the new addition to the ability stats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What does EXP signify?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Host, your skills level up the more you use them. The Experience bar allows you to monitor your proficiency with each ability.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke hummed in understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke equipped the Gray Shell, and instantly, he felt his endurance rise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, he prepared himself mentally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed to hunt fifty beasts similar to those hyenas, all within barely a quarter of a day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not exactly easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But definitely achievable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can I assess that creature while remaining inside the barrier?\" He said while pointing at the bear\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[No, Host. That would provide an unfair advantage since the system does not control the beasts’ movements.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke nodded in understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From what he could tell, the creature outside was most likely a Level Two beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thankfully, however, it looked old.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke had grown up in a household filled with hunters. He knew how to judge the age of massive beasts like this one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gustav had always been a phenomenal fighter, but he was never reckless enough to shove his head into danger and regret it later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the years, he had taught Luke how to identify whether prey would bite back viciously or collapse under pressure. Whether it was safe to charge directly at a creature or wiser to trap it slowly instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And based on Luke’s own experience and instincts...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This thing needs to be trapped. I can’t overpower it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bears from his world were nowhere near as gigantic or battle-scarred as this monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even from behind the barrier, Luke could tell the beast had survived far too long in a wilderness where creatures of that size usually died early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that fact alone was terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke rose to his feet when he realized less than a minute remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pulling out his recently repaired Steel Claws, he lowered himself into a battle stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Closing his eyes, he steadied his breathing and calmed his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had far too much to lose now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no reason to take reckless risks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This dungeon was not the endgame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still had a family waiting for him to return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Repeating those words to himself, Luke finally opened his eyes, and at the same moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bzzz.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The barrier vanished from existence, exposing him to the wilderness once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bear’s eyes snapped open instantly, proving Luke’s assumption correct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the barrier, he truly had been invisible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grrr...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster slowly rose from the ground, its massive paws nearly sinking into the wet soil beneath its weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing on its two paws, the beast easily reached nearly ten feet in height. Its body was broad and heavy, with a hanging flabby stomach, crimson eyes, and matted brown fur scarred by countless battles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its entire presence shifted within moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frothy saliva gathered around its mouth as it slowly stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke inhaled deeply before commanding,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Assess it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Assessing target...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not because the system couldn’t assess it in time—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But because of how suddenly the bear accelerated after going on all its four.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He panicked and immediately began backpedaling—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>GRRRR!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster roared before slamming its massive front paw against the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sheer wind pressure blasted into Luke like a physical force, hurling him backward and forcing him to stagger violently on his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guh...fuck!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cursed under his breath while barely managing to regain his balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bear didn’t give him a second to breathe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It charged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For something that size, the speed was obscene. Luke dove sideways as a massive paw carved through the air where his torso had been, and he felt the displaced wind scrape across his cheek like sandpaper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too fucking fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rolled back to his feet and immediately activated Echolocation, trying to map the creature’s movement pattern, but the bear adjusted mid-stride with the fluid ease of something that had hunted prey far more dangerous than him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke feinted left, then broke right, aiming for a cluster of trees tight enough to limit its swings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bear cut him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t even seen it move. One moment it was behind him, and the next its bulk was simply there, blocking his path like a wall that had always existed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke reversed course and slashed with the Steel Claws, aiming for its snout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bear tilted its head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barely an inch. Not enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His strike grazed nothing but air, and then a paw connected with his left side, not a full hit, just a glancing swipe, and still the impact launched him several feet and cracked the bark of the tree he slammed into.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His ribs screamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Def: 22 plus the vest. It still hurt like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He forced himself upright before his knees could decide otherwise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bear watched him with those flat, crimson eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t even breathing hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the part that scared him most. It wasn’t angry, wasn’t frenzied. It was simply waiting, the way only things that had never lost a fight could afford to wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke gripped the Steel Claws tighter and tried to think past the pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trap it. You said it yourself. You can’t overpower it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rope in his inventory. The metal ladder. The pepper spray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind was racing through combinations when the bear suddenly dropped its head low and surged forward again, faster this time, the ground itself shuddering beneath each stride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke ran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no shame in it. He ran and activated Enhanced Perception simultaneously, and the world sharpened around him, every small detail became visible to him; the bears ragged breathing the loudest in his ears\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spotted a narrow gap between two thick trees ahead, since there was a nest of snakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bear wouldn’t fit cleanly. It would have to slow down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fuck, no choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pushed every bit of speed he had and shot through the gap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him came a thunderous crack as the bear simply shouldered through both trees instead, sending splinters exploding outward like shrapnel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke glanced back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those crimson eyes hadn’t blinked once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His lungs were burning, his side was screaming, and somewhere in the rational corner of his mind, a very calm voice that sounded exactly like Gustav told him the truth he already knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re not outrunning a predator that doesn’t hunt but toys.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, his vision was filled with the status of the beast,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Stats:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level: 3\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strength: 40\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speed: 32\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Defense: 48\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intelligence: 14]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Host...this is a Level Three beast...you need to run!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fuck his life.\u003C\u002Fp>",1353,"2026-05-29T11:32:58.961Z","2026-06-01T04:29:31.151Z",1,"novelbin.me","344ad9c836f026f308b8a1877cba62d5a9e1a62c0d244157c86f2d140e61e2a4","netori-harem-new-life-as-a-hunter-and-gatherer-chapter-165","netori-harem-new-life-as-a-hunter-and-gatherer-chapter-163",189,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnetori-harem-new-life-as-a-hunter-and-gatherer-cover.jpg"]