[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-online-game-starting-with-sss-ranked-summons":3,"chapter-online-game-starting-with-sss-ranked-summons-online-game-starting-with-sss-ranked-summons-chapter-205":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Online Game: Starting With SSS-Ranked Summons",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1650865,2114,"Chapter 205: Common Crackle","online-game-starting-with-sss-ranked-summons-chapter-205",205,"\u003Cp>'The Academy has a vast library of knowledge, maybe I could find something there. But for now, I will check the Gilderhaven Guild'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur's thought process was simple. The gilderhaven guild was a platinum guild with thousands of members. It was filled with adventurers who had traveled far and wide. So there is bound to be some quests about flying beasts\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arriving at the grand doors of Gilderhaven, Arthur stepped inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur headed to one of the large boards, where hundreds of missions were posted. The board was cluttered with various requests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes scanned the board, searching for something specific.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'There's got to be one…'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He moved past hunting requests, escort missions, and alchemical supply runs, flipping through the pinned sheets until something caught his attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a mission posted by an alchemist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it didn't explicitly confirm the presence of many flying beasts, it was still worth investigating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The request was simple—gather five Common Crackle Bird eggs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The alchemist had provided detailed information, noting that female Crackle Birds typically lay between 1 to 7 eggs, making them relatively easy to collect. He also described the bird's appearance to prevent mistakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-> The Common Crackle Bird has an iridescent purple and bronze sheen, with males displaying a glossy green or violet head and breast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-> Their eggs are bluish-gray, speckled with dark spots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-> Their nests are cup-shaped, woven from sticks, grass, and string, and typically found high in the trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur's eyes lingered on the location: Verdant Cliffside—a forested region four kilometers northeast of Caldera.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Even if Crackle Birds are the main focus of the mission, there's a high chance other aerial beasts inhabit the area.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took the request from the board and headed to the counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After accepting the mission a notification rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ding! You have Accepted the D-Level quest: Gather Five Common Crackle Eggs. Quest duration: Two days. Reward: 5 Gold Coins & Two Rare Health Potions. Failure: You will lose -50 reputation points]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur's gaze flickered over the notification.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rewards weren't particularly impressive—five gold coins and two rare health potions. Compared to his previous D-rank mission, which had offered ten gold coins and a rare poison vial, this seemed like a downgrade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the rewards weren't why he took this mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that thought, Arthur exited the guild and strode toward the Verdant Cliffside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The city's stone roads soon gave way to dense wilderness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After around ten minutes, Arthur arrived at the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had encountered a few beasts on the way, but none worth mentioning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I'm almost Level 17. I should reach it either today or tomorrow.' He thought, his eyes scanning the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur turned his gaze upward toward Hank, who was circling above the trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hank, search for any nests or flying beasts,\" Arthur commanded through their telepathic link. \"If you find a nest matching the one I described, let me know. Otherwise, hunt down any flying beasts you come across. If you run into something too strong, report back immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hank let out a sharp cry before ascending even higher, his keen hawk eyes scanning the treetops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur moved northwest, carefully stepping over thick roots and patches of overgrown grass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, a notification appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have killed Level 15 Hummingbird.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Not bad. Seems like I was right to come here.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flying-type beasts were indeed present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another notification followed shortly after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have killed Level 16 Hummingbird.][You have killed Level 15 Forest Eagle.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Hank is cleaning up nicely.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hank was an efficient hunter, and Arthur appreciated that his summon didn't need constant micromanaging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as that thought crossed his mind—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hank's voice echoed in his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Master, I found something.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, Hank, I will be there soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur dashed toward Hank's location, his boots barely making a sound against the forest floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he approached, he caught sight of Hank locked in a tense stare-down with a bronze-feathered bird, perched protectively beside a nest woven from twigs and dried grass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur's eyes narrowed as sunlight glinted off the bird's iridescent purple sheen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Common Crackle. Perfect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hank and the Crackle were at a standstill. The larger hawk hovered above, his wings beating slow and steady, while the Crackle stayed firm, refusing to abandon its nest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur came to a stop a few feet away, his gaze calm yet resolute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, buddy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't heartless—he understood the Crackle's instinct to protect its offspring. But survival in Armageddon had no room for mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hank, attack. But do not touch the eggs until it dies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hank let out a piercing shriek and shot forward like a bullet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Crackle reacted instantly, its wings spreading as it leapt off the branch, meeting Hank mid-air with blinding speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur's eyes flickered in surprise. It was fast. Faster than he expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Interesting…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two birds clashed, talons slicing through the air. The Crackle twisted mid-flight, evading Hank's initial attack before lunging for his exposed underbelly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hank, however, was too experienced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a powerful flap of his wings, he propelled himself upward, narrowly avoiding the Crackle's strike before twisting in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—he dove.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faster than the Crackle could react, Hank's talons raked across its wing, tearing through feathers and flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Crackle let out a sharp, agonized cry as it spiraled toward the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur stepped forward, watching as the bird trembled, its body barely able to support its weight. Yet, even in its dying state, it still tried to stand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was fighting to the very last moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A parent's desperation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur exhaled, his voice steady. \"Hank, finish it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hank obeyed without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With one swift, precise movement, he sank his talons into the Crackle's throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bird let out one final, broken cry before going still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A notification rang in Arthur's mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have killed Level 16 Common Crackle.] Enjoy exclusive adventures from My Virtual Library Empire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur stepped toward the nest, peering inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six bluish-gray eggs, speckled with dark spots, rested safely among the twigs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached in carefully, collecting them one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Quest Progress: 5\u002F5 Common Crackle Eggs collected.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur sighed, his fingers tightening slightly around the warm eggs.\u003C\u002Fp>",1027,"2026-06-06T12:00:36.158Z",1,"novelbin.me","762ad2ca1346aa63f98b9f5c8a7e5e8329cfc79819b4caebf5c1faaa3f644634","online-game-starting-with-sss-ranked-summons-chapter-206","online-game-starting-with-sss-ranked-summons-chapter-204",601,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fonline-game-starting-with-sss-ranked-summons-cover.jpg"]