[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-sss-ranked-awakening-i-can-only-summon-mythical-":3,"chapter-sss-ranked-awakening-i-can-only-summon-mythical--sss-ranked-awakening-i-can-only-summon-mythical--chapter-250":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","SSS-Ranked Awakening: I Can Only Summon Mythical Beasts",{"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},1327118,1762,"Chapter 250 250: The Hidden Town","sss-ranked-awakening-i-can-only-summon-mythical--chapter-250",250,"\u003Cp>The journey southward had been long, stretching across hours of dense forest and uneven terrain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the exhaustion that weighed on the rescued captives, they pressed forward—driven by the promise of safety and freedom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of them thought of asking if they were there yet or not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While a lot of them had thought of that question, none of them had the guts or motivation to say it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the mean time, they continued to walk hoping to at least arrive at their destination sooner than later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien sat atop Fenrir, his keen blue eyes scanning the forest ahead. His grip on the wolf's fur was relaxed, but his mind never rested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thoughts drifted to the map he had taken from Pendalf—and the fact that the place Lizella spoke of didn't exist on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he chose not to question her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air was cool, carrying the faint scent of damp earth and moss. Overhead, Aquila, his Griffin, soared above the treetops, keeping watch over the group like a silent sentinel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything was progressing smoothly—until Aquila suddenly halted in midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive beast descended swiftly, landing gracefully a few feet ahead of the group. It stood tall, its eyes locked onto Lizella.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien slowed Fenrir's pace, raising a brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aquila?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Griffin didn't respond—not with words, at least. Instead, it nudged its head toward Lizella, flaring its wings slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lizella stopped walking, staring in confusion. \"Uhm, what's happening? It doesn't want to eat me, does it?\" Lizella asked, her question pointed at none other than the beast's owner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rescued captives, still uneasy around Damien's mana beasts, whispered nervously among themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien watched the interaction for a moment, then smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want to carry her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aquila let out a low chirp, its beak clicking once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lizella's eyes widened slightly. \"Wait, what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aquila wants you to ride,\" he said, gesturing toward the beast. \"You're leading us, after all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lizella hesitated, glancing up at the Griffin's massive frame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure, she had dreamed of commanding mana beasts—but riding one this powerful? That was something else entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, if Aquila was offering, who was she to refuse?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, Lizella approached cautiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aquila lowered itself, allowing her to climb on with ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With one final glance at Damien—who simply gave her a knowing smirk—she pulled herself onto Aquila's back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she was seated, Aquila straightened up, wings stretching proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First it was Luton and Arielle and now, Aquila has taken a liking to Lizella.\" Damien smiled as he thought of it. The thought of which of his summon would choose someone else was now looking tempting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The survivors watched in awe as the two figures—Damien on Fenrir, Lizella on Aquila—now led the group together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speaking of Arielle, I better head back as soon as possible. She'd definitely worried sick about my sudden disappearance.\" Damien muttered to himself as they advanced forward. \"Even I do not know how it happened after all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They continued traveling for hours, deeper into the southern region, when Damien's instincts flared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The forest suddenly fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The usual sounds of birds and rustling leaves vanished, replaced by a heavy, unnatural stillness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fenrir growled lowly, its fur bristling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aquila's wings shifted slightly, sensing the same tension in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lizella, noticing the change in atmosphere, tightened her grip. \"What is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien's sharp gaze swept the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the shadows of the trees, four massive mana beasts emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes glowed with predatory hunger, their long limbs moving with unnatural grace as they encircled the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The survivors panicked, backing away as fear gripped them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are those?!\" someone shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien exhaled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were Nightstalkers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Large, panther-like creatures with jet-black fur and piercing crimson eyes. They were known for their stealth and deadly ambushes. He'd dealt with a lot of them so he had no problem dealing with these Grade Five ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the face of true power, these mana beasts were nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien didn't even move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he lifted a hand—and snapped his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground rumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blue glow illuminated the forest, and before anyone could react—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive three-headed beast appeared in the midst of the group, having being summoned out of a blue portal by Damien.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cerbe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Three-Headed Hound emerged in a blaze of molten energy, its fur rippling like living flames, its six glowing eyes locking onto the Nightstalkers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the mana beasts saw it, they hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had hunted before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, they were the prey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a deep, rumbling snarl, Cerbe opened its jaws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sphere of black and red fire formed between its middle head's fangs—(Flames of Hell) burning hotter than any mortal blaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Nightstalkers tried to flee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was already too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoooooshhh...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boooom!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fireball shot forward, exploding in a violent inferno that swallowed the entire clearing in searing flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Nightstalkers never had a chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within seconds, their bodies were reduced to nothing but ash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chilling silence followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rescued captives stood frozen, their expressions a mixture of horror and awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had feared the Nightstalkers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the real monster was the one that had just saved them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cerbe growled softly, then shook its three heads, dismissively flicking away the ashes that had clung to its fur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien simply nodded. \"Good boy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cerbe huffed, then slowly dissolved into blue particles, vanishing back into the portal from which it had appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle had lasted mere seconds—but the message was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was nothing in these woods that could threaten them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not as long as Damien was here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the danger gone, the group pressed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hours passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dense forest gradually thinned, giving way to more open terrain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, finally—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They arrived at a vast expanse of golden grasslands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rescued captives came to a halt, confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where… are we?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's nothing here,\" someone murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lizella remained silent, her eyes focused on the empty plain ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien, however, was already aware.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the others saw nothing, he had sensed it the moment they arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tiny fluctuation of magic essence in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subtle. Faint. But there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smirk tugged at his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned toward Lizella, his eyes glinting with amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's hidden, isn't it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1047,"2026-06-05T19:28:51.149Z",1,"novelbin.me","69fb458188ed431fec37bac8cb8ceae24ba900fb63cbe8c0f21d74dd4adccc75","sss-ranked-awakening-i-can-only-summon-mythical--chapter-468","sss-ranked-awakening-i-can-only-summon-mythical--chapter-467",548,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsss-ranked-awakening-i-can-only-summon-mythical--cover.jpg"]