Return of the Sword God-Rank Civil Servant novel Chapter 120

“Here it comes.”

At the top of a high hill.

Basking in the moonlight, the creature appeared. It was far larger than the werewolves Su-ho had encountered so far, and its fur shimmered silver rather than the typical brown.

The werewolf-like creature stood upright, a classic bipedal form, glaring down at Su-ho with glowing red eyes.

Su-ho spoke up.

“I mentioned this before.”

“What?”

“I’m not obligated to protect you. If you don’t want to get caught up in the boss fight, you’d better get as far away as possible.”

The flames had died down, and most of the werewolves had been eliminated.

Now, only the boss remained. If they wanted to survive, they needed to run far away, as the boss’s mobility meant the entire scorched forest could become a battlefield.

“E-Everyone, scatter! Form teams of three and move out!”

To make it easier for them to flee, Su-ho deliberately walked toward the boss monster.

The Silver Lycanthrope’s piercing gaze followed Su-ho, recognizing him as the primary threat rather than the fleeing stragglers.

The distance between them closed gradually.

Suddenly, the Silver Lycanthrope leaped from the cliff, landing with a resounding crash.

– Awooooo!!

[ The Silver Lycanthrope lets out a fearsome howl. ]

[ A Boss Monster-grade Fear effect has been triggered. ]

So, its name was Silver Lycanthrope.

‘What a lazy name.’

Whether they were called werewolves or lycanthropes, the two were essentially the same. However, some Gates assigned greater significance to lycanthropes over werewolves.

The Silver Lycanthrope, having leaped from the cliff, dashed toward Su-ho at an incredible speed.

Its movements, reflecting the moonlight, gave it an oddly elegant, almost mesmerizing appearance, with its silver mane leaving a shimmering trail.

As the creature entered his range, Su-ho saw its name displayed above its head.

– Silver Lycanthrope, Lv. 132

A high level.

Good.

High levels meant more experience points.

Su-ho dismissed his Blood Bow and summoned his Blood Sword, gripping it tightly.

With a sharp motion, he drew the blade back and slashed forward with explosive force.

[ Cloud Slice has been activated. ]

The blade extended into a wave, surging toward the Silver Lycanthrope.

But the attack never landed.

The moment the strike was released, the Lycanthrope leaped effortlessly into the air, dodging the attack.

Its movements were so fluid and natural that Su-ho couldn’t help but smirk.

“Just as I thought.”

It was, after all, a Lycanthrope.

If it couldn’t dodge a simple slash, it wasn’t worthy of the name.

As the Lycanthrope landed, Su-ho released his grip on the sword’s hilt.

A dark rod rose from the ground, finding its way into his hand.

The Ghost Spear, one of Su-ho’s summoned weapons.

Without hesitation, Su-ho hurled the spear at the descending Lycanthrope.

[ Spear Throw has been activated. ]

The upgraded Ghost Spear streaked toward the creature with deadly precision.

The Silver Lycanthrope’s glowing eyes widened slightly in shock—it hadn’t anticipated this move.

Trapped mid-air, there was no way to evade.

Crash!

The Ghost Spear pierced the Lycanthrope, driving through its silver hide and twisting its body in mid-air.

Without wasting a moment, Su-ho dashed forward.

This wasn’t some turn-based RPG.

There was no reason to wait for the enemy’s counterattack.

Reaching out, Su-ho recalled the Blood Sword, which reappeared in his hand.

The gap between them closed in an instant.

The Lycanthrope snarled, twisting its body and raising its claws to strike back, but it was futile.

Gripping the Blood Sword with both hands, Su-ho swung it upward like an axe.

[ Steel Slash has been activated. ]

Swish!

The blade carved a diagonal line, leaving a shimmering, silver-red wave in its wake.

A deep wound appeared on the Lycanthrope’s body, splitting its shadow into two.

The first to fall was its severed arm.

‘As expected of a Silver Lycanthrope.’

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Su-ho had aimed for its neck, but the Lycanthrope twisted at the last moment, minimizing the damage.

Landing awkwardly, the creature spun twice mid-air before touching down gracefully, almost as if it belonged in a superhero movie.

– Grrrrrr...

“Impressive.”

Even with only one arm remaining, the Lycanthrope maintained its balance, refusing to collapse.

Still, a boss was a boss.

Prodding the severed arm with the tip of his sword, Su-ho lifted it.

“You’re not taking this?”

– Grrrrrrr!!

A slight taunt.

The effect was immediate.

The Silver Lycanthrope bristled, its fur standing on end as its red eyes burned with fury.

[ The Silver Lycanthrope enters a state of intense rage. ]

[ Empowered by the full moon, the Silver Lycanthrope’s strength increases significantly. ]

It seemed the injuries and humiliation had pushed it into its Phase 2.

“Good. The sooner you start Phase 2, the better.”

Most monsters at 1-star and above had a second phase, and the Silver Lycanthrope was no exception.

As its second phase began, the creature grew larger, its mane becoming even more lustrous and full.

Su-ho acted immediately.

This wasn’t a kids’ show where the villain patiently waited for the hero to transform.

While the Lycanthrope shifted phases, Su-ho closed the distance and swung his blade again.

[ Steel Slash has been activated. ]

This time, the silver-red wave struck true, severing the creature’s neck cleanly.

Thud. Roll...

The Lycanthrope’s head tumbled to the ground, followed by a fountain of blood.

Moments later, its massive body collapsed, first onto its knees, then fully forward.

[ You have slain the Silver Lycanthrope. ]

[ The Gate has been cleared. ]

[ MVP of the Gate Clear: Su-ho Ahn. ]

[ Additional experience points awarded for MVP. ]

[ Bonus stat point awarded for MVP. ]

[ Your level has increased. ]