Harem Stealer: Reborn with the God-Tier Sharing System - Chapter 63

63: Chapter 63: Shadowy Beings 63: Chapter 63: Shadowy Beings Chapter 63 – Shadowy Beings The fight wasn’t difficult.

No matter how many there were, in the end, they were just B-rank beasts.

And in front of A-rank beings-especially ones with absurd talents like Yuki and Elizabeth-they didn’t stand a chance.

Noah didn’t even lift a finger.

In fact, only Yuki fought.

She killed them all with a single strike.

No suspense.

Just silence.

The group continued their journey.

The Forest of Darkness was divided into zones.

They were currently in the outer zone, where only lower-ranked beasts appeared.

Next came the inner zone-where A-rank and even some S-rank beasts roamed.

And then, at the very heart of it all, the core zone.

No one had ever returned from there alive.

That alone said enough.

That meant the existence of SS-rank monsters, at the very least.

Extremely dangerous.

For Noah and his group, even an S-rank opponent was a death threat.

An SS-rank?

Instant annihilation.

“Anyway, our mission is A-rank,” Noah said.

“So we’ll most likely find our target in the inner zone.” The others nodded.

They were resting now.

Sitting in a circle, talking quietly.

They couldn’t tell what time it was-there was no light here-but it was probably night.

Time to sleep.

“What happens if we run into an S-rank beast?” Eric asked, his voice quieter than usual.

“Then we run,” Noah said matter-of-factly.

“And if we can’t, then we fight with all our might,” he continued.

No matter how strong they were, the difference between A-rank and S-rank was not small.

Intent was stronger than aura, and generally, an S-rank being had a better grasp of their skills.

There was no way an average A-rank would win.

But Noah and the others were no normal A-ranks.

That’s why Noah believed they could win-if they gave it their all.

The group nodded at his words.

But Eric had other concerns.

The deeper they went, the stronger his instincts grew.

The shadows weren’t just shadows.

They were alive.

And not all of them felt friendly.

“Are you sensing it, Eric?” Noah asked, eyeing him with a faint smile.

Eric blinked.

“Yeah.

You too?” It didn’t make sense.

Noah didn’t have shadow affinity.

Noah shook his head.

“Not me.

My shadow did.

She told me.” A pause.

“And I think it’s about time you met her.

Ester, come out.” At his command, Noah’s shadow liquefied and rose into a human shape-a girl with black hair, red eyes, and a small mole near her lips.

Surprise flickered across their faces.

Elizabeth was mildly curious.

Yuki, on the other hand, frowned-clearly disliking the idea of another girl hiding in her best friend’s shadow.

But Eric… Eric felt something deeper.

No, it wasn’t attraction-he wouldn’t dare.

One inappropriate look, and Noah would’ve gouged his eyes out.

No, this was recognition.

That same eerie feeling he sensed in the forest… he felt it within Ester too.

A familiar pull.

The pull of shadows.

“What… what are you?” Eric blurted.

Ester didn’t answer.

She simply stood beside Noah like she belonged there.

Noah chuckled lightly.

“She’s part-shadow.” Elizabeth and Yuki exchanged glances, confusion in their eyes.

But Eric understood instantly.

His eyes widened.

“That’s… how is that possible?

Where did she come from?” “She was human once.

From my family’s estate.

She became like this through a Title.” Then, Noah turned to the girls, explaining the Shadow Realm, shadow beings, and his theory-that this forest was connected to that realm.

“A realm of shadows?” Elizabeth repeated.

“A being made completely of shadow?

Is that even possible?” Yuki asked.

They were stunned.

They’d heard of beasts with high shadow affinity in this forest-but not actual shadow beings.

And now they realized… they knew nothing about this world and its secrets.

Eric leaned forward.

“How can I become like her?” For the first time, he wasn’t slouching.

His back was straight.

His eyes sharp.

Noah smiled.

That’s why I brought him here.

He truly liked Eric.

The guy was easygoing, knew his limits, and never crossed the line.

His only flaw?

He was lazy.

But like this?

Motivated, focused?

Even Elizabeth wouldn’t beat him easily in a fair fight.

Noah nodded.

“I don’t know the full process.

Ester got her transformation through a Title-one created by the Akashic Records, just for her.” Their eyes turned to Ester again.

A unique, personal Title from the Records… that meant something huge.

“But,” Noah continued, “there has to be another way.

And what better place to begin searching-than a forest filled with shadow beings?” Logical.

So- “Rest well,” Noah said.

“Tomorrow, we move faster.

Straight into the inner zone.” “I’ll take the first watch.” He stood and walked to the edge of the clearing.

Ester silently followed.

Yuki wanted to join but stopped herself at the last second.

She respected his words… for now.

“You can rest too, Ester.” “I cannot, Master.

I’ve already rested plenty inside your shadow.

And I belong by your side.” Noah gave her a soft smile and let it go.

“Tell me…” he asked in his mind.

‘How many are here?’ Ester paused.

‘A few dozen, Master.’ ‘Rank?’ ‘Most are B-rank.

But there are some A-rank among them.’ Noah stayed silent.

He’d sensed they were being followed.

He had assumed they were humans-but no.

They were beasts…and shadows.

B-rank ones, guided by A-ranks.

Strange.

A-ranks shouldn’t be in the outer zone.

He glanced at Ester.

Were they drawn to her?

Plausible.

But one thing was clear-they hadn’t attacked.

Not yet.

They were watching.

As if waiting for something.

Noah didn’t like it.

He hated not being in control.

He needed answers.

He needed to know the purpose of their presence here-and their lack of action.

Willingly… or unwillingly.

He would know.

‘Time to stop delaying’, he thought.

‘I’ll share Ester’s shadow affinity with myself after this.’ He should’ve done it earlier, but he’d never seen the need.

Having Ester by his side was enough-until now.

Now, he needed it.

He exhaled softly.

Then suddenly, he turned his head toward the dark-a subtle shift in the shadows had caught his attention.

Almost invisible, but he noticed.

“Ester,” he said calmly, “stay here.

Guard the others.” He smirked faintly.

“And me?

I’m going hunting.” -End of Chapter 63-