Wolf Among Sheep (SAO X MALE READER)

Bloodfist

Over the next few weeks, (y/n) and the Legion explored the 31st floor. The whole floor was a massive enchanted forest filled with hostile animals and plantlife. Stone almost got himself eaten by a giant venus flytrap monster.

As the Blackstone Legion grew in power on the highest floor, another group grew stronger on the lower floors.

Raiden and his Marauders made their living by terrorizing and murdering lower leveled players. The Marauder also attacked and absorbed other bandit tribes, adding their strength to their own.

They were currently based on the 31st floor, in search of greater loot and more powerful players.

Raiden was sitting in his personal tent, reading through a raid report when a messenger entered. The messenger seemed incredibly nervous as he addressed Raiden.

Messenger: "S-sir, Ragnar wants to see you."

Raiden sighs before returning the report to his inventory.

Raiden: "What is it now?"

Raiden rolled his eyes before getting to his feet. He manipulated his menu and equipped his legend grade <Crowfeather Cloak> and <Crowfather Mask>. He stepped out of his tent and took a quick look around, finding most of his men up and moving about. The messenger then led Raiden across the camp to where Ragnar was.

Ragnar was the younger brother of the Raider. Raiden had expected him to seek revenge for his kin. He was quite surprised when Ragnar swore his fealty.

Just like his brother, Ragnar was a hulking mass of muscle and fury. His massive dane axe could channel powerful lighting skills, like Raiden's old weapon. As such, Raiden quickly took a liking to him, appointing him second in command of the Marauders.

Ragnar sensed Raiden's approach and slammed his fist into his chest in a sort of viking salute.

Ragnar: "Boss!"

Raiden's expression crumples unsightly.

Raiden: "What the hell are you doing here!? I thought I ordered you to attack those weakling knights?!"

Ragnar lowers his head

Ragnar: "We did raid them, but we... ran into someone."

Earlier

Sparks flew through the air as (y/n) parried an antler attack from a giant deer monster. (y/n) grunted in effort as he shoved the beast back. Suddenly, Stone came charging in and he slammed his shield into the beast's side.

The deer let out a scream as it tumbled to the ground. (y/n) smirked as he raised his sword high above his head. Both (y/n)'s sword and Stone's flail came crashing down on the deer's head, killing it instantly.

The deer exploded into a shower of polygons and familiar message popped up on (y/n)'s hud.

<Level Up!>

(y/n) wiped the blood from his sword and turned back. He watched as his guild effortlessly carved the attacking monsters into shreds. After the final beast fell, the guild regrouped.

Holden: "That's it for this area Master."

Ademar: "There is one last area we need to map out before we're finished."

(y/n): "Fantastic. Lets get a move on then. I have a sneaking suspicion this is where the boss dungeon is located."

Just as (y/n) is about to give the order to move, Mercy's search skill pings and she jerks her head in that direction