" Do you actually think you will be able to hide forever," asked straw bandit #2 with a smile along over his face.

" At least we showed if not for that Jesper helping you out, you wouldn't have been able to find him" replied Ray as he begins to look at the opponents waiting for them to made their move.

" I know we are no match for you some before I die, can you at least tell me the name of the person that wanted me dead," asked Ellis as look at the leader of the straw bandit.

When the leader of the straw bandit heard the words that Ellis just said, he couldn't help but burst into laughter, and the two beside him follow suit. After he was done laughing, he turned to look at Ellis before replying.

" So you have finally realized that you won't be leaving here, " said the leader of the bandit as he waited for Ellis to say something, but he didn't.

" How can you be so brainless, all he asked of you was to tell him the name of the person that wanted him dead," yelled Ray in anger at the bandit.

The killing intent of the straw bandit leader begin to surged when Ray insulated them.

" I played to give you a quick death, but now I think I am just going to make you go through pain before killing you all" said the leader as he ordered his men to attack the two.

" Be careful," said Ellis to Ray as he prepared for the incoming attack.

" Don't worry about me, take care of yourself," replied Ray.

" Senior what are you doing, that's your brother you are trying to kill" yelled a voice from one of the trees.

Turning around only to see Jesper coming out of the forest.

" I guess some people are just destine to die at an early age," said straw bandit #2 as he turns to Jesper with a maniac look on his face.

" What do you mean by that senior" asked as he began to move back in panic?

" Hahaha what do I mean you say, I gave you a chance to live, and you still decided to come to this place" chuckle straw bandit #2

" Hey are you going to do it or should I" asked straw bandit #4 who seen to be dying to get his hands on Ellis.

" Sure, I don't want to stain my hand with his blood," replied straw bandit #2 as he turned his attention back to Ellis.

" Oh well he got what he deserved for him to lead us into their trap" said Ray with a smile as he found joy in seeing who brought them misfortune before he died.

*ding*

[Mission update: survive the attack of the straw bandit]

[Reward: increase in cultivation base]

" Well the reward is kind of eye catching, but there is no way we will be able to get out of this alive" said Ray as he turned to Ellis who was also waiting for them to make a move.

" Hey, do you think we'll be able to get out of here alive," asked Ray when he remembered he just made an improvement in his body cultivation.

" If only there was just one of them we could have a slim chance of escaping, but it just has to be three of them" replied Ellis with anger.

" We'll have to give it a try them" said Ray as he begins to gather energy in his blades before swinging it forward at where the three members of the straw bandit were standing as it exploded immediately after it touches the ground.

Pulling Ellis on the wrist as he made a run for it the moment his flame burst technique activated but unfortunately for them before they could run far a figure was already standing before them, as it swings its blade to take their life. Dodging to the side as they barely avoid the blade.

" You must be foolish to think that you can escape with just that attack," said straw bandit #4 with a smile on his face.

Ray was shocked to see that his attack has failed to scratch the enemy as he turned to look at where the attack has landed to see how the other two are doing only to see the place was devoid of them. Turning in search, Ray saw Jesper laying on the ground lifeless.

" I guess we have no choice then to give it our all" said Ray with a sigh as he charged at straw bandit#4 together with Ellis.

Chuckling to himself as he saw the two still struggling to live when they know full well it is impossible, slashing his blade at the two as they rush forward. Seeing the blade coming, Ray also both his sword forward as he tries to block the attack, only for his blades to be broken in two due to the shell power that was supporting the blade before it continue heading for them.

Left with no choice, Ray threw the blade at straw bandit #4 since they were now useless to him. Stopping his attack as he swing the blade around to defend himself, straw bandit #4 smile as he said.

" How do you like that".

" Hey stop playing around and just end this or do you want me to get involved too" said straw bandit #2 when he saw bandit #4 playing around with the two.

" Alright, you heard the man, playtime is now over" said straw bandit #4 as he walked forward.

Seeing the man walking towards them, Ellis ready himself as he utilized the golden quack fist technique and since Ray Weapon are already destroy he was left with nothing. Slashing and stabbing at them, straw bandit was not still taking the fight serious as he just slashed out while Ellis dodge as he tries his best to avoid the blade from touching him.

" Looks like I will have to use Excalibur but will it be enough to take this three down" mutter Ray to himself.

" Coming to dance for you " said straw bandit #4 as he continued to slash at Ellis who seen to be at his limit as he continues to dodge the attack as he was soaked in sweat.

Seeing the way Ellis was being made fun of, Ray took at his bow without hesitating, he shot an arrow that was covered with energy at straw bandit #4, and he actually tried to shield himself from the attack, but that was when the skill activated, and he was frozen in place. Seeing his opponent frozen in place, Ellis did not hesitate as he threw a powerful punch at him, which move he back a little before he could finally move again.

" Wow that tickles, I thought you could do better than that" said straw bandit #4 as he twisted his neck and turn to look at Ray who was standing not too far from them with a bow in hand.

Seeing the look that the enemy is giving him sent a cold chill down his spine as he unequip the bow and brought out Excalibur from the inventory.

*Ding*

[The sword Excalibur has been equipped]

[The host has fifteen minutes to use the blade]

As he wielded the blade, Ray felt the boost in his strength and a little confident in himself. Seeing Ray taking out a blade, straw bandit #4 burst into laughter as he said.

" So you still have another blade that want to sacrifice itself to my blade".

Ignoring straw bandit #4 as he makes mockery of him, Ray gathered some energy in the blade as he dashed forward before slashing at straw bandit #4. Not bothering himself with Ray's attack, straw bandit #4 slash his blade casually to fend of the attack only for his blade to be cut in to after they collide as the blade continue to processed forward without slowing down as it cut straw bandit who has his eyes opened wide in shock from the top downwards.

Straw bandit stood in place motionless before the hat he wore split in two before blood begin to gash out of his head as he split in two before falling to the ground. Seeing one of their own dying in front of them, the leader of the straw bandit was shocked as he said in a shaken voice.

" How on earth did that kid got his hand on a saint grade weapon".

Meanwhile, Ellis smiled when he saw the enemy fall to the ground dead before saying.

" Nicely done Ray, at least if we are going to die here then we will do that while taking them down with us".

" Just because you have a saint grade weapon in your possession doesn't mean you are getting out of here," said the enraged straw bandit #2 as he dashed forward while slashing out them.

" So long you are going down with us, I will be must than happy to die here" replied Ray as he sent a wind slash that was backed with spiritual energy at the incoming attack.