Due to the Gale Wolf King, many players had their eyes on BeginnerVillage #2… Even if they couldn’t join the fight, they wanted to see what loot would drop from what might be the first raid boss killed by players. While monitoring the forums, a post suddenly caught their attention.
**[World’s First? Player Tames Boss in BeginnerVillage #2!]**
The title was undeniably eye-catching. It shot to the homepage moments after appearing, drawing even casual lurkers who hadn’t been following the wolf king saga.
Seeing "BeginnerVillage #2" and "taming a raid boss," onlookers assumed the wolf king had been tamed. But clicking in revealed otherwise.
The first floor of the post held several screenshots, seemingly taken live at the scene. At the center stood a massive, grotesque lizard-boss towering over the corpse of the wolf king, rare gear scattered around its feet. Beside it, a player was highlighted—the so-called "boss-tamer."
Multiple images showed the lizard and player standing together, facing off against a sea of players. The lizard truly looked like his pet.
Below the images, the OP described how their group had battled the wolf king, only for the lizard to drop from the sky, steal the last hit, and snatch two red-tier items. Before they could react, the player had leaped down beside the lizard.
The post ignited fierce debate. Most questioned the screenshots’ authenticity and how the player had tamed such a powerful boss. Luckily, Mysterious had replaced most of his gear—if not, the crowd might have recognized him as the infamous "loot thief" from earlier headlines.
Meanwhile, the real scene was painfully awkward. Mysterious and the Lizard King stood frozen, the wolf king’s corpse at their feet surrounded by glittering loot. Hundreds of players encircled them, every eye locked on man and monster.
Silence hung thick. Like a lit match dancing in a powder keg, one wrong move could trigger an explosion.
If the players had killed the wolf king and Mysterious stole the red gear, it wouldn’t be this tense. BeginnerVillage banned PK, and griefers faced system penalties—players couldn’t touch him.
If Mysterious hadn’t been there, and the Lizard King alone stole the kill and loot? Still better. Players would’ve gaped, then attacked the boss… only to get wiped by the level-13 raid boss (freshly leveled up after killing the wolf king). They’d grumble on forums about "bosses stealing kills," then move on.
But this? A sky-diving boss stealing the wolf king’s last hit and rare loot… standing beside a player wielding a Novice Sword? They looked like partners.
Truth was, their relationship was complicated. Mysterious had a quest from Village Chief Saya: drive the Lizard King away. Not a typical player-monster feud.
As for the Lizard King? Its attitude toward Mysterious was odd. Both encounters ended with the lizard retreating mid-fight, as if it never truly wanted to kill him.
Now, surrounded: Mysterious edged closer to shield the lizard, hoping it could escape. The lizard, uneasy under so many hostile stares, instinctively leaned toward Mysterious.
To onlookers, this silent coordination confirmed their suspicion—the monster was his pet.
On Day 2 of the game, with players barely leveled, one man owning a level-13 raid boss? Unacceptable. *This imbalance must be corrected.*
Since players couldn’t attack each other in the village, they couldn’t touch the lizard if it was a pet. But the Jungle Heavy Lizard King looked wild—and no sane game would let beginners control such power.
If it was a wild boss… they could try killing it. But even the injured level-10 Gale Wolf King had taken hundreds of players hours to down. Facing a stronger boss fresh off a level-up? Hopeless.
Just as tension peaked—a system announcement blared globally:
**[WORLD NOTICE: A player from BeginnerVillage #1 (Region *) has cleared the Novice Trial, becoming the first to leave the starter zone! Awarded title: . Their valor shall be recorded in history!]**
The announcement repeated three times. Like cold water poured into boiling oil, the entire player base erupted.
Even Mysterious raised an eyebrow. *Without this quest, that title would’ve been mine.* A global game meant prodigies existed—he was strong, but his current build couldn’t fully showcase it.
Still… someone had beaten him. For the first time in his life, Mysterious felt a flicker of interest in another player.
Shaking off the thought, he subtly nudged closer to the Lizard King and flicked a pebble at its scaled foot. When the beast turned its head, Mysterious murmured without moving his lips:
*"If you understand… run. Now."*
His quest was clear: protect the lizard.
This distraction was their best chance to escape. Once players snapped out of their shock, breaking through would be near impossible.
*"Hss?"* The Lizard King just tilted its head, letting out a confused hiss. The two red items it had held were already gone.
That sound jolted players back to reality. Those who’d missed the lizard’s movement were elbowed awake. Within seconds, the crowd snapped out of their daze.
*"Tch."* Mysterious frowned. A perfect opportunity, ruined.
Some players immediately attacked the lizard. Their aggression decided others’ hesitation—soon, arrows and spells flew.
*How can others hit level 10 and leave the village while I’m stuck here? How can one player get a world announcement?*
*This isn’t fair!*
*We nearly had the wolf king’s epic loot… only for a player’s pet boss to steal the kill and the best gear.*
*Unacceptable.*
*If something feels unfair… make it fair.*
*How?*
*Simple: kill the boss. Reduce that player to our level. Then it’s fair.*
They couldn’t touch the mysterious level-10 pioneer… but this player before them? They could crush him. Kill his overpowered pet. Make him ordinary again.
Hundreds shared this venomous thought. Led by a few hotheads, their jealousy ignited into action.
*"I may not win… but I’ll make sure you don’t either."*
Arrows and Magic Missiles rained down. With nearly a thousand players present, even a third being ranged attackers meant over 300 damage per volley.
Mysterious swung his Novice Sword, deflecting a few arrows and spells—he could intercept attacks mid-flight without breaking PK rules. But he blocked only a handful. The rest hammered the Lizard King, dealing hundreds of damage in a flurry of "-1" hits.
Seeing him defend the lizard only confirmed their suspicion: *It’s his pet.* Their attacks grew fiercer.
Melee players charged. Mysterious could parry ranged shots, but he couldn’t stop the human tide rushing past him toward the lizard.
*"HSSS—!"* The Lizard King roared, swiping its claws and instantly killing several attackers.
But more players surged forward, fighting with reckless desperation—far more vicious than during the wolf king battle.
Helpless, Mysterious retreated to the edge. The crowd around the lizard was impenetrable. Rushing in meant getting caught in its counterattacks—he and the lizard were still flagged as hostile to each other.
Trapped in the mob, the Lizard King’s health bar began its slow, inevitable descent…
