Chapter 147: Skull vs Spear
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Chapter 147: Skull vs Spear
A few minutes earlier.
Kazuki squinted as he observed most of the warriors deserting the village. They must have found Priam. Don't die.
Having infiltrated the village's confines, Kazuki had concealed himself in a building. The simple wooden hut was as basic as it was sturdy. Inside, eight layers of dried herbs were spread across the floor. The skulcs lived in makeshift barracks.
Kazuki had experienced trenches full of corpses that smelled better than this dormitory. The stench was unbearable. Seizing the opportunity of lowered security, the hoplite left his hiding spot. Naturally, he headed towards the village center. The colossal runic menhir would be stored in Priam's world, but there could be other treasures. Moreover, if his rival faced one of the Bosses, Kazuki refused to be left behind.
He maneuvered through about fifty assorted shanties before reaching the enclosures. Bovine-like creatures grazed peacefully on straw inside. The skulcs kept their food supply within the village, presumably to protect it from predators. Kazuki waited for a moment before checking behind the enclosure. An empty space, the pond where the menhir stood, and other shanties.
Nothing of interest at first glance, but on closer inspection, Kazuki saw a hole.
A few meters to the left of the menhir, a pit descended into the ground. Kazuki looked left and right. The village now seemed deserted. Without hesitation, he emerged into the open and started running. For an uneasy second, Kazuki sprinted with nothing to hide behind before jumping into the hole.
It descended into darkness at a gentle slope, and Kazuki stopped just at the entrance. He listened. Nothing.
Satisfied and curious, he ventured into the tunnel. His senses were alert, searching for traps or signs of life. Fifty meters further and about five meters underground, Kazuki stopped. The path forked. On his left, a thick curtain of braided vines concealed a room. On his right, darkness. An uncomfortable odor of excrement and blood emanated from there.
The right path could lead to the females' quarters. The warriors were all males, but their description mentioned mothers and a rapid gestation period. No females were visible in the camp; one didn't have to be a genius to understand that they were probably herded underground. The monstrous way they were treated didn't make them martyrs - Kazuki was fairly certain they would try to tear him apart with their teeth if they could. However, treasures wouldn't be found in that direction.The debut release of this chapter happened at Ñøv€l-B1n.
Kazuki turned to the vines. He carefully pushed them aside with his spear before stepping into a room illuminated by a few luminescent crystals.
In the center of the room, an albino skeletal skulc was mating with a female. She must have weighed several tons. Her grotesque belly moved, the thin skin revealing the presence of a multitude of skulc fetuses. Without arms or eyes, the creature couldn't live alone. She had been mutilated to prevent her from transforming into a male warrior. Female skulcs were nothing more than egg layers.
In the list of things that should be burned with a flamethrower, this thing ranks just behind mosquitoes.
Revulsed by the noise, the smell, and the sight of the show, Kazuki focused on the white skulc. The act of copulation was not pleasant. The monster chanted in rhythm with its thrusts, and Kazuki squinted. The Shaman - Kazuki would bet his hand on it - was preparing a ritual. Certainly a way to shorten gestation or strengthen the fetuses.
[Symbiosis]. Without waiting any longer, Kazuki-Knightmare launched an attack.
Priam felt the ground tremble beneath his feet. An explosion had just occurred in the distance. [Echolocation] calculated the epicenter: the village. The second Boss must have found Kazuki. Or the other way around.
A deep sound caught Priam's attention. The wind fell silent, and no skulc spoke. The only sound was Skull's raspy breath. Priam locked eyes with the Tier 1 and lost his nonchalance. For the first time since his father's accident, his smile faded. A sign of concern, tension, or concentration.
Sometimes all three at once.
A green mountain of muscle, Skull wore vine pants and a red scarf. One didn't have to look far to understand where the dye came from. The tyrant loved blood, and he was so powerful that the entire village obeyed him.
Priam's supernatural instinct told him that his chances of victory were slim. But not impossible. After all, he had his breath, his spear, his internal world, and...
Skull disappeared.
Priam felt a disturbance in his mist, then a movement in his Domain. His add-on automatically activated [Kinetic Control].
Skull's fist struck his chest.
The world flipped. Sky, earth, blue, white, incomprehension. Pain.
Priam was thrown backward with terrifying force. A second later, his body collided with a huge fir tree and split it in two. The impact woke him, and Priam absorbed his kinetic energy to stop.
Or rather, he tried.
Lvl Up: [Erosion Resistance] lvl 31,32
META (END) +6
His meridians were on fire, and the epic skill refused to activate. Carried by his momentum, Priam's body exploded two more trunks before a third stopped him. The impact shook the tree, causing a snowfall that buried him.
Lvl Up: [Star Iron Body] lvl 33,34,35
CONST +9
[Star Iron Body] was the evolution of [Blunt Resistance]. Proof of the severity of the blow, Priam was rewarded with three levels. For a few moments, he remained leaning against the fir tree, dazed. The snow numbed his body and mind.
Then a wave of pain arrived, as strong as it was salvific. He had to react.
WhatWhat just happened?
[Priams System] answered the question.
[Summary: Skull's Attack (Unique Skulc - Tier 1).
Detected Debuffs: Disruption of your immediate perception.
Combat Synthesis:
Punch to the sternum.
Automatic activation of [Kinetic Control]: Attenuation of received kinetic energy.
A fir tree hid his reappearance. A scream shook its needles as Skull roared in rage. The Boss probably didn't appreciate playing cat and mouse. Priam barely heard it. Despite his headache, his gaze couldn't tear away from Promesse. A red, almost black, blood gleamed on its tip. That vision was hypnotizing.
Without thinking, Priam brought it to his mouth and licked the liquid. His instinct left him no choice.
A spasm shook him. Priam widened his eyes as he felt the warm blood flow into his trachea and reach his stomach. Before he could even think of vomiting, the blood disappeared, absorbed by his body.
Your draconic heart becomes more compatible with your body (+1%).
New compatibility assessed at 80%.
Update : [Tribulation Wyvern Heart - Silver(Gold)] -
The Dragons second gift... Delayed until compatibility exceeds 90%.
Attribute evolution... Delayed until compatibility reaches 100%
Priam froze. Without [Focus] and [Emotional Discipline], he would have burst into laughter. Change of plan.
There was no more talk of fleeing. He had to win. The System's reward became secondary. Priam wanted the powers of a dragon. I should be able to defeat him if I go all out.
Priam's superhuman brain sought a way to win. A possibility.
[Sixth Sense] activated, and Priam smiled.
It was time to step up. It was time to conquer.
Status: (Average value for a Homo sapiens male before integration: PHY 10 / MEN 10 / META 0)
PHYSICAL:
Strength 401
Constitution 689 (+18)
Agility 426
Vitality 540
Perception 619
MENTAL:
Vivacity 340
Dexterity 437
Memory 140
Willpower 657
Charisma 440
META:
Meta-affinity 353
Meta-focus 261
Meta-endurance 191 (+6)
Meta-perception 128
Meta-chance 216
Meta-authority 15
Potential: 617 (+14)
Tier 0
[He Who Eludes Death] charge: PRIMED.
[Tribulation]: Five Tribulations pending.
Future Tribulations delayed until:
Time: 175 days 20 hours 57 minutes 59 seconds.
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Chapter 147: Skull vs Spear
A few minutes earlier.
Kazuki squinted as he observed most of the warriors deserting the village. They must have found Priam. Don't die.
Having infiltrated the village's confines, Kazuki had concealed himself in a building. The simple wooden hut was as basic as it was sturdy. Inside, eight layers of dried herbs were spread across the floor. The skulcs lived in makeshift barracks.
Kazuki had experienced trenches full of corpses that smelled better than this dormitory. The stench was unbearable. Seizing the opportunity of lowered security, the hoplite left his hiding spot. Naturally, he headed towards the village center. The colossal runic menhir would be stored in Priam's world, but there could be other treasures. Moreover, if his rival faced one of the Bosses, Kazuki refused to be left behind.
He maneuvered through about fifty assorted shanties before reaching the enclosures. Bovine-like creatures grazed peacefully on straw inside. The skulcs kept their food supply within the village, presumably to protect it from predators. Kazuki waited for a moment before checking behind the enclosure. An empty space, the pond where the menhir stood, and other shanties.
Nothing of interest at first glance, but on closer inspection, Kazuki saw a hole.
A few meters to the left of the menhir, a pit descended into the ground. Kazuki looked left and right. The village now seemed deserted. Without hesitation, he emerged into the open and started running. For an uneasy second, Kazuki sprinted with nothing to hide behind before jumping into the hole.
It descended into darkness at a gentle slope, and Kazuki stopped just at the entrance. He listened. Nothing.
Satisfied and curious, he ventured into the tunnel. His senses were alert, searching for traps or signs of life. Fifty meters further and about five meters underground, Kazuki stopped. The path forked. On his left, a thick curtain of braided vines concealed a room. On his right, darkness. An uncomfortable odor of excrement and blood emanated from there.
The right path could lead to the females' quarters. The warriors were all males, but their description mentioned mothers and a rapid gestation period. No females were visible in the camp; one didn't have to be a genius to understand that they were probably herded underground. The monstrous way they were treated didn't make them martyrs - Kazuki was fairly certain they would try to tear him apart with their teeth if they could. However, treasures wouldn't be found in that direction.The debut release of this chapter happened at Ñøv€l-B1n.
Kazuki turned to the vines. He carefully pushed them aside with his spear before stepping into a room illuminated by a few luminescent crystals.
In the center of the room, an albino skeletal skulc was mating with a female. She must have weighed several tons. Her grotesque belly moved, the thin skin revealing the presence of a multitude of skulc fetuses. Without arms or eyes, the creature couldn't live alone. She had been mutilated to prevent her from transforming into a male warrior. Female skulcs were nothing more than egg layers.
In the list of things that should be burned with a flamethrower, this thing ranks just behind mosquitoes.
Revulsed by the noise, the smell, and the sight of the show, Kazuki focused on the white skulc. The act of copulation was not pleasant. The monster chanted in rhythm with its thrusts, and Kazuki squinted. The Shaman - Kazuki would bet his hand on it - was preparing a ritual. Certainly a way to shorten gestation or strengthen the fetuses.
[Symbiosis]. Without waiting any longer, Kazuki-Knightmare launched an attack.
Priam felt the ground tremble beneath his feet. An explosion had just occurred in the distance. [Echolocation] calculated the epicenter: the village. The second Boss must have found Kazuki. Or the other way around.
A deep sound caught Priam's attention. The wind fell silent, and no skulc spoke. The only sound was Skull's raspy breath. Priam locked eyes with the Tier 1 and lost his nonchalance. For the first time since his father's accident, his smile faded. A sign of concern, tension, or concentration.
Sometimes all three at once.
A green mountain of muscle, Skull wore vine pants and a red scarf. One didn't have to look far to understand where the dye came from. The tyrant loved blood, and he was so powerful that the entire village obeyed him.
Priam's supernatural instinct told him that his chances of victory were slim. But not impossible. After all, he had his breath, his spear, his internal world, and...
Skull disappeared.
Priam felt a disturbance in his mist, then a movement in his Domain. His add-on automatically activated [Kinetic Control].
Skull's fist struck his chest.
The world flipped. Sky, earth, blue, white, incomprehension. Pain.
Priam was thrown backward with terrifying force. A second later, his body collided with a huge fir tree and split it in two. The impact woke him, and Priam absorbed his kinetic energy to stop.
Or rather, he tried.
Lvl Up: [Erosion Resistance] lvl 31,32
META (END) +6
His meridians were on fire, and the epic skill refused to activate. Carried by his momentum, Priam's body exploded two more trunks before a third stopped him. The impact shook the tree, causing a snowfall that buried him.
Lvl Up: [Star Iron Body] lvl 33,34,35
CONST +9
[Star Iron Body] was the evolution of [Blunt Resistance]. Proof of the severity of the blow, Priam was rewarded with three levels. For a few moments, he remained leaning against the fir tree, dazed. The snow numbed his body and mind.
Then a wave of pain arrived, as strong as it was salvific. He had to react.
WhatWhat just happened?
[Priams System] answered the question.
[Summary: Skull's Attack (Unique Skulc - Tier 1).
Detected Debuffs: Disruption of your immediate perception.
Combat Synthesis:
Punch to the sternum.
Automatic activation of [Kinetic Control]: Attenuation of received kinetic energy.
A fir tree hid his reappearance. A scream shook its needles as Skull roared in rage. The Boss probably didn't appreciate playing cat and mouse. Priam barely heard it. Despite his headache, his gaze couldn't tear away from Promesse. A red, almost black, blood gleamed on its tip. That vision was hypnotizing.
Without thinking, Priam brought it to his mouth and licked the liquid. His instinct left him no choice.
A spasm shook him. Priam widened his eyes as he felt the warm blood flow into his trachea and reach his stomach. Before he could even think of vomiting, the blood disappeared, absorbed by his body.
Your draconic heart becomes more compatible with your body (+1%).
New compatibility assessed at 80%.
Update : [Tribulation Wyvern Heart - Silver(Gold)] -
The Dragons second gift... Delayed until compatibility exceeds 90%.
Attribute evolution... Delayed until compatibility reaches 100%
Priam froze. Without [Focus] and [Emotional Discipline], he would have burst into laughter. Change of plan.
There was no more talk of fleeing. He had to win. The System's reward became secondary. Priam wanted the powers of a dragon. I should be able to defeat him if I go all out.
Priam's superhuman brain sought a way to win. A possibility.
[Sixth Sense] activated, and Priam smiled.
It was time to step up. It was time to conquer.
Status: (Average value for a Homo sapiens male before integration: PHY 10 / MEN 10 / META 0)
PHYSICAL:
Strength 401
Constitution 689 (+18)
Agility 426
Vitality 540
Perception 619
MENTAL:
Vivacity 340
Dexterity 437
Memory 140
Willpower 657
Charisma 440
META:
Meta-affinity 353
Meta-focus 261
Meta-endurance 191 (+6)
Meta-perception 128
Meta-chance 216
Meta-authority 15
Potential: 617 (+14)
Tier 0
[He Who Eludes Death] charge: PRIMED.
[Tribulation]: Five Tribulations pending.
Future Tribulations delayed until:
Time: 175 days 20 hours 57 minutes 59 seconds.
Chapter 147: Skull vs SpearA few minutes earlier.Kazuki squinted as he observed most of the warriors deserting the village. They must have found Priam. Don't die.Having infiltrated the village's confines, Kazuki had concealed himself in a building. The simple wooden hut was as basic as it was sturdy. Inside, eight layers of dried herbs were spread across the floor. The skulcs lived in makeshift barracks.Kazuki had experienced trenches full of corpses that smelled better than this dormitory. The stench was unbearable. Seizing the opportunity of lowered security, the hoplite left his hiding spot. Naturally, he headed towards the village center. The colossal runic menhir would be stored in Priam's world, but there could be other treasures. Moreover, if his rival faced one of the Bosses, Kazuki refused to be left behind.He maneuvered through about fifty assorted shanties before reaching the enclosures. Bovine-like creatures grazed peacefully on straw inside. The skulcs kept their food supply within the village, presumably to protect it from predators. Kazuki waited for a moment before checking behind the enclosure. An empty space, the pond where the menhir stood, and other shanties.Nothing of interest at first glance, but on closer inspection, Kazuki saw a hole.A few meters to the left of the menhir, a pit descended into the ground. Kazuki looked left and right. The village now seemed deserted. Without hesitation, he emerged into the open and started running. For an uneasy second, Kazuki sprinted with nothing to hide behind before jumping into the hole.It descended into darkness at a gentle slope, and Kazuki stopped just at the entrance. He listened. Nothing.Satisfied and curious, he ventured into the tunnel. His senses were alert, searching for traps or signs of life. Fifty meters further and about five meters underground, Kazuki stopped. The path forked. On his left, a thick curtain of braided vines concealed a room. On his right, darkness. An uncomfortable odor of excrement and blood emanated from there.The right path could lead to the females' quarters. The warriors were all males, but their description mentioned mothers and a rapid gestation period. No females were visible in the camp; one didn't have to be a genius to understand that they were probably herded underground. The monstrous way they were treated didn't make them martyrs - Kazuki was fairly certain they would try to tear him apart with their teeth if they could. However, treasures wouldn't be found in that direction.The debut release of this chapter happened at Nvl-B1n.Kazuki turned to the vines. He carefully pushed them aside with his spear before stepping into a room illuminated by a few luminescent crystals.In the center of the room, an albino skeletal skulc was mating with a female. She must have weighed several tons. Her grotesque belly moved, the thin skin revealing the presence of a multitude of skulc fetuses. Without arms or eyes, the creature couldn't live alone. She had been mutilated to prevent her from transforming into a male warrior. Female skulcs were nothing more than egg layers.In the list of things that should be burned with a flamethrower, this thing ranks just behind mosquitoes.Revulsed by the noise, the smell, and the sight of the show, Kazuki focused on the white skulc. The act of copulation was not pleasant. The monster chanted in rhythm with its thrusts, and Kazuki squinted. The Shaman - Kazuki would bet his hand on it - was preparing a ritual. Certainly a way to shorten gestation or strengthen the fetuses.Symbiosis. Without waiting any longer, Kazuki-Knightmare launched an attack.Priam felt the ground tremble beneath his feet. An explosion had just occurred in the distance. Echolocation calculated the epicenter: the village. The second Boss must have found Kazuki. Or the other way around.A deep sound caught Priam's attention. The wind fell silent, and no skulc spoke. The only sound was Skull's raspy breath. Priam locked eyes with the Tier 1 and lost his nonchalance. For the first time since his father's accident, his smile faded. A sign of concern, tension, or concentration.Sometimes all three at once.A green mountain of muscle, Skull wore vine pants and a red scarf. One didn't have to look far to understand where the dye came from. The tyrant loved blood, and he was so powerful that the entire village obeyed him.Priam's supernatural instinct told him that his chances of victory were slim. But not impossible. After all, he had his breath, his spear, his internal world, and...Skull disappeared.Priam felt a disturbance in his mist, then a movement in his Domain. His add-on automatically activated Kinetic Control.Skull's fist struck his chest.The world flipped. Sky, earth, blue, white, incomprehension. Pain.Priam was thrown backward with terrifying force. A second later, his body collided with a huge fir tree and split it in two. The impact woke him, and Priam absorbed his kinetic energy to stop.Or rather, he tried.Lvl Up: Erosion Resistance lvl 31,32META END +6His meridians were on fire, and the epic skill refused to activate. Carried by his momentum, Priam's body exploded two more trunks before a third stopped him. The impact shook the tree, causing a snowfall that buried him.Lvl Up: Star Iron Body lvl 33,34,35CONST +9Star Iron Body was the evolution of Blunt Resistance. Proof of the severity of the blow, Priam was rewarded with three levels. For a few moments, he remained leaning against the fir tree, dazed. The snow numbed his body and mind.Then a wave of pain arrived, as strong as it was salvific. He had to react.WhatWhat just happened?Priams System answered the question.Summary: Skull's Attack Unique Skulc - Tier 1.Detected Debuffs: Disruption of your immediate perception.Combat Synthesis:Punch to the sternum.Automatic activation of Kinetic Control: Attenuation of received kinetic energy.A fir tree hid his reappearance. A scream shook its needles as Skull roared in rage. The Boss probably didn't appreciate playing cat and mouse. Priam barely heard it. Despite his headache, his gaze couldn't tear away from Promesse. A red, almost black, blood gleamed on its tip. That vision was hypnotizing.Without thinking, Priam brought it to his mouth and licked the liquid. His instinct left him no choice.A spasm shook him. Priam widened his eyes as he felt the warm blood flow into his trachea and reach his stomach. Before he could even think of vomiting, the blood disappeared, absorbed by his body.Your draconic heart becomes more compatible with your body +1%.New compatibility assessed at 80%.Update : Tribulation Wyvern Heart - SilverGold - The Dragons second gift... Delayed until compatibility exceeds 90%.Attribute evolution... Delayed until compatibility reaches 100%Priam froze. Without Focus and Emotional Discipline, he would have burst into laughter. Change of plan.There was no more talk of fleeing. He had to win. The System's reward became secondary. Priam wanted the powers of a dragon. I should be able to defeat him if I go all out.Priam's superhuman brain sought a way to win. A possibility.Sixth Sense activated, and Priam smiled.It was time to step up. It was time to conquer.Status: Average value for a Homo sapiens male before integration: PHY 10 / MEN 10 / META 0PHYSICAL:Strength 401Constitution 689 +18Agility 426Vitality 540Perception 619 MENTAL:Vivacity 340Dexterity 437 Memory 140 Willpower 657 Charisma 440 META:Meta-affinity 353 Meta-focus 261Meta-endurance 191 +6 Meta-perception 128 Meta-chance 216 Meta-authority 15 Potential: 617 +14Tier 0He Who Eludes Death charge: PRIMED.Tribulation: Five Tribulations pending.Future Tribulations delayed until:Time: 175 days 20 hours 57 minutes 59 seconds.
