[B1] Chapter 31: Circle Rank 5
The pair adopted a kiting strategy to handle the overwhelming numbers, continuously moving to avoid being swamped by the voracious fruits.
Lilith was like a tempest, her sword dancing in a deadly ballet, cleaving tomatoes in half with each swing. Dozens fell in every pass, their surrounding filled with the sounds of slicing and the fresh scent of cut tomatoes.
As Theo watched Lilith's fierce onslaught, he turned his attention to his own weapon. He found that his Darkreaper's Scythe had retained its unique harvesting skill. With each swing, tomatoes vanished into thin air upon contact, and notifications popped up confirming their harvest. It seemed as if the scythe was whisking them straight to his golden vault, erasing them from their current existence.
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[You've successfully harvested 12 Nightshade Tomatoes!]
[You've successfully harvested 117 Nightshade Tomato Seeds!]
[Nightshade Tomatoes successfully stored in the Golden Vault!]
[Nightshade Tomato Seeds successfully stored in the Golden Vault!]
[You've successfully harvested 11 Nightshade Tomatoes!]
[You've successfully harvested 109 Nightshade Tomato Seeds!]
[Nightshade Tomatoes successfully stored in the Golden Vault!]
[Nightshade Tomato Seeds successfully stored in the Golden Vault!]
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His movements were fluid and surprisingly adept for a first-time wielder, dodging attacks with graceful maneuvers that even left Lilith dumbstruck.
During the on-going slaughter of nightshade tomatoes, something else caught his attention. Theo noticed tiny ring essence particles emerging from the spots where the tomatoes disappeared upon making contact with the Darkreaper's Scythe. These shimmering particles drifted towards him, merging into his body and subtly boosting his power.
<<<<
[You've collected 3 Ring Essence points.]
[You've absorbed 3 Ring Essence points.]
[Ring Power strengthened by 3 points.]
[Ring Power is at 7/30 points.]
[You've collected 2 Ring Essence points.]
[You've absorbed 2 Ring Essence points.]
[Ring Power strengthened by 2 points.]
[Ring Power is at 9/30 points.]
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A soft smile formed on his face, as he deduced that these ring essence must be from harvesting a new crop in his demonic farm for the first time.
But his moment of happiness soon wavered as he assessed the reality of their situation.
Despite their daring efforts and Theo’s surprising skill at fighting, the overwhelming numbers were against them. Both received minor hits, sharp pricks that came with each tomato that managed to breach their defenses. The swarm seemed endless, a sea of demonic red that moved with a hive-mind determination.
Lilith couldn't help but let out frustrated yells every now and then as she fought bravely. On the other hand, Theo remained strangely calm, his eyes focused and movements measured as if he were dancing with the tomatoes rather than fighting them. However, it was all possible due to him grasping the patterns of jumping enemies in the chaos.
They kept at it for a while, keeping their distance and working together. They were breathing hard, but they had a rhythm going – like they were dancing, but instead of music, it was the sounds of battle. They dodged, struck, and pulled back, slowly chipping away at the massive tomato crowd.
All around them, the loud noise of the swarm was like a storm, reminding them of the crazy situation they were in. Every moment and every hit counted.
But despite their best efforts, they were getting worn out. Their energy was fading, and they couldn't keep this up forever.
"Demoness, let's head back for now..." Theo suggested, feeling his muscles protesting from the extended battle.
Looking over at Lilith, who appeared to be on the verge of exhaustion, he saw her nod in agreement, a trace of relief visible in her eyes. She seemed glad he called for the retreat, perhaps too proud to be the first one to suggest it given that Theo, though apparently weaker, continued to fight resolutely.
As they started pulling back, Theo stayed slightly behind to cover Lilith while she distracted the relentless tomatoes, using kiting method to maintain a safe gap. Theo knew he needed a bit of time to create a portal for their escape.
With a quick glance to ensure Lilith was not far enough away, he cast a portal behind them. In a blink, they slipped through, leaving the mass of jumping tomatoes far behind.
As they both reappeared in the room through the portal, exhaustion immediately overtook them, causing them to collapse onto the bed side by side in a heap of battered bodies.
The fierce grip Lilith had on her sword loosened, and with a heavy metallic clatter, it fell to the ground. Meanwhile, with a simple gesture, Theo stored the Darkreaper's scythe within his golden vault.
Their clothes clung to them, drenched in sweat, and visible bruises marred their skin, which showed the ferocity of the battle they had just faced.
Despite the physical toll, there was a strange, wild light in Lilith's eyes as she turned to Theo, her voice flickered with exhaustion yet exhilaration, "That was madness... but somehow, it was also thrilling." she murmured, almost entranced by the chaotic battle they fought.
Theo couldn't help but agree, feeling a throbbing energy flowing in his veins, making him feel alive in the most frantic way. “Yeah, it was absolutely crazy,” he managed to say between deep gasps for breath.
As they lay there trying to recover, Lilith turned to him, her hair spread out on the pillow and her eyes narrowed slightly, gleaming with a mischievous glint. “How were you so good at fighting?” The soft glint in her eyes suddenly took on a dangerous edge, turning her usual look of admiration into something darker and more intriguing.
Catching his breath, Theo looked at her, the light in his eyes dimming, “It’s because of my grandfather...”His voice carried a hint of bitterness as he spoke of the man who had kidnapped him away from his primary world.
Lilith's curious eyes caught the overwhelming complex emotions that flickered in his, understanding immediately that she had tread on forbidden ground. Her intense gaze softened, the predatory curiosity retracting back.
Choosing not to pry further, she gave a sweet smile, trying to lighten the mood. “It seems we will need to make several trips to finish this swarm of tomatoes…” Lilith suggested, trying to steer them back to the present task, her voice carrying a calmness.
Theo nodded in agreement, the mention of their current mission bringing him back to reality. After a much-needed rest, they found themselves ready to dive back into the battlefield. The cycles of fighting and resting repeated, a relentless rhythm of slashing, dodging, and harvesting.
It took them sixteen grueling rounds to finally stand victorious, with Theo having harvested around 72,000 tomatoes and approximately ten million tomato seeds, while Lilith had mercilessly cleaved the rest, painting the demonic field with the juices and flesh of the fallen tomatoes.
Surveying their battlefield, Theo sighed at the spoiled condition of the remains. The ripe fragrance of crushed tomatoes flowed thickly in air of the demonic farm land.
As he didn't want to waste their hard-earned spoils, he stored even the remnants in his golden vault with a thoughtful expression.
After the mayhem with the tomatoes, Theo immediately instructed the Darkreaper's Scythe to harvest the remaining shadowshade potatoes urgently. He didn't want a repeat of the unrivaled tomato uprising. The scythe swung into action, moving at an impressively rapid pace, harvesting the crops obediently.
In the midst of the battleground, Theo and Lilith found a moment of peace. They sat on the ground, backs pressed against each other for support, drawing comfort from the shared warmth. A sigh of relief escaped from both as they took a moment to collect themselves.
Lilith's soft giggle broke the thick aftermath silence. "Who would've thought? Tomatoes giving us such a hard time."
With a relaxed demeanor, Theo replied, "Yeah, I never imagined tomatoes could be so... ferocious? Next time I see one in a salad, I'll be having war flashbacks."
Continuing the light-hearted conversation, Lilith said, "And here I was, thinking of asking you for a tomato soup tonight. But now..." She dramatically shivered, earning a genuine laugh from Theo.
After some moment passed, she moved to the front and leaned in slightly, her eyes locking onto his with a playful yet intense glint. "Though, to be honest, I wouldn't mind a taste of something else right now..." With a mischievous nudge to his side, she hinted at his blood, her voice dripping with craving.
Catching the longing in her eyes, he responded, "Careful, Demoness. At this rate, we might just end up in another battle."
She giggled, "Never thought I'd say this, but it seemed those tomatoes were quite envious. It's almost as if they were vying for your affection, trying to steal you from me."
Still riding the wave of humor, Theo spoke, "It seems I do have a way with attracting the most... abnormal admirers. But you'll probably remain the craziest one".
"Hey..." Lilith started, a playful pout forming on her lips but after sometime passed it replaced by a shimmer of laughter.
Their playful conversation paused as the Darkreaper's Scythe finished harvesting. Theo checked the results and found that from the 4000 seeds he initially planted, he managed to harvest approximately 30,000 shadowshade potatoes, alongside over 16,000 potato eyes.
Only now did he find the time to check his notifications, which had been left unchecked amidst the crazy battle against the tomato swarm.
<<<<
[You've collected 2 Ring Essence points.]
[You've absorbed 2 Ring Essence points.]
[Ring Power strengthened by 2 points.]
[Ring Power is at 27/30 points.]
[Ring Power strengthened by 3 points.]
[Your first ring has evolved to Rank 4!]
[You've reached Circle Rank 4.]
[You have received 3 free stat points.]
[Your Demonic Farm has advanced to Level 4.]
[You have unlocked an additional acre of land.]
.
.
.
[You've collected 3 Ring Essence points.]
[You've absorbed 3 Ring Essence points.]
[Ring Power strengthened by 3 points.]
[Ring Power is at 38/40 points.]
[Ring Power strengthened by 2 points.]
[Your first ring has evolved to Rank 5!]
[You've reached Circle Rank 5.]
[You have received 3 free stat points.]
[Your Demonic Farm has advanced to Level 5.]
[You have unlocked an additional acre of land.]
[Special Reward Unlocked: Congratulations on achieving Level 5 with your demonic farm, a significant milestone on your farming journey! You've earn two unique rewards which have been stored into your golden vault. Kudos for your unwavering effort and perseverance!]
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[B1] Chapter 31: Circle Rank 5
The pair adopted a kiting strategy to handle the overwhelming numbers, continuously moving to avoid being swamped by the voracious fruits.
Lilith was like a tempest, her sword dancing in a deadly ballet, cleaving tomatoes in half with each swing. Dozens fell in every pass, their surrounding filled with the sounds of slicing and the fresh scent of cut tomatoes.
As Theo watched Lilith's fierce onslaught, he turned his attention to his own weapon. He found that his Darkreaper's Scythe had retained its unique harvesting skill. With each swing, tomatoes vanished into thin air upon contact, and notifications popped up confirming their harvest. It seemed as if the scythe was whisking them straight to his golden vault, erasing them from their current existence.
<<<<
[You've successfully harvested 12 Nightshade Tomatoes!]
[You've successfully harvested 117 Nightshade Tomato Seeds!]
[Nightshade Tomatoes successfully stored in the Golden Vault!]
[Nightshade Tomato Seeds successfully stored in the Golden Vault!]
[You've successfully harvested 11 Nightshade Tomatoes!]
[You've successfully harvested 109 Nightshade Tomato Seeds!]
[Nightshade Tomatoes successfully stored in the Golden Vault!]
[Nightshade Tomato Seeds successfully stored in the Golden Vault!]
>>>>
His movements were fluid and surprisingly adept for a first-time wielder, dodging attacks with graceful maneuvers that even left Lilith dumbstruck.
During the on-going slaughter of nightshade tomatoes, something else caught his attention. Theo noticed tiny ring essence particles emerging from the spots where the tomatoes disappeared upon making contact with the Darkreaper's Scythe. These shimmering particles drifted towards him, merging into his body and subtly boosting his power.
<<<<
[You've collected 3 Ring Essence points.]
[You've absorbed 3 Ring Essence points.]
[Ring Power strengthened by 3 points.]
[Ring Power is at 7/30 points.]
[You've collected 2 Ring Essence points.]
[You've absorbed 2 Ring Essence points.]
[Ring Power strengthened by 2 points.]
[Ring Power is at 9/30 points.]
>>>>
A soft smile formed on his face, as he deduced that these ring essence must be from harvesting a new crop in his demonic farm for the first time.
But his moment of happiness soon wavered as he assessed the reality of their situation.
Despite their daring efforts and Theo’s surprising skill at fighting, the overwhelming numbers were against them. Both received minor hits, sharp pricks that came with each tomato that managed to breach their defenses. The swarm seemed endless, a sea of demonic red that moved with a hive-mind determination.
Lilith couldn't help but let out frustrated yells every now and then as she fought bravely. On the other hand, Theo remained strangely calm, his eyes focused and movements measured as if he were dancing with the tomatoes rather than fighting them. However, it was all possible due to him grasping the patterns of jumping enemies in the chaos.
They kept at it for a while, keeping their distance and working together. They were breathing hard, but they had a rhythm going – like they were dancing, but instead of music, it was the sounds of battle. They dodged, struck, and pulled back, slowly chipping away at the massive tomato crowd.
All around them, the loud noise of the swarm was like a storm, reminding them of the crazy situation they were in. Every moment and every hit counted.
But despite their best efforts, they were getting worn out. Their energy was fading, and they couldn't keep this up forever.
"Demoness, let's head back for now..." Theo suggested, feeling his muscles protesting from the extended battle.
Looking over at Lilith, who appeared to be on the verge of exhaustion, he saw her nod in agreement, a trace of relief visible in her eyes. She seemed glad he called for the retreat, perhaps too proud to be the first one to suggest it given that Theo, though apparently weaker, continued to fight resolutely.
As they started pulling back, Theo stayed slightly behind to cover Lilith while she distracted the relentless tomatoes, using kiting method to maintain a safe gap. Theo knew he needed a bit of time to create a portal for their escape.
With a quick glance to ensure Lilith was not far enough away, he cast a portal behind them. In a blink, they slipped through, leaving the mass of jumping tomatoes far behind.
As they both reappeared in the room through the portal, exhaustion immediately overtook them, causing them to collapse onto the bed side by side in a heap of battered bodies.
The fierce grip Lilith had on her sword loosened, and with a heavy metallic clatter, it fell to the ground. Meanwhile, with a simple gesture, Theo stored the Darkreaper's scythe within his golden vault.
Their clothes clung to them, drenched in sweat, and visible bruises marred their skin, which showed the ferocity of the battle they had just faced.
Despite the physical toll, there was a strange, wild light in Lilith's eyes as she turned to Theo, her voice flickered with exhaustion yet exhilaration, "That was madness... but somehow, it was also thrilling." she murmured, almost entranced by the chaotic battle they fought.
Theo couldn't help but agree, feeling a throbbing energy flowing in his veins, making him feel alive in the most frantic way. “Yeah, it was absolutely crazy,” he managed to say between deep gasps for breath.
As they lay there trying to recover, Lilith turned to him, her hair spread out on the pillow and her eyes narrowed slightly, gleaming with a mischievous glint. “How were you so good at fighting?” The soft glint in her eyes suddenly took on a dangerous edge, turning her usual look of admiration into something darker and more intriguing.
Catching his breath, Theo looked at her, the light in his eyes dimming, “It’s because of my grandfather...”His voice carried a hint of bitterness as he spoke of the man who had kidnapped him away from his primary world.
Lilith's curious eyes caught the overwhelming complex emotions that flickered in his, understanding immediately that she had tread on forbidden ground. Her intense gaze softened, the predatory curiosity retracting back.
Choosing not to pry further, she gave a sweet smile, trying to lighten the mood. “It seems we will need to make several trips to finish this swarm of tomatoes…” Lilith suggested, trying to steer them back to the present task, her voice carrying a calmness.
Theo nodded in agreement, the mention of their current mission bringing him back to reality. After a much-needed rest, they found themselves ready to dive back into the battlefield. The cycles of fighting and resting repeated, a relentless rhythm of slashing, dodging, and harvesting.
It took them sixteen grueling rounds to finally stand victorious, with Theo having harvested around 72,000 tomatoes and approximately ten million tomato seeds, while Lilith had mercilessly cleaved the rest, painting the demonic field with the juices and flesh of the fallen tomatoes.
Surveying their battlefield, Theo sighed at the spoiled condition of the remains. The ripe fragrance of crushed tomatoes flowed thickly in air of the demonic farm land.
As he didn't want to waste their hard-earned spoils, he stored even the remnants in his golden vault with a thoughtful expression.
After the mayhem with the tomatoes, Theo immediately instructed the Darkreaper's Scythe to harvest the remaining shadowshade potatoes urgently. He didn't want a repeat of the unrivaled tomato uprising. The scythe swung into action, moving at an impressively rapid pace, harvesting the crops obediently.
In the midst of the battleground, Theo and Lilith found a moment of peace. They sat on the ground, backs pressed against each other for support, drawing comfort from the shared warmth. A sigh of relief escaped from both as they took a moment to collect themselves.
Lilith's soft giggle broke the thick aftermath silence. "Who would've thought? Tomatoes giving us such a hard time."
With a relaxed demeanor, Theo replied, "Yeah, I never imagined tomatoes could be so... ferocious? Next time I see one in a salad, I'll be having war flashbacks."
Continuing the light-hearted conversation, Lilith said, "And here I was, thinking of asking you for a tomato soup tonight. But now..." She dramatically shivered, earning a genuine laugh from Theo.
After some moment passed, she moved to the front and leaned in slightly, her eyes locking onto his with a playful yet intense glint. "Though, to be honest, I wouldn't mind a taste of something else right now..." With a mischievous nudge to his side, she hinted at his blood, her voice dripping with craving.
Catching the longing in her eyes, he responded, "Careful, Demoness. At this rate, we might just end up in another battle."
She giggled, "Never thought I'd say this, but it seemed those tomatoes were quite envious. It's almost as if they were vying for your affection, trying to steal you from me."
Still riding the wave of humor, Theo spoke, "It seems I do have a way with attracting the most... abnormal admirers. But you'll probably remain the craziest one".
"Hey..." Lilith started, a playful pout forming on her lips but after sometime passed it replaced by a shimmer of laughter.
Their playful conversation paused as the Darkreaper's Scythe finished harvesting. Theo checked the results and found that from the 4000 seeds he initially planted, he managed to harvest approximately 30,000 shadowshade potatoes, alongside over 16,000 potato eyes.
Only now did he find the time to check his notifications, which had been left unchecked amidst the crazy battle against the tomato swarm.
<<<<
[You've collected 2 Ring Essence points.]
[You've absorbed 2 Ring Essence points.]
[Ring Power strengthened by 2 points.]
[Ring Power is at 27/30 points.]
[Ring Power strengthened by 3 points.]
[Your first ring has evolved to Rank 4!]
[You've reached Circle Rank 4.]
[You have received 3 free stat points.]
[Your Demonic Farm has advanced to Level 4.]
[You have unlocked an additional acre of land.]
.
.
.
[You've collected 3 Ring Essence points.]
[You've absorbed 3 Ring Essence points.]
[Ring Power strengthened by 3 points.]
[Ring Power is at 38/40 points.]
[Ring Power strengthened by 2 points.]
[Your first ring has evolved to Rank 5!]
[You've reached Circle Rank 5.]
[You have received 3 free stat points.]
[Your Demonic Farm has advanced to Level 5.]
[You have unlocked an additional acre of land.]
[Special Reward Unlocked: Congratulations on achieving Level 5 with your demonic farm, a significant milestone on your farming journey! You've earn two unique rewards which have been stored into your golden vault. Kudos for your unwavering effort and perseverance!]
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