I Became an Evolving Lizard in a Martial Arts Chapter 6

Basilisk

A mythical creature with skin like stone, covered in venom, and known for possessing dusa's petrification ability.

It was quite famous. The image that ca to mind was one where it could take at least two enemies down with it, even in death—a creature with excellent value for what it offered.

That’s the basilisk I knew.

But now, the fact that I could evolve into a basilisk?

It wasn’t a bad thing.

In fact, it was great.

But I couldn’t understand the reason.

It was one thing for a gecko lizard to evolve into a chaleon or another lizard species—that didn’t make much sense either, but it was sothing I could sowhat accept.

However, this was different.

If I had acquired petrification abilities or venom, I could understand why basilisk evolution was an option.

But the condition for this special evolution was none other than "Sprint."

What does running fast have to do with a basilisk?

I couldn’t make the connection.

However, not knowing the reason didn’t an I was a foolish lizard who would pass up this opportunity.

I wasn’t the kind to reject what was given.

Evolving into a broken species like the basilisk? Absolutely.

I made my choice.

Green Basilisk.

If I’m already becoming a basilisk, does that an I could evolve into a dragon next?

Such thoughts filled my mind as my body began to change.

Crack.

Crunch.

My bones started to shift and grow.

It felt like watching a ti-lapse video, as my bones grew rapidly.

They ford a new skeletal structure.

My body beca larger, and my tail lengthened.

Naturally, the tissues on top of my bones also began to change.

Stretch.

It was similar to shedding skin, but sothing was different.

It wasn’t just dead cells peeling off. New tissues were forming in line with my newly shaped bones.

My muscles were also being completely reford.

The skin and scales that covered them were far more detailed than the ones I had as a gecko.

The pure white room I was in began to tremble.

Crack.

A small fracture appeared.

I realized the truth about this room.

It was the egg I saw when I first arrived in this world.

With my long claws, I widened the crack in the egg.

Crack!

Without anyone’s help, I broke out of this world.

Congratulations! The Green Gecko has evolved into the Green Basilisk!

I was no longer a gecko.

I had beco a mythical being—the Green Basilisk.

“Geggek!”

…But why does my cry still sound the sa?

No, it must not have synchronized yet.

The na "Green Basilisk" appeared before .

And there was also a spider staring right at .

“Kieeek!”

Yeah, I’m glad to see you too.

But could you please move your face? It’s a little scary.

“Geggek.”

I turned my head.

The spider seed to recognize as the sa gecko it had known before. Had it been waiting for to hatch? That’s kind of sweet.

“Kioong…”

The spider fidgeted with its two front legs.

What’s wrong? You’re making things awkward.

It tapped with its third leg.

I looked to see what it was doing and noticed a small bundle of web in front of .

Upon closer inspection, I saw that a small insect was still alive inside.

“Kiong!”

Was it telling to eat it?

The spider pushed the bundle toward with its long leg.

“Geggek.”

It’s rude to reject a gift.

Besides, I was hungry anyway.

Since it was freshly caught, it was still juicy rather than dry.

Yuck.

I’ve eaten quite a few bugs, but I still haven’t gotten used to the taste.

I was only eating because I was hungry.

Yet, the more I ate, the hungrier I felt.

It seed that the food in my stomach had reminded of the hunger I had forgotten.

“Kioong!”

The spider had prepared more bugs for .

I stuffed the insects it handed into my mouth.

Maybe it was the impact of evolving, but I was ravenously hungry.

These new bugs tasted much more bitter than the first ones, but I just kept eating.

It felt like I had consud a massive amount of nutrients, enough to rebuild my bones and skin.

It got to the point where I felt that, if I hadn’t eaten, I would have starved to death.

…Thinking about that gave chills. If the spider hadn’t waited for , I might’ve died without realizing it.

The next ti I evolve, I need to stock up on food beforehand.

“Kiek!”

The spider continued offering bugs.

It seed to understand that I had saved its life.

I opened my mouth wide and swallowed all of them.

I felt a heat rising from deep within .

Did it give spicy bugs or sothing?

Finally, I was full.

It was ti for the mont I had been looking forward to the most.

Ti to check my current status.

Green Basilisk LV1 HP: 50/50 MP: 20/20

Even though my level had reset, both my HP and MP had increased.

It wasn’t called an evolution for nothing.

It seed that when I reached level 10, I could evolve again.

Though, seeing the spider’s level, it was clear that reaching level 10 didn’t guarantee evolution.

Enough of the side comnts. It was ti to focus.

With excitent in my heart, I used "Inspect."

I expected the stats of the ultimate lizard, far superior to a re gecko.

Green Basilisk

The body length is around 70 cm, but most of this is made up of the tail. It weighs about 300 grams, making it relatively lightweight. Thanks to the wide scales on its feet, it can run on water and maintain balance using its long tail, enabling it to move swiftly. Because of its ability to run on water, it’s also called the "Jesus Lizard."

Wait a second.

It’s a basilisk, right?

Where’s the petrifying gaze?

And at least there should be so ntion of venom, right?

No, no.

This isn’t a basilisk at all!

[Cold Blooded] effect activates.

Hoo.

Calm down.

I can’t trust my wild instincts that much.

Didn’t it miss the fact that ants use venom and paralysis stingers?

There’s a chance that it’s been omitted again.

Please, let it be there.

Skills 「Tail Slash LV9」「Wall Climbing LV4」「Cold Blood LV2」「Predation LV1」「Wild Instinct LV1」「Tail Slash LV1」「Sprint LV7」「Stealth LV2」「Paralysis Resistance LV2」「Acid Resistance LV4」「Webbed Walk LV1」

Petrification… still nothing?

No.

At least I have a new skill, right?

Maybe it’s just using a different na for the petrification ability.

「Webbed Walk LV1」 Allows you to run on water.

Of course not.

….

What am I supposed to do with this?

Run on water? For what purpose?

I should’ve just chosen the Armadillo Armor Lizard instead.

What’s the difference between this and the gecko?

Frustrated, I flicked my tail.

Swish!

My now-thicker tail had beco extrely thin at the end, making a sharp whipping sound.

Not only had it beco thinner, but it had also grown much longer.

If my body length was over 20 cm, my tail was twice that length.

This, at least, was sothing I liked.

My primary weapon had always been my tail.

I started with "Tail Slash" and used my tail instead of my short limbs to attack enemies.

The fact that the range of my main weapon had increased several tis over was good news.

This alone was enough to make up for the lack of petrification, right?

…No, of course, I was still disappointed.

I couldn’t help but feel bitter.

If it had been nad sothing like "Longtail Lizard," I wouldn’t have been so let down.

But why did it have to be called a basilisk?

Just from hearing the na, I had already made dozens of plans, and now they were all crumbling.

But I couldn’t keep sulking forever.

The evolution had already happened, and while it didn’t et my expectations, I was still stronger than before.

I needed to plan my next move.

Living on top of this tree was no longer an option. My body had gotten too big.

Though most of my increased size was in my tail, it made the tree branches inconvenient.

My tail would definitely attract the attention of any passing dinosaurs.

Plus, I had gained the skill "Webbed Walk."

I was probably ant to live near water.

“Geggek.”

Nephila, I’m leaving this place.

“Kioong…”

Did it understand what I was saying?

It grabbed my tail with one of its long legs.

But no, what’s decided is decided.

“Kioooooong…”

It was a brief relationship, but it had been fun.

“Geggek.”

Still, maybe I should stick around for a bit longer?

Even if I go down to the ground, it’s not like I’ll imdiately find water.

I’ll probably grow even larger as I level up, but for now, I could still manage here.

Since I’ve already beco friends with this spider, why not stay a bit longer?

We were close enough now to be called friends, after all.

“Kioong…”

But why is there saliva dripping from your mouth?

“Kieeeng…”

And what’s with those eyes?

Spider saliva was dripping onto my tail.

It was slowly pulling my tail toward it.

This crazy thing!

I imdiately severed my tail.

“Hioooong!”

The spider angrily stomped its long legs, frustrated at having lost its al.

Ugh. I should never have trusted that spider.

Forget about staying here any longer.

As I ran, I glanced back for one last look.

“Kieeeek!”

The spider was hugging the tail I had just cut off.

A cold sweat broke out.

If I hadn’t realized what was happening sooner, I would’ve been the one in its grasp instead of my tail.

I had barely escaped becoming a cocoon.

[Achievent Unlocked]

What the—

An achievent?

What now?

Is this an achievent for getting tricked by the basilisk na?

[Achievent Unlocked: An Iguanodon Would Be Amazed!]

Wasn’t it a raptor last ti?

Is this one even better?

I was kind of excited.

Maybe it would help soothe my wounded heart after being betrayed by that spider.

[Spiders Have No Hearts]

Right. They have no hearts.

[Yet, you received the love of such a spider.]

Right. I was loved by a—

…Wait, what did I receive?

[You’ve gained the title, "Loved by a Spider."]

What is this?