[01 Months: 29 Days: 15 Hours]
The creature didn't seem to possess a sophisticated level of intelligence.
In fact, I'd argue it was nothing more than a simple beast. However, its actions were too coordinated to be sothing of rely that caliber.
The Dark Spawn's actions were intentional, connoting so level of intelligence. If that intelligence wasn't coming from him, then…
'Is there soone behind it?' My thoughts finally found a plausible reason to which my actions were anchored.
Considering the fact that this creature didn't attack the Lyma Capital and proceeded to retrea after being spotted, despite having considerable power—in the speed departnt, at least—showed that its task was simply to spy on us.
'But what was that feeling from earlier? Why did my heart race that way?'
Initially, even when I spread my senses, I didn't notice anything. However, after my body began to react in a certain way, it beca different.
It honestly felt like this new presence made both excited and angry. I couldn't quite place it, but it all pointed to the fact that I shared soem sort of connection to it.
'What is going on here?'
As a result of my further confusion, I decided to observe the Dark Spawn's movents and see for myself what it was all about.
~WHOOOOOOSSSHHHH!~
The chase was spectacular, to say the least. I could have always teleported to it, catching up in no ti, but I made sure to maintain about a ter distance, not getting too close or too dar from the object of my attention.
I tried attacking it a few tis with attacks like , making sure the area of influence was where he would be in the next second, thanks to my , and the attacks ended up working to a certain extent.
However… the Dark Spawn kept moving regardless. Your journey continues at empire
I tried to use on it, but it didn't work. It felt like my Skill was being blocked sohow.
I also used my to coat my Advanced Grand Rock in order to attack, and once again, that were rendered ineffective.
'It's like this thing is invincible or sothing…' My thoughts trailed as I observed its actions more.
We had been running for so ti now, and it didn't seem to be slowing down in the slightest. It was like the thing had infinite stamina as well.
'Dark spawn, huh? Is it even a living thing?' I wondered as I sought after other ways to damage it or learn more about its nature.
That was when it struck .
'I have a Skill, right? I should try that!' My grin intensified as my gut resonated with that plan.
~VWUUUMMM!~
Once the Skill was activated, blackish clouds of darkness covered the surface of my rock, almost like it was consuming it. However, since it was my Skill, and it was ant to be an enhancing attack, my Rock was fine.
"Skriii…?!" The Dark Spawn, for the first ti in the entire chase, turned back to look at … or rather, my orb.
That told all I needed to know.
'Fire!'
~WHOOOOOSSSHHH!~
In a dark blur that blended perfectly with the surrounding darkness, the Advanced Grand Rock rushed in the direction of the enemy.
Within a second, there was impact.
~BOOOOOMMM!~
The blow caused a shockwave to resonate from the point of impact through the area.
"K-kriiii…!" The Dark Spawn finally collapsed on the ground, the oily black around it trembling in reaction to the damage inflicted on it.
'Ah, I see… so its weak against the darkness elent.' I would have also loved to try the Light Elent, but since I didn't have it now, there was no way to know.
It wasn't like I would waste so Currency to buy a Skill like that just for this test.
'I've learned enough.'
In a quick motion, I appeared right over the helpless Dark Spawn, grabbing it tighly while shrouding my hand in the Darkness Attribute.
That seed to do the trick.
"Tell everything I want to know. What are you?" I activated , staring deep into its glowing purple eyes.
I expected this interrogation to go one of three ways.
One would be that my Skill wouldn't work, just like my or Skills.
The second would be that my Skill wouldn't work because it had no intelligence, thus proving there was an intelligent mind behind this thing.
Finally, my Skill would work and I was going to get the answers I desired.
To be honest, the first and second scenarios are inter-connected, and there wouldn't be a way to tell the difference between the two if it doesn't work.
"SKRIIIIIIAAAAAAKKKK!" The Dark Spawn tried to wiggle its way out of my control, but it was useless.
I was obviously stronger and faster, but since it was sothing I didn't quite undertand, it bothered .
'I guess the Skill won't work. It's not intelligent from the looks of it too.' There really was no point asking it any further questions.
I had to wonder, though, why it didn't attack throughout our encounter.
I kept expecting it to do sothing to attack, but other than the first sonic strike it dealt, the Dark Spawn never did anything to harm .
Not even throwing a single punch despite now being caught in an inescapable net.
'How strange…'
At first, I suspected The Alliance to be involved in this, but I didn't think this was their style. Did that an this was done by another party?
'Maybe the Nine Headed Dragon Alliance? No, this isn't their style too. Plus, I find it unbelievable that they'd have such a competent creature and use it for re spying…'
Did that an there was so other party out there interested in the Lyma Capital, specifically the Estate, that they would send sothing like this?
'I know the families and nobles will start pouring in soon, but this is a bit too early. And this thod is also outside what I expected.'
Once again, I found it difficult to beleieve they'd use such a competent creature for re spying.
'Or have I been underestimating the Natives too much? Maybe…'
It seed I had once again grown too complacent. That had to change.
"Looks like this is where your journey ends." I muttered, staring at the Dark Spawn with a cold, unfeeling gaze.
This wasn't a proper living thing anyway, so it didn't require any form of resolve to eliminate it. Though, I doubted I would hesitate if the enemy was living.
At this point, I already knew enemies had to eliminated.
"Goodbye." Coating my Dragon Dagger with the Darkness Attribute, I sliced through the body of the Dark Spawn, using the elent to consu it whole.
"SKRRRRIIIIAAAAAKKKK!!!" It screeched, as any creature would if they were being burned alive, and I watched it calmly.
… Right until the point where it died.
"And now that we're done with that, it's ti for the next step." The grin on my face was far from gone.
There was no way I would let such a skilled being out of my grasp.
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[A/N]
The next chapter marks the end of the third Arc.
Yes, I know it was short, but I hope you enjoyed yourselves reading it. Tell your thoughts in the comnts.
Thanks for reading.
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