Chapter 97 - Part 1: Fighting Against Ant Monster

After double-checking everything. I realized that, as I had predicted, the map I had received was not very detailed. The red zone has just been marked. However, it is not sufficiently briefed.

They most likely assumed I wouldn't approach the colony. It's fortunate that I devised my own strategy. Doing anything near the colony is a bad idea. If only I could track down a lone Ant. It would be preferable.

I got out of my safe zone. I'll be on the lookout for their tracks. If only I could track down their tracks. Then I'll be able to find them sooner. They must have gone looking for food along the way, I reasoned.

This location has a lot of open space. Unlike the Black Tree Monster's location. This is a deserted region. A few hours later, time had passed. Just how I had hoped. I noticed the lone worker Ant Monster.

I went about 1000 meters to get away from the ant colonies. This is the safest place to fight the Monster. "This VELARIYUZ ANT is enormous," I thought to myself. As I approached this monster, it was only a few meters away from me.

It's now looking for food in the region. I approached it a little closer and began to study its body.

This Class Monster stands 14 feet tall. It's likely to be in the tens of tonnes in weight. I believe it is a Major Worker Ant based on its head size alone. The body of the ant is bright yellow in colour. On the abdomen and thorax, there are little golden hairs.

The top of the head contains two huge antennae and two little dark red eyes. I can also make out its massive stinger. I don't want to go too close. The length of its stinger is half my height. Then there's the mandible.

I have to be very careful with these two sections. I quickly began to formulate a hasty plan. I'm going to go after its legs. To stop it from moving. When I'm finished with it.

Then I'll be able to simply protect myself from the stinging. As I was pondering it. From the Ant Monster's side, there is sudden movement.

Something began to irritate the Velariyuz Ant. Its two antennae are pointing in the direction of Zack. The 14-foot Ant approached the position. It thinks it's spotted something alive. It recognized it as prey right away.

The Velariyuz Ant needed to eat. It is eager to devour its victim as quickly as possible. As a result, it decided to use its lengthy stinger to kill it.

It dashed towards Zack with its massive body. It moved at a breakneck speed. When it got close enough to Zack, it rotated its body and stung him with its powerful stinger.

Zack, on the other hand, was eventually notified.

This Ant Monster, as far as I can tell, has worked it out. I drew my Black Sword and held it vertically in my palms. My eyes gleamed with anticipation. After a long period, this will be the true combat. I'd like to compare our skill levels.

I'm not sure if it can see me with its little eyes. However, I am convinced of its antennae. It will draw attention to my location.

The stinger's long, pointed stinger pierced the air. If one looked attentively at it. They'll notice how exact the attack was.

I activated my perceptual abilities. It allows me to notice even the tiniest details. As soon as I spotted it, its massive stinger charged toward me. I made enough of a side step to slash it with the Black Sword.

The Black Blade swung across the air. When it got into contact with the stinger, it screamed.

"Clang…Clang…" In the air, a metallic sound resonated.

As a result of the collision, little rocks and dust began to fly around. When the dust had settled, I realized I hadn't moved away from Collison. Which suggests we're on a par in terms of strength.

Then it has to be a Monster of Peak Level 1. I wasn't expecting its string to be metallic. It's possible it's because it's a Worker Ant. Then I should concentrate on cleaving the rest of its body.

The Velariyuz Ant became enraged. Because it can't use its stinger to kill its victim. It then proceeded to shred its prey apart using its mandible.

I kept an eye on the Ant's next move. It'll take advantage of Mandible. That didn't surprise me at all. It only has two ways to attack. But there's something I'd like to double-check. If the stinger has a metallic appearance.

Then I'm guessing its mandible is the same. My lips twisted slightly as I considered my next move.

I'm going to conduct some research. Since then, the fight with the Black Tree Monster. I get a feeling I'm not making the best use of my Lightning Attack. The Sword attack has a long-range. I only have one lightning attack technique. As a result, I'd like to test out the Sword Move.

Instead of discharging the lightning energy. This time I'm going to leave it alone for now and experiment with Sword Moves. 

I didn't think twice at that point. I charged the Black Sword with lightning energy right away. I can see it's only an inch away from me. It was something I could have defended. But, because of my perception, I kept a safe distance.

The Velariyuz Ant enhanced its speed as a result of this. Because of its size, it was able to get closer to Zack right away. Zack, on the other hand, made excellent use of his perception skill. This was going on until he charged his Black Sword with lightning energy to avoid being caught.

It took me less than a minute. My Black Sword was charged. The Black Sword is now bursting at the seams with lightning power. My lips curled a little when I saw that. "If this Monster has a metallic character then it's doomed," I thought to myself. Then I grasped the Black Sword in my hand and pointed to its Mandible.

Sensing the Lightning Energy, the Velariyuz Ant felt threatened. All of its senses were alerting the Monster to flee the area. Metallic Energy's natural adversary is Lightning Energy. The Velariyuz Ant rushed backward when he realized this. It wishes to leave the location. It has a large body and moves quickly. It swiftly gets away from Zack's grasp.

Observing the Ant Monster flees to the Ant Colony. Zack came to a complete halt.

I screamed, "Damn it!" Velariyuz Ant flees when he notices this. It's Metallic Nature Monster, I knew it. I didn't waste any more time. I directed the Black Sword at the abdomen of the creature.. I'm going to use my lightning strike on it.