Chapter 489 - Room Clear

Not moving my lips any further, I restored the 'Invisibility' on my head as I retreated to the other end of the throne room.

"...Call every-"

Bang!

The Overseer seemed to be getting ready to stand up, voicing an order to the Corruption Processor, but I didn't plan on giving him any chance! A loud shock sounded out as a pointy object impacted empty air!

In my hands, 'Lightning Cloud' has already taken Longbow form as another Essence Arrow took form. Unfortunately, the result was still the same.

'Here he goes.'

Even if they were arrows made from 8th grade Arrow Energy, this base was the Corruption Processor's domain, he was more than capable of using the 'Corruption' running through the base to perform his tasks.

Things would be much easier if I threw a few fused Essence Arrows at him, but even my relatively large Energy Core couldn't support the consumption, that was especially so considering I still had a mini-army to face.

Unlike the unaware armored demon, the Corruption Processor had directly witnessed and 'perceived' the ability of my 'Fusion'. As long as he wasn't an idiot, even a dozen arrows wouldn't guarantee that he would lose another limb…

'It's all about timing…'

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang…

Nonetheless, while he could use 'Corruption' to stop my arrows a few dozen times, that only stood true for now. As 'enhanced' as he was so that he could use his 'role' well, he was still a lone individual. Considering the injury he had and my shower of arrows, it was unlikely that he would be able to continue his perfect protection. 

The spear that I threw at the Overseer was in accordance with my expectations of such a resistance. Unless the Corruption Processor was as abnormal as 'Sprout', he could only fall into my trap even if he knew it was one. As long as I waited long enough, this battle would be a piece of cake.

'Some improvisation is required.'

Regrettably, time was the thing that I lacked the most at this moment. Whether the Corruption Processor used his 'privileges' to inform the rest of the demons as ordered or not, they were bound to be attracted to the commotion that happened here, especially my one-shot kill that sounded as loud as a bomb. The only saving grace in this matter was the detachment of this 'castle' from the army's 'camp'; they would need at least a dozen minutes at the shortest.

In conclusion, I had to end this battle as quickly as possible before I would get swarmed by the army of demons. Although they wouldn't normally be a problem, if they were supported by the Corruption Processor in their 'homeland', even I couldn't guarantee my safety.

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang…

As my shower of arrows persisted for the following couple of minutes, the Corruption Processor still held his grounds but was unable to retaliate. Behind him, the Overseer stood in place unfazed.

It wasn't that he was as dumb as the last Overseer that I met. In fact, it was the opposite! His Intelligence stat went beyond 35 points, but in return, the rest of his stats barely reached 20.

In his view, he knew that engaging as well would only put him in danger. Rather than stupidly increasing the burden of the Corruption Processor, he probably planned to stay put till his army arrived to wipe the floor with me.

'Well then, let me show you a different vision.'

By this point, I already analyzed the Processor's use of 'Corruption', my plan to go around it quickly formed in my head as two extra Essence Arrows materialized within 'Lightning Cloud'.

This time, however, I shot all three arrows at the ceiling! Moreover, following that, I successively shot a fourth arrow in the normal direction!

Bang!

The loud shockwave resounded again, and nothing appeared to have changed. However…

Thud!

Another lifeless arm fell to the ground! The three arrows that I shot at the ceiling had taken a detour towards the Corruption Processor's neck. Unfortunately, his senses were enough to dodge slightly to the side…

"Got you."

This was none other than the Arrow Energy version of 'Ariel Sword'!

Since my current position was more or less exposed, I was no longer limited to the use of Darkness Elements!

After spending so much Arrow Energy testing the Corruption Processor, the weakness in his ability was more or less apparent, but this last strike had completely confirmed it, his formless 'shields' were target specific!

As overpowered as his defense appeared to be, it seemed he could only make shields of limited space in one spot. Even if he could make more, it would probably require more precision for him to use, something that he definitely had no spare of while dealing with my lightning-quick arrows!

'Let's get this done with.'

Having confirmed my guess, I immediately started my 'confusion' strategy, throwing a few 'Ariel Arrows' in between my successive attacks. Although none of them managed to 'borrow' another limb from the armless Corruption Processor, his body was already full of wounds, making him 'ready' for my final act.

After throwing another few arrows, I materialized another round of triple Essence Arrows before shooting them out, the only difference was that one arrow remained in place even after it was shot.

While the Corruption Processor was too busy to notice the difference, the arrow's size grew as it mixed with the shadows of swords and spears, by the time my 'target' miraculously dodged the triple 'Ariel Arrows', a similar emerald glow encompassed the arrow as I launched it to the upper slightly to the right of the throne.

The Corruption Processor's eyes twitched as he seemed to have noticed the extra arrow that turned towards him, managing to react as he attempted to recreate the dodge that he achieved a second ago, an attempt he was successful at… Or so his slight smile seemed to tell. In reality…

Boshht!

'Finally.'

The impact of the arrow that he failed to correctly perceive due to his weariness managed to erase more than half of his torso!

Thud!

Even as the light in his eyes refused to let go, his body collapsed to the ground as his spine no longer existed. Another similar arrow was being 'cooked' just in case, but…

[ You have absorbed the blood essence of a 'Corruption Administrator', purification in progress… ]

[ You have obtained 3,989,753 EP! ]

'I guess he overexerted himself to even survive with the help of his 'privileges'...'

Seeing this from a different view, the Overseer's face no longer remained unmoving, he quietly stared at me before opening his mouth.

"You are more…  exceptional than I expected, would it be…"

'Not bad.'

While his eyes showed surrender as his words toned down, I could sense that the Overseer was rousing his Darkness Elements. Moreover…

Tap, tap, tap…

I could already hear footsteps very close to our current location. He was undoubtedly attempting to use words to delay my next action. Unfortunately for him…

Bang!

I didn't plan to waste the extra arrow I 'fused' as a 'double tap'.

[ You have absorbed the blood essence of a 'Demon Hivemind', purification in progress… ]

[ You have obtained 1,234,765 EP! ]