Chapter 105 - Leaf Deer 2_3

Leaf Deer's antlers glowed. 

Seconds passed and the ground in front of the monster began to move and crack.

Something that moved inside the ground of this meadow come close to us. And I know, that moving thing is the roots made by Leaf Deer's magic.

That's right, Leaf Deer can grow trees — a type of tree with brown trunk — in the blink of an eye. It could not only grow one but several trees at once!

Leaf Deer can control those trees as they grow. And if Leaf Deer stopped growing the trees it summoned, it wouldn't be able to control them anymore.

And yes, the trees controlled by Leaf Deer are extremely dangerous. They can catch and crushes our body with extremely strong coils. They could also trap us into a wooden cage which is made instantly. 

Therefore, we must be wary of the growing trees, we must keep moving so as not to be caught and killed.

However, for now, a distance of fifty meters separated us. The trees won't come soon and we still have time to do something. That's why... 

"All of you, get ready and move, never stop or you will be caught."

Kimi and the others nodded. They know what I mean because I've told them about the Leaf Deer's ability and the menaces of its trees.

And that's right, once again, I have to deal with the roots and the trees. It reminds me of the jerk after he turned into a monster.

How can he control the tree- wait a minute. That wasn't true, he could only control the roots of his body instead of the trees. 

And… Let's forget about the jerk... forever. 

I don't need to think about him when I have to kill Leaf Deer.

Ruciel released some of her arrows. The target is of course Leaf Deer. Ruciel plays the role of Interceptor and Preventer, she will repel Leaf Deer long-range attacks and disturb the monster when it tries to use a powerful Spell.

Kimi and Alan moved together with Chloe and Salsa. They are in charge of protecting the Healers. With Fire Sword and Rot Saber, I'm sure, their task becomes easier.

Chloe's abilities were not good enough, therefore, the healing she would do centered on the back row. As for Salsa, the woman is quite an expert. She'll be in charge of giving Debuff to the monster and at the same time, she'll take care of my HP and Vyorn's.

And yes, that formation left me and Vyorn in the charge of attacks. We are the ones who will lure Leaf Deer's attention, break its defenses, and give damage to the monster directly.

The arrow shot out and I ran after it. Vyorn followed me, he wasn't too far from me. Meanwhile, the back row moved slowly as they followed us.

Ruciel's arrow didn't hit its target.

Leaf Deer who had just dodged made a cry, "Ruu!!"

It stomped its front legs into the ground and a moment later, the ground in front of me opened to reveal trees that growing at an incredible speed.

"Oops!" I uttered as I dodged the trees that were trying to catch me. 

And of course, I continued to approach Leaf Deer as I try to stay away from these trees. I didn't get into too much trouble because of my new speed. And when all these trees no longer moved after they finished growing, I can't be stopped.

Vyorn who was near me did the same thing. He dodged the trees. 

And I can say, he's more skillful than me when he dodged those trees. He could even jump from one place to another by utilizing all these trees as a foothold.

He's a Ninja.

Our distance from the monster is getting closer and...

"[Wind Cutter]"

I fired my Spell at the monster. Unfortunately, my attacks can be avoided easily. 

The monster just needs one jump to getaway.

Leaf Deer stomped its feet again. Dozens of trees appeared, growing at a fast pace. Now, they're forming a wall to stop me from moving closer to the monster.

But this won't be a problem, I've prepared something to vanquish these trees even though I don't use Rot Saber.

I took a bottle from inside my Magic Bag. This bottle contained a liquid that had properties like a Weed Killer but was stronger!

This liquid is called Tree Killer! 

An upgraded version of its weed series!

Anyway, this liquid can kill a tree at almost the same speed as when the Leaf Deer grows a tree.

I threw a bottle of this liquid at the trees in front of me. 

Then, my fox ears twitched happily as I watched the trees in front of me wither because of the Tree Killer awesome effect. 

A road was made and I passed through it without hesitation. Here, on the other side of the tree wall, I saw Vyorn who is using his dagger, attack the Leaf Deer.

The man ensnared Leaf Deer into a melee fight. This made the monster not have a moment to grow trees.

An opportunity was created and I couldn't possibly waste it.

I approached Leaf Deer as quickly as I can. 

Joining Vyorn, I attacked the monster using my spear.

"Ruu ru!"

Yes, the monster didn't stay silent, it gave us counterattacks. It used its antlers to pierce our bodies and used its hind legs to launch kicks at us.

The monster was so nimble and fast. 

I had a little trouble keeping up with its speed even though I had already given my all in this fight.

"[Triple Thrust]"

My spear flew quickly to pierce the Leaf Deer's body. But then, my attack missed. The monster moved its body to dodge then jumped backward.

Vyorn came with his Dagger from the left side.

"[Viper Bites]"

He managed to injure the Leaf Deer's back. But simultaneously, he also got a kick from the monster.

Vyorn managed to defend himself. But still, he was thrown because of the power of the kick.

Three arrows shot towards the Leaf Deer. One arrow was successfully struck in the thigh of its right, hind leg. As for the other two, they missed and stuck in the trunk, behind the monster.

"Ruu!"

Leaf Deer staggered, I stepped closer, energy filled my arms and legs, the monster's neck became my target.

"[Crimson Impale]"

I'm sure this attack will give it a lot of damage but...

CHLANG!

A shield — a thin glass-like form made of green light — suddenly appeared to block my spear that is covered in red light.

"Shit! That Barrier Magic has finally appeared!"

That's right, Barrier Magic. This was the defense that made Leaf Deer worthy of being referred to as Sub Boss.

"But, well..."

I've already made preparations to face this barrier. My fox's tail made a powerful swing as I picked up a Spell Gem from inside the Magic Bag hanging on my waist.

Spell Gem?

It was a clear gem - at the size and shape of a ping pong ball - filled by a Spell.

Now, what kind of Spell is the inside of the Spell Gem in my hand? The answer is...

"Code zero six, release; [Corrosive Dark]"

Black water came out from the Magic Circle that appeared in front of the Spell Gem. Quickly, the black water flows, taking the form of a snake to wrap around the Leaf Deer's barrier and begin to destroy it.

The keyword used to activate Spell Gem makes goosebumps?

I can't do anything about it. That keyword had already been determined by the creator of this Spell Gem. 

And yes, each Spell Gem has different keywords. There is Spell Gem that uses active, open, type one, and so on as keywords.

Now, enough about keywords of Spell Gem.

Leaf Deer isn't dead yet, this fight isn't over yet.

Zhrash! Splash! Creak! Pang!

The black water managed to break the barrier. Leaf Deer was exposed without protection.

Well then, our attacks continue.

"[Flash Swing]"

I approached the monster and tore its skin.

"Ruu!"

Leaf Deer didn't stay silent it gave me a counterattack. It tried to stab my body with its sharp antlers.

The monster galloped to me quickly but.

"[Binding Ivy]"

Salsa's Spell managed to stop the monster and tie it on the spot.

A moment later, two arrows came from the left side to pierce the top of the monster's front leg.

"[Sting Bee]"

Vyorn appeared and stabbed the monster in the neck. 

Thanks to that, an opportunity is created.

I moved, gripped my spear tightly, and then filled my arms with energy. I launched an Arte and…

CHLANG!

A barrier blocked my attack!

How could another Barrier appear when the Leaf Deer was under the influence of Corrosive Dark? 

The answer comes from an unexpected scenario.

"Ru ru!"

Another Leaf Deer showed itself.

Trees grow around the injured Leaf Deer. They forced me and Vyorn to back off.

A moment later a golden light appeared to envelop the injured Leaf Deer. And yes, that light healed the wounds on the monster's body.

Then, nightmares came.

Two Leaf Deer teamed up to challenge us. They grew trees after trees to attack us. Sometimes, they attack us using Earth Bullet, a Spell from Earth Magic.

And yes, they turned this meadow into a forest in the blink of an eye. This instant forest restricted our movements.

The trees also continued to grow, to chase us, trying to catch us. Thanks to that, we had to continuously use Tree Killer to save ourselves. Our supply depleted in an instant.

What's worse, I can't get close to that monster or even use the other Spell Gems to restrict their barrier.

The situation was reversed and we were cornered.

We were unlucky! And why there are two Leaf Deer here!?

The trees that were constantly growing overwhelmed us. If this continues, sooner or later, we will be swallowed up by those trees.

It's not good.

We'll be beaten by the Leaf Deer duo.

Death will come to us.

I don't want to use this card but I have no other choice.

Gritting my teeth, I said, "[Doppelganger]"