Chapter 122 - The Crystal Cobra

The Crystal Cobra moved its body, leaving its concealment as a part of the huge Earth Crystal. It widened its neck and along with that, it also gazed at us with eyes filled with killing intent.

"Shree!"

The monster made a hissing sound as it moved its body to form a stance for the fight that might break out at any moment.

The monster has its back covered by dark brown crystal with rough form. They look sharp and can be said, they were weapons. Its belly scales are colored white. It has a smooth surface and it looks soft. Its head was shaped like a spearhead and more than fifteen meters was the length of its body.

Faced with a terrifying monster like that, our spirit was blazing… or not.

After moving my eyes to see the preparations Kimi and the others were doing, I noticed expressions of fear and hesitation adorning their faces.

"It's not good, Eclaite," Ruciel whispered. "The kids won't survive this fight."

My fox's ears twitched and then nodded. I do have the same thoughts as her. 

I glance at the monster. "[Appraisal]"

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[Race: Crystal Cobra | Lvl 39]

| HP: 970/970

| MP: 120/130

| SP: 560/570

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Yelp! As Ruciel said, this would be a cruel fight for the kids. It's hard for them to survive this and it's better for them if we run.

"We're going to get out of here," I told them.

Then, immediately, I took a Smoke Bomb from inside my Magic Bag and threw it at the Crystal Cobra.

Pshuu!

"Run!" I shouted at the same time as white smoke appeared to engulf this place.

Five people moved their legs as quickly as possible.

We ran to leave the monster behind but yes...

"SHREE!"

The monster had no intention of letting us go. It chased us maybe because it was finally realized that we are the prey or because it was upset because of my Smoke Bomb.

That's right, I don't need to say that monsters are fast.

I felt I could leave the monster behind if I ran with my all. However, the kids together with Myu and Ruciel didn't seem to be able to do it.

"Oh! The hell with it!" Myu shouted then turned her body towards the monster. She lifts her Magi Firearm and then...

Bang! Bang!

"Shree!" The snake monster was hissing in pain after two Mana Bullets penetrated its scales.

The monster stopped then thrashed blindly.

And just as I thought that we will manage to escape, the monster opened its mouth and spewed purple liquid at us.

I could foresee that I, Ruciel, and Myu could dodge the liquid easily. Alan and Chloe are out of reach of that purple liquid while Kimi...

"Kimi! Watch out!" I shouted and as quickly as possible, I approached the little girl. 

Crystal Cobra's purple liquid didn't hit her body when I managed to hug her. And instead...

Splash! Shezz...!

The poison drenched my back and burned it? No… the poison did not burn my skin, it's melted my skin. 

It's like acid!

"Jerk! It hurts!" It's hot, sore, and ugh! My vision started spinning! I feel nauseous!

Realizing what was happening, Kimi shouted, "Big sis!"

"I'm fine," I assured her then drank a bottle of Antidote Potion.

As I did that, Ruciel along with Myu distract the attention of Crystal Cobra. Their arrows and bullets that wounded the monster become the lure.

Crystal Cobra is fast and it can attack from a distance. Worse, for the next few tens of meters, there were no turns or hiding places in this passageway. 

Seemingly, we can't keep running.

So, I decided to fight that monster. I can rely on Poison Resistance and Antidote Potion as my protectors.

I'm sure I can win this fight. Especially when - I don't know why - I was so eager to kill that monster. 

Ruciel and Myu will also help me. I am sure of that and with it, our winning percentage is getting bigger! Maybe.

"Hide and stay away from the Crystal Cobra," I told Kimi.

However, the little black Fox-kin shook her head. With eyes full of resolution, she said, "I want to fight too."

"No until you reach level thirty," I told her and her cheeks puffed. "Besides hiding, you, Alan, and Chloe have an important role to play. You must confront and defeat the monsters that came to disturb us. Can I entrust that task to you?"

"... okay. We will try."

"Good!"

Our exchange was over and immediately, I ran up to the Crystal Cobra with a spear ready.

"Support me," I told Ruciel and Myu as I ran past them.

"Wait, Eclaite!" Shouted Ruciel. "What about the poison in your body!?"

"I'm good thanks to the antidote!" I replied.

"Shaa!"

The Crystal Cobra slithered to my left side and opened its mouth wide. A moment later, poison liquid was sprayed at me again.

Spontaneously, I lowered my body and added energy to my legs. I managed to dodge the poison.

Boom! Boom!

Small explosions hit and burned the monster's head. Its attention was directed at Myu.

Once again, I was shown by how fast and nimble the Crystal Cobra was as it dodged Ruciel's arrows.

The monster ignored me. Because of that, I can approach it easily. It just noticed me just before I launched my attack.

"[Flash Swings]"

"Shaa"

Crystal Cobra dodged and I chased after it. My spear never stopped swinging. My weapon was a thirst for blood.

Time passed and I realized that hitting this snake monster was quite an arduous task to do. The monster bent and shifted its body every time my spear almost tore off its belly. 

In the end, I could only give the monster minor injuries.

Clang!

"It's so hard!"

My spear bounced after hitting the brown crystal on the snake monster's back. 

Their existence made a good shield and weapon for the monster. Constantly, they made my attacks meaningless.

They also made me have to attack the monster's stomach. It wasn't an easy thing to do because the stomach was always touched to the cave's floor.

As for the neck, the monster can defend it well. The monster's head was like a spear ready to pierce anything.

"[Impale]"

My spear flew quickly and unfortunately...

Clang!

The monster managed to defend itself by utilizing its brown crystal again.

Swosh! Bang! Bang!

Several arrows and Mana Bullets that came from the blind spot and aimed at the weak part of the monster managed to give big damages.

"SHREE!" The monster hissed furiously and it sent its tail to attack Ruciel and Myu.

Now, it's my turn to make a rescue mission. I attacked the snake monster and managed to create a chance for Ruciel and Myu.

Thanks to that, the girls managed to dodge the attacks but they got some minor injuries. 

"Shaa!"

Crystal Cobra tried to tie my body and it was extremely fast while doing so. I had to put in a lot of effort accompanied by some jumps to escape the danger.

The fight continued and I got thrilled. My body became hotter while my heart beat faster and faster.

Wounds after wounds we got but where else, we also wounded the monster and put it in critical condition.

I was able to survive this long because Nature Vitality and Poison Resistance. And with potions and antidotes, the three of us became tough.

The potions reminded me of how precious human wisdom is.

Yes, when the monster was in critical condition, it became increasingly brutal and deadly. 

Its speed and power that increased rapidly make us always be vigilant. 

One mistake and we're going to be wretched.

"Shaa!"

A loud hiss is made. The monster opened its mouth and Phsuu! It created a purple smoke that swallowed me instantly.

"Eclaite!"

"Lovely girl!"

Two girls called out to me with a shout. Their voices were tinged with worry. And yes, they deserve to worry because...

"Cough! Cough!"

That purple smoke burns my lungs quickly. Within seconds, my gaze began to spin while my body quivered and became weak.

Boom! Boom!

Small explosions were created once again to injure the monster. They also blew the purple smoke away.

I fell to my knees when I heard Myu screaming. "Cover me, Ruciel!"

I tried to drink antidote but my hand failed me. A bottle filled with yellow liquid fell from my hand.

My consciousness became weaker and before the darkness engulfed me, Myu fed me with something. A moment later, my consciousness became stronger. Simultaneously, slowly, my control over my body returned to how it was.

"Thank God," said Myu who once again fed me with another liquid. "It's a Potion, drink it and you'll get better soon."

I made a weak nod and drank the liquid. A moment later, Ruciel's cry was heard. "Myu! Eclaite! Watch out!"

Myu turned around and she saw the approaching Crystal Cobra. Swiftly, the girl stuck her palm to the ground.

"[Transmutation]"

She used a Spell to turn the ground in front of us into a thick wall.

Bahm! Crash!

A loud sound accompanied by a small tremor appeared after the Crystal Cobra hit the wall with its head.

We got a chance when the Crystal Cobra stopped attacking us to shake its head.

From a distance, Ruciel showered the snake monster with dozens of arrows of light.

Myu took bottle after bottle and threw it at the snake monster's body. Thanks to them, another brown crystal of a different kind appeared to tie the monster in its place.

I was able to move again. So, directly, I ran closer to the monster. I attacked it with the combination of attacks, Arte, and Spells.

Minutes passed and our fight reached its peak.

"SHAA!" Crystal Cobra makes a loud hiss.

It showed signs of wanting to spout that purple smoke again but yes, I won't let it!

I filled my whole body with energy, I approached the monster, and...

"[Crimson Impale]"

I pierced its head from its lower jaw.

The monster thrashed around. And because of It, the monster managed to force me to release my spear and then throw me away. However, it didn't matter because I was able to land safely.

Then...

Boom! Swosh! Splat! Bang!

Explosions, arrows, Spells, and Mana Bullets hit the snake monster's head. 

The combination of all of those attacks took its life.

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