Chapter 136

Chapter 136

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In the game, the size of Sea Demons is approximately around 20m to 30m. In other words, think of it as being about the same length as my body.

You might think its relatively small for a sub-boss-level creature, but theres a trap here. Sea Demons can adjust their size and form as they wish. In their usual mode, they are only about 20m, but when they enter combat, they can inflate their bodies up to 100m. Its threatening sawblade tentacles also grow in proportion, and the range of their unique ability, Deep Fear, expands.

As seen with Number 26, Sea Demons generally possess high intelligence. This means they actively utilize their abilities even during combat. So, for players responsible for tanking, the calculations they need to consider multiply exponentially.

Even considering all that, this guy is incredibly huge.

Perhaps its because it has lived for a long time. At a glance, its corpse was easily more than twice the size of an average Sea Demon. It even surpassed the 50m-sized Pale Mask, which is considered quite large.

Moreover, large and small scars dotted its pinkish exterior, clearly indicating that this creature was no pushover.

If it werent for the spaceship collision, it wouldnt have died so easily.

As evidence, there were wounds on its torso larger than my body. Even a powerful monster like this couldnt recover from injuries sustained in a collision with a spaceship.

While looking down at the Sea Demons corpse from a distance, Number 26 approached. Dozens of tentacles emerged from its body and attached themselves to the corpse.

Whats it doing?

I thought it might be a form of mourning, but judging by the atmosphere, it didnt seem like that. After attaching all the tentacles to the corpse, Number 26 remained still.

After a while, a violet light began to shimmer on the surface of the giant corpse. The energy, even making me, with my psychic reflection gloves, shudder with its tremendous intensity, moved along the surface. The tentacles attached by Number 26 were the focal point of the immense psychic power.

Using the tentacles like straws, Number 26 absorbed the energy, and a violet radiance emanated from it. The intensity of the light was almost indistinguishable from when the creature expressed emotions, but my auxiliary systems denied it. Massive psychic power was swirling around in Number 26. The amount of energy it absorbed far surpassed my psychic breath.

And then, the creatures body began to crack as if the shell was breaking. Witnessing this, I was momentarily taken aback.

There was no sign of pain or distress from the creature, which was a relief, as otherwise, I might have intervened.

This might be something important.

I quietly observed the creatures transformation.

The golden exoskeleton that formed on its surface began to crack, and the creature, now concentrated with psychic power, swelled significantly. The body, which had shrunk to 3m while confined in the research facility, rapidly grew to about 10m.

The psychic power was so intense that even with my auxiliary systems, I couldnt fully grasp the creatures appearance, but from what I could see, it closely resembled the dead Sea Demon.

Indeed. It seems to be like this.

Many players in the game speculated on the relationship between Sea Demons and Bubble Amoebas. Some believed that the two creatures were genetically closely related.

Among them, some players thought that Bubble Amoebas would grow into Sea Demons. There was a theory that the weakest creature in the ocean would grow into the strongest. There was some basis for this.

Most wild NPCs in the Space Survival world had a mechanism of growing from juveniles to adults. So, it was reasonable to assume that Sea Demons might have a fluid phase.

Despite countless players thoroughly exploring the ocean planet, no one had discovered the fluid Sea Demon. Therefore, the speculation arose that Bubble Amoebas, which looked similar in appearance, might transform into Sea Demons.

Of course, hardly anyone took it seriously.

Many players kept Bubble Amoebas as pets. Everyone knew that even if Bubble Amoebas grew, there wouldnt be any significant changes.

But now, seeing this spectacle

Looking at the scene unfolding before my eyes, it seemed challenging to dismiss the growth theory completely.

Number 26, or the offspring of the Sea Demon, looked almost identical to a Bubble Amoeba. Since it could hide its tentacles and fins inside its body, it appeared smaller.

The delicate, fluid state Sea Demon lived among Bubble Amoebas, protecting them. In the process, it would hunt down predators threatening the group, gradually growing. When the time came for the Sea Demons power to be inherited, it would undergo a mutation and transform into an adult.

No wonder no one knew about this.

Bubble Amoebas were kept as pets, not combat support creatures. Even if someone luckily obtained Sea Demon fluid, they wouldnt force it into a fight. So, it couldnt grow.Updated from novelb(i)n.c(o)m

Not to mention bringing it to a battle with the formidable sea monster, the Sea Demon? If one thinks about it, they would consider that a Bubble Amoeba with no combat abilities would be a guaranteed death in a battle with such a powerful creature. Unless someone takes joy in killing their own pet, they would naturally refrain from bringing it.

One must fulfill the condition of rescuing a Sea Demon offspring that looks identical to a Bubble Amoeba and bringing it to the corpse of a deceased Sea Demon. In reality, its an almost impossible-to-verify method.

While I was lost in thought, Number 26 continued absorbing the legacy of the Sea Demon.

However, at some point, the absorption rate began to slow down. Despite still having plenty of energy, the speed was gradually decreasing.

Eventually, the creature stopped absorbing energy. The 10m-sized violet luminescent body attached to the corpse slowly fell away.

The psychic power remaining in the Sea Demons corpse faded away as well.

What a waste.

It felt a bit regretful to miss the essence of pure psychic power right in front of me. I scratched my recovered combat-ready head after shaking off the disappointment.

Even after the energy disappeared, 26 continued to glow. The light emitted by the creature was gradually diminishing.

No, it wasnt just the light that was decreasing; the body itself was shrinking.

From 10m to 5m, and then 1m. The creature, which seemed infinitely small, stopped at a size of around 50cm.

Huh?

It was a size small enough to perch right above my head. Its appearance returned to a slime-like form, excluding the fins that came out for swimming.

A pattern has appeared.

If one were to point out the most significant change from before, it was that patterns had emerged on Number 26s body. A spiral pattern of violet waves gently undulated on the deep pink surface.

With a series of astonishments, I finally managed to devour the entire head and brain of the Sea Demon, excluding the fins.

Sigh. It didnt activate after all.

With the effect of the Essence Harvester, just eating the head would activate the predatory effect, similar to consuming the entire body. Despite having consumed the entire head, the predatory effect did not activate.

I had anticipated that the conditions were not favorable, but it was still difficult to completely shake off the disappointment.

[ZZZ ZZ ZZZZ ZZ (Lets go now)]

Are you not eating more?

[ZZZ ZZZ ZZ (Its okay)]

I left some parts of the body and fins uneaten. Even with just the meat I consumed, it far exceeded my body size. Any more nutrients would be unnecessary.

With that, 26 and I left the remains of the Sea Demon and headed back up.

As we left, the Bubble Amoebas behind us bid farewell, emitting light. After saying goodbye to them, 26 stuck by my side, swimming together.

Its nice being with the big baby.

[ZZZ ZZ ZZ (I feel the same)]

While 26s size was much larger than when we first met, proportionally, it felt similar to carrying it on my head as before. Perhaps it was due to nostalgia. Even retracing our steps didnt feel boring.

After an hour of swimming, we were able to resurface on the island.

What greeted us upon resurfacing was the corpse of the Pale Mask, which had lost about one-fifth of its body. Beside it was Mother of the Sky, sorting its fur.

It took longer than I thought.

Mother of the Sky greeted me with eye contact. I turned my head and surveyed the surroundings.

[ZZZ ZZ ZZZZ ZZZ (What about Adhai?)]

Just a moment ago, she was lying down, but suddenly she jumped over there.

She pointed to a large rock. Behind it, I sensed Adhai hiding.

Through the submandibular apparatus under its jaw, I could feel the heartbeat of Adhai. Seeing it beat rapidly, I realized Adhai was currently in a state of fear.

Why the sudden change?

Despite the absence of any apparent threat, I didnt know why Adhai was behaving like this. While searching for the cause, Adhais mental waves touched my tentacles.

[ZZZ ZZ ZZZZ ZZ ZZZ ZZ (Theres nothing dangerous here. Why are you like this?)]

Little Adult Died Because Me Adult Death Death Death

Unsettling mental waves. After a moment of contemplation, I realized why Adhai was scared.

Could it be because of Number 26?

Having absorbed a considerable amount of psychic power, Number 26 possessed substantial strength. Although not yet a complete adult, it had the power to contend with most psychic beings, like the White Gallagon and possibly even the next stage, the Black Gallagon.

Adhai was highly sensitive to psychic power. It might mistake 26 for a White Gallagon or the next stage, a Black Gallagon.

As I pondered this, Number 26 above my head called out to Adhai.

Little one! Its me.

Little adult?

Yeah.

Seemingly having the same thoughts as me, Number 26 reassured Adhai.

After a few minutes of conversation, Adhai, now relieved, came out from behind the rock.

[ZZZ ZZZ ZZ ZZZ ZZ (Many other parts are left)]

How big is that thing? Itll take days to eat all of it.

[ZZZ ZZ ZZZ (It seems so)]

By the way, can it transform? Does that mean it can become the Sea Demons adult form?

[ZZZ ZZ ZZZ ZZZZ (Its not perfect, but yes)]

Sigh. It really has become a monster.

Mother of the Sky sighed, raising her head in either admiration or disbelief. Monster, she says. She doesnt know anything. Shell be even more surprised when she sees whats coming.

[ZZZ ZZ ZZZZ ZZZ ZZZ (Now youll be even more surprised)]

What?

Instead of replying, I activated the symbol of hunt.

What?

Mother of the Sky, who had been looking at me, lying down, widened her eyes in amazement.

Like its name, the symbol of hunt, used for the first time since becoming a Quasi-Saint, began to transform my body into an optimized form for hunting and predation..

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