Chapter 97: Restructuring

Chapter 97: Restructuring

I have played my fair share of video games. I dont like to think of myself as a geek, a nerd, or whatever, but I do have some experience killing monsters in a fantasy setting. And one of the things that always left me perplexed was the architecture of Dungeons. Why do most of them have such high ceilings? Why?

And why is it always mines, crypts, and so on? Couldnt it be just a cute barn painted red?

See, apparently, the skakkappoodle boss is an oversized version of the dog-sized monsters we have been fighting so far. I noticed the presence of a few burst sacs a while ago as we delved deeper and deeper into the mine, but now it makes some sense.

The boss is oozing a black membrane-ish liquid from its mouth, and the puddle at its feet is apparently becoming an embryo incubator. Yeah, I guess that if that thing were to get out, it would indeed create many problems. If you can generate monsters so easily, the death toll on the city would be devastating.The source of this content nov(el)bi((n))

I understand why they put a Gold-rank evaluation on the thing and not higher. Its massive, but it doesnt seem able to do much more than what its body is showing me. Its true that it is huge, though. Taller than the other guards and me too. It weights something insane, probably, like our weights combined multiplied by five. The difference between the boss and the spawn is pretty much the same as between a Chinese M-sized t-shirt and an American L-sized t-shirt.

Lucillus, does that thing have hidden abilities?

In retrospect, I should have asked that question first. But, again, Im more casual. I dont like going hardcore on things.

It has acid glands in its mouth. Apart from making membrane sacs, it can spit acid. Its also extremely strong and fast.

Thats all?

Apart from the bigger-than-a-rhino thing, it only spits acid?

The boss is still looking at us without moving. Its a female, I think. And thats why its stare is pointed right at me.

It has huge fangs sprouting from its mouth, and its skin bends the light shining on it, repelling it. Its glassy eyes look half-blind but still retain all their monstrous charm.

Thats one big fucker, I find myself whispering. Reality is finally settling in.

[Rock Split]

[Rock Split]

[Rock Split]

In a fraction of a second, I multi-cast the spell to where Lucillus is tapping with his fist as hes talking to those on the other side. The rocks give in, and Gaiuss group appears from behind. They are pale and bloodied from head to toe. Whatever happened to them mustnt have been pretty.

A [Flame Lance] requires a higher level of control of the spell matrix because you need to convert the vectors into flame energy. If you use neutral stuff, you get Light Magic. Now, even though its true that Light Magic is supposedly weaker than all other types of magic, its mostly because people cant manipulate the spells.

The matrix of a [Light Lance], or an [Advanced Light Lance], like in my case, is

The boss swipes down the three shields I had placed in front of me and bitch-slaps me into the wall.

I can feel the amulet activating to negate the real damage of the blow, but I still get thrown against the rock-hard wall. Air escapes my lungs, leaving me breathless. Stupid amulet.

The boss quickly turns to me, hungry.

Plus, Vilith is quickly overwhelmed by the waves of monsters coming at us. The boss acts as a natural beacon for the hounds coming to protect their mother. Im still not sure if the boss is a she or a he. I hope no one gets angry with me for misgendering it.

The boss pounces toward me once again, making the ground shake.

As I was saying, the matrix of a [Light Lance] is much simpler. Or, as I like to think, cleaner. I can do a lot of stuff with it. And you may call me a cheater for this but look.

[Restructuring Conditions Met: Advanced Light Lance Flame Lance!]

Oh, and thats not all. I simply converted the energy. The spell matrix was not built by some idiot [Pyromancer] who wants to fiddle around and make everything dirty. Its core is still identical to a [Light Lance], meaning that the whole thing about polarity, starting points, and even anti-matrixes is still easily modifiable.

Man, we really need to talk about anti-matrixes and their effect on polarity, dont we?

But for now, lets just enjoy the fireworks.

I add three layers of anti-matrixes on top of the spell, feeling my mind straining even with the focus skill. All the starting points create a reversed vacuum of power that propels the spell at around eight times its previous speed.

I already have a hand on a Mana potion for when the spell goes off. This conversion process is still very inefficient, sadly.

While Im taking a sip, a two-fists-sized hole appears in the monsters chest.

An eardrum-tearing scream runs through the mines.

For Petes sake, why does everyone need to scream?