Chapter 301: A Wild Leviathan Appears!
[Luna POV]
Two days after we saw the dance of islands while we were walking, Skadi and I noticed something approaching us from behind.
Skadi. (Luna)
I know. Its big, possibly a leviathan, but its still too far to tell at the moment. It is coming here quickly though. (Skadi)
I know the answer already, but are we going to stop and fight it? (Velvet)
I want to, but if most of you dont want to, we can definitely escape from it. (Luna)
Id like to see what a leviathan looks like nya. (Mio)
Same. Plus its an opportunity for you to level up, so why not fight it? (Ophidia)
Knew this was going to be the answer, not that Im complaining. Just had to ask for the sake of it. (Velvet)
It wouldnt be an adventure with big sis if something like this didnt happen. (Soleil)
I was about to retort to Soleils words when the world around us started to become dark.
Darkness magic nya. (Mio)
Ugh. This kind of leviathan. These ones are annoying. (Skadi)
How so? (Luna)
Not that it matters much anymore, especially to you, but the leviathan coming for us right now is called a ghost leviathan. It covers a large area in darkness before hunting down whatever is trapped. The reason its called a ghost leviathan is due to its body that is super resistant to physical attacks normally. Hits slide right off of it like they pass through it. But again, with honestly most of our strength levels that wont matter much. (Skadi)
Well, if needed, I can just use stellar magic again. (Luna)
I keep forgetting about that. Alright, but dont completely destroy it, leviathan meat is like the sea version of wyvern meat, just a little less tasty. (Skadi)
Physical attacks all the way then. (Luna)
Hehe. (Soleil)
We all grouped closer together while we waited for the leviathan to appear. We didnt have to wait long though. We started to hear really loud, echoy noises that seemed to come from every direction at once. I set up a space barrier around us so that the sound wouldnt actually disorient me and Soleil.
Thanks, big sis. (Soleil)
No problem. (Luna)
After another minute of looking around, the leviathan finally revealed itself. It was swimming at us head-on and it was massive. It gave off a fittingly ghostly blue glow with several points on its head glowing yellow. It had two long fins on the side of its head that were reminiscent of a hammerhead shark. It swam somewhat erratically while every so often being covered completely covered in darkness. Honestly, the effect was like those scenes from a horror movie where whatever is chasing the protagonist appears closer every time the lights flicker.
Luna, is there any way you can make this barrier only cover out ears, otherwise we wont be able to hit it. (Skadi)
I snapped my fingers and adjusted the barrier in accordance with Skadis request. As soon as I did that, the leviathan twisted its body and one of the fins on the side of its head started scraping against the ground as it tried to get us to split up. Once it got close enough it let out the loudest sound its made so far to increase its chances to disorient us, though it had little effect. We did move to avoid its head and the first to strike it was Ophidia. She punched it in the bottom of its jaw which forced it shut and knocked it off its original course. After that, Mio descended into the darkness like the leviathan was doing earlier and appeared above it with a weapon made of pure darkness and swung down. The magic pierced it, but not deep enough for Mios attack to do what it needed to.
Tch. (Mio)
On the side opposite of me, Mio, and Ophidia, Skadi swung her sword and sliced the fin that was dragging across the ground off. The leviathan let out a strange groan of pain after that shook the ground. Soleil used some stellar magic to buff Velvet who extended her sword to try and restrain the leviathan before it could recover enough to either go into a frenzy or run away managed to get her sword to wrap around one of the other fins on the leviathan and pulled back. The leviathan was momentarily stopped but started to move again while slowly dragging Velvet with it.
Luna! (Velvet)
On it! (Luna)
I jumped towards the base of the leviathans head and stabbed my sword into it. Using my sword as a catalyst, I made a blade of ice around the blade of my sword. The ice blade then pierced out the other side of the leviathan. Then, using all of my strength, I pulled down on the handle of my sword and cut through the neck of the leviathan. It tried to let out some death noises but with most of its throat gone all that came out was some kind of gurgling. The blue glow and the darkness around us faded as the leviathan crashed into the ground kicking up sand in large clouds. Once the clouds of sand dissipated and I could see the surroundings again, I looked at everyone. All of them but Mio had a satisfied expression on their face.Upstodatee from n(0)/ve/lbIn/.(co/m
I feel useless nya. My attack didnt do anything nya. (Mio)
Dont feel bad, Mio. It probably had high resistance to darkness magic since it used it as well. (Luna)
It shouldnt matter nya. I want to contribute more to the party than just being the one that naps all the time nya. (Mio)
I understand your feelings, Mio. Well try to find more opportunities for you to shine. I dont want you to feel like you dont-ugh. (Luna)
Lunya nya!? (Mio)
I fell to my knees as a familiar pain started to course through my body starting at my lower back.
Heh. Two levels from one leviathan. I like it. Ugh. (Luna)
The others ran over to us when they heard Mio shouting.
Another tail? (Velvet)
Uuuuugghhhh. (Luna)
{Translation: Yes, and it hurts.}
I didnt think this leviathan would let you level twice. (Skadi)
The pain increased further as I felt something change.
HP: 100%-SSS
MP: EX
Vit: EX
Def: EX
Res: EX
Str: SSS
Int: EX
Agi: EX
Dex: EX
Skills: Presence detection, Trap detection, Trap disarming, Trap creation, Dagger LV. 10, Short sword LV. 10, Archery LV.10, Poison crafting, Appraisal LV.10, Mana Regeneration LV.10, Stealth LV.10, Household, Sleep Resistance LV.10, Restraint LV.10, Brushing Technique LV.10, Telepathy LV.10, Intimidation LV.10, Parallel Processing, Cartography LV.10, Singing LV.10, Woodcarving LV.10, Hidden Weapon LV.10, Dance LV.10, Music(Flute) LV. 10
Magic Skills: Ice Magic LV.10, Lightning Magic LV.10, Healing Magic LV.10, Space Magic LV.10, Stellar Magic LV.10
Race Skills: Illusion Magic LV.10, Spirit Vision, Fox Fire, Fox Transformation, Enhanced Senses, Night Vision, Enhanced Physical Strength
Unique Skills: Status Effect Immunity, Ice Mist, Language Comprehension, Infinite Inventory, Divine Fluff Technique
Divine Skills: Domain Creation, Constellation Creation, Divine Judgement(Sealed), Abyssal Blessing, Apostle Creation, Summon: Apostle
Blessings, Divine Protection, and Titles:
Divine Protection of the Moon Goddess, Reincarnated, Fated One of the Moon Goddess, Abyssal Fluff, Sage, Trap Master: Dismantling, Ninja, Dungeon Clearer, Master of the Ancient Serpent, Wyvern Slayer, Spectral Mists, Demigod of Stars, Demigod of Space, Master of Hidden Weapons, Weapons Master, Jack of All Trades, Owner of Cerberus
Authority: Space, Fluff, Stars
Depth:[email protected]#%^#%
Labors: 7
So, just how stupid strong are you now? (Velvet)
Only things that arent EX are HP and STR. (Luna)
Thats truly just stupid. I mean, youre basically a goddess now. (Skadi)
Hey, I know. But were just going to treat this like its normal so that any curious gods that start watching me for whatever reason dont get all upset that Im more a goddess than a demigoddess thats descended to play around. (Luna)
{Ill be back. I need to check on something.}
I tilted my head at Tamamos sudden urgency before just shrugging it off. Once I made sure that I was in perfect condition again, we started moving again. Four days later, we could see the city of merfolk in the distance.
Chaos Realm:
Before you say anything, Tamamo, her race is still demigod, so no, she's not breaking any rules.
Tamamo: That's a relief. As for anyone else watching her, there aren't, right?
Nope. Aside from you and us here, no other gods are watching her.
Astraea: Yay! Miss Tama is here!
Order: Astraea, calm down.
Tamamo: Ufufu. She's gotten bigger again.
Yeah. Though she won't grow physically again for a while.
Order: Astraea come back, I you need to finish your lessons for the day.
Astraea: Ok. Miss Tama, I'll see you in a little bit.
Tamamo: What are you trying to teach her?
To read. After that we're thinking of starting to teach her the theoretical side of magic and stuff before we let her go on to the practical side.
Tamamo: Far be it for me to try and give parenting advice, but isn't this a bit too early to teach her that? Magic, I mean.
The book knowledge part, no. And I've also already placed restrictions so she can't sneakily try to do magic before she is actually ready to.
Tamamo: I see. By the way, where is Atmos?
Trying to figure out the perfect timing to prank Soleil.
Tamamo: I knew she would hold a small grudge for that. I guess I'll go and tell Luna and Soleil to prepare for something in the near future.
That's probably a good idea.