Book 2: Chapter 5: The Plan Part I

Book 2: Chapter 5: The Plan Part I

Scarlet Asger

After more than a little argument from Belle, I manage to make it away from the group and begin heading in the direction of the variant. While, of course, killing any demons I run into along the way. And throughout this process, I still dont hear from Tar again. Which makes me wonder what happened.

His last words sounded strained. Like he was barely able to say them. And when his voice faded away? It felt almost as if he was leaving against his will.The initial instance of this chapter being available happened at N0v3l.Bin.

I hope he didnt break a rule or something. Because while I would very much like to know what he was talking about, I would also rather not lose the furball. Because his fur is nice to pet, and he makes a good hug pillow.

Maybe some other reasons too, but mostly those.

Yep. Mostly those.

As I get closer to the variant, I stop killing demons so as to remain quiet and instead begin jumping from tree to tree instead. And as soon as I catch sight of the creature, I immediately tense up and want to turn back around.

|Demon Breeder Variant Subspecies: Arachnid Queen Level 43|

|Demon Knight Subspecies: N/A Level 50|

|Demon Knight Subspecies: N/A Level 50|

|Demon Spawn Variant Subspecies: Arachnid Level 43|

|Demon Spawn Variant Subspecies: Arachnid Level 43|

Assuming he watches the news or videos on the web that is.

Anyways, I could try to go back and get their help, but honestly, I think that would make things harder. Not easier. Since these demons are all higher leveled than me, and Im pretty sure based on mana level that Im a higher level than the others in the team. And it would make drawing them away one at a time even harder if the others were here with me.

Although I could see Emily coming in handy here.

In fact, I raise my terminal and send her a message, asking if she wants to help me clear out the demons. Since our skills really do mesh very well together. And if we both use our skills in hiding against one of the knights, its very likely to bring it to us.

While I wait for a response from her, I study the breeder in detail.

Fortunately, the creature doesnt seem to have sapience. So I dont think it should pose a problem. Just that it is a lot higher level than the average breeder at the start of a Fracture and has a different appearance and hatches higher level spawn. Variant spawn.

Probably the only reason my plan has a shot at working in the first place.

I feel my arm vibrate from the terminal, so I look down at it to find Emily having responded.

[Im on my way.]

Good.

I send her my current location before focusing on the breeder again.

Alright, so to start things off, Ill begin using blood boil and life drain on the closest knight to see if it gets its attention enough to bring it over here. Then Ill have Emily start using the skill she has that makes maladies build up in her target when it begins walking over here. And once it gets within the trees, out of sight of the spiders who are unlikely to notice the knights absence, Emily can use her needles on it, which Ill follow up by jumping down from the tree and onto its back to tear out its throat.

I glance down as I hear the set of footsteps coming from the others growing louder and louder.

Looks like shes getting close.