Chapter 18: Killing Spree
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Jung was as serious as before and knew what was coming. Storming in that direction, he stood prepared to engage in battle.
"If I kill this monstrosity, can I get a title or something?" he asked the system.
[No, you can't.] With no change in her speech, she appeared cold and distant.
Her tsundere-like behaviour was overlooked. With more pressing matters to deal with, Jung called forth his axe.
There was no time for chit-chat, and he poured full concentration into this fight. Nero didn't try to help him, at least for now.
This hateful foe was his to defeat, and Jung was confident he could beat it. A majestic weapon moved in his hand, causing his blood to boil and his face to smirk in cruelty.
Wildly dancing before the beast, he swung his axe, aiming at the left wing. Protecting itself, the creature shook its body, blocking the attack.
"Everyone is stronger than me in this world," Jung thought, but he wasn't dejected.
Revolt Mind and Revolt Body activated. One helped to keep his head clear, while the other gave him the power he lacked.
The new vigour gave him another chance to strike. But the creature wouldn't wait for him.
Its white wings flapped and slammed in his direction. His quick reflexes worked to the limit, and he dodged the assault.
Although barely…
A deep graze on his leg sent blood streaming down. The pain was hard to endure, but he found pleasure in it.
Jung attacked again and again. Each time, he got more wounds, but the smile on his face never disappeared.
He was persistent, had no fear, and charged, studying the stupid creature. Two kinds of skills worked together: the ones he got from experience and the ones he got from the system.
Both of them created perfect synergy for him to learn the patterns.
His eyes and hearing worked together with other senses, and Jung analysed every movement his opponent made.
Nero called for him, asking if she should interfere, but his determination was clear to see. After getting hit once more and losing his footing, Jung said, "I understand it now!"
And his body moved on its own. There was no need for him to control it consciously. "I watch, I adapt, and I kill."
Against this overwhelming nastiness, he rebelled.
And the real action began.
The creature arrived in front of him, hitting him with its limbs. But his current opponent was more than ready.
Jung sidestepped, perfectly avoiding the strike. This didn't happen due to pure luck, and it wasn't a one-time occurrence.
Strolling toward the monster, it was his turn to charge. He moved with precision, not giving the beast the chance to touch him.
His every move was calculated, and he could feel the surroundings. Jung stepped into swinging territory, and he didn't hold himself back.
The axe was the perfect option, which slashed at the monster. The pathetic monster tried to block or dodge, but he was consistently faster.
"I am always two steps ahead," Jung whispered and deflected another desperate attempt from his opponent.
Hacking, parrying, and countering were all he needed to do. Jung's adaptation worked, and his sea of experience proved its usefulness.
As his wound started to close, the creature started to bleed. But it had greater stamina than him and was a tough nut to crack.
Still, Jung didn't stop his relentless assault. His persona energy had risen, and his rebel side was also active.
So he swung his arms, not paying any attention to his tired hands. The thrill helped him; the adrenaline swimming in his blood never left him.
Overworking his brain to the limits was a new experience, even for him. But it was an addictive sensation, and he never stopped.
Finally, after who knows how many struggles, the creature succumbed to the wounds and died on the spot.
"I did it," yelled Jung with satisfaction. "I saved the world."
[You Slayed Tier IV Lightless.] [Innocent]
[Spoils delivered to your inventory.]
"WTF!!!" Jung almost shouted in his mind. "Now you are talking? Why didn't you announce Nero's kill?"
[I got lazy.] Her playfulness was back, but not entirely.
"You know what? If you can get mad at me, who said I can't?" For someone who lived over four centuries and lost count of his actual age, he acted like a brat.
[Suit yourself.] The system's apathetic voice was a nail in his coffin.
"That's how you want to play?" he asked, confident in his emotional intelligence.
[I see you don't want to know how to upgrade me and my functions. And yes, there is something in this place that can help you with that.]
Jung couldn't see her face, but he was sure that she was smirking right now.
"I sincerely request your guidance—please tell this fool what to do." Not only were his manners courteous, but his voice included pleading as well.
[You are so easy.] She giggled and explained. [You need to kill the boss first; I will clarify later.]
"Keeping secrets as always." Jung wasn't surprised; this mighty existence was a mystery to him. The greatest question with no answers in sight.
Nero jumped on his shoulders, and this duo wandered again. The cat no longer complained, as she quickly got used to the light.
But a new problem emerged. It was a predictable outcome, with boring and tiring consequences.
Lightless monsters were everywhere. No matter which direction they chose, this ugly creature was permanently there.
Even their numbers were consistent, and they couldn't find more than one at a time. "Now, this is what I call swimming in shit."
"That's a weird saying," Nero commented as she butchered another beast.
"That's what I said. I was an explorer once, and I met one guy who loved to… remind me why we are talking about this?" He stopped his story and looked around.
After walking a bit more, and with his desire to kill more Lightless reaching its peak, he found nothing. No signs of this monster.
"And it vanished when we needed it most," Jung sulked. "I finally liked that guy; now that we can't find it, I am sad. What about you?" he asked Nero.
The cat examined a certain wall. "I think I found the boss room we were looking for."