Another thing Zok had noticed was that, unlike before, his spear wasn't turning back to normal. It had the constant silver glow on itself, Zok was confused about what was that about, but to be honest, he was confused about a lot of things. Whatever was happening with him, felt like a dream. First Sera's confession, then Taheton's betrayal and now his newfound strength. None of it made any sense at all.
However, if he had a chance to survive against the beasts, he wasn't going to waste that chance. For all he cared, he was getting stronger by killing the spiderlings and that was all he cared about. It took him a little over an hour, but he finally managed to kill the last spiderling and level up for the second time.
Killing 234 spiderlings was not an easy thing to do. He was drenched in sweat even if his stamina had increased quite a bit. But other than that, he was completely fine. Thanks to all the killing he did, his stats had taken a leap.
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Stats:
HP: 1500/1500
Strength: 22
Defence: 36
Knowledge: 1
Stealth: 1
Stamina: 30
Agility: 29
Control: 15
Accuracy: 40%
Unallocated Stat points: 4
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However, it seemed he would have to kill certain types of beasts to increase certain stats. Killing the spiderlings only increased selective stats like Strength, Defence, Stamina and agility. He couldn't get his other stats to increase at all. But for now, it wasn't something he was happy or concerned about. rather than that Zok was worried about what came next?
Kaira was still bleeding out and Zok still needed to take care of the Abyssal Arachnid, Who had not moved from her spot even since Zok and the others encountered her. It was as if she was rooted on the spot, but Zok thought maybe she was not used to moving at all.
He knew a thing or two about the insect-like creatures from what his mom had told him and that was what most of the female insects like spiders, had only one job: to lay eggs. It was possible that the arachnid was too used to laying eggs that she wasn't used to moving around anymore.
If she hadn't been standing between him and the entrance, Zok would have easily left the cave with Kaira. But the Arachnid was right in front of the entrance to the chamber. If Zok wanted to leave alone, he would have had no problem slipping between her oddly sharp legs. But if he wanted to leave with Kaira, he would have to slow down and that would be even stupider than rushing towards a Tulak.
"I have to kill her... but how? This spear might have easily killed the spiderlings but that arachnid is at least twenty times bigger than them." Zok mumbled before getting back to his feet, "Even so, it doesn't look like I have many choices... I can't believe I'm even thinking about doing something like this."
He was contemplating rushing in headfirst. Because as absurd as it sounded, Zok had no experience in fighting any beast. He didn't know what to do and was only doing what his intuition was telling him to. And at the moment, he had a feeling everything would be okay if only he got closer to the arachnid.
While he was thinking about his next action, it seemed like the Arachnid had decided to make the first move. The following moment, the Arachnid hurled a ball of gooey substance towards Zok. However, there was a considerable distance between the arachnid and her prey.
The distance coupled with his increased agility, Zok easily managed to dodge the ball which exploded upon contact with the ground. The place where the ball landed started withering away, just like what happened when Zok threw the pebble in the pool.
"Acid? Again?"
That wasn't the only thing that surprised Zok. As soon as he dodged the attack, something else appeared in front of him.
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You have entered into combat with Abyssal Arachnid Queen
You have dodged an attack. [Dodger] class ability [Elude] activated.
Dodge 4 more attacks consecutively to lower the level gap between you and the enemy.
Current probability of winning: 32.69%
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'So that's how it works. I should be fine as long as I keep dodging the attacks!' Zok took a deep breath, 'The more attacks I dodge, the higher is the chance I could take the arachnid down.'
At first, he was doubting whether he should take the beast head-on or not, but now, his mind was clear. If he gets closer to the arachnid, she'll be able to attack him more which meant he would be able to dodge her attacks more, gain the necessary strength and finally kill her.
"Let's do this!" Zok grasped the spear tightly and charge at the arachnid.
The beast saw him coming and bombarded him with acid balls. However, the more she tried to kill him while they had some distance between themselves, the happier Zok became.
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The level gap has been reduced by 1 level(s). All of the user's stats have been increased by 5 points for 10 minutes.
Current probability of winning: 35.69%
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'More... attack me more!'
Zok didn't need to wish for her to attack more, as the Queen didn't stop her attacks. In fact, the frequency of her attacks only increased as he got closer to her. Much to Zok's happiness.
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The level gap has been reduced by 3 level(s). All of the user's stats have been increased by 15 points for 10 minutes.
Current probability of winning: 57.69%
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Zok became possessed. Soon he reached right below the arachnid and she couldn't attack him as she had been so far. But Zok didn't have any such problem, but he had a different problem. The Arachnid's head and crucial organs were too high up for him to attack. So, he decided to do the next best thing and started attacking her legs.
His spear easily managed to pierce through the hard exoskeleton of the creature and blood spurted out of it. However, one strike wasn't enough to take the leg out. Still, the Arachnid felt the pain from her legs. Something she hadn't felt in a long, long time. She shrieked in pain like never before.
It was all the confirmation Zok needed as he kept attacking the beast until one of her legs gave out. As she slumped on one side, Zok jumped back and started doing the same again. But this time the Arachnid was ready for him. As soon as Zok started attacking her, she jumped upwards using her remaining legs. If she couldn't use her ranged attack, then she would use her body to crush her prey down.
Zok jumped sideways as soon as he realised what was happening. Even so, he was only barely able to dodge the attack. He was a goner if he had been a second later.
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You have dodged a critical attack!
The level gap has been reduced by 10 level(s). All of the user's stats have been increased by 50 points for 10 minutes.
Current probability of winning: 100.00%
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The Arachnid, on the other hand, wasn't so lucky. Due to her missing leg, she couldn't land as she had expected and ended up making Zok's job easier by breaking three more of her legs all by herself. This was the moment Zok had been waiting for as he used his spears to climb on top of the arachnid. He didn't waste a moment and with all his might started pushing the spear right into her head.
"Just die already!" Zok screamed as his naked got drenched in a mixture of his sweat and the arachnid's blue blood. He did not stop until the arachnid stopped moving and finally he received the confirmation of his deed.
[You have achieved an impossible feat! EXP +5000]
[You have slain a level 15 Abyssal Arachnid Queen. Control+50. Exp +1500]
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You have completed the condition to copy the skill: [Hivemind lvl 5] from the Abyssal Arachnid Queen. Would you like to copy this skill?
• Yes
• No
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