Zach: 'Damn! It really worked!!!'
Ryuki: 'What has just happened here?'
Both of them were looking at the unconscious giant spider beast. Their eyes flickered in amusement and puzzlement.
Zach was still in his baffled state when Angelique's system notification popped up before his eyes.
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< System Notification >
[ Victory: The Giant Spider Beast has been defeated! ]
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[ Congratulations! You gained 30 Attributes Points for defeating a Lvl 30 Demon Beast, Giant Spider. ]
[ You can allocate the available points anytime to your respective attributes. ]
[ You also gained 3000 AP (Angelic Points) for defeating the Level 30 Demon Beast using your skill, Angel's Lullaby. ]
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Zach could now relax after getting confirmation from his system that he defeated the spider beast.
He couldn't believe that it only took him 30 seconds to defeat the beast using his modified skill, Angel's Lullaby.
His demon whisper would not even work against that high-level beast. But surprisingly, the skill modified by Angelique worked like magic. It saved his life. Not only his life but also Ryuki.
Aside from Zach, Ryuki was also dumbfounded seeing the end result of this battle. Just a moment ago, they were at the losing end.
But his master turned the table around after using a new skill he hadn't heard before.
Ryuki and Zach exchanged glances with one another. Then he realized that he was still stuck in the spider's trap. He needed to get away from the spider web as quickly as possible. Who knows, the giant spider would suddenly wake up?!
"Ryuki! Come! Now help me remove this sticky silk thread!"
"Got it, Master!"
Ryuki flew towards Zach. This time he could take his time removing and cutting those silk threads without worrying about getting attacked by the spider beast.
While Ryuki was busy helping his master in removing the silk threads that were sticking to his body, Zach had decided to confront his Angelic System, Angelique.
"Angelique!" He called her out, squinting his eyes.
Then Angelique's avatar appeared before his eyes.
"Why did you do that? You said you would automatically be activated once you sense that I am in danger. But why didn't you help me right away? You waited for me to summon you. Are you a fraud?" Zach complained to her, instead of thanking her.
If only Angelique had a human form now, Zach would see her rolling her eyes at him after hearing his complaints.
"I did that for two reasons. First, I wanted to see your current skills. Second, I wanted to teach you a lesson!" Angelique responded matter-of-factly.
Zach's eyebrows snapped together after hearing that. Testing his skills was reasonable. But teaching him a lesson in times like that was unbelievable and unacceptable!
"Teach me a lesson for what?" Zach snarled at her.
"I just want you to realize that the one whom you called a troublesome immature little kid and a spoiled brat… Can. Save. Your. ASS!... in times of danger. You need me so be good to me!" Angelique blatantly said, making Zach speechless.
Zach: 0_0
'How could an angelic system hold a grudge like that? And what's with her use of words?'
"Eh did you just say that? Are you sure you are an Angelic System? Why do I feel like you are a demon in disguise? How can you call yourself angelic if you talk like that?" There was a hint of disbelief in his voice.
"I guess I was already infected by your evil aura, that's why I'm talking like this." Angelique promptly responded.
Zach: "..."
'Damn! This system is so suspicious! She is scarier than a demon beast! She is not angelic! Not at all!' Zach lamented to himself.
He didn't want to argue further with Angelique. He couldn't deny the fact that his angelic system just saved his life from that giant beast.
Twenty minutes had passed and Ryuki was able to free his master from the sticky spider web.
They were also grateful to that spider web enclosing the area. It also served as their protection and a barrier so that other demon beasts could not enter inside.
That spider beast marked its territory and lower-level demon beasts would not try to barge in after seeing the spider web. They might also end up being its prey.
"Good job, Ryuki!" Zach petted his head as a reward.
"Thank you, master!" Ryuki was rejoicing for their first ever victory. They worked together and he felt like he contributed something to save and help his master. For the first time, he felt so useful to his master.
"Now, what are you going to do with that spider beast, master? It is still alive. You must decide now whether to kill it and extract the demonic orb inside his body to get the evil points or bind him as your slave that you can summon anytime."
Zach glanced at the sleeping giant spider. He had to admit that this beast was a formidable opponent. It gave him a hard time a while ago. It would be beneficial if he would make it as his slave.
"Ryuki, I'll choose the latter. I want to make this high-level beast my slave. What should I do next?"
"Just watch me, Master. Now, it's my turn to step up. I am the one who will cast a binding spell to make him your slave! That is one of my skills and responsibility as your demon pet!" Ryuki said proudly.
Zach nodded his head with a smirk. He allowed Ryuki to do his job as he watched him on the sideline.
Ryuki placed his skeleton paw at the top of the spider beast's head.
"Binding Spell!" he muttered.
Then a circle of red lights appeared on the spider's head. It was a slave mark.
After a few seconds, Ryuki flew towards Zach, placing his skeleton paw on his forehead. The mark also appeared on his forehead before it disappeared after a few seconds.
Then Zach's demon ring illuminated with bright lights. At that moment, the giant spider beast vanished as it was absorbed by the demon ring.
"It's done, master! Lillith will also serve as your storage where your demon beast's slaves will reside, waiting to be summoned by you!" Ryuki informed him enthusiastically.
Zach smiled triumphantly. He was so happy for this first achievement he got in this Asura Land. He just defeated a level 30 demon beast and it became his slave.
At that time, he thought he didn't need the 3000 evil points since he could easily collect that once he would be doing demon quests in the human world.
He believed that he could collect as many evil points as he could once he was back in the human world. But he was clueless that it would not be easy just like how he imagined it to be.
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After defeating a level 30 demon beast, Zach and Ryuki left the Enchanted Maple Mist Forest. They had to rest and conserve their energy as their journey would start tomorrow.
It took them a lot of time just creating a hole on that spider web a while ago. The silk thread was very strong and durable. They had to cut it from the inside so that they could pass through and leave the forests.
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