When the lurking shadows got nearer, Crimson's mouth hang open. He expected it. Those giant snippers and long deadly legs. Those ugly faces that seems to be squashed flast in black mud.
They can be considered insects in the human world because their size is smaller than a baby's finger but now that they are towering three meters, Crimson dare not move a sound to startle them. Kyra also was not reckless.
She held a sword in her hand, and squinted against the giant enemies.
"What Level are they?" Kyra whispered. It was a legion of these black spider insects with green saliva dripping from their mouths and two oversized ball of large pearl eyes staring down at them.
"Five."
Kyra dare not underestimate these beasts. A snip snip sound with the clack clack and kreech constantly sounded from the group of beasts. She was about to step forward when she heard another sound behind her.
Crimson heard it too and they both looked over their shoulder. Their eyes widen when they saw the same spider like species surround them from the back, and just like that they are completely surrounded in all sides.
"The Draconoid must have attracted them here." Crimson gritted his teeth. He brandished his sword and face the species on the left, his back was on Kyra. Kyra leaned on his back and pointed her sword to the spiders in the right.
"What happens to be discreet at all times?" Kyra said jokingly. Crimson was initially surprised but he let out a small chuckle.
"Guess it's no longer possible." At the count of three, the two of them leap to the giant spiders.
They gain momentum and was able to cut down the spider's long legs. Crimson was determined to cut their bodies, making more blood sprayed in the ground. Crimson did not show any weakness and ruthlessly attacked. He wasn't planning to be reserved and went straight to killing. Leaving blood trails in his feet.
The spiders aren't weak. They moved fast and are completely agile. Crimson was pierced a lot of times but because of his quick reflexes, he was able to cut down the legs who pierced him, making the wound not too deep.
Kyra was also in the same situation as him. The horde of spiders is overwhelming but the two did not backdown. They stood in their ground and raised their hands to kill. Crimson's thoughts were completely blanked.
He enjoyed the thrill of the moment. It seems like the worries he had earlier was now gone. He was completely absorbed in the moment of killing spree. His sword mercilessly stabbed and pierced and cut down limbs. The bodies of spiders are piling up and he showed no signs of exhaustion.
Their blood soaked Crimson's face. Replacing the blood of Draconoid earlier. But Crimson did not show any signs of disgust, unlike Kyra who's face twisted because of the foul smell.
After three hours of straight battle, the last of the spiders was cut down by Kyra. She wiped her bloodied face and did not speak. She was panting for breath. Her legs are extremely weak and barely supported her upright.
After pulling out the sword on the last of the spiders, she staggered as she get up. Her vision rotated and before she know it, she collapsed on the ground. Crimson was quick to come at her rescue.
Before she dropped in the ground, Crimson caught her.
"Woah, woah, easy there little fairy. Don't tell me you won't die from the spider's fierce legs but because of exhaustion?"
Crimson's cheerful voice force Kyra to stay awake. She closed her eyes for the dizziness to subside before getting up from Crimson's arms.
"Thanks." Kyra felt her muscles ached all over. Especially her arms and legs. But when she glanced at Crimson, she found he was not exhausted. Not even a little bit. Instead a sick grin was plastered permanently in his eyes.
The blood of the spider was soaked all over his face. But he did not wipe it away. Kyra had not been with him for long but she understood why he's doing this. He was proud of his achievements. The blood of the species he killed was like a trophy for him. Hence, being soaked means he was displaying his trophy for everyone to see.
Kyra did not think much about it and proceeded to look for the lake she saw in the back of the cave earlier. She wants to clean herself first. Then take a rest.
Crimson followed closely behind her. And he was leaping with one feet and carelessly hummed. Today is the most perfect day he ever had for days. He decided. Beast realm is his favorite realm out of all the realms.
It didn't matter if he can't use his blood control technique, he was able to kill as much for his heart's content. There's nothing that can ever compare for the bliss he was feeling for the moment.
As they traveled, Crimson noticed Kyra's discomfort and exhaustion. So, he did not protest when she looked for a fresh source of water. And after making sure there was nothing in the lake, she dipped and cleanse herself.
The lake has a clear translucent glow. They can clearly see the bottom of the lake. Crimson knew what this lake is. Because of the infinite mana in the Half Peak mountain, the water flowing from there are considered treasures in the beast realm.
And this particular clear lake came from the half Peak Mountain. This is where beasts drink and quench their thirst or submerge themselves to enjoy the cold waters whenever the heat is unbearable.
The lake was welcome for use to all. Except it can't be used as habitat for those who lived in deep waters. This much is obvious. This is the sacred waters from the Half Peak Mountain, who dares to soil its pure mana?
After thinking about it, Crimson finally took a bath and decided to cleanse himself from the blood. After all, the blood of those spiders is quiet smelly.