The Beast that emerged from the dark room was a nightmarish sight to behold. Standing at a towering nine feet tall, its elongated, sinewy limbs terminated in razor-sharp claws that gleamed ominously in the dim light. Its body was covered in coarse, matted fur, a patchwork of shadowy colors that seemed to absorb what little light was present, making it nearly impossible to discern its exact form.
Its head was a grotesque fusion of humanoid and bestial features. A pair of malevolent, glowing eyes burned like fiery embers within deep-set sockets, casting an eerie, otherworldly glow. Above its eyes, a jumble of twisted, gnarled horns protruded haphazardly from its skull, adding to its menacing visage.
The Beast's mouth was filled with rows of jagged, serrated teeth, each one seemingly designed for maximum destruction. A foul, putrid odor wafted from its gaping maw, assaulting the senses of those who dared to approach. Its shoulders were broad and hunched, and its back was covered in a bony exoskeleton that seemed impervious to harm.
As it moved, its lithe, sinuous body rippled with unnatural grace and fluidity, giving the impression of a deadly predator ready to strike at any moment. Its limbs ended in those menacing claws, capable of tearing through flesh and bone with ease.
In the darkness of the room, the Beast's form remained partially obscured, shrouded in an unsettling aura of malevolence. It was a creature born of nightmares, and as it loomed over the group, their hearts raced with fear and trepidation at the sight of this formidable adversary.
The beats looked at them and continued to growl continually.
"Miller, you have to beg Catherine to make you all leave this place. That's a Vitamore. It goes by the name DeathyClaws." The System warned.
Miller didn't even bother about what the System said, but instead he used his Inspect Skill.
[Inspect]
[Vitamore]
[Level: Vitamore Energy Sovereign]
[Energy Sovereigns can control and manipulate their master's energy in various ways, offering greater utility in fulfilling their master's desires]
[Race: DeathyClaws]
[With each Claws swipe. It drains the user's energy gradually. It claws can even stop a person from healing Completely or slow down their healing process. The more the DeathyClaws stabs you with it's claws. The more powerful it becomes and the less stronger you get]
[It can also duplicate it's body into two]
'This is going to be tough.' Miller complained.
"What you are not planning to fight that thing are you." The System complained.
"I have to." Miller said.
"The Quest was to Survive not attack." The System said. "Don't attack it yet. As it hasn't attacked you. It seems like it's master hasn't sent it a signal yet."
Miller went on to tell Catherine and the others about what he had just seen with his Inspect Skill. As for Catherine she already knew what a Vitamore is. She knew getting one was a hard task. Although, she knows a powerful witch that has a strong Vitamore and that's her Mother. But she kept it to herself. She was just surprised that Miller knew about it.
"So what are we going to do are we just going to stand and look at this thing." Lillian complained.
"Don't move." CATHERINE said as she looked at Lillian died in the eye.
The DeathyClaws started to growl and now it was getting louder and it started to move to them gradually.
"Miller. It seems like it just got a message from its master. Make sure it's claws doesn't touch you. Even if you don't die instantly. Your healing process would slow down and it would be bad for you in this kid of situation." The System warned.
Miller didn't say anything as he just kept quiet and looked at the DeathyClaws as it kept on moving forward. All of them started moving backwards and backwards. Before they knew it, the DeathyClaws dashed towards them stretching out it's claws.
Catherine instantly opened a portal and went its claws entered she closed the portal and thus cutting of the DeathyClaws right arm. The DeathyClaws didn't scream as it was already dead. It dived towards them again with his left hand as it's right hand was regenerating rapidly.
The left hand moved faster than the last one before CATHERINE could react. The claws would have cut of her head. But it didn't as a Shadow was now standing in front of her and once the claws touched the Shadow, it slowed down.
'What is that.' Catherine thought surprised. Looking at Miller she knew it was him.
[Temporal Stagnation]
[-10 SP]
[SP: 90/100]
Sezeing the opportunity, Alex dashed towards the DeathyClaws and sent a great punch fueled with his bloody burst to the DeathyClaws stomach.
BANG!
The DeathyClaws jolted a few steps backwards and hit the wall of the room. The reason why it couldn't attack was because at first it didn't suspect it and it's left hand was still stuck in the shadow while it's right hand was still regenerating.
"Hemo-Blade."
Alex said as his blood started to Form shape. Looking at both of Alex's hand, one could see that it was now covered in what looked like two long sword that had no hilt and they didn't look like an average sword. They were made entirely from blood and were strong as a rock.
'That's one of the new skill he got, when did he learn it.' Miller pondered.
[SP: 100/100]
Miller's Shadow Points were now finally full and him Catherine and Alex were now ready to face this beast. Watson and Lillian were still in the back as the two of them had no use for now.
The beasts started to stand up and it's right claw had healed totally growing a new one in the process and now it started to shake it's body aggressively.
"What's going on." Alex complained.
"I don't know yet." Miller said.
"Why wouldn't you know." Catherine asked Miller.
"Miller, it seems like you have no clue what is happening." The System said. "It is duplicating..."
Before the System could complete it's sentence right in front of them. There was no longer one DeathyClaws as they were two.
"Oh my God!" Watson shouted in fear.
The two of them dashed towards the group...
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