-Clap!
Goblin Wise Clapped his hands together in motion and teleported with me somewhere. My body suddenly became heavy as I felt water entering my lungs. Then I was sucked in somewhere.
I somehow managed to curl up and hold my breath. 10 seconds, 20 seconds, 30 seconds...I was barely breathing when my hands hit a tangible wall in the darkness.
"U-Uwek."
I could barely breathe after coughing up the river water several times.
"Where am I?" I couldn't help but say depression.
[You are inside of the stomach and you will die soon enough.] Goblin Wise said with wickedness in his voice.
In the suffocating darkness of the stomach, panic set in as Goblin Wise's ominous words echoed. The oppressive walls closed in around me, and the realization of my impending demise sank in.
"What is the meaning of this? Are you trying to kill me?" I yelled, the desperation evident in my voice.
[Prove your worth. Survive this, and I might consider the partnership.]
The goblin's voice reverberated in the confined space, leaving me grappling with the harsh truth of the trial imposed upon me.
Gulping air in the limited space, I desperately assessed my situation. The stomach's acidic environment was undoubtedly lethal, and time seemed to tick away faster than ever. I needed to think quickly.
My eyes adjusted to the darkness, revealing the pulsating walls of the stomach.
"At least tell me in which monster stomach I am?" I yelled with anger in my voice.
[You find yourself in the stomach of a colossal Sea Serpent, mere prey for its insatiable appetite. Survival within this monstrous digestive chamber will prove your worthiness. Now, human, demonstrate your resourcefulness or perish in the depths of this creature.]
Goblin Wise's voice echoed through my stomach, the challenge laid out before me like a macabre game. As the sea serpent's stomach walls pulsed around me, I began to grasp the severity of the situation.
At that moment a message was heard in the air.
[The hidden quest has arrived!]
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[Hidden Quest – Serpent Slayer]
Category: Hidden
Difficulty: A+
Clear Conditions: Kill the Hydra's sea serpent' and escape from its stomach.
Time Limit: 10 days
Compensation: 9,000 coins
Failure: Death
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"If I can clear this, I will prove that I have the ability for the contract, right?" I said as I watched the hidden quest that appeared in front of me.
Goblin Wise watched the scenario screen with gloomy eyes. He looked at me with a careful gaze and asked.
[This quest, the difficulty is A+. Do you believe you can clear it?]
"Yes."
A small wave of water crashed against the wall of the Hydra's stomach. He was silent for a moment before opening his mouth.
[...Okay. If you succeed in clearing this scenario then I will accept the contract.]
"The terms of the contract will be negotiated after the scenario is cleared."
[So arrogant...then I will open the channel again. Please try hard.]
With determination etched on my face, I nodded in response to Goblin Wise's words. The daunting challenge lay before me, and the sea serpent's stomach echoed with the distant roar of the hidden Hydra.
As the channel opened, I could feel the presence of other gods observing, their eyes fixed on the unfolding scenario. The stakes were high, and the countdown to prove my worth began.
Without wasting any time, I assessed the surroundings within the serpent's stomach. The acidic environment posed a constant threat, urging me to find a swift means of escape. My gaze shifted to the cavernous chamber revealed by the faint glow.
[Hidden Quest – Serpent Slayer]
Category: Hidden
Difficulty: A+
Clear Conditions: Kill the Hydra's sea serpent and escape from its stomach.
Time Limit: 10 days
Compensation: 9,000 coins
Failure: Death
The conditions were clear, and the task ahead was monumental. The sea serpent, a colossal force within this twisted game, awaited my challenge.
Gulping down my apprehension, I focused on formulating a plan. I couldn't confront the sea serpent head-on; a strategic approach was necessary. My eyes flickered to the edges of the stomach, where the pulsating walls met the acidic abyss.
With a deep breath, I swam towards the wall, utilizing every ounce of agility to avoid the digestive currents. The stomach's environment was a hostile terrain, but I pressed on, determined to find an unconventional path to the serpent's weak points.
"Hey, it's time for you three to get out and do some work," I said to my undead slave that we've been resting in my shadow since yesterday.
They already get enough rest now it's time for some work.
-Swoosh!, -Swoosh!, -Swoosh!
Three skeleton goblins rose from within my shadow with bone clubs in their hands, in their big hollow eyes were blue flame-burning, eradicating the whole darkness inside of the stomach.
The eerie blue flames flickered in the darkness of the sea serpent's stomach as my three skeleton goblin minions emerged, bone clubs at the ready. Their skeletal forms stood stark against the pulsating walls, a haunting sight within the confines of the monstrous digestive chamber.
The goblin minions, animated by the necromantic power granted by the God of the Underworld, awaited my command.
Soon enough Hydra will begin to digest me so I have to do something very fast.
"All of you give me the bone club and try to stop the stomach coming close to me."
The three skeleton goblin minions handed over their bone clubs as I quickly formulated a plan to fend off the impending digestive onslaught. The eerie blue flames in their hollow eyes burned brighter as they understood the urgency of the situation.
As they positioned themselves, I gripped the bone clubs tightly and directed the skeletal trio to create a barrier against the stomach walls. Their task was to push back against the pulsating walls, creating a temporary buffer zone that would buy me precious moments to strategize.
"Keep the stomach at bay!" I commanded, my voice resonating within the confined space.
The skeletal goblins, fueled by their newfound purpose, pressed against the walls with surprising strength. The Hydra's stomach reacted, attempting to digest me faster, but the skeletal barrier held firm.
I look at the bone club in my hand and see their stats.
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Name:- Bone Club
Type:- Weapon
Rank:- G
Description:- This Bone club is part of a goblin that has been killed by a new Necromancer, this bone strength has been enhanced by a young Necromancer's skills.
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'This new Necromancer is me... right?'
Well anyway, not that it matters right now.
I have an idea that I am about to try right now.
I'm going to use the [Cursed Touch] ability of my necromancer robe to this Bone Club.
Why I'm doing this? Well, the answer is this.
I just hope that it works.
[You have used Cursed Touch on Bone Club.]
[The Bone Culb is now influenced by Cursed energy.]
Yup, it's work.
The Cursed Touch ability can curse any opponent but on the other hand, it can also power up weapons, just like a bone club in my hand.
The Culb in my hand began to glow with a dark and purplish hue, it had sinister energy all around the bone.
'It gave rather ominous feeling.' I couldn't help but think in amusement.
Just like that this bone club I also influence others bone club with the Cursed Touch ability.