-Thrust!
With three bone clubs in my hand which are now influenced by my cursed ability, I thrust one of the bone clubs into Hydra's stomach.
Suddenly, the system's voice echoed in Lucas's mind, " [Hydra have been cursed, Weakening Curse (10%).] "
I couldn't help but grin upon hearing the system's announcement. "Haha, I knew it! Even though there's a chance the curse may not take effect, there's still a chance that it will."
-Thrust
Just like that, I thrust another bone club into its stomach.
Confirmation came from the system notifications:
[Target cursed, Hex of Vulnerability (10%) target would take more damage of curse for the next 5 minutes]
[Target cursed, Curse of Slow (10%) target's agility slowed down for the next 10 minutes]
[Target cursed, Rotting Curse (5%) target gradually loses health for the next 5 minutes]
-Jump!
With a swift leap, I ascended to a higher vantage point, utilizing the two bone clubs embedded in the stomach wall of the sea serpent. The curses had taken effect, weakening the Hydra and setting the stage for a strategic assault.
As I surveyed the serpent's stomach from my elevated position, I noticed the curses subtly influencing its movements. The Hex of Vulnerability, Curse of Slow, and Rotting Curse worked in tandem, creating an opportunity for a more calculated approach.
"Time to exploit these curses to their fullest!" I exclaimed, channelling the newfound confidence granted by the curses.
As Hydra's movements became sluggish, I aimed for vulnerable areas with calculated strikes. The weakened curse inflicted damage more efficiently, exploiting the creature's susceptibility to my advantage.
Thrust after thrust, the bone clubs pierced the serpent's flesh, each strike accompanied by satisfying confirmation from the system.
[Critical Hit! Additional damage dealt due to Hex of Vulnerability.]
[The curse has intensified! Weakening Curse (15%).]
[Curse synergy activated! Increased damage from all curses for the next 3 minutes.]
The curses were stacking, amplifying the effectiveness of each strike. The sea serpent, initially a formidable adversary, now writhed in agony as the curses took their toll.
Hydra's roar echoed through the stomach, a symphony of suffering induced by the curses. The gods observed, intrigued by the unforeseen turn of events within the twisted game.
'Now all I have to wait...'
Thinking that I jumped again ait nandipped a bump on the wall of the stomach. Then I started climbing up the wall like I was rock climbing.
Gurgle gurgle gurgle.
The outlet of the digestive juices was right above.
Kwaang!
The digestive juices flowed down and dissolved the skin on my forearm. I experienced terrible pain but didn't stop. If I made a mistake here then everything was over.
[Critcal Hit!]
[You have taken a critical hit!]
[Health: 120 / 250]
Damit, my health went down that much from this? I have to be more careful now.
What about my mana? How much I have left now after using this much curse ability?
[Mana: 200 / 400]
Good, there is still more than enough for now.
'But I have to do something first.'
"Hey, you three come inside my shadow if you don't want to die," I shouted toward my skeleton goblins, the digestive juices would melt their bones to ashes.
It's not working now but in a few minutes, it would.
-Shift!
The three skeleton goblin minions swiftly retreated into the safety of my shadow as the corrosive digestive juices continued their relentless descent. Their glowing blue eyes disappeared into the darkness, shielded from the imminent threat.
With my health diminished from the critical hit, and the digestive juices posing an ongoing danger, I knew I had to act swiftly. The curses had significantly weakened the sea serpent, but time was of the essence.
Using the two bone clubs embedded in the stomach wall, I continued my ascent. The curses, now enhanced by the synergy effect, granted me a brief window of advantage.
-Thrust!
I aimed another strike at a vulnerable spot, capitalizing on the weakened state of the sea serpent. The curses intensified, amplifying the damage inflicted.
[Critical Hit! Additional damage dealt due to Hex of Vulnerability.]
[The curse has intensified! Weakening Curse (20%).]
[Curse synergy activated! Increased damage from all curses for the next 2 minutes.]
The relentless assault on the serpent's weakened form continued, and each thrust met with a satisfying confirmation from the system.
...It had started.
Kieeeeeeek-!
The Hydra let out a painful scream. The blood vessels on the wall of the stomach were squirming. The curse bone club were visibly expanding into the blood vessels.
Gududuk, gududuk.
The cursed bone club that became immune to the digestive juices due to the applied mucus absorbed the surrounding fluids and started to take root in the body of the Hydra.
The curses wouldn't stop expanding until the Hydra was completely dead.
Keeeeeeh!
As I watched the liquid swirling under my feet, I grabbed the curse bone tightly that I earlier thrust into his stomach. I did everything I could. From now on, it was a mental fight.
Either I died or this guy would die. Only one of us would survive.
-Kaboom!
An explosion rocked the inside of the sea serpent's stomach, sending ripples through the digestive fluids. The curses, having taken root in the Hydra's body, triggered a chaotic reaction. The serpent writhed in agony, a symphony of suffering echoing within the confined space.
-Kaboom!
An explosion rocked the inside of the sea serpent's stomach, sending ripples through the digestive fluids. The curses, having taken root in the Hydra's body, triggered a chaotic reaction. The serpent writhed in agony, a symphony of suffering echoing within the confined space.
The gods observed with heightened interest as the battle between the Serpent Slayer and the cursed Hydra reached a critical juncture. The outcome hung in the balance, a testament to the unpredictable nature of the twisted game.
Amidst the chaos, I clung to the curse bone embedded in the stomach wall, my grip unwavering. The mental fortitude required to endure the gruesome spectacle was a challenge in itself.
As the curses continued their relentless assault on the Hydra, the serpent's movements became increasingly erratic. The once-mighty creature now faced the consequences of its insatiable appetite and the unforeseen consequences of our twisted encounter.
Gududuk, gududuk.
The cursed bone clubs, firmly rooted in the Hydra's body, absorbed the surrounding fluids, and the curses showed no sign of relenting. The battle had transitioned from physical strikes to a macabre dance of curses within the sea serpent's stomach.
Keeeeeeh!
The Hydra's screams reverberated, a haunting melody of demise. I braced myself for the mental strain that accompanied this intense clash, knowing that only one of us would emerge victorious.
I glanced at the system notifications, searching for any signs of progress amidst the chaos:
[Curse penetration achieved! Hydra's resistance weakened.]
[The curse has intensified! Weakening Curse (30%).]
[Curse synergy reaching peak effectiveness.]