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Chapter 90: The Seeker’s Natural Enemy
「It has a huge, black body, king cobra-like head, and numerous centipede-like legs. Though those Explorers felt scared of those ominous appearances, they also didn’t forget the fact that they were powerful Explorers. And since their number are superior, they surround the monster and tried to subjugate it.」
The air became rather eerie when Aisha paused.
「So what happened to them?」 Asked Yuuma timidly. Aisha took a breath and continued her story.
「Only one Explorer survived in the end, and the only reason why that person was able to survive was because the Explorer was responsible for logistical support. The other forty-nine seeker’s fates are confirmed death from the record of battle against that monster.」
「I-Is this monster really that powerful?」
「According to the testimony of the survivor, none of the fire, water, thunder, or wind elements worked on that guy, its outer carapace repelled physical attack too. It has terrifying strength, a single hit from it killed almost everyone.」
「Ain’t that guy like super dangerous one!」
The president spat out those words.
「That’s not all. This monster seems to be able to change its body to mimic its opponent. They can transform into various creatures. In short, the form that can easily kill their opponent.」
Both Yuuma and the president were at a loss for words.
It was because they had never heard about such a terrifying monster.
「The IDR put this guy among the strongest monsters. AAA rank. There’s a warning to avoid this monster since they’re more dangerous than dragons.」
「Seriously?… More dangerous than a dragon?」
The president frowned. Because there was a silent agreement among most Explorers that dragons were the most powerful kind of opponent.
「Seeing that there’s only one survivor, nothing else is known about the said monster. But among the researcher who knows about this matter, they give a name to that transforming monster.」
「A name?」
Aisha raised her line of sight upon hearing Yuuma’s question.
「 Its name is Chimera… The monster that appears in Greek mythology.」
「Chi… Mera.」
Yuuma repeated that name over and over again in his mind. When he looked into the interior of the floor from behind the stone pillar, he saw the silhouette of a monster gradually approaching.
At this rate, we’re going to be killed.
「Aisha-san, I’ll fight this guy! We just need to defeat this guy to get out of this place right?」
Yuuma stepped forward. Now that their retreat path had been cut off, they had no choice but to fight.
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The only way to survive was to fight the dangerous monster under the category of AAA before them. But, Aisha shook her head dejectedly.
「We can’t defeat that monster, it’s too strong.」
「But this is the only way to survive. Aisha-san, do you think I have the chance to defeat that monster?」
Hearing that, Aisha looks rather surprised and then ponders for a while. Shen then looked at Yuuma.
「… We might be able to do that with your 『Liquid Metal Transformation』 ability.」
「My liquid metal transformation is the key?」
「Remember, Yuuma-kun. Remember Yuuma-kun, your weight increased when you’re using your “Metal Armour” back in the hotel.」
「Y-Yeah, my weight did increase that time…」
My weight did rise by twenty kilograms but, why is that matter related to this?
「The ability of the “Giant Slime” that you defeated isn’t as simple as changing the shape of your body. It might have the ability to transform the mana in your body into mass.」
「Transform mana into mass?」
「If it’s just as simple as changing the shape of your body, your weight shouldn’t be affected. Since your weight did increase, the question is where that excess weight come from.」
「You mean that excess weight come from mana!?」
The president unintentionally asked that question. Aisha nodded, she looked dead serious.
「That’s actually a godly skill. We might be able to defeat the chimera if you can fully utilize that ability…」
「Let me do it! It’s better to die while trying rather than dying without doing anything.」
Yuuma then recalled his battle all the way until this point. His mastery over 『Liquid Metal Transformation』 had already reached a whole nother level compared to one month ago.
Yuuma looked at his arms.
The power of 『Liquid Metal Transformation』 turned out to be an extremely convenient power but, he had to unleash its full potential to defeat the chimera.
Though he had no idea about how to draw his full potential, he had no choice but to try.
He became stronger to the point that he had yet to use up his 『Metallization』 or 『Bloody Ore』. He still has quite a lot of remaining time for his metallization.
Yuuma then grasped his pickel and walked out from the stone pillar. Then he saw the shadow of a giant monster come out from the mist.
「LET’S DO THIS!」
Yuuma heaved a deep sigh in front of the giant monster. And then he clenched his fist.
His body then turned into a metallic black color. Moreover, he used 『Liquid Metal Transformation』 to form metal armor.
He added sharp spikes on his arms, legs, fists, elbows, and knees.
He also added spikes on his rugged shoulder armor.
His head transformed into a helmet with a protruding horn that resembled a sword.
He also didn’t forget to equip himself with the long retractable sword in his gauntlets, resulting in his body doubling in size.
He also poured liquid metal on the “Pickel” in his hand, and transformed his weapon into a giant hammer with acute angle on its’ pick part.
――I will be at a disadvantage in a prolonged battle. So let’s go all out from the very start to kill this guy as fast as possible!
The monster before Yuuma raised its head, glaring vigilantly at the prey before them.
Yuuma held Pickel with both hands, the head part was facing below.
The air was calm as if it told about the calm before a storm.
Giant Cobra vs Metallized Yuuma.
It felt like a spark flying between the two as they measured each other.