NOVGO.NET Chapter 396: Dragon and Ants!
Chapter 396: Dragon and Ants!
ROAR!
“Woo?!” (We’re so fucked?)
In the background was the sound of a Dragon flying out of the Lava?!
The entire volcano trembled as if alive! And with it, so did the cave they were hidden in! As soon as it started, Jack hurriedly pushed Moon Moon out of the way, or tried…
It was a rain of sharp stalactites?!
— STAB! STAB! STAB! —
Avoiding them all was impossible! Master and pet rolled on the hot, hard ground, their behinds stabbed by thousands of rock spears! Most rebounded on his massive shield, but the rest…
A heavy, sticky liquid dripped out and all over their bodies, Moon Moon almost howling out in pain. But then it saw its master’s panicked expression.
’Do not make a sound’
’Woo’
But just as they were holding it in, the cave kept shaking even more. At this rate, they’d be completely buried alive! Since Jack had noticed, the system playfully chimed in:
[Congratulations! Fiery Resting Place Unlocked!]
[Any Last Words? Buried alive in 10…]
[9]
[8]
’Not yet. Not just yet’
[7]
[6]
’Gotta wait.’
[5]
[4]
SPLASH! Now!
As soon as Jack heard the splashing sound, he rushed outside, Moon Moon right by his side! And they had barely come out when the entire cave behind them crumbled completely!
That had been so damn close! Half a second longer and—
“Don’t let your guard down just yet!”
“Woo?!” (It’s not over?!”)
Jack had barely warned that a boulder crashed right on the wall! As for the golem-like hand that had thrown it, it almost seemed despondent as it hurriedly hid again.
It was only then that they had a respite…
< Friendly Volcanic Elemental Lv 47! 🔥 >
Yes, that was the respite. Tons of friendly volcanic elementals coming over to help them burn their wounds away and give emotional support in the form of fireballs to the face.
Oh, and they sure lived up to their names, for they were VERY friendly…
[A Certain Volcanic Elemental Just Wants a Hug!]
[Disable the Water Aura? Y/N?]
Just a hug, my ass! Jack felt like giving the System a good whooping! Still, even as he felt his blood boil, he patiently spammed the Legendary Water Pearl as he diligently bandaged Moon Moon.
At the moment, the little wolf was utterly perplexed as it looked at its leg. Why wasn’t it healing as fast as usual? Even a potion hadn’t gotten rid of the maimed debuff.
[Ding! Maimed -10% Mobility! Please be careful!]
“Woo?!” (Master, should we leave?)
“Leave? Not yet…”
At this moment, Jack’s mind was going full-throttle. This Trial was definitely way harder than it should have been! Was it all because of that one Mind Dominated guy sabotaging it? Nope!
No, all the guy had done was accelerate the global warming outside. As for the inside? In theory, it was an instance, not something that a lone mind-controlled guy would be able to affect.
Then, why the hell was this all so—
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Jack suddenly refocused on the Volcanic Elementals. By now, there were about 10 of them floating above the fiery abyss, just out of reach.
It was from that position that they had been spamming fireballs!
< Friendly Volcanic Elemental Lv 47! 🔥 >
< Friendly Volcanic Elemental Lv 47! 🔥 >
< Friendly Volcanic Elemental Lv 47! 🔥 >
“You guys sure are having fun…”
“Woo!” (Master, those bastards are so cowardly!)
“Aww, look at them all together! It’s like they’re having a party, and they’re even inviting us over. Hehe, you guys, hope you don’t mind… but I invited a few friends!”
Jack had barely uttered that last line when he jumped into the volcano! He didn’t just lose his footing; he totally went for it, as eager as a fugly creature jumping after a ring!
— WOOSH! —
He flew, but then came gravity…. And he flew again?! Just before falling, Jack waved his hand, skeletons spawning right next to the ledge, ones that he used as a stepping stones!
— Jack & Skeletons crashed the party! —
He found himself in the elemental circle, his HP getting drained by the second, -10, -10, -10, but he was also exactly where he wanted to be!
“Don’t you guys know? It’s important to stay hydrated!”
As he activated the water pearl at the perfect spot, the elementals were akin to small candles suddenly plunged into a pool! And as their bodies evaporated…
[Defeated 20 Volcanic Elementals! Obtained 576 XP!]
[Obtained Flaming Elemental Core!]
[Absorbed Part of their Power!]
[Burning Man +++]
Bonus fire resist? Jack couldn’t help but nod approvingly, but he quickly gave up his ancient master demeanor as he scrambled to summon undead, using them as footing to fly back!
Seeing this, there were stars in Moon Moon’s eyes.
“Woo!” (Master, you can fly?!)
“If only…”
No, the best he could do was hop in the air for a little bit, something that was pretty useful here. He couldn’t help but glance at the volcanic abyss. Huge, deadly, powerful!
His eyes traced the sinuous path that led downward before landing on the lava bellow. Explosive, bubbling, all-devouring, and hiding the craziest of monsters.
For an instant, he seemed to peer through the veil…
“You can feel it, you bastard, can’t you? The air is changing, there are intruders in your domain, and so you came to take a look. But you couldn’t be bothered to properly search.”
To the thing hiding inside, they were mere ants.
To the thing inside, they were worthless.
To the thing inside… FUCK IT!
In the extremely fiery atmosphere, Jack actually started laughing madly, a concerned wolf by the side asking a very burning question.
“Woo!” (Master, what’s so funny?)
“Hehe, Ants about to devour a dragon…”
Ants?! At first, Moon Moon’s eyes showed incredible jealousy, but a second later, it couldn’t help but shake in joy. Wait, they were the ants that would feast?! It was already salivating!
But just as they were rejoicing, that’s when it happened. As if sensing the challenge, the abysmally powerful creature suddenly came from another lap!
ROAR! ROAR! ROAR!
“Woo!” (Master, what’s the plan?)
“WE FUCKING RUN!” Before Moon Moon could even complain, Jack had already grabbed it and rushed into a nearby cave, confusing the poor wolf.
But then it happily observed as its master got busy. Were those runes?! They looked so damn powerful! ኦውራ መደበቂያ Was this how they would hunt the dragon?!
But then it all started… glowing?!
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