Chapter 401 Part 17: Mystic Ruins
From MC's perspective:
After killing the scorpion monsters, we resumed walking. Shortly after, we were confronted by a 4th-order mid-level monster. This time, Lara White took initiative to clear the hurdle.
One thing is certain, we already established a tacit understanding between us. The final monster will be handled by Lara and me.
Lara destroyed the monster in one move. Her freezing magic power made ice blocks. After a few minutes of walking down the same path. We finally reached the end.
I see a square platform suspended in the air in the middle of the building. Only one single path is connected to the square platform.
"Is that a relic?" Don uttered in surprise.
Eva Casey and Lara observed the platform as well.
But I feel something off. Because we have not encountered the leader monster yet.
Rumble~
The next moment, we got attacked by heavy mana pressure.
"Retreat backward, the higher-order monster is here," Lara White said as she tries to get away from the heavy mana pressure.
[Ding!Warning]
[Ding! The monster's presence is detected.]
[Ding! The host is advised to engage with caution.]
The mechanical voice reached my ears.
Swish!
We retreated backward at a safe distance. And finally, we saw the shape of the monster. A giant pincer rose behind the square platform.
Seeing that look of understanding dawned upon me. The monster is guarding something up there.
"What is the strength of the monster?"
"Are we going to die today?" Eva said it in a grim tone.
Lara and Don turned towards me. Two of them wondered why am I silent at this moment.
Ignoring the gazes, I decided to probe the monster.
"System, probe the target's details," I said to the system.
[Ding! The Host's voice is recognized]
[Ding! The command is initiated %]
[Status Panel]
[Name: Evil Black Scorpion]
[Level: Peak 5th- order monster]
[Strength: 479]
[Vitality: 477]
[Speed: 478]
[Stamina: 479]
[Skill: Poison stinger, Sharp pincer, Hairy Thorn, Hard skin.]
A status panel appeared in front of my eyes. Looking up the information, a hint of relief flashes in my eyes. It's not the 6th-order monster. Which means I don't have to expose my full strength.
Before I could speak. Lara White takes out something sparkling from her storage bracelet.
"Don't worry, I'll put the monster to rest," Lara said.
The magic orb is something that was given by her new teacher. She doesn't want to use it until necessary.
She knew it was impossible to defeat the monster. She knew the monster was way stronger than her from the heavy mane pressure alone.
When the Scorpion monster began to move. Lara White rushed forward to release the magic orb.
Meanwhile, Lara's move made me stunned. Especially seeing the shining crystal blue orb, I feel the dangerous aura.
"System, probe the target's details," I said to the system.
[Ding! The host command is recognized.]
[Ding! Probing the target..℅]
[Item: 6th grade Water orb]
[Type: Magic artifact]
Seeing the information a hint of envy flashes in my eyes. She has such a high-grade magic artifact with her. Is this the wealth of taboo hall? A doubt flashes in my eyes.
But pushing down these thoughts. I looked toward her. This is not the right time to think about it.
"Wow"
"Is she gonna end the monster with that?" Don Cline said while looking forward to the confrontation.
The scorpion monster raises its stinger attack. Unlike other monsters, the 5th-order monster made a direct move.
Lara White easily narrowed the gap and got closer to the monster. The monster didn't have an element-type attack.
Which gives her a chance to release the orb. She targeted the monster's head right away.
The Scorpion monster senses something dangerous. But its body was too large to move right away.
The blue orb appeared to be harmless at first. But when it comes into contact with the monster's body.
Boom!
The orb exploded the next moment. The magic orb contained high-pressure water magic. The explosion caused the monster's head to burst like a watermelon.
This all happened within seconds.
The aftermath immediately swept away the square platform. Which was drenched in water waves.
"So cool!" Eva uttered in disbelief. Her eyes shone with bright light. One of her reasons for exclamation is that she comes from an elemental hall.
The water orb is said to be an important artifact for water elemental wizards.
"Sigh"
Don Cline let out a deep sigh of relief. "It's over. I thought we won't escape today. But thanks to Lara we are safe now," He muttered to himself.
Their mumbling reached my ears. But I was the one here thinking otherwise. If it was me then I won't waste such a treasure.
Then I turned my attention toward the monster.
"System, probe the target's details," I said to the system.
[Ding! The Host's voice is recognized]
[Ding! The command is initiated %]
[Status Panel]
[Name: Evil Black Scorpion]
[Level: Peak 5th- order monster]
[Strength: 0/479]
[Vitality: 0/477]
[Speed: 0/478]
[Stamina: 0/479]
[Skill: Poison stinger, Sharp pincer, Hairy Thorn, Hard skin.]
The status panel appeared the next moment. A hint of approval flashes in my eyes seeing the monster dead.
Then I stepped forward to walk. I want to see what the scorpion monster was guarding. Seeing me move, Don and Eva also followed behind.
When I got closer. I see Lara is observing something.
"What did you find?" I asked, looking at her.
Lara pointed her fingers at the broken stone tablet. At first, I thought it was just a random tablet. But when I saw something written on it. My eyes lit up with surprise.
Don and Eva also observed the stone tablet. But I see they don't seem to recognize a thing from their look. And it's the same case with Lara as well. Who would go such a length to place the broken tablet here? And what was their purpose behind all of this? Everything appears to be a mystery.
"It must be writing of an old era," I commented. Because the letters were vague and difficult to understand.