Became an Evolving Space Monster - Chapter 139



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Ep. 139

‘It took some time, but I’ve now met all the requirements.’

I caught two more Swamp Kings, but they didn’t have the traits I wanted. I had no choice but to wander around the swamps and hunt whatever I could find to collect materials for the nest-related fusion traits.

‘Thanks to that, it took 14 hours.’

Still, I have to console myself with the fact that I have acquired a good trait like pincers.

“Big baby, can we really just eat it?”

[Zzu zuzu zuzu zuzu zuzu (I ate a lot, so I’m okay)]

I nodded to number 26, who asked cautiously.

After I finished preparing to enter the second stage of Transcendence, I returned to the nest, carrying three Swamp King corpses.

‘It would be a shame to eat this delicious food all by myself.’

Even when I was away from the guys, I wanted to make sure they got a taste of this swamp king meat.

“Swamp King. It’s been a while since I’ve had it.”

“Me” “Curiosity” “This” “Is it delicious?”

“It was just my taste.”

Surprisingly, the Heavenly Mother seems to have preyed on Swamp Kings. As far as I know, there is no way to defend against the swamp poison at her stage.

Unless you have some help.

‘I guess there’s a story.’

A griffon looking at the corpse with bitter eyes.

Looking at her, I can guess what happened. I guess she must have eaten the prey hunted by her husband, the Father of the Earth.

‘Unfortunately… .’

She must eat this. The Swamp King’s flesh is needed to increase Wolf’s deification level.

Currently, Heavenly Mother is cooperating with me, but fundamentally, our relationship is a contractual one. She promised to give me everything in exchange for revenge.

And I need Wolf in his highest state of deification. Not right now, but I might need him as insurance after his consummation.

I pulled out a handful of flesh from inside the hard shell and handed it to her.

The Heavenly Mother looked at me once and bit into the meat I gave her.

‘That’s fortunate.’

Previously, I had planted a parasite in her head when I treated her. After killing Muriel, I judged that the possibility of Heavenly Mother’s betrayal was very low. So I lowered the parasite’s interference level to the lowest level so that she could move autonomously.

Even so, it is true that there is a parasite in her head. Whenever I give her an order, she has no choice but to obey me.

However, if you do this, your relationship with her will go from bad to worse. She is a fairly capable fighter, so it would be a waste not to utilize her.

I need her cooperation until I become an adult, or at least until Adhai grows into a White Gallagon.

“Is it delicious?”

“Well, it’s okay. Don’t ask questions and try it yourself.”

“affirmation”

She chewed and swallowed the meat silently, as if she understood what I meant.

Perhaps he was thinking of his deceased family members. His amber eyes were filled with an unknown emotion.

But I didn’t see any resentment towards me in it.

Starting with the Heavenly Mother, Adhai and Number 26 each grabbed a corpse and started eating it.

“It’s delicious!”

“huh!”

Adhai, who uses the tentacles in his mouth like straws to suck out blood, and No. 26, who tears off flesh with his tentacles and fins and inserts it into his body. Judging from the fierce expressions they both eat, it seems like they like Swamp King’s meat.

‘I’m glad it suits your taste.’

I told them an important fact as they had just started eating.

I’m going to enter the second stage of transcendence from now on. So please protect me.

‘I don’t know if the second stage of transcendence will be included in the kochi or not.’

Even when applying the only traits obtained through the Transcendence system, ‘Perfect Organic’ and ‘Nightmare Horizon’, it took almost as long as it did to grow. It is highly likely that the second stage of Transcendence will take a similarly long time.

“Is the big baby growing again?”

“Me” “Envy” “Adult” “Growth” “Speed”

[Zuuuu zuuuu zuuuu zuuuu zuuuu zuuuu (If you eat a lot of Adhaido, you’ll grow up quickly)]

“Positive” “Me” “A lot” “Eat” “Eat”

No. 26 and Adhai, who already knew what would happen if I used the Transcendence System, didn’t ask any questions.

“It’s already evolved? It probably hasn’t reached the adult stage yet.”

On the other hand, Heavenly Mother has never seen me use the Transcendence System.

‘Come to think of it, didn’t you tell her?’

The transcendence system is something that didn’t exist in the game. It’s not strange that even she, who is in the ranks, doesn’t know about it.

I briefly explained the Transcendence system to her.

It is a new ability that combines several characteristics to create one characteristic.

She nodded after hearing my explanation.

“Indeed. I’ve often heard that Amorph and Outspacer have too many characteristics and are a headache later on.”

[Zuzu (yeah)]

“Maybe that’s your special privilege.”

[Zuuuuuuu (maybe so)]

All players who have crossed over to this world have received something called a privilege. The privilege that Muriel has is something I stole. The Heavenly Mother also has a privilege, and I know what privilege she has.

‘It would be a pretty useful perk for Wolf, though.’

Unfortunately, the perks she possesses don’t work well with me. Strictly speaking, it’s like a downgraded version of Aimov.

Of course, there is a possibility that, like in Muriel’s case, she will change to suit me if I eat her. Honestly, I wonder what will happen if I eat her, but as I said before, it is more beneficial to keep her alive for now.

Anyway, she seems to understand the Transcendence system as a unique privilege for Aimov. I’m half-convinced about that too.

‘Because I didn’t receive anything else from the system in the first place.’

Perhaps the only things that can be considered special abilities are ‘Predator Sense’ and ‘Monster Tentacles’.

‘Of course, that’s most likely not the case.’

Apart from the groundbreaking performance, it is ambiguous to view it as a special feature since it is a trait obtained through the predation effect. According to Muriel or the Heavenly Mother, information regarding the special feature came in the form of a message.

[Z zuzuzuzuzu zuzuzuzu zuzuzuzu zuzuzuzu (When using this system, you go into Kochi)]

“Just like when you evolved? Then the weaknesses would be similar.”

[Z (Yeah)]

“…I wondered why you brought Sea Demon and Gallagon with you.”

The griffon smiled slightly bitterly. As a ranker herself, she knew very well when Aimov was in the greatest danger.

To be honest, I can’t say that I had no such intention.

It was a favor that I first rescued No. 26, but my thoughts changed slightly as I realized that he was more likely to be a Sea Demon. It is true that I decided to raise him and use him for my survival.

In Adhai’s case, I took it because I thought it would clearly be beneficial.

‘Not anymore, though.’

I developed a deep bond with them as I crossed the line of fire with them. If you asked me if I could sacrifice their lives to save mine, I would have a hard time deciding right away.

But I didn’t tell her that.

I’m embarrassed to say it myself, and I think she’s already figured out what I’m thinking.

After patting their heads once, I went into the tunnel I had dug in the middle of the nest.

The first thing I did after returning from the island to the continent was to build a safe haven.

I found a suitable place to make a nest, and dug a huge hole underneath it. I dug so much that a new earthen hill was created around it, just big enough for me to fit inside.

After digging everything out, they laid down a nest to prevent it from collapsing. Thanks to the hardened mucus, it can withstand anything but a very strong impact.

A nest created to prepare for the second stage of transcendence.

I lay down on it and activated the translucent textbox.

｢’Transcendence (2nd stage)’: Unlocks a new type-related trait by combining 5 fusion traits. All traits used as materials must be traits related to different types. Information about the new type is unlocked.

List of available traits: Vampiric Tentacles (Fusion), Ghost Claws (Fusion), Rot Fungal Organs (Fusion), Camouflage (Fusion), Mutation Accelerator Virus (Fusion)

Additional Reward: The gold that occurred during Transcendence Stage 1 will be removed.

*P.S. The material properties used for breakthrough can be replaced with other properties. Please note.」

‘good.’

As you can see in the description, the 2nd stage of transcendence materials require fusion characteristics related to different types. You can choose the characteristics you want from the ones you have to use as materials.

‘For physical characteristics, it uses vampire tentacles.’

Since I got Nightmare Horizon, I’ve found myself using Vampiric Tentacles less often. As a mid-range deterrent weapon, the Erosion Tentacles are much longer and sturdier. That makes them a perfect material to use.

‘It’s a shame to lose the Ghost Claws, but there’s no choice because the competition is so strong.’

Ghost Claw’s competitors are Predator Sense, Monstrous Tentacles, Fearful Eye, and Super Reflective Gloves. All of these are useful traits that contribute greatly to combat, so it’s unfortunate that Ghost Claw will have to be used as a material.

Likewise, all the infection-related traits were useful traits, but I chose the one with the least general usability, the Rotting Fungus Organ.

‘Because the decaying mold is only effective against biological enemies.’

The special defense-related trait ‘Protective Color’ was decided to be used as a material because the situations in which it can be used are limited.

And the last ingredient is the ‘mutation accelerator virus’.

As the name suggests, mutation-promoting viruses have the effect of forcibly promoting mutation in certain organisms.

If you stay in a nest with this fusion trait activated for a long time, one of the traits you have will change permanently.

‘To be blunt, it’s a random box for special purposes.’

At first glance, this trait may not seem like a bad thing, but in reality, it has as many negative effects as dwarfism.

Because the changing traits are completely random, and even I, the user of the trait, am affected. If I’m unlucky, I might lose my predator sense or monster tentacles, and be replaced with things like strong vitality or dwarfism.

‘It would be nice if we could just specify the target of the mutation.’

Unfortunately, it is impossible to change the traits I want. In the past, I didn’t know that, so I had to develop a new character.

Because of this, in the game, I only used the mutation accelerator virus when fighting stronger players than me, especially Outspacer rankers. It can completely seal one of the opponent’s main or useful traits.

However, you should be prepared to become a complete enemy of any player who has this trait.

‘I need to use it up quickly and throw it away.’

After finishing the property check, I looked at the materials one last time.

“Would you like to unlock Transcendence (Stage 2)?”

‘Unlock confirmed.’

The moment I answered the question in the text box asking about unlocking, I lost my mind.

–

It had been two hours since Morphbak had evolved. Unlike Amorph, who needed to consume nutrients as quickly as possible, there were no other creatures in such a hurry.

So the three of them enjoyed a leisurely meal for a long time.

“Hey baby, aren’t you going to eat any more?”

“It’s okay, I got everything I could get.”

“?”

“It means I’m full.”

“Ugly friend” “Eat less” “Growth” “Slowing down” “Problem” “Ugliness” “Worsening” [Regrettable]

“… … .”

The Heavenly Mother barely suppressed the urge to grab the head of the lizard that had been squirming for a while. It was because of No. 26 in front of her.

I don’t know what happened underwater, but that little sea demon up ahead came back incredibly powerful. So much so that if she were to fight him one-on-one, she’d be bleeding quite a bit.

So while he was quietly sitting there, No. 26 pulled out his tentacle and hit Adhai on the head.

“Don’t tease the middle child.”

“I” “fact” “speaking” “ugly” “truth”

When Adhai, who had been hit in the head, fought back, No. 26 swung his tentacles again.

This time, the target was not Adhai, but a nearby redwood. The tree, which was several meters in diameter, split apart easily as if its head was being cut off when the tentacles struck it.

The Heavenly Mother and Adhai were shocked to see a giant tree that had been living for hundreds of years fall down after being hit by a small tentacle, and No. 26 said a word.

“It’s noisy.”

“Admit” “Me” “Fault” “Silence”

“… … .”

Adhai immediately became calm under the terrifying power of No. 26.

Heavenly Mother internally raised the risk level for No. 26 again. She was an opponent who would have to suffer fatal injuries, not significant bleeding.

‘I thought you were a quiet demon.’

The reason why Sea Demons are considered as quasi-boss creatures despite their high intelligence is because of their ferocity. They will never stop until they kill all creatures that enter their territory. If you are targeted by them, you will have to worry about Sea Demon attacks every time you enter the sea.

Number 26 had a personality that was almost like an angel compared to the average C-demon, but he wasn’t completely docile. At least, he seemed to be quite strict when it came to hierarchy.

As the Heavenly Mother was lost in thought, Number 26 suddenly called out to her.

“Hey baby. I have something to ask you.”

“huh?”

“Has the middle child ever been a mother?”

The griffon with the bird of prey’s head tilted its head at the sea demon’s question.

Her name was chosen to match that of her now departed husband.

The wolves of this continent called the Father of the Earth and the Mother of the Sky, together the parents of all things.

‘But how should I answer this?’

The two got married and started a family, but she has not yet given birth. For some reason, they have not had a child.

So the Heavenly Mother raised the native Wolfs as her own children. It was in this context that they called her Mother, and she called them Children.

“… It’s embarrassing, but yes. I have played the role of a mother.”

“Wow! The middle baby is amazing!”

At her words, No. 26’s body sparkled. She awkwardly looked away at the innocent guy’s reaction.

And the following question, question number 26, made her even more awkward than she was now.

“I have a question!”

“what?”

“How do you make a baby?”

“what?”

For a moment, Heavenly Mother thought the pink slime in front of her was joking. In fact, No. 26’s reaction seemed too serious to be a joke.

I was keeping my mouth shut because the situation was so embarrassing, but Adhai also intervened.

“I” “Curiosity” “I” “Adult” “Know” “Want”

Since Adhai was a ideologue, there were many instances where I could directly convey what he was thinking.

She felt that Adhai’s words were 100% sincere.

Number 26, who was standing next to him, darkened his body as Adhai intervened.

“The little one needs an egg. That’s why I’m asking.”

Although she seemed to be in a bad mood for saying that, Heavenly Mother was not knowledgeable enough to know the details of how Sea Demon expressed his emotions.

More than that, she was too flustered by the questions from these two little monsters to even think about how No. 26 felt.

‘You want me to give sex education to Mr. Demon and Gallagon right now?’

As far as she knows, Sea Demons and Gallagons are creatures whose reproductive methods are completely unknown in the game. Furthermore, she first learned that Sea Demons have a body after seeing issue 26.

‘Adhai seems to be a female, but… no. Putting that aside, can a sea demon also give birth to offspring?’

“That, that is….”

“that?”

“I” “Curiosity” “Curiosity”

Seeing the two guys so intent on their procreative activities, the Heavenly Mother felt dizzy. As she was wondering what to say, something caught her senses.

She peered through the dense forest with her amazingly sharp eyes. Her ears and nose, which boasted detection abilities as great as her eyes, moved fiercely according to her master’s will.

“for a moment.”

“for a moment?”

“Hey! It’s the enemy!”

Sensing her emotions, No. 26 and Adhai reacted immediately. The two quickly dispersed and hid behind the trees and rocks around them.

“Enemy? The bad guys are here?”

“Me” “I can’t see” “Enemy” “Where?”

“… It’s quite far from here, but it might come this way.”

I could tell because she was the most capable of detecting monsters in this place, aside from the Aimorphs in the basement.

A few kilometers away from here, there were fully armed cult fighters, moving about, searching the forest as if searching for something.

“You guys can see it too. Just focus.”

“Okay. I’ll try.”

“concentration”

The bodies of the cultists have a strong psychic power flowing due to their race characteristics. Sea Demons and Gallagons are the creatures most sensitive to psychic power. They can sense it no matter how far away it is.

As she had expected, Number 26 and Adhai quickly detected the mysterious cult.

“Morph Park… Ahem, the big baby can’t move yet. It’s still evolving.”

“That’s right. The big kid said that when he grows up, no one should touch him.”

“Affirmative” “Us” “Enemy” “Invasion” “Defense”

The Heavenly Mother looked at No. 26 and Adhai with serious eyes.

“That’s right. We have to stop them.”

Her words were short, but the two little monsters immediately understood the meaning behind them.

The very thing they love most is in danger.

Purple flames burned brightly from No. 26’s body and Adhai’s eyes.