Became an Evolving Space Monster - Chapter 209



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Ep. 208

The space whale Skywhale is a popular prey.

The wings that can fire photon cannons are used as weapons material for Megacorp, and the internal organs, including the gallbladder, are used in cult rituals and ceremonies. The oil accumulated in the body is said to be useful for cleaning delicate mechanical devices such as the android’s mechanical brain or ship computer.

Because it was beneficial to many races, there was always fighting in places where Skywhales were discovered.

In addition, Skywhales are also a tempting prey to races that are strengthened by traits such as Amorphs or Outspacers. There are not many duds among the traits possessed by Space Whales. Each and every one of them is useful, such as space flight, giant creatures, and the ability to create and shoot photon cannons.

Could it be said that ‘Energy Absorption’ is a dud? In fact, this is a trait that can be used if the conditions are met. If you have acquired enough useful traits and no longer need new traits, the advantages will outweigh the disadvantages.

Anyway, Skywhale is considered a Christmas gift box to all players. The trait it gave me wasn’t energy absorption. It wasn’t space flight or giant creatures either.

‘I didn’t know that trait would come out.’

Actually, what I wanted was Skywhale’s photon cannon attack trait, but this trait isn’t bad either. Thanks to it, I got a new fusion trait by fusing it with the trait I already had.

But what surprised me now wasn’t the characteristics.

Gallagon, whose ecology is largely shrouded in mystery, is currently shedding its skin before me.

While eating Skywhale, scales began to fall off Adhai’s body little by little. At first, I thought it was just old scales falling off, but that wasn’t the case.

What started out as one or two fell into a clump, and new milky white scales sprouted from within.

That was the beginning.

The guy stopped eating and spread out his two wings that had been folded to cover his body. He was covering his body with wings as big as his body, but he could infer the change in him through the sound he was making. The sound that came out like popcorn popping was the sound of his bones growing.

The wings also grew in size as the body grew. The green scales on the outside of the wings peeled off like calluses and fell to the ground, and new scales filled their place. The thin film turned pure white as if it had been dyed with white paint.

“Big baby, little baby is weird.”

[Zuzuzuzuzuzu (It’s growing)]

“Does a little baby grow up too?”

[Yeah]

“The baby’s energy level is increasing rapidly.”

Adhai continued to grow while everyone watched. Even though his healthy body grew so much in an instant, he didn’t seem to feel much pain.

‘Is a special substance secreted?’

In the case of Aimorph, the whole body is reconstructed into a fixed state. Thanks to the mucus filling the inside of the cocoon, the person does not feel pain due to the change.

Perhaps Gallagon goes through a similar process, secreting substances in its brain that help ease growing pains.

‘Following Sea Demon, it’s Gallagon.’

I am probably the only player who has personally witnessed the growth of these two rare creatures.

And how much time has passed?

A white lotus flower bloomed on the blood. All transformations were complete.

The newly molted wings were like perfectly polished diamonds. They must be both beautiful and strong.

‘Is this evolution?’

Adhai, who grew into a White Gallagon. Although his body length had increased considerably, he was still much smaller than his kin. Not only was he smaller than a White Gallagon of the same stage, he was also smaller than a regular Green Gallagon.

‘4m? It’s slightly smaller than the Mother of Heaven.’

Her body length is smaller than that of the Heavenly Mother in her griffon form. Of course, if you include her wings, Adhai would be larger.

‘I guess it’s because my body has changed, it feels very different.’

The previous guy had a strong impression of being young and delicate, like a young deer. But now he seemed to be much more mature. Maybe it was because his body had grown while his head was still the same size.

Underneath the small head, the slender body had moderate muscle mass, giving it a healthy feel, and the long neck and waist also had their uniquely charming curves. The tail, which was cute because it was plump, had become plump because it was longer than before. Of course, this does not mean that it looks fat, but rather that it has gained weight to make it look good.

Although he was small, he boasted much more beautiful looks than other Gallagons. In addition, he had a special feature that was not visible to his own kind.

‘There are red patterns on your body?’

There were vivid red wavy patterns from the crown of the head to the back of the neck, the back, the inside of the wings, and the tail. The bright red patterns on the pure white scales without a single blemish caught my eye.

‘You are a special being.’

The savior that Ham Ort spoke of, and seeing the red pattern, something came to mind for some reason.

The strongest being among the Gallagons, the ultimate creature that stands shoulder to shoulder with Vortex One, the Red Gallagon.

‘… No, right?’

I also have experience hunting Red Gallagon in the game. From what I remember, it is bigger than any other Gallagon. It is a far cry from Adhai, who is born with a small body.

Moreover, Red Gallagon uses its own energy system, just like Vortex One. We did not sense any such unknown power from the Adhai before us.

‘And in this state, we won’t be able to defeat Black Gallagon.’

Even if he is a White Gallagon or a special individual, the weight difference between the two is too great. In addition, Adhai has only just grown up and has not yet learned how a White Gallagon fights. I don’t know what Ham Ort was thinking, but if they fight like this, they will definitely lose.

‘I guess I can just ask him directly.’

As for Adhai, you will know for sure when you catch Ham Ort.

“I didn’t know I would see Gallagon grow in person.”

“Little baby, something has changed.”

“Compared to registered subcontroller 2 ‘Little Baby’, the fit is 72%. Modify target characteristics.”

As if he sensed our gaze, Adhai slowly folded his fully opened wings. The sight of his long wings on his back neatly folded was incomparably elegant compared to other Gallagons.

To use a slightly exaggerated metaphor, it reminded me of a young bride in a wedding dress.

“Me” “How are you?”

“That’s cool.”

“Yeah. It’s amazing how much the little one has grown!”

“thanks”

He let out a faint wave of pleasure, as if he was satisfied with the compliments pouring in. Then he looked at me. I let out a wave toward his amethyst eyes that reflected my appearance.

[Zuzu zuzuzu zuzu (You grew up so well)]

“really?”

[Z (Yeah)]

The dog wagged its tail as if it was pleased with my praise.

After Adhai finished growing, we finished off the remaining Skywhale meat. It must have used up a lot of energy growing up, because it continued to suck a lot of blood.

Thanks to that, I ended up chewing on dry flesh that had lost all its juices, but it didn’t really matter. None of the Apex had ever disappointed me, and Skywhale was no exception.

‘It had a very unique taste.’

It was like a solid jelly made with a strong lemon flavor of Blue Hawaii drink. The texture was almost like gum, and it was fun to chew.

‘It doesn’t feel like a meal, though.’

Anyway, after dinner, I called Adhai to ask him to guide me around the nest.

“I” “Nest” “Location” “Knowing”

[Zuuuuu (good job)]

I was thinking things would be easy, but the guy carefully sent out a thought wave.

“Big man” “Me” “Please” “There is”

[Huh?]

“Nest” “Young Kindred” “Abound” “Aquatic Kindred” “Survival” “Possible?”

Adhai looked up at me with slightly trembling eyes. I didn’t answer right away.

‘…hmm.’

Previously, No. 26 had shown compassion for his own kind on several occasions. Not only for the Bubble Amoebas, but he also took care of PS-111, saying that he smelled like his own kind.

So I was thinking that maybe Adhai would act similarly someday. Adhai, who was abandoned by his own kind, had less kinship than No. 26, but he had delicate emotions.

‘Blue Gallagon.’

All Gallagons belong to Apex. That’s why when I first contracted with him, I planned on wiping out his nest.

‘At first, I didn’t know I would become this attached.’

Now I have affection for everyone around me, big or small. No matter how many times I look back on myself, this is certain. I want to grant their requests as long as it doesn’t harm my survival.

But this time, things are different.

Whether or not I kill the Gallagons is related to my survival. I must kill the Gallagons to acquire traits and achieve evolution conditions.

Even if you kill only the adults to fulfill the evolution conditions, there is no reason to save the babies. There are still characteristics that can be obtained from the Blue Gallagon.

He’s spent a lot of time with me. He must have known what I was thinking. He’s a very smart guy. That’s why he suggested a compromise, saying that he didn’t mind killing the rest, but at least let the young ones live.

From the guy’s point of view, it’s a perfectly reasonable suggestion. Unlike the compatriots who abandoned him, the offspring born after him are innocent.

‘What if I refuse here?’

The guy has decided to become one of my kind. And since there’s a contract involved, he won’t refuse my request to take him to the nest.

However, the shock will be unavoidable. If I destroy Gallagon, my relationship with him will be ruined. It will be impossible to expect him to be as active in battle as before, let alone our relationship.

‘Which side will benefit?’

Will you sacrifice your relationship with Adhai and kill the Gallagons?

Or should I just fulfill the evolution conditions and end it while also listening to the guy’s request?

At the moment when I was about to make a decision after much thought, Adhai in front of me opened his eyes wide and flew up into the sky.

‘what?’

The guy flew so high that he looked like a small dot in an instant. Not long after the guy flew up, No. 26 came running over.

“Big baby! The bad guys are here!”

[Zuzuzu (bad kid?)]

“Yeah! You bad boy who flaps his wings!”

After I got in touch with the guy’s wavelength, my auxiliary organs also belatedly reported the strange events occurring around them.

A mighty psychic power was echoing across the sky.

[Zuzu zuzuzuzu zuzu (I’ll go up for a bit and come back)]

“Huh? Hey, where…!”

I put the number 26 in front on my back and flew up. Only when I flew high could I see what was happening above.

‘Gallagon!’

The sky started to become cloudy again.

On the ashen battlefield, one white Gallagon and ten green Gallagons were fighting.

–

The old black dragon, the great Odgrad, was in a pretty good mood.

Because he has pulled out the thorn that has been bothering him for a long time. Those who rebelled against him have fallen, and those who fled will soon be dealt with by his subordinates.

The leader of the rebels, Ham Ort, will never see the outside world again. She will be forced to lay eggs in a dark cave until she dies.

Finally, everything is back to normal. Now, the hordes of Odd Grad will move again according to the perfect order he has set.

He lay down on the sparkling minerals that covered the cave. He was filled with pleasant emotions, and just as he was about to fall asleep, a vision appeared before his eyes.

A black kin rushed at him and cut off his throat. He could not resist at all. All he could do was fall helplessly to the ground.

The fantasy ended with a crash into the hard floor.

Odd Grad, who was completely out of sleep, quickly got up.

“Future?” “Why?”

Odd Grad sees the future through dreams or visions. The future usually appears as dreams. It is very rare for it to appear as visions like it does now.

The future that appeared to him as a vision was a very dangerous future. In his experience, he had only seen visions of the future like this when he was very close to death.

“Traitor” “The End” “Isn’t it?”

There are no more kin who can grow into black kin. The closest thing to a black kin is Ham Ort, but she is currently trapped in a cave and dying.

While he was pondering over something incomprehensible, a subordinate came in from outside in a hurry.

“Great Odd Grad” “Report”

“Speak”

“Black Kindred” “Discovery”

“!”

A report of a species with grass-colored scales.

The visions he saw were never false.

An ominous death drew one step closer to him.