The Druid Who Swallowed Mother Nature - Chapter 44



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Episode 44. Got it.

Lizardman.

Another nickname is the Lord of the Swamp.

They were enhanced humans whose bodies were modified to resemble lizard features.

Push profit!

The cooled breath turned into white frost and dispersed into the air.

It was a spectacular sight, created by the guy’s rough breathing behind the mask.

It was a reaction close to hyperventilation, but it didn’t feel like anything physically abnormal.

Rather, it resembled the growl of a beast threatening its enemies.

“Lee, Lizardman! It’s Lorthel!”

Lorthel, leader of the Race Lizard Gang.

The mercenary who recognized the identity shouted.

There was a fear that could not be erased from his voice.

The direction of the emotions was different from when he treated me.

Lizardmen, in FP, the rumors about them were almost like ghost stories.

These are lunatics who have not only replaced body parts with machines, but have also modified them into inhuman forms.

In exchange for giving up their humanity, they gained unique powers.

Jiing!

The red glow of his eyes aimed at the mercenaries like a laser pointer.

“Ugh, eww!”

Push!

The scream immediately turned into a will.

A harpoon that was stuck right on the red dot cut off the mercenary’s lifeline with a single blow.

The reel mounted on the lizardman’s wrist spun with a mechanical sound, retrieving the spear.

It was a clean hunting method, like a fisherman catching a fish.

Taang!

The heavy tail struck the ground, creating a deep furrow.

The tail is not an ornament.

Connected to the nerves, it expressed the lizardman’s state of mind like that of a beast.

Threats and pleasures.

The mercenaries’ faces turned pale as they felt the thick pressure reaching their chins.

“I’ll kill you all.”

The lizardman’s voice was eerie, like a distorted voice.

The elongated mask, like a reptilian snout, assisted pronunciation by replacing vocal cords that had been mangled due to the modification.

“First of all, you.”

Just because it imitated the body of an animal, it didn’t mean its brain was also changed to that of an animal.

Lortel saw right through me that I was a key figure.

Bam! Bang!

My response to that was explosive.

Hastok-400’s muzzle fired.

T-ding!

But the bullets fired bounced off the arms of the guy whose face was covered, sending sparks flying.

“It’s no use.”

The red light narrowed horizontally.

It was the iron skin of the lizardmen, called scale armor.

Even when dealing with the 85th chapter of the Brotherhood, it was truly bizarre that a person could not be shot.

He was a difficult enemy.

“Can I take it easy?”

Of course, it wasn’t like that time when I had to suck my thumb without any room.

My gear has also been upgraded.

Peek!

“… … !”

Lorthel turned his head quickly.

A single bullet fired out of nowhere pierced one side of the gas mask’s purification canister.

I scoffed with some surprise.

“Are you avoiding this?”

In an attempt to catch them off guard, I used up my regular bullets and then used the enchanted bullets.

It has a penetrating power that can even penetrate Quadruple’s protective suit.

Even lizardman scales couldn’t stop it.

It was a shame that he was able to start off by inflicting fatal damage.

“You, what are you… …!”

“You’ll find out from now on.”

I loaded the gun with careless movements.

This time, the bullet was properly fully enchanted.

I fired bullets without hesitation.

It was a shame to pour all my insufficient enchanted bullets on the guy, but it was better than suffering.

Shh! Shh!

In the midst of the dense net of bullets, the guy moved his body as if dancing to dodge.

It was a skill performed with both feet firmly planted on the ground like the roots of a tall tree.

But that too is just a fleeting feat.

Finally, the pistol’s sights were aligned with the guy’s forehead.

Taang!

It was an attack that was sure to be fatal.

Even this was stopped in the middle with the refreshing sound of iron plates hitting each other.

I frowned in displeasure.

“It’s jingling.”

The cause was a tail made entirely of metal.

The tail, which had been elastically kicking the ground, read the bullet’s trajectory and blocked it.

Its sturdiness was such that it could even deflect enchanted bullets, unlike scale armor.

‘Was it crisis defense programming?’

In fact, it was the agility of the movements that was more surprising than its solidity.

It wasn’t blocked by reaction speed.

The program, sensing the crisis, moved on its own to assist its owner.

It was a defensive barrier that could boast invincibility to the point of blocking enchanted bullets.

“Then I guess I’ll have to force it to fit.”

“… … !”

As I gave the signal, the world tree responded to my will and pulled out a bunch of stems.

The first attack method he had ever seen before was the enchanted bullets that caused the lizardmen to panic.

The stems that did not run were not affected by the ground environment that inhibited their movement.

The bundles of stems snaked across the muddy ground, swooping down on the enemy.

Kwak! Choaak!

The Lizardman’s response to that was neat.

He places his tail on the ground, plants his feet more firmly, and swings his harpoon.

The branch aimed at the neck was harpooned, and the branch that stabbed the abdomen was tied to a curved pole and torn to pieces.

Calm, steady breathing and heavy footwork that doesn’t give way to the back.

It’s not a trick, but a movement that blocks by observing each and every trajectory precisely.

It was a systematic martial art, not a rough and crude defense based on instinct.

‘It wouldn’t be of much use even if you used lignification on the stem.’

It wasn’t a problem of weak strength that could be hit by a harpoon or torn by a pole.

Fundamentally, the main point was that the trajectory of the attack was not readable at all.

‘If you push hard, it might not work, but… … .’

But it didn’t seem like it would be able to deliver a decisive blow.

Couldn’t the bundle of stems have pulled out the tail’s defense program?

It was inefficient to gamble on.

“What, it’s a monster.”

“Damn it! This is why I said it was a fight you couldn’t win.”

The morale of the allies plummeted due to the Lizardmen’s inaction.

Sylvester’s staff trembled, and Percibel, who was supposed to protect them, furtively looked at me.

“The remaining skills are surprising, but… … .”

The lizardman laughed, his breathing heavy.

“If this is all, then it’s disappointing.”

“Aren’t you ashamed to act like you’ve won everything when you’ve been helpless until now?”

I was criticized.

The lizardman answered shamelessly.

“You’re bluffing.”

“I’m sorry if it looks that way.”

It didn’t seem like things would go as planned.

As someone who has lived in the lawless area outside the city, he is quite skilled.

I gave up neatly and put the gun back in its holster.

“Damn, what are we going to do? I don’t think I can handle it.”

Percibel asked with a curse in her eyes.

It was a look of reproach, asking why he had done such a thing.

“You get out and support the guys outside first.”

“yes?”

“You know there’s no escape anyway. Instead of thinking about useless tricks, help your subordinates.”

“… … .”

Percibel rolled her eyes, feeling stung by the hit-and-run.

Even in the midst of all this, he was a vicious person who calculated his escape first.

Even though he’s that kind of guy, I think there are some aspects to him that can be manipulated.

“As planned, I will take responsibility for this guy.”

In fact, I tried to push through with numbers when I could deal with them to some extent, but it wasn’t at that level.

If I had known this would happen, I should have beaten him moderately.

If she had been in good condition, it might have been different, but for Percibel, who had not fully recovered, giving her a generous favor would have been nothing more than a nuisance.

“Then I will wipe out all the bastards and call in the troops to help!”

Percibel, whose face was flushed with color, followed obediently.

It was obvious what their intentions were.

‘I guess he’s trying to make a choice to block the road and get away.’

Unlike the situation inside, the outside was doing better than expected.

If there are no variables, the mercenaries will have a slight upper hand.

If Percibel, who is considered a skilled player, had stepped forward, they would have won without a problem.

Percy will decide then.

Should I run away or really take my remaining troops and end the Lizardmen?

If it were a normal mercenary group, it would naturally be the latter, but considering the sand-like cohesion of the Python mercenary group, it was more likely the former.

“… … I guess I have to hurry up and finish this.”

The lizardmen, unaware of this, were robbed of their leisure time.

Unlike the ragtag Python Mercenaries, the Race Lizard Gang did not take their comrades’ lives lightly.

In the case of the leader, Lortel, even if he survives, if all of his subordinates are destroyed, he will have no choice but to step down as ruler of District 16.

It was not in a position to sit back and watch as the battle outside was being fought over.

‘I’m not psychologically relaxed, though.’

Percy was able to give up the fight and escape by making his way through.

If that happened, I would have to deal with the remaining gang members alone.

‘So we have to finish that guy off before that.’

If you’re worried, I should make the decision first so there are no variables.

“Come at it.”

With a snap of his fingers, the lizardman threw himself into the hollowed-out floor.

with a plop!

The surface rippled and the creature’s body was buried in the mud.

That was the first method he used to take me by surprise.

The fear of the lizardman.

The guy knew how to swim through the mud like the sea.

A surprise attack from an unknown direction and at an unpredictable timing.

That was why he was called the ruler of the swamp.

Once you get pierced by the harpoon, it’s over.

The lizardman didn’t let go of the advantage and slowly cooked his opponent to end his life.

This is a situation that should be feared.

I was calm and alone.

‘I was worried that you might run away or play defensively… … .’

A hot heat surged from the tattoo on his chest.

‘I’m glad you followed my lead.’

The shape of an eagle spanning the sky flashed blue.

Then, the awakened skill was activated along with the tattoo.

“Synchronization is in progress!”

“The Watchman’s stats will be applied perfectly for a limited time without any loss!”

“All skills are shared!”

“The body becomes one with the watchman’s falcon!”

A field of view that expands to cover 360 degrees.

Muscles that are compressed and hardened, and fingernails that are sharp and grow out.

The life force of the watchman falcon transformed into a green aura and flowed through his body.

The changed body felt different from a human’s, but it didn’t even require time to adapt, as if it had been like that from the beginning.

“Huhhh… … .”

The predator’s wild hunting instinct encroached on the space in my head dominated by reason.

Still, I was able to calmly analyze the situation and not act rashly.

The lofty prince of the skies.

It is an instinctive temperament of a watchman.

Krrrr!

The slight vibration became a loud noise and lingered in my ears.

I rolled my eyes to the floor.

The lizardman’s trajectory was clearly drawn beneath the flooring.

I wonder if the guy thinks I’m just being flustered and sitting still.

The illusion was welcome.

‘You’ll die because you let your guard down.’

***

Lizardmen’s attacks come from directions completely unknown to the opponent.

The fear of not knowing where you might be attacked and the destructive power that threatens your life with a single blow.

Most of the prey were thus helpless against the lizardmen.

This hunt was a little different.

He used a unique ability never seen before, and the bullets fired from his cheap gun could even penetrate his reinforced mechanized body.

‘This time the hunt does not fail.’

The embarrassment was fleeting.

His wealth of experience allowed him to see through his opponent’s weaknesses.

The enemy lacked a fatal blow.

‘I’ll cook it for you with all my heart.’

None of the guy’s abilities could threaten him once he was hidden in the mud.

At first, I was able to avoid it by luck, but how long will my luck last?

If you want to have a physical fight, you are welcome to do so.

Lizardmen with their body assist devices rarely get tired.

If we could hit even one blind spear, we would have the upper hand.

The lizardman approached the guy slowly, taking his time.

‘… …Come?’

When you’re cornered, do you reveal a trick you trust?

Although the color green was unusual, the energy flowing through its entire body was the aura, the warrior’s magical power.

‘So what?’

An attack that doesn’t match the target is just a waste of time.

There were many who sought to become the ruler of District 16.

Among them, there were also Aura users.

Lortel hunted him down with ease.

The mud-covered 16th District was his guaranteed home ground for victory.

A sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth.

‘Things will work out easily.’

When you realize that even your last struggle won’t work, your despair only grows.

Preying on helpless prey was a piece of cake.

‘… … ?’

That was when I locked eyes with the enemy.

No, that couldn’t be true, but I felt like it was true.

‘Are you laughing?’

Despite the unfavorable situation, Allen’s expression was full of confidence.

A smile as if he was sure he would win.

The lizardman quickly threw his harpoon with an indescribable sense of anxiety.

No, I tried to throw it.

Clang!

An unknown object digging into the mud.

Something that had multiplied in an instant without any warning trapped him in the mud.

Pogururur!

Air bubbles that had penetrated the mask became trapped in the mud and burst.

The lizardman writhed in frustration.

‘What the heck is this… …!’

At some point, the body’s assistive devices stopped working.

A feeling of heaviness, as if chains were attached to one’s limbs.

The more I struggled, the more pain was etched into my entire body.

Kik! Choo-aak!

The body assist devices were useless and even the masks that helped with breathing were dangerous.

The deeply embedded thorns pierced holes all over his body and sucked out blood.

‘When did this trap come about… …!’

The lizardman, his bones chilled, turned his gaze over the mud.

The other person’s voice could be read from the lips that moved as if whispering softly.

“Got it.”

The lizardman realized at that moment.

The enemy’s arrogant gaze remained unchanged throughout.

It was I who was being hunted.

Wedge!

Allen’s sharpened claws sank down on the lizardman.