ca-book Chapter 21: Fighting the Abomination, Killing Him with One Blow
Chapter 21: Fighting the Abomination, Killing Him with One Blow
The voices of Shen Xing and the other two echoed in the mall. After they finished reading, they exchanged somewhat awkward glances.
If I'd known I'd have to shout it out, I wouldn't have chosen such a tacky name!
But this awkward situation didn't last long; the Mist Flower on her wrist began to spin faster.
And in the mist, the half-formed units were now fully revealed!
Besides Hellroar, who was wearing berserker shoulder armor and wielding a steel-cutting double-bladed axe, there were two other figures with very different styles standing next to him.
The archer in front of Xu Jiayi was tall and slender, her tight leather armor outlining her graceful curves. Her face, that of a Western woman, held a puzzled expression.
The figure in front of Qin Lang was quite short, only about 1.45 meters tall, wearing a black cloak, and holding a dagger in each hand.
The three of them were amazed. This was the first time they had seen creatures from the game come to life, their attire completely out of place with the modern buildings around them.
Hellscream and the others looked around blankly, clearly not yet having reacted.
But the situation is urgent now, and there's no time to explain.
"I'll take charge of the frontal attack, Jia Yi, you provide long-range fire support."
Shen Xing quickly gave the order: "Qin Lang, prepare to take it out!"
As longtime gaming partners, the four of them often teamed up and played many different games, developing an unparalleled teamwork.
At this moment, without needing to say anything more, they quickly got into the zone.
"roar!"
Hellscream, wielding his double-bladed battle axe, activated [Swift Step] and charged forward!
The terrifying explosive force stomped out huge craters in the mall floor.
He charged at the abomination with incredible speed and brought his axe down with a powerful blow!
With a "plop," juice splattered instantly!
The abomination let out a roar of pain mixed with rage, and stretched out its rotting right hand, ready to seize Hellroar.
At that moment, three or four arrows shot out in succession, all hitting the abomination's outstretched right arm.
"Pfft! Pfft pfft pfft!"
The arrow pierced deep into its flesh, and the immense force caused it to stagger.
Taking advantage of the enemy's brief moment of disarray, Hellroar fiercely raised his battle axe and slashed down at the monster's bloated belly!
After several swings of the axe, several wounds several tens of centimeters long were chopped out.
Just then, the abomination's abdomen began to writhe violently.
Several slimy tentacles suddenly emerged from the wound and shot out at an extremely fast speed.
Hellscream's body was immediately wrapped several times by these tentacles, and he began to struggle fiercely.
However, the signature skill of the Samsung elite creature, [Flesh Tentacles], is not so easy to break free from.
No matter how hard Hellroar exerted himself, his muscles swelling like air, he couldn't break those tentacles.
Not only that, he was being pulled closer by hatred, its belly gaping open as if to swallow him whole!
Just then, a short, dark figure crept up behind the monster.
Two flashes of cold light appeared, and the abomination was stabbed wildly.
However, he was too short; even when he raised the dagger, it only reached the monster's waist.
Whether intentionally or unintentionally, the vast majority of attacks hit the abomination's anus.
"roar!"
The hatred let out another piercing scream, its face contorted with pain.
As it turned around in anger, intending to seize the halfling assassin, the Hellroar in front of it finally broke free of its tentacles.
Shen Xing immediately commanded him to activate [Blade Dance], which made him spin rapidly in place like a top.
"Whoosh—whoosh—"
The steel-slicing double-edged axe slashed across its bulky body repeatedly, sending bits of flesh flying and juices splattering everywhere!
In addition, Xu Jiayi's archers continuously unleashed fierce attacks, hitting the abomination's joints or head.
The combined forces of the three troop types actually overwhelmed this three-star elite monster, leaving it utterly powerless to fight back.
"Haha, the six of us are really amazing!" Qin Lang clapped his hands and laughed from the side.
Shen Xing, also sitting in a wheelchair, nodded in agreement: "Indeed, we still have to rely on them."
Xu Jiayi didn't speak, but just stared at the battle in front of her, her shoulders trembling slightly.
Commanding her in-game units to battle monsters in a shopping mall—this contrasting scene excited her.
A dozen seconds later, the Abomination, which had been suppressed by the three of them, seemed to be on the verge of collapse.
Its body was covered with deep, bone-revealing wounds, with rotting flesh mixed with fluids flowing all over the ground. Even one of its arms had been severed, making it a truly pitiful sight.
Just when everyone thought it was about to fall, the monster suddenly stopped.
"Gurgle... gurgle..."
A strange wriggling sound came from deep within its body.
Immediately afterwards, its belly swelled up rapidly like an inflated water balloon, as if it was about to burst!
A dangerous aura emanated from the area.
"Oh no! That's the Abomination's [Corpse Explosion] skill! It has a huge area of effect!" Qin Lang's expression changed drastically, and he shouted a warning, "Quick, dodge!"
The three instinctively ordered their units to take cover.
But when he saw ordinary people lying on the ground nearby, he suddenly hesitated.
The skill 【Corpse Explosion】 has an extremely wide area of effect, and the splashed liquid has a strong corrosive effect, capable of melting a rock in a short time.
If it were to actually unleash this skill, the casualties would likely be enormous.
But they have done their best; they can't risk their own lives to save others.
Just as he hesitated, the glass ceiling on the top floor of the mall shattered, and a huge figure descended from the sky.
But what came was not a human, but a minotaur who was over three meters tall and had a bare upper body.
It carried a huge totem pole, like a missile, and ruthlessly smashed it down on the abomination that was about to explode!
"boom!!!"
A violent explosion resounded, shaking the entire mall floor and shattering the glass doors of more than a dozen surrounding shops!
When the smoke and dust dissipated, a deep pit several meters in diameter appeared in the original spot.
The three of them craned their necks to look, and saw the tall minotaur standing there, leaning on his totem.
His muscles seemed to be cast from steel, and his tan skin was covered with ancient battle patterns. The oppressive aura he exuded was almost tangible!
As for hatred, it has completely disappeared; perhaps it has been smashed into mincemeat.
The three of them were somewhat bewildered as they stared at the powerful minotaur.
"Looks like I arrived just in time."
A somewhat familiar voice came from the back of the mall.
Following the sound, everyone looked and saw a figure wearing a trench coat with his hands in his pockets walking out of the side entrance of the mall.
It was Zhou Zheng, whom I had met before, who was also in charge of the unusual events in this area.
"Brother Zhou Zheng, you've finally arrived!"
Qin Lang breathed a sigh of relief, but said with lingering fear, "This abomination was too ferocious. If we hadn't summoned our troops, many of us would probably have died at its hands."
Zhou Zheng glanced around and nodded approvingly: "You guys are pretty good. Even though these three-star elite Abominations are only Tier 1, they are extremely threatening."
"As a newcomer, it is commendable that you dared to step forward and confront this monster."
Qin Lang felt a little embarrassed by the praise and scratched the back of his head.
Shen Xing looked at him suspiciously and asked, "Did you arrive a while ago and deliberately wait until the last moment to make your move?"
"Huh? You figured it out?" Zhou Zheng glanced at him with some surprise.
Shen Xing was speechless, thinking to himself, "Just as I thought."
Those who were among the first to encounter the game are definitely a key focus of the Bureau of Abnormal Affairs.
Their whereabouts and information have probably been thoroughly investigated long ago, and they are being monitored by dedicated personnel at all times.
Moreover, this game has been running for many years, and the anomaly handling bureau has dealt with countless similar incidents.
It's practically impossible for the pioneers to take revenge on society before they die.
"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore."
Zhou Zheng smiled and walked over to them: "Come on, fill out this form."
After saying that, he skillfully took out several A4 sheets of paper from inside his trench coat and handed them over.
The document was printed with "Pioneer's Violation of Regulations - Self-Defense Statement."
"Brother Zhou Zheng, does this count as violating the regulations?" Qin Lang looked completely bewildered.
"Of course it counts."
Zhou Zheng replied matter-of-factly, "Article 43 of the document we gave you to sign at the time clearly stipulated that pioneers must not use the abilities in the game in public places, and violators will be punished with detention, fines, and other penalties."
"Didn't you read the regulations carefully?"
Shen Xing and Xu Jiayi were also stunned.
That document was filled with so many regulations back then, who would actually read it all one by one?
And what happened to the promised acts of bravery? What happened to the promise of being a citizen hero?
What the heck are detention and fines?!
Looking at their constipated expressions, Zhou Zheng smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, there's a supplementary explanation in the document."
"If someone takes action to save an ordinary person in a public place during an emergency, it can be considered an act of bravery and is not a violation of the law."
"So all you need to do is write down what happened, and the bureau will review it once, and everything will be fine."
Upon hearing the last sentence, the three of them breathed a sigh of relief.
To be honest, although they have already experienced quite a few battles in the game.
But as a law-abiding citizen who has been raised since childhood, I still instinctively felt a little scared when I heard that I was going to be detained.
Zhou Zheng watched them sign their defense statements, a satisfied smile still on his face.
But when he turned his head and glanced at the soldiers, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
"Elite two-star orcs, elite one-star rangers... In just two days, you have actually trained such powerful units. It is quite beyond my expectations."
After a pause, he said, "How about this, considering your good potential and your willingness to step forward this time, I'll try to secure a few spots for you in the 'Misty Void Realm'."