(Monster Eater)
(Episode 10: Llond) Skill:
"Substitute".
Llond.
Help... help me!
Kill him...
Rudd!
I'm okay.
But...
"Substitute" failed.
It wasn't Llond resisting the skill.
It was probably the sword resisting it.
If I weaken it first, there might be a chance.
Skill:
"Wisdom of Cinders".
The restraints on him are released!
It absorbed the mana again.
That state is...
Incarnation.
If that's true, that body probably no longer
belongs to Llond.
That was close.
His movements have become sharper.
I'm joining the fight.
Get out of my way!
Thanks. You saved me.
I didn't know you're also good at close combat.
A mage who's helpless in close combat is nothing but dead weight.
But now the problem is,
that's no longer an opponent we can hold back against.
Rudd, be prepared.
The curse has eroded him too much.
We must kill him to stop him.
I understand.
Hey! Don't move!
Your wounds haven't healed yet.
Rigurdo,
you heard what that elf woman said,
right?
This will go on forever.
Elysia,
you step back for now.
"Wisdom of Earth".
I see.
If it's just kicking up dust,
that sword can't absorb the magic.
Nomia,
pierce through it!
Darn it.
I almost hit his heart.
Rigurdo! Magnus!
If we must kill you to stop you...
Then we'll be the ones to do it!
If we just sell off this sword,
there might be another victim.
Hiding it won't solve the problem either.
Kill him...
Curses don't work on me, idiot.
Is everyone alright?
The battle just ended.
Anyway, come to the guild to explain everything.
An enhanced state caused by the cursed sword.
Magnus can corroborate.
Regarding his death,
other adventurers should accept this explanation.
But
Rudd, are you truly okay?
My innate skill is "Immunity to Abnormal State".
This curse seems to be a type of abnormal state.
So the curse doesn't affect me.
As long as this sword is in my possession,
I should be able to prevent more victims.
It's safer with me than in the guild's custody.
I understand.
But in return,
if you get consumed by that cursed sword...
Do whatever you want with me then.
Well then, Rudd, Elysia.
Thank you for quelling this incident.
Magnus.
My condolences to you and Rigurdo.
But we can't let you dwell in grief right now.
Any other problems?
These adventurers who came with me
were gathered specifically for this matter.
Monsters outside the maze are increasing abnormally fast.
Have you noticed anything unusual?
Now that you mention it, there were abnormally high numbers of monsters in quests.
Not just numbers, their strength is abnormal as well.
Monsters of that level shouldn't appear there.
Monster distribution in this area has completely changed.
And the most likely cause
is the Aberio Maze.
Aberio Maze?
Those monsters
came from that maze?
I'm afraid so.
After investigation team was dispatched, the report stated
this is all linked to a certain monster.
A certain monster?
Basilista, the Venomdrake.
I've only known it from historical records,
but it's estimated to be over Level Seventy.
Seventy?
Its combat prowess alone makes it formidable,
but the real problem is it can emit high-concentration miasma.
We believe other monsters became hyperactive due to the miasma.
Some even started leaving the maze.
That's why over half the investigation team perished
and the survivors are still undergoing treatment.
Isn't miasma also harmful to monsters?
Monsters in the Miasma Maze should possess Miasma Resistance.
Those unable to withstand the miasma
are being driven toward the upper floors.
Monsters staying in the deep floor moved to the middle floors,
and monsters staying in the middle floor were pushed further upward.
If this continues,
its miasma will eventually spread beyond the maze.
Countless monsters will flood out from the Aberio Maze.
If that happens...
That's why we sought you with "Immunity to Abnormal State"
to counter this unprecedented catastrophe.
I understand the situation now.
Please take me to meet the surviving investigation team.
Skill: Substitute.
What?
That's incredible!
You can also remove abnormal states from others?
Only if I can touch them
and they don't resist.
Regarding the Venomdrake subjugation,
I want only Elysia and me to go.
Just the two of you?
That's far too reckless.
The Venomdrake's estimated subjugation level is level A.
And the Aberio Maze's interior remains largely uncharted.
Do you stand a chance?
Fewer people in the miasma gives us greater mobility.
Besides,
this isn't my first time fighting stronger opponents.
I understand.
Then I formally entrust you with Basilista, the Venomdrake's elimination.
Alright.
Let's get some good sleep for tomorrow.
Hey...
Do you really think just us two can do it?
With no one else around,
I can use my skills without restraint.
And healing multiple people during the battle
is impossible anyway.
I was not exactly lying.
You've got a silver tongue.
Sorry for dragging you into this.
What are you talking about?
We're teammates.
If you ever leave me behind,
I'll beat you hard.
You're right. Sorry.
Stop apologizing and pull yourself together.
Alright.
The two of us will save the world.
Okay.