episode_0041

I was able to accurately recognize that [Tululpo of the Senses] was looking at me.

‘I can’t back away any longer..’

I knew there was no escape.

＇Awakening.. the feeling from before.＇

＇The instinct to become calmer than ever before..＇

Throbbing… Throbbing…

As I closed my eyes tightly and tried to concentrate… a small crack appeared around my blackened right eye, and soon my mind calmed down like it did when I was hunting [Tagfog], and the violent beating of my heart also calmed down little by little.

‘Okay… this feeling is enough.’

Is this an effect of [Birch Fruit]? I could clearly feel a surge of power that was incomparable to before, so I set {visual} and {auditory} of my {sixth sense} to 40% each and {armed} my left hand.

I know.

This feeling I am feeling right now is by no means a natural phenomenon.

But no matter what… If it helped me manage this situation calmly, I can only move forward by borrowing the power of this doubt. Whether it is the power of the devil or the power of monsters.

‘As expected… Is the magic power breathtaking?’

Considering that he consumed a considerable amount of magical power when hunting [Tagpog], he knew that he would not be able to last long with the {armor} on his left hand.

Strong.. Strong..

As proof of that, I was feeling extremely dizzy.

＂Ugh..＂

In an instant, a spinning feeling envelops my entire body.

The moment I realized that this dizziness was definitely an early symptom of {magic depletion}… I ended up slipping and falling from the tree due to such unexpected dizziness.

“Oh, no.”

Even with the best conditions and using the surrounding terrain, it was too much to fight… I made a huge mistake in front of the [Tululpo] group.

My mind is pounding like my heart is pounding!! I started to listen.

‘Wake!’

Dent!!

just as expected. In that split-second moment… I was able to calmly slam my armed left hand into the tree trunk to keep my balance, and I was able to land safely under the tree.

It was certain that the group of [Tululpo] who were sensitive to vibrations would have immediately figured out my location due to the landing just now. I can tell just by looking at those eyes that seem to be glaring at me.

‘You can’t be on guard till the end.’

A group of [Tululpo] that appears to be approximately 8.

Since I was right under the tree, I managed to keep my back to the wooden pillar and kept my posture as low as possible with my left {armed} hand drawn back while staring at the group of [Tululpo] that were slowly approaching.

An attitude that no one taught me…

Even when I was hunting [Tagfog].

Even at this moment when we are being attacked by [Tululpo].

A strange sensation came into my head, as if someone was leading me, but instead I accepted it without hesitation and began to engage in battle. I desperately needed it.

‘I can’t see in front of these guys..’

‘then..’

Knowing the habits of the [Tululpo], which could tell the enemy’s location through sounds, smells, and the vibration of the ground, I instinctively avoided the attacks of the [Tululpo] that attacked one by one.

‘The movements are simpler than you think..’

I narrowly dodged the front teeth of [Tululpo] charging straight at me, and boom! With the sound, flames flickered.

‘I feel like I can’t avoid my attacks because I can’t see in front of me.’

Fortunately, as they attacked one by one with their backs to a huge tree, they moved instinctively, relying on {hearing} and {vision} strengthened by {sixth sense}, so they were able to avoid them smoothly and not only did not miss the small gap in the attack, but precisely aimed for the vital spot. I didn’t forget to attack with a single thrust.

Phew!!

The internal organs of [Tululpo] can be felt warmly through the {armored} left hand.

Having already become accustomed to their movements, I pierced the heart of the charging [Tululpo] with strength different from before.

Wow!!

just as expected. One [Tululpo], which reacted violently and complained of pain, fell down with a lot of blood spraying from its punctured chest.

dump..

＇I have to erase the smell with this blood.＇

Because I didn’t have much magical power left, I went into battle without using [Shield] and being covered in blood gushing out.

‘I blocked the smell with this…’

Since I couldn’t let my guard down even for a moment, I had to think of every possible means before moving forward.

Tread.. plod..

just as expected. Did he sense that some of his group had died? They began to rush in simultaneously, in sync with the cries of [Tululpo of Sensibility] watching from behind.

＂Kuhk.!!＂

‘I changed my strategy..’

A group of [Tululpo] who attack without stopping, including from above and from the front.

While maintaining my composure in response to such an attack, I nimbly dive under the [Tululpo] charging at me from the front and slash its ankle.

Wow!!

Keke!!

Even though beast-type monsters are accustomed to this kind of group life, they are also beings with life. It must have been such a big shock that some of the group they had been enjoying together died was such a big shock… Unlike the beginning, I was able to capture a moment of hesitation.

And I didn’t hesitate at that moment.

＂Two…＂

[Tululpo] I know this fear that the group feels.

It was a feeling of fear, like a person trying to catch a mouse only to be bitten by the mouse and die.

The attacks of [Tululpo], who were so excited, became even simpler, but since the frequency of the attacks was as high as the number of remaining groups, the unavoidable part was momentarily surrounded by a [shield] to prevent the consumption of magic power as much as possible.

‘I can’t keep avoiding it like this..’

At that moment… As [Tululpo]’s sharp teeth approached my nose, I urgently wrapped a [shield] around my right arm to block it.

Suddenly!!

just as expected. As the magic power gradually faded, [Tululpo’s] sharp teeth began to pierce the [defense shield] around my right arm and grind, but… I did not dodge, but instead pushed straight into my flesh, creating as long a wound as possible without damaging the blood vessels.

Wow!!

As I felt a large amount of bleeding flowing down my right arm, I sprayed it on the bodies of [Tululpo] who continued to flock towards me, and continued my attack with violent movements.

As the brief skirmish continued…

＇As expected.. ＇

[Tululpo]’s red blood stains sprinkled all over my body.

[Tululpo] My blood sprinkled little by little on the group.

After enduring the fierce battle with [Tululpo], their scent began to permeate my body. And just as I had expected, having deliberately induced this situation, the [Tululpo] group began to hesitate at some point as if they were confusing the positions of the enemy and allies… and even attacked the same group.

＇It is a success.＇

And there was absolutely no way I would miss that gap, so I lowered my posture as much as possible like [Tululpo], imitated their steps, and quickly approached them, then attacked the vital points of the head, heart, or joints of the legs in turn, making it impossible for them to move.

***

“haha…”

How many did you catch that way?

Although the situation was clearly unfavorable in terms of terrain and power difference, there were a significant number of [Tululpo] fallen around me.

Crrr..

just as expected. [Tululpo of Senses], who was watching the whole situation, growled once and then began to take action.

“Hey.. is it finally coming out?”

“Should I take revenge?”

Although I say this in words… my whole body is sore, and I’m holding on from moment to moment until I’m on the verge of {magic depletion}.

Nevertheless, in order not to be noticed by [Tululpo of the Senses] who was right in front of me, I took another breath and started running straight ahead.

‘Don’t hesitate..’

I had to attack while I still had some stamina left.

When the magic power to surround the {armor} existed, it had to be swung at least once more.

Therefore, this time, rather than waiting for [Tululpo of Sensibility] to attack, we throw a variable that charges in reverse. I didn’t know if this very reckless and bold move would work.

But this was the best and only option for me.

I didn’t want to run away.

I didn’t want to hesitate.

That’s why I just move.

In response to my running, [Tululpo of Sensibility]’s huge mouth opened horizontally, and in that split-second it tried to bite my waist…

Throbbing… Throbbing…

His blackened right eye began to pound rapidly, as if to tell him not to forget his existence.

{{Forgotten Soul forcibly increases {Sixth Sense}’s {vision} by +80%.}}

‘I can see it.. Movement..?’

OK..

As if seeing an afterimage of the future, the movements of [Tululpo of the Senses] began to overlap slowly, and soon, using the rock right next to it as a footrest, it jumped up high, dodged the attack at once, and hit the densely rising tree branches in the opposite direction. Using the last of his strength as a stepping stone, he leaps momentarily and strikes with his {armed} left hand.

Damn!!!!!!!

Since it happened so quickly, [Tululpo of Senses] also seemed unable to realize what attack he had been subjected to.

“I’m taking it… your right eye.”

Has he finally realized that he can’t even see the other eye? It was moving backwards quickly and seemed very alert, as if it was trying to find my location through smell and vibration.

Crrr!!

Left eye to Janes.

For me, the right eye.

[Tululpo of Senses], who had already lost both eyes, had no way of knowing where I was as he could not smell or feel any vibrations… So, for a moment, he began to look at the remaining group and the situation around him.

Crrr..

I can hear it.

I couldn’t hide my anger and I was gritting my teeth, making a sound that seemed like I was trying to find something.

However, he soon retreated, leading the surviving group.

Turf.. plod.. plod..

just as expected. I, who could never let down my guard even at such a moment, turned around for a moment and was greeted by the bloody tears of [Tululpo of the Senses].

It seemed like a hint that he would definitely return someday.

＂Gagging..＂

After confirming that I could not feel any signs of the monster’s magic or presence around me, I collapsed to the ground.

dump!!

Are you relaxed?

Only then did I begin to pant as if I was breathing hard, and an excruciating pain came later, as if I was hyperventilating.

Throbbing… Throbbing…

＇Nuh…eyes. I can not see..’

just as expected. Of course, the pain caused by excessive use of the {sixth sense} comes flooding back…

If it’s magical power, if it’s magic, if it’s body, if it’s body… Since it wasn’t ready yet, the body was already in a state of complete destruction.

So, for a while, I just kneel and bow my head blankly.

If a group of [Tululpo] came back or the worst happened… I would definitely have to accept death without hesitation, but fortunately, no one came closer than this.

{{Collapses due to exhaustion of magical power.}}

{{I made an achievement that could not be achieved.}}

{Stamina+1} {Magic Power+1} {Strength+1} {Agility+2}