Bad Born Blood

Chapter 199

I walked through the forest, carrying Ragnata on my back. According to the information Jafa had gathered, Valek was staying deeper inside the forest.

As we walked, Ragnata started talking about "mutants."

"If certain special environmental conditions align, lifeforms on Planet Novus can deviate from their usual forms. At first, I thought they were just rare species, but... I eventually realized they were mutations."

I stayed silent, just listening. Something came to mind.

I recalled the mutation process of the rat I had seen at Jin Gaw’s laboratory. Jin Gaw had used Hollistone’s energy to induce mutations in living organisms.

Unusual biological specimens were occasionally discovered on Planet Novus. Machine Beasts, with metallic exteriors and internal organs, were one such example. These mutations were closely tied to the ancient Arcane civilization and Hollistone.

"Watch out ahead. That’s a carnivorous plant."

"I know. The scattered bones make it pretty obvious."

I stopped walking. A disturbing vibration rose beneath my feet.

Whoosh.

I lightly stepped back. A sharp tendril shot up from where I had just been standing. If I had remained there, it would have pierced me from my lower back to my throat.