Chapter 61: First test
The ground shook violently, as if the earth itself were writhing beneath their feet. On the horizon, the two spotted something that looked like a sphere made of rocks, rolling toward them with overwhelming force. With each movement, the impact echoed like thunder.
The rocky sphere suddenly stopped before them, revealing two glowing, yellow eyes. From its underside, eight crab-like legs emerged, covered in thick rock yet surprisingly agile. Finally, two massive claws extended from its sides, one sharp, the other oversized and clumsy.
"How should we attack, master?" Sylvia asked.
"Approach it carefully, check if there’s any weak point," Davi ordered, then quickly stepped back, avoiding getting too close to the enemy.
He wanted to avoid using <Love the King> too soon, as he didn’t want to exhaust his powers early, especially when he had no idea how many more trials lay ahead. It would be best to attack only when absolutely necessary.
So, he observed as Sylvia swiftly approached the enemy. No matter how hard the Great King tried to strike her with its claws, it was simply too slow.
The silver-haired girl managed to slip past its right claw before it could close, then ran across its massive body. She attempted multiple times to strike the connection points between the rock plates that formed its armor, but she couldn’t create even a single crack.
She then tried to examine the underside of the creature. However, its legs were extremely tough and could not be cut. Moreover, upon noticing her beneath its belly, the Great King simply retracted its legs, nearly crushing the girl with its sheer weight.
That said, thanks to her incredible speed, she managed to escape just in time. Her final target was the creature’s eyes. She accelerated at an absurd pace, climbed onto the beast again, and attempted to cut what seemed to be its eyes.
For the first time, she managed to deal some damage, slicing off one of its eyes. However, after a few seconds, the creature regenerated, growing another eye in its place. It truly seemed to have no weakness.
"I’m sorry, Master, but I couldn’t find anything," Sylvia appeared beside Davi in an instant, showcasing her absurd speed.