Chapter 61: Road to the Capital (Part 10)
The spider-like creature let out a low growl. Its voice echoed through the cave chamber, like a rumble from the bowels of the earth. The countless eyes on its body moved asynchronously, observing Alvaric from every direction. Hearing Alvaric’s previous words only enraged it further.
"You think you’re stronger than me, huh? Don’t get cocky, demi-human!" the giant spider roared.
Alvaric didn’t answer. He simply stared straight ahead, his eyes sharp. There was no fire or excitement in his gaze. Cold. In one hand, Vapper’s Dagger trembled—its poison dripping to the ground. In the other, the Crimson Sword Demon was unsheathed, radiating a red aura.
Alvaric had no intention of wasting any more time. He felt he had to unleash his full power without a shred of mercy.
"Come at me," Alvaric challenged.
SRRAAK!
The creature lunged at terrifying speed, its legs slicing through the air. The cave walls trembled. Its attacks came from all directions—above, from the sides, even from below. A vortex of death. Its sharp legs aimed directly at Alvaric.
Alvaric dodged them all, though not perfectly. One claw slashed his abdomen, spraying blood into the air. His body was thrown against the cave wall. The ground shook.
The spider grinned wide. "What happened to your arrogant words now?" it mocked.
The giant spider leaped and landed above Alvaric. Without mercy, it stabbed his body repeatedly. Alvaric’s blood flowed heavily onto the cave floor.
"A demi-human will always be a demi-human," the creature chuckled. "Fragile, weak, and bloody. You’re no match for a being like me who has already evolved once."