Chapter 260: The Marsh’s Grave
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[Warning: Toxin Exposure Detected. Aura Shell Holding. Remaining Reserve: 29%]
Toad Daddy released a swirling puff of toxic gas from the bloated folds of his throat. It rolled across the chamber in sickly waves, green and bubbling with acidic spores. The smell hit Kai like a fist made of rotten onions, wet socks, and regrets. It was so foul that even his Apex instincts recoiled.
Kai jerked his head back and tore his jaws away from the toad’s shoulder. His eyes widened. His tongue twitched. His stomach threatened mutiny.
"It smells like ten frogs died inside a toilet and fermented," he choked, coughing. "I’m going to vomit. This is an illegal move. Disgusting!"
Toad Daddy saw his chance.
With a wet bellow, the massive creature threw himself forward. His entire body twisted in mid air, a monstrous cannonball of slime, warts, and vengeance. He shouted the name of his attack like it was holy scripture.
"Tongue Slam!"
Kai barely braced himself before Toad Daddy’s enormous belly collided with him like a collapsing boulder. The force shook the tunnel. Cracks spiderwebbed across the floor and walls. A mushroom patch nearby caught fire just from the impact.
Kai’s back smashed into the wall so hard that chunks of rock shattered around him. A confused worm was dislodged and blinked twice before digging itself deeper in shame.
Kai groaned and slid down the wall, leaving a very dignified Kai shaped dent behind on the tunnel wall.
He spit blood, wiped his mouth, then laughed. The sound was hoarse, dry, and deeply sarcastic.