Chapter 73
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Chapter 73: Class B Dead Spirit
Hmph, just wait, you manipulator of Dead Spirits!
Watch… watch how my daughters deal with you!
The killers of those eight Military Ants were clearly the Archer Dead Spirits. To exact revenge and conquer this Fog Zone, we must eradicate all Dead Spirits and eliminate their controller!
The white ant gracefully waved her forelimbs, prompting the ant army to tighten their formation and encircle the castle’s vicinity.
Bone fragments littered the ground.
As Lin Yu had deduced, continuously defeating these Dead Spirits five or six times would deplete their Magic Value, ensuring true death.
Moreover, these humanoid skeleton Dead Spirits lost most combat capability when disarmed of bows, swords, or shields.
When slain, the attacking Iron Armored Ants and Acid Ants gained Experience Value. Several ants leveled up immediately due to the Dead Spirits’ high levels.
Though tempted to fight personally, Lin Yu hesitated at the thought of biting humanoid skeletons with her mandibles. Animal bones were tolerable, but human-like ones…
"Mother’s level is somewhat low. I’ll have my sisters reserve high-level Dead Spirits for you in upcoming battles."
"Actually… that’s unnecessary."
"Then we’ll handle it…"
"It’s our duty as daughters."
When the ant swarm reached visibility range through the mist, Lin Yu noticed building ruins surrounding the castle – mostly crumbled walls.
Red Pupil halted advancement, deploying ants to form an expanding perimeter that gradually encircled the castle.
The encircling revealed approximately five hundred Dead Spirit guards – predominantly Class D with fewer Class C.
Attempts to lure them from the castle failed; Archer Dead Spirits only shot arrows distantly without pursuit.
"Pity. They’ve grown wiser."
"No, Mother. Losing over a hundred Dead Spirits made their controller cautious… perhaps fearful."
"Understandable. Losing immortal troops would make anyone wary."
"If they won’t leave the castle… does that mean their master’s inside?"
"Regardless, we’ll eliminate these perimeter guards first!"
The assault commenced with Iron Armored Ants shielding against arrows while Acid Ants advanced. Recent level-ups had enhanced the Acid Ants’ corrosive range and potency.
Over two hundred Acid Ants unleashed fan-shaped sprays, acidic droplets raining densely.
Struck Dead Spirits’ Health Values declined steadily. Lacking pain receptors, they fought unimpeded by corrosion or poison.
Several robed skeleton Dead Spirits raised rotten magic wands, summoning translucent shields against the acid.
At twenty meters’ range, Iron Armored Ants activated [Charge], plowing into skeletal ranks. Close combat nullified archers’ and mages’ advantages.
Though comparable in level to the Weak Ant Tribe, the outnumbered Dead Spirits were overwhelmed – their [Undying] skill merely prolonging defeat.
Mid-battle, rustling emerged behind the ant forces. Monsters of varying sizes – many horrifically wounded – materialized from distant fog, forming a secondary encirclement.
"They’ve appeared."
Red Pupil assessed the newcomers: mostly Class D or unranked, outnumbering but weaker than Military Ants.
"Little Tear, guard Mother."
"Understood! But where are you going?"
Lin Yu intuited the plan.
"Entering the castle?"
"Yes. The sealed door appears fragile. I’ll breach it to eliminate whatever controls these monsters."
"But how locate the controller?"
"Slay everything encountered. Meanwhile, watch for escaping foes outside, Mother."
"Okay, I’ll handle the area outside the castle."
Red Pupil then mobilized thirty Iron Armored Ants, sixty Acid Ants, and over six hundred mostly low-level Weak Ants and Military Ants, charging toward the castle’s main gate nearby.
"Red Pupil, be careful."
A voice called from behind.
"I’ll be fine, Mom."
After Red Pupil’s ant swarm broke through the obstructing Dead Spirit Puppets and reached the castle gate, she ordered a massive Iron Armored Ant from the group to activate its "Charge" skill.
The castle gate appeared much larger up close than it did from afar. Its width could easily accommodate two or three Iron Armored Ants simultaneously, though years of neglect had made it more fragile than it looked.
BOOM——
With a single thunderous crash, the Iron Armored Ant smashed through the castle gate.
Beyond lay a vast space resembling a grand hall, though blanketed in dust and debris. Fifty-odd Dead Spirits were immediately visible within.
Flanking the hall stood two rows of towering white pillars. At the farthest end rose a circular platform where a massive golden-armored skeleton sat upon a throne, its heavy greatsword plunged into the platform beside it.
The throne’s skeletal occupant first drew Red Pupil’s attention, prompting her to instinctively use Identification.
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Name: None
Race: Dead Spirit (Puppet, Reviving)
Qualification: A
Class: B
Level: LV.6
Health Value: 1150/1150
Magic Value: 210/210
Skills: "Attack Enhancement", "Defense Enhancement", "Greatly Attack Enhancement", "Slash", "Quick Slash", "Cathexis", "Sword Talent", "Swordsmanship Master", "Intimidation", "Leadership", "Immortal"
Attributes: Strength 32 (+18)
Agility 11
Intelligence 9
Physical Resistance Ability 12 (+8)
Elemental Magic Resistance Ability 8
Abnormal State Resistance Ability 6
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A Class B monster??
Powerful indeed, but its condition seems unstable.
Priority target confirmed.
As Red Pupil completed her Identification, the hall’s wandering Dead Spirits began assaulting the ant swarm.
