Chapter 172 (1/2)

Chapter 172

Ch. 172 Head On Encounter

“Kichichichichichiin!”

After I adjust my posture, I approach the giant centipede.

In the event that I fail, there is one thing that I can do. I concentrate magic in my throat, target the giant centipede and shoot everything out at once.

“GUUOOOO!”

The stagnant miasma breath a.s.saults the giant centipede. It’s [[Plague Breath]]. It will take time for its effects to truly appear, so I can’t rely on that, but it does act as a smokescreen.

I think I’d go crazy if my skill level increased and I evolved, so I want to use [[Scorching Breath]], but it’s visible to the enemy. In fact, I’ve experienced enemies charging through without hesitation despite me using [[Scorching Breath]] to slow them down.

For the giant centipede, a breath-like attack will not be able to penetrate its sh.e.l.l, with [[Scorching Breath]], the chances of defeating it will be slim. To begin with, my objective isn’t to deal damage, so it’s possible that it would think that this is strange and would slow down its movements by a few seconds.

Besides, it doesn’t seem to be that easy to raise the skill level.

[Normal Skill [[Plague Breath]] has leveled up from 3 to 4]

……as expected from G.o.d’s Voice-san, you really did it. Your voice came, right at the moment I show an opening, I really felt that stab coming at me. I really dislike this. Maybe it’s just telling me to give me an update.

I fly upwards from within the miasma. I kick the centipede’s head, spread my wings, and ride the wind to gain some distance. Turning my back on the centipede that has shown itself by cutting through the miasma, I then used [[Roll]] to run away.

The attempt to use the plan ‘KO with [[Nutcracker]]’ has failed. From now on its response will be faster. To begin with, if he gets some distance the moment I’m in the air and then waits for me to land, it’s over. This technique is applicable provided that the giant centipede charges at me, sort of like, a counter when at a disadvantage. It relies on the opponent’s actions. My strategy to use [[Nutcracker]] on the giant centipede cannot be used anymore.

When it comes to this, there is no other option but to use other strategies. I still have another method for this. This is also a counter which relies on the giant centipede’s actions, though compared to the strategy for [[Nutcracker]] it has a lot of uncertainties, and it also possesses a high risk if it fails, but this is the only method left.

When I need to prioritise escaping, speed and attack strength will become a problem.During that time, the important thing is how fast I can move. However, when my objective is to defeat it, defense will become a problem. The important thing is, can I smash that giant centipede’s sh.e.l.l? Naturally, my options are limited.

If I am able to smash that sh.e.l.l and am left with no other methods to attack anymore, when that time comes, there is no need to think about what to do. If this fails, I might die. It’s possible to get killed. This time for sure, I will be able to remove that centipede.

“KICHICHICHICHICHICHICHICHICHICHICHICHICHII!”

The giant centipede releases an unpleasant noise. “Coward, come here and face me in battle”, is the feeling I’m getting.

Of course, to face it up front and fight it fair and square is something I would decline doing. If that happened I would definitely lose. Why do I have to agree to a fight where the opponent has the advantage?

But, because I’m getting tired or due to the giant centipede becoming enraged, the distance between us did not increase at all. Rather, the distance is rapidly becoming narrower and narrower. I cannot hold this for long. [[Plague Breath]] was su

pposed to have been completely absorbed, and I considered that [[Curse]] might start taking effect and that the centipede might weaken if I started an endurance race and ran away for a whole day, but it doesn’t seem like I could do that.