Chapter 132 - Eight Legged Freak (Beast Den 4) (1/2)

Vivi couldn't help but turn to look at Laz. Neither of them thought that something that strong would be in here. Laz had just entered the late stage of his Condensation Realm where as Vivi was slightly more powerful, as a later stage level 2 demon beast, she was comparable to a late stage Condensation Realm who had made it about half way through. But the fluctuations coming from the opening gave them both a bit of a chill.

Although it felt stronger than either him or Vivi, it wasn't a drastic difference. Still though, this would have been the first time either of them encounter something stronger than themselves since they had left Basin Falls. Laz couldn't help but turning to Vivi as well, noticing that they both had a look of excitement and hesitation in their eyes.

*So... what do you think?* Laz asked first. It was normally Vivi's job to evaluate an opponent since she was able to see through their energy fluctuations to determine their strength. Although Laz could do the same, he was still rather unlearned in that aspect. It was like how just because someone could see some dark clouds, that didn't mean they could predict the weather. In contrast, someone who had lots of knowledge of weather could look at the clouds and predict exactly what would happen. There was no comparison between the two.

*Well, I think this thing is somewhere between dangerous and deadly..* Vivi answered with a bit of mystery.

*What does that mean? I meant it's level...* Laz replied back with a bit of annoyance.

*You could figure that out too if you bothered to give it a shot.*

*Yeah, yeah...* This was an ongoing argument between the two of them. Although Laz did have an interest in it, he also knew that he could never match Vivi and because they never encounter things stronger than themselves. It was this lack of danger that caused Laz to not be so serious about it.

*Arg, honestly. From now on I will make you learn this stuff. But that's not important for now. What I said is actually a bit more important.* Vivi said while sniffing the air a bit, taking in more of the fog that kept seeping out as though trying to figure some things out.

*About it being between dangerous and deadly? Why is that?* Laz asked, a bit curious.

*Sometimes I wonder if you ever bother listening. Don't you remember what I've said before? About demon beasts being more than just their energy levels?* Vivi asked while glaring at him.

*Uhh... let's see. Even if it's weaker than you, it can still kill you?* Laz said, thinking back.

*Sigh... close enough. Alright. Look. You know how there are things that even if they are small and weak can kill a normal person?*

*Yes?*

*Well, this is the same thing. Think about it, if you got bit by a poisonous snake, would you die?* Vivi said, trying to make it as simple as possible.

*Well... maybe not anymore...* Laz said, starting to see where she was going with this.

*No. But what if it was a level 1 demon beast? Or even a level 2 demon beast snake?*

*Then... yeah. It would kill me...* Laz sighed while realizing what she said was true. He hadn't thought about it before, but it made sense. Just because the thing was weaker than him didn't mean it didn't have it's own means of defense against larger predators.

*You get it now?* Vivi wanted to make sure he understood. She was worried that Laz might become too complacent and forget that he shouldn't under estimate either beasts or other humans just because he has had some success. She knew from the information in her head that there could be tons of dangerous things out there. She just didn't know where this information came from.

*Eww... so like if I encounter a giant level 2 skunk... do you think it's stink would kill me as well?* For some reason this worry popped into Laz's head and he had to ask. Vivi just stared at him, eye to eye while her furry mouth hung open, wondering if there really was something wrong with his head. Despite this, he almost had a point. Almost.

*It actually sprays out a liquid. If my guess is right, at this level, it would probably melt you into a puddle of man meat soup.* 'How did I get stuck with this guy?' Vivi couldn't help but wonder while she kept sniffing. She had an idea what was in there, but it was still best to be cautious.

*EEWWW...* The thought make chills go up Laz's spine while looking at the cave.

Suddenly, the sound of metal scrapping on rock echoed out of the opening as both Laz and Vivi backed up a bit. Laz pulled out his gun and took aim, ready to blow away whatever came out of the dark.

In barely a moment, dozens of glints of light flickered in the opening as a dozen spiders crawled out from the opening and spread out, crawling up the ceiling and walls while others just walked along the floors. These spiders were much larger than the ones they had fought earlier, all being similar to the first spider they encountered. After they spread out, they all just stopped while eyeing the invaders, sometimes making screeching noises as though talking with each other.

Although it looked dangerous, all of these half man size spiders were only barely level 2. They were still quite a bit weaker than either Vivi or Laz. The only problem was that there were around 12 of them which would make it hard to fight one or two while trying to guard against the others. It truly was a dangerous situation.

Despite surrounding them, the spiders made no other moves besides chatting with each other. To Laz, it almost seemed like they were waiting for something as they would sometimes turn and face the opening.

*What are they doing?* Laz asked.