Chapter 473 Countdown Begins 1/2 (2/2)
Rhode knitted his brows at their meaningless aggression. In fact, these low-leveled creatures wouldn't stand a chance if Rhode summoned his spirits. However, this would expose his identity instantly. After all, Rhode was well-known for summoning creatures and therefore, he had decided that unless necessary, he would definitely not summon any spirits. Moreover, Madaras and Gracier were more than enough to deal with these Goblins.
”Hmph!” Rhode stacked his daggers in a cross and once again struck off the attacks. This was the reason why most players hated to enter such low-level dungeons. Apart from not earning any EXP from these creatures, the players also needed to fend them off endlessly. Even though these creatures were non-threatening, they were as annoying as mosquitoes and houseflies.
We have no more time to waste here.
Rhode laid his daggers flat and swept a glance forward.
Storm Slaughter, activate!
Rhode disappeared and blended into the darkness in the blink of an eye. In the dimly-lit passageway, glaring white and green blade rays flickered irregularly. Annoying clamors from the Goblins ceased abruptly as though a giant hand was cupped over their mouths.
The path was filled with Goblin corpses in their attacking stances. However, the flames of life were missing in their evil, dark eyeballs. The Goblin corpses were filled with ghastly slashes that had penetrated their bodies.
Rhode lifted his head and looked the path before him.
The narrow passageway had widened gradually as they entered deeper. A large, arena-like structure presented itself in a massive, empty hole. With the powers of the night-vision pendant, Rhode easily spotted the neatly aligned sculptures and murals that symbolized the victors.
It should be here…
Boom… Boom… Heavy rumbles sounded. Rhode scanned the still surrounding and there were no signs of life. However, Rhode sensed the slight tremors on the ground sharply. He sheathed his daggers and retrieved pocket watch from the fold of his clothes. Three hours left before the start of the parliament meeting.
”… Sir!” Viktor and the group caught up to Rhode and they stared with widened eyes at the massive arena. However, Viktor knew that this wasn't the time to admire the ancient ruins. Moreover, he also sensed the dangers hidden within. ”This is…”
”Be careful. This is one tough enem-” before Rhode finished his sentence, the flat ground rose abruptly and a gigantic, black earthworm-like creature emerged from within.
”It's the Giant Megadrile!” Viktor witnessed its hextuple layers of razor-sharp teeth and recognized its identity instantly. The Master Swordsman raised his sword and its blade erupted in green, lightning radiances. He struck his sword towards the incoming Megadrile heavily on its body.
Bam! The ear-deafening collision resounded in the massive arena and filthy dust engulfed the entire place. However, this attack wasn't powerful enough to annihilate the Megadrile. This gigantic, terrifying creature had a thick, protective layer of rock on its skin and Viktor's attack wasn't able to shatter them.
Fortunately, the vision of these underground creatures was terrible even though they had sensitive hearing. Although Viktor's attack wasn't effective, the loud explosion had stunned the Megadrile. In an instant, the Megadrile paused its movements as it couldn't spot its target with its hearing. Then, it dove right back into the ground.
”Leave it to me, Sir!” Viktor yelled out to Rhode as he gazed at the arena in his attacking stance attentively. Viktor was aware of Rhode's intentions as he didn't summon any of his spirits along the way. ”Continue to escort the Chairman. You must make it before the meeting begins!”
”…” Rhode nodded and turned towards Anne. ”… Let's go!”
Anne replied instinctively. She lifted the Chairman on her shoulder while Lize cast a defense spell on him. Then, the group charged towards the exit under Rhode's lead.
Viktor shifted his attention to the arena with his sword quietly.
Shortly after, the ground ruptured once again.