A Core Ship From The Start
/ A Core Ship From The Start Chapter 788
Chapter 788: Chapter 560 Unexpected Gains_1 Chapter 788: Chapter 560 Unexpected Gains_1 With the defeat of the Snake God Yig, Duanmu Huai's exploration of the Underground Naga Empire also came to an end. Duanmu Huai had his puppets check all the underground relics, confirming that all the monsters were slain. He then piled up their corpses and finally disposed of them using the Black Flame.
Of course, along with the death of the Snake God, most of the Naga in other regions would also perish. While some may have been lucky enough to survive, without the protection of their racial deity, these creatures are incapable of causing any disturbances.
Apart from this, in the Naga Lair, Duanmu Huai and his group discovered a diary left behind by a victim from a long time ago. The diary detailed the reasons for the existence of this passage–it was a means of escape for the master of the mansion, an infamous slave trader. In order to avoid detection by authorities, he dug this secret passage under his own mansion, intending to reach the outskirts of the city. However, along the way, he unwittingly broke into a Naga lair.
From one perspective, one could say that the slave trader digging up the Naga Lair was a sort of poetic justice.
Despite the tunnel's completion, his business didn't go smoothly. Several attempts to smuggle slaves resulted in the slaves disappearing mid-journey, along with those supposed to be guarding them.
This compelled the incensed slave trader to personally lead a team to investigate. They followed the path into the Naga Lair, only to be captured by the Naga.
However, these captives weren't killed outright. Instead, the Naga killed the men as offerings to their Snake God, while the women were kept to breed more of their kind. In fact, the white ape-like creatures that Duanmu Huai saw earlier were the offspring of Nagas and humans. One might note the uncanny resemblance to goblins.
Of course, discussing these points is fruitless now. The author of the diary is long dead, as are the Snake God and the Naga. This once again illustrates the accuracy of the Tribunal's basic policy: outsiders are intrinsically different, and all alien races must be exterminated.
As for the handling of these remnants, Duanmu Huai had Mary call Professor Palmer, assigning him the task of investigating and excavating the site. Since the Snake God was already dead, there was no issue in leaving these remnants. In fact, letting humans become vaguely aware of certain truths could help them prepare, right?
Upon receiving Mary's call, Professor Palmer was overjoyed. He promised to lead a team to Cornwall at once. After all, whoever first gets to these relics gets to claim them, and being an average scholar with only moderate fame, Professor Palmer couldn't risk having his find intercepted. Therefore, he quickly seized the opportunity, organizing a team and setting off immediately after hanging up. Of course, since they were traveling by train, there was no need to worry about passing through a deadly motel.
While Mary was to meet with Professor Palmer, Duanmu Huai gave a brief report of the events to the client. Yes, in short, the culprit had been eliminated, and the issue had been resolved.
It was that simple.
Though Earl Best seemed somewhat skeptical, Duanmu Huai paid him no mind. He'd done all that needed to be done; the test of time would prove his actions correct. He wasn't in need of money, especially considering the exceptional ability he'd gained after defeating the Snake God Yig.
“Heave-ho!”
Duanmu Huai stretched out his right hand. In the blink of an eye, his palm transformed into several twisted, semi-transparent tentacles. They reached forward, wrapping tightly around a wine bottle and shattering it.
Yes, this was the Omen of Abolieyeat–an ability Duanmu Huai had gained. As the description stated, it could transform any part of Duanmu Huai's body into a limb of the Ancient Dominator–in simpler words, into a tentacle.
“Hmm, this is rather handy.”
Duanmu Huai nodded, then thought for a moment. Following that, his hair began to lengthen on its own, transforming into a mass of long tentacles– an appearance reminiscent of Medusa's snake-like hair.
“That's not quite right.”
Looking at the writhing hair, Duanmu Huai felt a chill. He promptly withdrew the transformation.
Despite that…
“It would be great if I could use it like this.”
As he said this, Duanmu Huai clenched his fists. After gaining this ability, Duanmu Huai had thought of numerous ways to use it. He thought the most effective way was to bind the enemy with one tentacle, leaving him free to barrage his opponent with punches. This way, he didn't need to worry about the enemy being knocked away; he could simply beat them to a pulp.
However, there was a minor issue.
“I only have two hands.”
Glancing at his own hands, if he made use of both fists to attack, he wouldn't have a third hand.
Huh?
That's it!
As this revelation struck him, Duanmu Huai clenched his fists. Then, several colossal tentacles emerged from between his legs, lunging forward!
“………”
It seems something's not quite right.
Perhaps it's best to give up on this. Using it against men seems odd, and what if the enemy sliced the tentacle off? Then he would…
With that thought, Duanmu Huai felt a chill running down his spine, and a cold sensation below.
It's better to think of other ways instead.
Chapter end
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