Chapter 268: Training & Etc. (2)

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9:48 p.m.

Vooom!

Vivian stopped in her tracks and then swept her gaze around her surroundings with her demonic eyes.

This is far enough…

She was surrounded by an endless plain of sand with the occasional plants that refused to surrender in such a harsh climate, and different sizes of mountains and hills from a distance. She could also see a horde of red-colored nervous systems in the shape of Flappers sleeping together a few miles away from where she was standing and two bird-like red-colored nervous systems up in the sky. And as she began stripping, she felt the cold freezing air brush against her bare skin, causing the hairs on her body to stand.

It feels like forever since I've run around naked…

Oh God…

Am I turning into a pervert…?

I mean…

What else can I do…?

It’s not like I can just transform without tearing my clothes…

She spread her White Cloak on the sand and placed all of her belongings on top of it before taking out a map and compass.

Okay…

Where am I…?

The compass was one of the things given to her after graduating from the Training Course. She never used it until now because unlike when she went to the Mobius Mountains, the Great Plains of Stanza didn't have that many landmarks. If she were just to roam around, no problem. But to specifically search for a location, that was a different story.

Um…

So assuming that the details on this map are correct…

And I'm also reading this compass correctly…

I should head 215° southwest for the location of the Killing Fields of Tar'asque…?

During Basic Training, she learned how to use the compass in the classroom. But to actually use it for traveling, like during the Capture The Flag Tournament that she wasn't able to participate in because of her [Nemesis of Beasts] Lore Magic, this was her first time. Even back in her original world, there was never a situation in her life where she needed to use a compass because there was the internet or she could just ask people.

Fuck it…

I'll just figure it out once I get there…

She wrapped all of her belongings inside with her White Cloak and then carried it with one hand.

[Greater Origin Transformation].

Blaaak!

She transformed into a 3-meter-tall Lesser Demon.

Ding!

'Unlocked [Greater Origin (Greater Chaos) Mastery] - Level 8!'

Eh…?

I didn't expect that…

Come to think of it…

It's been a while since that Affinity leveled up…

I guess this is a good sign…

Vooom!

She turned into a blur as she burst out into a run.

As for what was the Killing Fields of Tar'asque, back in 1000 A.M., there used to be a demon-kin kingdom located around the northern region of the Great Plains of Stanza called the Tar'asque Empire ruled by a powerful Monkeigh named Tar'asque who had the Chaos Affinity and lived for 5 centuries. In regards to how the kingdom fell into ruin, Vivian doesn't know or to be specific, she couldn't find any official records, only hearsay information from her fellow personnel with different stories.

Anthony claimed that Tar'asque was vanquished by humanity where the 5th Light Saint, Light Saint Ra'hab, participated.

Edgar, the commanding officer of the Knights Squad, said that Tar'asque escaped to the Southern Continent once he started losing and was never seen again.

Meanwhile, a Guard named Oslo said that he had heard stories from Adventurers that Tar'asque ascended to the Demon World.

Nevertheless, many Adventurers, Mercenaries, Nobles and even Aristocratic Nobles have ventured to that fallen kingdom which became known as the Ruins of Tar'asque in search of Lost Rune Technology.

But around 2200 A.M., the name changed from Ruins of Tar'asque to the Killing Fields of Tar'asque because there was nothing left to be looted anymore. It became nothing more than a spot for people to kill and dump bodies.

However, occasionally, authorities will come to visit to check if there’s a rogue settlement forming or if a Necromancer decided to make it its lair. If it was a rogue settlement, the inhabitants would be captured and sometimes be traded as slaves. Meanwhile, if it's a Necromancer, they will kill it.

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11:01 p.m.

Vooom!

Vivian stopped running and surveyed her surroundings.

Is this it…?

Since the Tar'asque Kingdom fell around 1000 A.M. and it was now 3023 A.M., there were no obvious signs that a kingdom used to stand here. All she could see was an endless plain of sand. There also weren't even any nervous systems.

She shook her head.

Whatever…

If this is really the Killing Fields of Tar'asque…

And assuming what the records say is true…

There should be Sand Beetles here…

Sand Beetles are brown-colored carnivorous insects that can only be found in hot climates, particularly in deserts. They can grow up 3 inches and will have the Physical Force of Silver once they reach adulthood. They usually live in colonies. If they did, they would gather inside a cave. Meanwhile, if they didn’t live in a colony, they would form a small group and bury themselves under the ground. And lastly, they aren't aggressive unless they feel threatened because they prefer to eat a victim that is dying or already dead.

Vivian continued to sweep her gaze around her surroundings. This time, it was for a spot that she couldn't miss.

That one…

Vooom!

She appeared next to a broken and rotten cart that was half-buried under the sand.

Scrap…

Scrap…

Scrap…

She dug a hole with one of her demonic hands.

Tap.

Tap.

After digging about 2ft deep, she placed her belongings wrapped with her White Cloak into the hole and then covered it with sand before tapping it to even the surface.

There…

She got up and turned to where she believes is the Killing Fields of Tar'asque.

Okay…

Last review…

My Fist's Main is Level 8 (??/100,000) and the Body is Level 8 (??/50,000)…

My Leg's Main is Level 8 (??/100,000) and the Body is Level 8 (??/50,000)…

My Whip's Main is Level 8 (??/100,000) and the Body is Level 9 (??/100,000)…

My Claw's Main is Level 8 (??/100,000) and the Body is Level 8 (??/50,000)…

My Tail's Main is Level 8 (??/100,000) and the Body is Level 8 (??/50,000)…

And my Finger's Main is Level 8 (??/100,000) and the Body is Level 9 (??/100,000)…

I'm going to level up the Body of my Fist, Leg, Claw and Tail first…

But for my Magic Art Affinities…

I really want to level up my Lightning…

But I can't afford to waste the monsters…

So Poison and Soul for now…

My Poison's Main is Level 7 (??/15, 625) and its Body is Level 7 (x5) (??/10,000)…

Meanwhile, my Soul's Main is Level 7 (x5) (??/20,000) and its Body is Level 7 (x5) (??/10,000)…

I just have to be careful that my INT doesn't go beyond 60 points compared to my VIT…

Vivian was about to head over to the field but stopped.

Just to be sure…

[Greater Origin Transformation].

Blaaak!

From a 3-meter tall Lesser Demon, she transformed to 5-meter tall Lesser Demon.

Wooom!

Wooom!

Wooom!

Pop!

Pop!

Pop!

Now this is better…

She waved her arms a few times and also produced some popping sounds with her joints.

Thud.

Thud.

Thud.

She began walking to the field and each step she made caused a loud thumping sound.

Scriii… Scriii… Scriii…

As she got closer to the field, Sand Beetles began to emerge from the ground and immediately crawled on her legs.

Ouch…

Thud.

That tickles…

Thud.

The beetles tried to bite her skin, but they couldn't penetrate her body. And as more of them emerged and came crawling towards her, some were now above her waist, completely covering her lower body.

Oh my God…

So disgusting…

But not yet…

Thud.

Must endure…

Thud.

The beetles now covered up to her neck.

I guess this is enough…?

Thud.

I don't want them crawling into my eyes and mouth…

She stopped walking and activated a spell.

[Greater Origin Enchant].

Dark red lightning appeared on her hand.

[Poison Bomb].

The green-colored water-like ball that appeared on her hand was already appropriate for the size of her giant demonic hand. However, it only got bigger as it absorbed the dark red lightning.

PSSSH!!!

She pressed the spell on her chest and a large green mist to exploded.

THUD!

Ding!

'Unlocked [Magic Art Mastery] (Poison Mastery) - Level 7!'

Vivian collapsed to the ground along with all of the Sand Beetles.

[Cleanse].

A green light enveloped her 5-meter-tall demonic body and she quickly got up.

[Greater Origin Enchant].

[Soul Bomb].

BOO-OOO!!!

Ding!

'Unlocked [Magic Art Mastery] (Soul Mastery) - Level 7!'

A large white smoke exploded and absorbed 30 mana points to everyone who got affected by it, including Vivian, which was then sent to Vivian's mana pool.

[Greater Origin Enchant].

[Explosive Fist].

BOOOM!!!

Thud.

A 4-meter crater appeared under Vivian's feet and she fell into the hole. And whatever was left of the Sand Beetles became nothing but a mist of blood and dust.

Thud.

Thud.

Thud.

She climbed out of the crater and then resumed luring Sand Beetles.

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BOO-OOO!

Ding!

'Unlocked [Soul Mastery] - Level 8!'

[Greater Origin Enchant].

Dark red lightning appeared on Vivian's giant demonic tail.

[Explosive Tail].

BOOOM!!!

Thud!

A 4-meter crater appeared and Vivian fell into the hole. As for the Sand Beetles that gathered around her, they became a mist of blood and dust.

Ding!

'Unlocked [Body Art Mastery] (Tail Mastery) - Level 8!'

Vivian climbed out of the crater.

Status Panel…

Chapter end