I Have a Sailing Game-Chapter 86: Ice Crab King
Rogel arrived at the fork and, after a glance, squeezed into the upper passage. π§πβ―ππππππ°π·π¦π.πΈβ΄π
Before long, he saw a large worm-like creature clinging to the rock wall above, inhaling deeply.
It looked as if it was growing out of the rock wall, appearing somewhat eerie.
The intense ocean current was about to surge again.
[Deep Sea Proboscis]
[Type: Monster]
[Quality: Elite]
[Level: 7]
[Tier: Extraordinary]
[Explanation: A monster that resembles a trunk, absorbs nutrients through swallowing and exhaling ocean currents. Itβs big and hard, so donβt try to swallow it if your mouth isnβt large enough.]
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This lousy explanation is selling sword again.
Rogelβs corner of the mouth twitched briefly, then he launched an attack on the Deep Sea Proboscis.
He condensed two Ice Spikes and hurled them at the Deep Sea Proboscis.
However, although the Ice Spikes pierced into the Deep Sea Proboscis, they only broke through its skin and embedded in its muscle, failing to cause further damage.
Perhaps it was due to the low Skill Level of the Ice Spike.
Swish!
The Bone Blade swiped across, cutting open the skin of the Deep Sea Proboscis, blood oozing out.
It instantly shrank into a ball, wrinkled like a sausage.
It entered a complete defense state.
Rogel was not polite either; if one attempt wasnβt enough, heβd slash several times, severing this proboscis entirely!
Unexpectedly, after the contraction, the Deep Sea Proboscisβs Defense got a significant boost.
Even Rogelβs Serrated Bone Blade, when swung with full force, could only scratch its skin, causing some scrape-like damage.
Upon realizing this, Rogel squinted his eyes.
He wasnβt just a reckless player.
After thinking for a moment, he made the Dark Sea Hunter blend into the darkness behind, patiently waiting.
During this waiting time, he didnβt stay idle.
A layer of solid ice slowly formed on the Bone Blade of the Dark Sea Hunter.
He prepared an attachment attack for this creature.
After waiting about three or four minutes, the Deep Sea Proboscis seemed to think that the creature that attacked it had left.
It tentatively extended its body.
Upon confirming no threats around, it slowly expanded its body.
However, in the dark, Rogel had long been waiting, thrusting his Serrated Bone Blade fiercely.
Shh!
This strike of Rogel was premeditated, and he aimed at the spot previously attacked on the Deep Sea Proboscis. The attachment effect of the Ice Spikes was present too.
Critical Strike!
Blood spurted out as Rogel unhesitatingly exerted all his strength to cut and stir within the Deep Sea Proboscis to ensure maximum damage.
The Deep Sea Proboscis didnβt wail, only frantically struggling, trying to curl up into a defensive state.
But Rogel would never allow it to succeed.
The ability of the Ice Spikes concentrated inside it, slowing its movements.
Taking this chance, Rogel turned the Serrated Bone Blade fiercely.
Swish!
The Deep Sea Proboscis was severed completely, blood and flesh splattering.
[Your clone, Dark Sea Hunter, killed the Deep Sea Proboscis, gaining Combat Experience.]
[You found 1 x Tough Skin.]
After killing and devouring the Deep Sea Proboscis, Rogel exhaled.
Though its Attack Power wasnβt strong, its Defense was genuinely high.
If it werenβt for his Dark Concealment passive, dealing with this thing would have been tricky.
After placing the materials dropped by the Deep Sea Proboscis into the Hunger Pouch, Rogel glanced ahead.
After contemplating for a moment, he decided to continue forward on this path.
Since he had come, it wasnβt necessary to go back.
Rogel continued to swim forward.
The water temperature began to gradually drop.
Soon, he encountered a bunch of small monsters.
A type of monster called [Small Ice Crab], entirely ice-blue, with small spiky ice crystals on its body.
Among them was an Elite Quality [Giant Ice Crab], essentially an enlarged version of the Small Ice Crabs.
These crabs, however, werenβt very strong.
If they had any Special Ability, it might be the ability to create some ice crystals around, slowing Rogelβs movement.
But this was also of no use, just food on a plate.
The Dark Sea Hunter engulfed them all.
Crunchy.
Rogel continued forward.
After a while, he stopped.
Looking at a seemingly thin ice wall in front of him, Rogel contemplated.
It still seemed relatively easy to break.
But... why did it feel like there was a trap?
Somethingβs not right.
Rogel squinted his eyes, not letting the Dark Sea Hunter break the ice layer. Instead, he had it approach to observe the environment behind the ice layer.
Through this not-too-thick ice layer, Rogel could vaguely see that the room inside was large.
It looked like a boss room, with deep blue solid ice covering the surrounding rock walls.
However, Rogel didnβt seem to see any monsters.
Perplexed, Rogel continued to observe.
Still, he found nothing.
After pondering for a moment, he decided to act cautiously.
This room undoubtedly needed exploration.
However, abruptly breaking open the ice layer and charging in would be foolish.
Rogel began to slowly break the ice layer with pliers and the Serrated Bone Blade bit by bit.
With the Serrated Bone Blade, he applied force slowly, puncturing a small spot, then gently pried the ice layer with pliers.
The whole process was done with utmost care, making almost negligible sounds.
As a competent old-timer, Rogel was patient.
After quite a while, Rogel finally opened a gap big enough to pass through.
Silently, he slipped inside.
He observed the surroundings at once.
The interior, covered with ice-blue solid ice, seemed devoid of monsters. Only some ice lumps protruded.
However, upon closer inspection, Rogel finally realized the truth.
Those protrusions on the rock walls werenβt ice chunks, but crabs!
The largest one was covered entirely with a tough ice crystal armor; its two massive pincers held forward.
[Ice Crab King Yekro]
[Type: Monster]
[Quality: Boss]
[Level: 10]
[Tier: Extraordinary]
[Explanation: As an Extraordinary creature with a true name, the Ice Crab King is very special.]
After reading the information about the Ice Crab King, Rogel stroked his chin thoughtfully.
This Ice Crab King called Yekro seemed different from the other monsters in the cave?
This guy actually had a name.
However, besides this, there didnβt seem to be any other peculiarities.
After pondering, Rogel decided to test if this Yekro could be communicated with.
But before that, he needed to clear some surrounding Giant Ice Crabs.
With his Dark Concealment Skill, Rogel began to stealthily attack the surrounding Giant Ice Crabs one by one.
[Your clone, Dark Sea Hunter, killed a Giant Ice Crab, gaining Combat Experience.]
[Your clone, Dark Sea Hunter, killed a Giant Ice Crab, gaining Combat Experience.]
[Your clone, Dark Sea Hunter, killed a Giant Ice Crab, gained Combat Experience, Level Up.]
[...]
Once Rogel had finished clearing the Giant Ice Crabs, he approached the Ice Crab King and tapped its head.
The Ice Crab King awoke from its slumber, and upon seeing Rogel, unhesitatingly swung its large pincer towards him.
Rogel felt a bit helpless.
Alright, as expected, it still needed to be fought first.
