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Chapter 1108 - The Demon Way
🕑 Added 2023-01-30 10:15:04 +0000 UTCAmong demonkind, there are as many different species as there are tunnels in the Dungeon. As with any distribution among a monster-type, some are common, while others are exceedingly rare.
The reasons for this are worthy of a dissertation of their own, but in brief, some species are more stable, leading to a higher survival rate, some are weaker at earlier stages of evolution, leading to a lower survival rate, and some require a unique inclination within the monster itself to come about. There is also a great deal of nuance between Demon species that not all delvers appreciate.
A Murder Demon and a Slaughter Demon are superficially the same. Both are Obsessed with death and must fight and defeat others to satisfy their obsession. A short moment of consideration will reveal the differences, and which is more dangerous. A Slaughter Demon is never satisfied, its obsession never fulfilled, and is therefore much more dangerous to be around.
The most deadly of all demons are those that are rare, with obsessions that drive them to endanger others.
War Demons are a common tier seven Demon that is feared for good reason. They seek conflict always, never happier than when they are engaged in a large scale battle in which they rule.
Far more terrifying is the Massacre Demon. Evolved from the Slaughter Demon, this species is truly monstrous in its methods.
The Sanguine Demon, an evolution of the Blood Demon, is exceedingly rare, and incredibly deadly, able to exert power over vital fluid in any organism that draws close, even monsters.
Perhaps the most deadly of all demons, is the line of Ash. From the Burning Demon at tier five, to the Ash Demon at tier six, and then the Destruction Demon at tier seven, these monsters embody the power of destruction that hides with the ash of the third stratum. Even being near them can cause a monster to begin to break apart.
Needless to say, they are best avoided by any delving team.
- Notes for the Union Third Stratum guide book, provided by Odessus.
Odin didn’t know what to say. He didn’t know what to think. He had seen the Demon God, and it was clear that Anthony had not. Almost against his will, the visage of that horrifying monster flashed in his mind.
Arconidem was huge, massive beyond all sense of proportion. A larval demon larger even than the ant before him, its fang-filled grin flickering red from the light cast by the burning pools of larva. His two long arms were tipped with claws that smoked from the heat burning within. The Demon God rested atop an enormous throne that radiated with power, formed of bone and flesh. For that was no simple chair, but a part of his body, the four legs shifting, clawed feet shredding the ground every time they moved.
He hadn’t been physically present at that time, so it was hard to say just how large Arconidem was. If Odin had to guess, he would say the Demon God sat fifty metres from the ground, the back of his throne reaching far, far higher.
Closer to a building than a monster.
And this ant wanted him to say what!?
[I can tell what you’re thinking,] Anthony said.
Odin recoiled internally, though he showed no outward reaction.
[I thought you weren’t reading my mind.]
[There is absolutely no need. You think I’m an idiot, and that you would be an idiot to do what I suggested.]
That was true.
[You have to agree, though, he’s a massive butt. Just look what he’s doing to the demons!] The ant swept an antenna in a wide loop, indicating the mess of larvae around them. [Well, he’s doing it to you, too, come to think of it. The whole point of the demon monsters is to dedicate themselves wholeheartedly to their obsession. That’s all they want in life. But are they allowed to? No! Arconidem is raining on that parade and forcing you to do what he wants. That defeats the entire point! Hence, he is a butt, and someone should tell him so.]
Odin just stared.
He didn’t understand most of what the ant said, though he did understand that Arconidem was exerting control, somehow, on an entire species of monster. After long years working in the shadows, Odin had developed certain habits, habits that kept him alive. Right now, he had to battle those instincts, because they wanted to prevent him from getting the answers he needed.
Don’t expose weakness! Never reveal ignorance!
In the darker places of Earth, sharks circled above, waiting for the first hit of blood. Then they would descend on the smaller fish, which never ended well for the little guy. For his entire life, Odin had refused to let them get a sniff. Asking a single question would have been a death sentence in certain company.
He hadn’t been able to get much information from the powerful demons who had pulled him around, but here in front of him was a font of knowledge about this new world that he could take advantage of. For whatever reason, he felt as if this Anthony would talk until his jaw dislocated, except he didn’t have one.
Come on Odin. You’re safe. He isn’t going to kill you.
And… somehow… he believed it. He was safe. Despite everything, his experiences in his past life and this one, he didn’t think Anthony would hurt him.
[I…] he forced the words out, almost choking on them as he pushed them from his mind. [... I don’t know much about this world. I haven’t been here long, and I’ve been fighting since the moment I was… born.]
[Spawned. You’re a monster, champ You were spawned. Hey, no problems man. I’ve been here for what… a year? Do I know everything? No. But do I know enough to fill you in on a few things? Sure.]
[Tell me about Arconidem,] Odin asked.
He needed to know his enemy.
[That butt….] Anthony grumbled. [He’s an Ancient. There’s nineteen of them apparently, and they really want there to be twenty. Basically super powerful monsters who are stuck in the middle of the planet because they need super concentrated mana to survive.]
[So, we’re safe from them?]
[Oh, heck no. Wave is coming. When the mana raises, everything is going to go straight to heck.]
That didn’t sound promising.
[Stay cool,] Anthony patted him on the shoulder again. [We can keep you safe.]
[Even against Arconidem?] Odin was doubtful.
[Give us a little time. We’re quite industrious like that.]
Comments
Gonvas
@Reid he's a demon, he has 2 strata advantage over Tiny. I think that if he had perfect evolutions, there's a chance he could win 1v1 vs Tiny.
Koala Man
Depends on the upgrades, bone swords gives a hint . If he has been upgrading his bones to make stronger (less likely to break and also keep a sturdy edge) then that would translate to his , um inner? Bones as well . Also he blocked with his sword arms? I imagine the results would have been different if he hadn’t managed to block in time
Rahsheem Reid
You really think a t5 demon wouldn’t instantly melt if tiny punched him?
Koala Man
I get the image of him being something like an acrobatic prayingmantis
Gonvas
Right now he should be a T5 or T6 demon.
Rahsheem Reid
I’m almost sure he is atleast t6 with how he took tinys punch
Rahsheem Reid
I wonder if breyn the preacher will become the leader of the cult of the ant lol
Gonvas
He wasn't a larvae when he last evolved. He was T4 demon, a Pupal Demon of Slaughter. His appearance is described in chapter 718.
Quyan640
I think replacing every Ancient is to far fetched. I think that there is going to be a split among them and the ants are going to replace the opposing side. Maybe Odin will replace the demon ancient.
Greyg
He seems to be a larval demon still with upgrades to arms and automatic reflexes likely lots of hidden blades
Rahsheem Reid
Lol I think he just gave his notice
Titaniumtac
looking forward to this addition, can we get more visual info on Oden, My mental picture is a larvae with sharp claws and legs
Kenneth
Odin: "... we?"
George Parremore
Only a year? Wow lot has happened
sebsebs
First full time chapter ? :D
Thunderhoof
Lmao, Odin became a baby boy. Shh shhh your safe now child.
Gopard
Well, dependending on the timetable of the Wave I don't find it very farfetched to believe Anthony with the entire Colony as support will eventually rise to that power-level. From what we have seen they are th perfect species for the dungeon, Intelligent and sapien like "surface people, but not with all the "annoying self-interest these "sapients" tend to have", birth capacity is so insane that no other race can compare period, they have obviously all quite some potential to also produce strong individuals for their "Level" (Anthony, the 20, te "Champions", the "bodyguard", the "Immortals",...), they can utilize Epuipment to enhance natural weapons but do not suffer from mana-poisening etc. and they are able to communicate with other civilizations so as to not ONLY go to war with everything they meet. The only question is will there be enough time? At some point Anthony will need to go deeper to really grow and if the Ancients come high enough before that... Well that would probably end bad I guess!
Anthony Romanov
GIANT MECHA ANT vs Ancient!!!
Gopard
Thanks for the chapter!
Anton Shomshor
TYFTC! Anthony really believes that the Colony can prevail against an Ancient. Just need that can do antitude.
