132
Ep. 132
'Indeed.'
I organized the information I had gathered while chewing on the MCAE pilot's brain.
'…I was wondering how they killed the Sea Demon, but I never thought it would happen like that.'
Strictly speaking, they did not kill the Sea Demon.
Instead, this gigantic structure, the research base I am currently stepping into, caused fatal damage to it.
'A base with space navigation capabilities. 'I never imagined it.'
According to the pilot, except for the elevator that rises above this base, the remaining central area and ring-shaped area serve as spacecraft. After landing on the planet, additional necessary facilities are built using the resources stored in the MCAE and the spacecraft.
'That was the reason why there was MCAE, which was used only for space exploration.'
Aside from that, I thought it was an unusual design because the submarine also looked similar to an escape ship, but it actually turned out to be an escape ship. It was made by modifying parts of a small spacecraft and using it as a submersible.
Anyway, the PH-101 research base came here via faster-than-light voyage and landed at the bottom of the sea to study deep-sea creatures.
'And it collided with the Sea Demon during the landing process.'
Neither the central computer at the research base nor the Sea Demon under the sea would have expected that they would collide with each other.
The central computer simply selected a terrain where a giant ring-shaped spacecraft several kilometers long could land safely. The problem was that the Sea Demon was resting at that location because he was tired after fighting Pale Mask.
The entire exterior wall of this base is made of black silver alloy, so creatures sensitive to psychic power cannot detect it.
Additionally, just as Fishrian seriously injured Aadhai with a black silver harpoon, weapons made of black silver can also pose a great threat to powerful beings such as Sea Demons.
Considering the size of this spaceship, it would have inflicted damage equivalent to an orbital bombardment on the Sea Demon.
Of course, if Mr. Demon's condition had been fine, he would have avoided it somehow and minimized the damage from the collision, but the situation was not favorable. It is said that he was injured in a fight with Pale Mask and was originally very old, so he was in an aging state.
'Due to a coincidence, Mr. Demon suffered injuries so severe that natural healing was impossible. And…'
The Fishrian village that watched this took a friendly attitude toward the humans who attacked the Sea Demon. Because they worshiped the Pale Mask and not the Sea Demon.
The humans at the research base received food and bodyguards on the condition that they be provided with weapons made of black silver.
Originally, a transaction like this would not have been possible. Even if the Fishlians become friendly to humans, humans will still reject them.
'But things have changed.'
PH-101 is a planet monitored by a cult. It is said that this research base was sneakily infiltrated when the surveillance network was weakened, but somehow the surveillance network became stronger than expected.
Probably because of Muriel. Just by looking at her appearance, she appears to be a member of the Staghorn Cult, and one of the two players supporting her appears to be a high-ranking cult member.
Anyway, as the surveillance network was strengthened, the humans at the research base were isolated here.
Important supplies, including food, continue to run out, and it is unclear when they will be able to leave. I had no choice but to receive help from Fishrian Village.
While the humans at the research base were waiting for rescue, the injured Sea Demon died.
The researchers were trying to collect the Sea Demon's body with the help of Fishrian, but then No. 26 and Adha appeared.
'Before Mr. Demon died, he sent a signal to No. 26.'
It is unclear whether he was calling for help or telling him to stay far away because it was dangerous.
What is important is that No. 26 received the signal sent by the Sea Demon and No. 26 tried to help the Sea Demon.
In the process, the two were taken prisoner.
Thanks to the interrogation of the pilot, most of the questions I had were answered. Additionally, I gained some very important and useful information.
'This base is a spaceship.'
That means that domination is possible through the 'nightmare horizon'.
Although there is a bit of cooldown left, it is encouraging to know that there is now a means to travel to other planets. Once the cooldown is over and the situation stabilizes, I will try to dominate.
'I'm satisfied with everything except one thing.'
Pilots who were interrogated by me left comments before they died.
'No. 26 escaped, so this place is not safe?'
I didn't feel like the nuance was pointing to me. The humans at the research base were afraid of something unclear.
What should I say about that reaction?
The wonder and fear felt in the face of a huge disaster.
'Should I catch Fishrian and ask him?'
Currently, the only remaining area of the research base that is not flooded is the central area. All the humans elsewhere were captured by me and either died or drowned.
'The central area would have cleared out all the people coming to No. 26.'
The only remaining survivors are Fishrians, who can survive in water for long periods of time.
'Let's join No. 26 first.'
I stuffed the rest of the pilot's body into my mouth and went back the way I came.
In Area C, the hallways were already filled with water. Behind me, my tail swung from side to side, pushing me forward, and in front, my webbed hands between my fingers guided me through the water.
Unlike when harassing prey, there was no need to move slowly, so I quickly arrived at the hallway leading to the central area.
I lightly broke down the shielded door of the quarantine area between the central area and the hallway and went inside to find No. 26 and two Fishrians.
One was being eaten alive by No. 26's tentacles, and the other was stuck on the tentacles, unable to move.
｢Are you here?｣
[Zuzuzu (wait)]
｢Why?｣
As I entered, the water that filled the hallway also poured into the central area. The flesh fragments and blood scattered on the floor were swept away by the water and disappeared in an instant.
I approached No. 26 by riding the current and looked at the bound Fishrian.
'He's not dead yet.'
[Zuzu zuzuzu (I need this guy)]
｢He's an ugly, bad person? He's been mistreating the little baby!」
[Zuzuz zu zuzu zuzuzuzu (It'll just take a moment. I'll give it back to you right away)]
「Are you going to scold me? If you're going to scold them, I'll give it to you."
[Z(Yes)]
It seemed like No. 26 really didn't like these Fishrians. For example, the fishrian caught by this guy was slowly being eaten from the feet, not the head.
"…."
How would it feel to melt from your feet to your lower body with your sanity intact? Besides, I couldn't even yell. Because No. 26's tentacles were covering its mouth.
'It's a good thing to be self-employed.'
Looking at the harpoon floating next to me, I understood what No. 26 was thinking. I turned my attention away from Fishlian, who had only a few bones and muscles in his lower body, and looked at the bound creature.
When I looked into its eyes, there was deep fear. After receiving him from No. 26, I broke his arms and legs with my fighting arms.
"Kkuek!"
"There is something to see."
"Kkikki! Devil of the deep sea! "I will not forgive those who oppose my father!"
Even though it must have been very painful, he was not intimidated and talked loudly.
"quietly."
"Keuiik!"
"Let's do it again."
"…squeak."
When I squeezed his wrist, he immediately became calm.
Looking at his obedient attitude, I think it's okay to start asking questions.
"What is this place?" "Gruk. "Father hates the devil!"
"father?"
'Are you talking about Pale Mask?'
Pale Mask is something that humans call it. Of course, there must be a different name for the Fishrians.
The guy didn't answer my question and continued what he was saying.
"This nest is the devil's prison. "If the captive demon is released, my father will be angry."
"devil?"
"That pink horror! "Horror!"
Fishrian looked at issue 26 and complained. I hit the guy on the back of the head to silence him.
｢Why is he like that?｣
[Zuzu zuzu zuzuzu (It's nothing)]
To be honest, I couldn't say that the communication was smooth even with empty words, but I could understand what these fish fanatics were talking about.
'Pale Mask is relieved after winning the territorial competition with the Sea Demon. If a new Sea Demon appears then, of course he will be angry.'
Until now, this research base made of black silver had acted as a kind of hiding device, but as I destroyed some of the outer walls, the boundaries between inside and outside became blurred.
Unlike the Sea Demon, which detects prey with psychic power, the Pale Mask searches for prey with its incredible sense of smell and wave detection organs.
'Its detection ability far exceeds my auxiliary organs. You should have recognized number 26 by now.'
"The guards failed to fulfill their duties. Soon the Father will come. "Demons, you too will be judged by the Father!"
Fishrian giggled as if my thoughts were true.
There is no more information to be gained from him. There was not much time left until an uninvited guest arrived.
I opened my jaws and crushed Fishrian's head.
[Zuz zu zuzu zuzu (It's time to go now)]
｢There's still some left….｣
[Zuzuz zuzu zuzu zuzuzu zuzu zuzu (The guy who killed my friend will come. I have to take revenge)]
｢Friend? friend! "I'm going to beat up the bad guy who killed my friend!"
Number 26, who understood my wavelength, waved his tentacles loudly. This guy also seemed very interested in getting revenge on those who killed his compatriots.
'He will follow No. 26. Then there is no need to fight here.'
This research base may be used as a spaceship in the future, so the exterior wall must not be damaged any further.
If me and No. 26 join forces, we can gain the upper hand against Pale Mask, but it is unlikely that we will win without taking any damage. Also, if you fight here and the base is greatly destroyed, you will be wasting your chance to use Nightmare Horizon.
'Let's go up, not here.'
If we fight together with the Heavenly Mother above and Aadhai, we will be able to subdue Pale Mask without much damage.
[Zuzuzu Zuzuzu (Let's go outside)]
"Yes."
Number 26 answered and gave strength to the tentacle that was holding Fishlian. The fishman's body was reduced to six pieces, and Number 26, who grabbed only the head and stuffed it into the body, followed behind me.
｢Let's go!｣
'Hmm.'
Watching this guy shout out cheerfully while melting and eating a fish head, I feel like I know how other people view me.
'…Let's think about useless things later.'
I approached the huge cylindrical underwater elevator in the center of the area. A gate was installed in the cylinder to allow submersibles to enter and exit.
If you go out here, you can go up in one go.
[Zuzuzu zuzuzu zuzuzu (It can be dangerous, so be careful)]
After warning No. 26 first, I held onto the gap in the gate with my combat arm and applied force. The huge black-silver alloy shield door groaned, and then a storm-like wind hit my outer skin due to the difference in air pressure inside the elevator and the entire area.
And the seawater that filled the entire area soared upward like a dragon ascending to heaven. I grabbed No. 26 and crawled inside the underwater elevator.
The water quickly filled the wide cylinder, and No. 26 and I were transported upwards at high speed.
"and! It's amazing that it moves on its own! "It's fun!"
As a deep-sea predator, No. 26 seemed to be fine, as if it didn't suffer much from water pressure problems.
As I was going up, my auxiliary organ sensed something. A large creature is said to be approaching the underwater elevator at very high speed.
'Pale Mask is following.'
Accordingly, a slight vibration was felt on the wall of the elevator.
It's not because of the water. The wave created by the Pale Mask roaring outside hit the exterior wall of the elevator.
'We're almost there.'
While going up the elevator, I greatly bent the tail of my lower body and then opened it wide. My body surged upward, propelled by the fins and claws on my tail.
Then the carapace of my head collided with the closed elevator door. We were able to escape from the research base by smashing the exit gate with my horn.
"It was fun a little while ago!"
Number 26, who was finally truly free, pulled out all the fins from his body.
Its body glows and emits a mysterious light, and its purple-pink fins dance in the sky.
Number 26, expressing joy with his whole body, swam in the dark sea.
The appearance was like that of a fairy who came down to earth wearing a robe of wings.
'I never thought Mr. Demon would have an appearance like this.'
"Big baby! It's cool and I really like it!"
It was great to see No. 26 having fun and enjoying freedom. If I had more time, I would have swum in the ocean with him, but I couldn't afford it right now.
'I can't see it yet…'
Looking down the tail, I couldn't see the Pale Mask, but I could feel it as an auxiliary organ. The monster full of rage is getting closer at an incredible speed.
[Zuzuz, zuzu, zuzuzu, zuzu, zuzuzu (let's play together later. We have to go now)]
｢Yes. "Let's play together later."
I moved with No. 26 in the direction of the island. Number 26 was much faster than me in the water, so he swam at my speed.
Then, he shot a wave at me.
"Big baby! The bad guy is following me!」
[Zuzuzuz zuzuzu (don't worry about it, just keep going)]
I heard a roar from behind me. As the sound got closer, the distance to the island where Heavenly Mother and Adhai were located also became shorter.
"Go away!"
At that time, No. 26 pulled out a tentacle and shot something towards my back.
The 'Binding' trait and other psychic power techniques were directed backwards, and the roaring sound that continued to be heard was mixed with a painful groan.
Thanks to No. 26, the movement of the Pale Mask that was following us slowed slightly, and we were able to land on the island safely.
Heavenly Mother and Adhai had cleared the Pishirian village and were waiting for us.
｢Adult｣｢Little adult!｣
｢Little baby! You're safe!」
"Moffak…huh? What is that behind you?」
[Zuzuzuzu Zuzu Zuzuzuzu (Pale Mask. Everyone prepares for battle)]
The moment I fired a wave, a huge creature stuck its head out from behind me. Heavenly Mother was astonished when she saw that.
"what? Pale mask? Damn…!」
｢Adult｣｢Enemy｣｢Scared｣
｢That bad guy killed my friend! I'm going to beat him up!｣
｢Me｣｢Little Adult｣｢Words｣｢Heared｣
Against the newly appeared strong enemy. Everyone got ready for battle.
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