Chapter 83: Help Me! Minotaur Warrior!
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With a swift motion, Bochang recalled his Vow Spear.
The Searing Prowler was now severely wounded.
However...
The battle was far from over.
Until one side perished, these rift creatures would never cease their attacks; it's their unwavering creed.
Destruction brings civilization and life.
Performing a flourish with his spear, Bochang said, "What a coincidence... Hello again, little girl. Hmm...your name is Clara, right? Can Big Brother call you by your name?"
"Eh? Yes, that's fine..."
Clara felt slightly unnerved; the man before her seemed too peculiar.
No...
He appeared incredibly powerful. When did such a formidable figure emerge in the Underworld?
With just one strike, Bochang had severely injured the formidable Searing Prowler.
Even Mr. Svarog couldn't have incapacitated it so swiftly with a single attack.
"Alright, enough talk for now. Let me deal with these monsters first."
Bochang still showed no intention of using his talisman's power. With spear in hand, he charged forward, ready to engage the Searing Prowler in close combat.
As for Blaze Out of Space, with Clara's mechanical army supporting it, there was no immediate need for him to intervene. His focus was best directed at handling the already heavily wounded monster before him.
The unarmed Searing Prowler hesitated not at all; as Bochang approached, it fearlessly lunged forward, undeterred even if it meant resorting to its fists. The Searing Prowler would never retreat, not even half a step.
The two clashed on the wide-open road.
Within another instant, Bochang tore off one of the creature's arms.
"Fighting close-range monsters is always satisfying... Those relying on ranged attacks are too cowardly, preferring to run and shoot..."
Just like the previous Stormbringer.
If not for the terrain constraints, Bochang might have had to engage it longer before securing a kill.
Close-quarters combatants were far more intense—straight into action without hesitation.
If they couldn't hold their own, there was little room for debate.
After merely three exchanges, Bochang decapitated the Searing Prowler with astonishing speed.
Of course...
The most critical factor was Bochang's initial shot. Not only did it destroy the enemy's weapon, but also severely wounded the foe.
This enabled his swift victory. Had he utilized the Invisible Hand ability, the kill would likely have been even faster.
Next, Bochang lunged towards Blaze Out of Space.
The humanoid monster controlling flames, upon seeing its enemy approach, immediately floated backwards, unwilling to let Bochang get close.
Realizing this, Bochang decided not to prolong the fight and raised his hand, unleashing a powerful Dragon Blast.
Caught off guard by this unexpected long-range attack, Blaze Out of Space was struck squarely by the fiery beam with a deafening "boom."
A single blast engulfed Blaze Out of Space, resulting in instant demise. The unrelenting flame also punched a gaping hole through the wall.
After that one shot...
Only a few bird-like Flameflow Constructs remained, which were swiftly dealt with by the surrounding automatons without any need for Bochang's intervention.
Clara watched, utterly astounded. What epitomized efficiency and true strength?
This was Clara's first time witnessing someone even more powerful than Svarog.
"He definitely isn't from the Underworld. Could he... be from the Overworld? I remember Mr. Svarog mentioned earlier that some individuals from the Overworld arrived here today..."
"Are people from the Overworld... all this formidable?"
A sudden wave of fear engulfed Clara's thoughts.
[Dating Options activated.]
[Option 1: Offer a delicious crab roe bun to improve your relationship and say, "Scared you, didn't it? Here... have a tasty crab roe bun to calm your nerves." - Completion Reward: Obtain a random item, ranging from a matchstick to a star destroyer. Note: These items will...]
[Option 2: Present Clara's bra and say, "Don't be afraid, Clara, I'm actually a good person." - Completion Reward: Svarog's Big Booty.]
[Option 3: Present the statue of a minotaur and say, "Clara, it's too dangerous for a young lady like you here. Take...this with you. If ever faced with danger, shout loudly, 'Help me! Minotaur Warrior!' and then smash this statue. You'll summon an invincible Minotaur Warrior." - Completion Reward: Obtain a random skill.]
Unbelievable... every time I use this pouch, it ends up being Big Booty! We had a clear understanding before... Returning the pouch might yield unexpected benefits, but why is it always Svarog's Big Booty?
Is this what passes as a reward?
Upon seeing Option 2, Bochang couldn't help but internally grumble.
Even now...
Bochang remained uncertain when this pouch would actually prove useful.
As he thought about the pouch,
he also recalled Kafka's underwear.
Bochang dared not bring it out, fearing Kafka's reaction if he found out—it was supposedly "authentic" after all.
If discovered, he'd be relentlessly pursued by the Stellaron Hunters across the universe.
"Hmmm... thinking about it, that could actually be quite thrilling." Bochang shook his head, "No distractions now, let's focus on which option to choose..."
Option two is eliminated.
Only options one and three remain.
This situation mirrors a previous choice dilemma—whether Bochang prefers items or skills.
"Alright... I'll try drawing for a skill again, hoping to get something worthwhile."
"And giving the statue of a minotaur to Clara seems like a good idea, as a token of greeting."
"Option three."
Bochang reached into his pocket, pulled out the minotaur statue, and said, "Clara, it's too dangerous for a young girl like you here. Take this... Whenever you're in trouble, shout 'Help me! Minotaur Warrior!' and then break it. You can summon an invincible Minotaur Warrior."
"Huh?" A look of deep confusion appeared on Clara's small face.
The phrase "Help me, Minotaur Warrior" sounded oddly familiar to Clara.
Is he teasing me?
Blushing slightly, possibly recalling something embarrassing, she declined, "No... I can't accept your gift." Unsure if his intentions were genuine, she decided it was best to refuse first. Clara didn't want to receive such unsolicited presents without reason.
Without hearing the system's notification chime, Bochang realized that the reward for the Dating Option might only be granted after Clara accepted the gift.
"Please take it; it's just a small token from me. If you don't, you'd be insulting my gesture."
Persistently, Bochang shoved the statue of the minotaur into Clara's hands.
Feeling helpless, the young girl reluctantly accepted it, staring at him with her innocent, wide red eyes, unsure what this powerful oddball was up to.
As the system's notification chimed, Bochang thought to himself:
Good thing I chose the third option. If I had picked the first one... would it have required me to force-feed Clara those delicious crab roe buns? That would've been way too creepy...