Chapter 6: bonus stage?

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System in bold normal text

sounds in bold italics

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Note: change the elemental attacks that were called "fire attack" to "fire magic", it makes more sense for the story itself.

The wounds caused by the frog have already been healed thanks to my leveling up, so I can now resume my original plan to explore the dungeon.

Honestly, the simple fact of being able to move without pain and being completely healed made me very happy.

Let's hope that exploring is not so difficult

In the end, though, before it found a new prey

Is that a good thing? Yes and no.

Yes, because I can fight again, which gives me the opportunity to gain experience faster to level up.

No because it is of a specie that I have never seen before.

It has a good amount of feet, I can't say exactly how many, but there are more than 100, that's for sure.

It looks a lot like a centipede.

Let's see what evaluation-chan can tell me about him.

Elroe Ferect: Failed Appraisal

Hmm? did just Appraisal fail?

Shit.

I had forgotten what Appraisal could fail to Appraisal something.

I blame the fact that kumo desu ga anime did not exist when I lived as Wakaba.

I searched it.

Makes sense but still bothers me

Although the fact that I remember several things is surprising to me, if you ask me.

The bad thing is that I can't tell their level.

Although it doesn't really make much difference.

On the bright side of things, while the pervy little frog caught on to me pretty quickly, the centipede hasn't noticed.

This is a good opportunity to make a real surprise attack!

Quickly, I crept up behind my prey.

Swish, Swish, Swish.

Hello, Mr. Centipede

It's time to die!

Great!

My first ambush was a success

It was such a perfectly well-crafted ambush that... it was anticlimactic in the end.

I completely bound the creature with my thread. Then, I drove my venomous fangs into it to finish the job.

Success!

I wonder what a centipede tastes like?

I mean, they were things you wouldn't normally eat unless you traveled the world.

So, I'm curious.

Well, it's time to satisfy my hunger and curiosity.

Itadakimasu!

Ñom, ñom, ñom.

Hmm...

It tastes a bit like hot oil or something similar, I can't fully describe its flavor.

But it was not a bad taste

Although it apparently had some strange poison in it or something, since I felt sick after eating it.

My body feels strangely hardened.

Hmm

Most likely it's paralysis of some kind, the other option would be petrification, but it's not likely, otherwise I would have felt the same way when I ate that basilisk.

Gosh, since I was reborn as a spider, I haven't had a meal that looked appetizing.

Although they were delicious

Maybe I should become a food critic.

Will there be any such work in this world?

Well, whatever.

I would also like to get some ramen; I haven't had one in a while.

All right, that's enough, I'm getting too distracted.

After giving up on the visual aspects of my meals, I continued my exploration.

Proficiency has reached the required level. Skill [Appraisal Lv3] has become [Appraisal Lv4].

Proficiency has reached the required level. Skill [Gluttony Lv3] has become [Gluttony Lv4].

Well, that's a pleasant surprise.

My Appraisal skill has gone up a notch.

Let's see what changes now.

Small Teratect Minor | Lv6 | No name

Hmm?

No change?

No, wait, there's something new. Below my species name there are several colorful lines.

From above, they are Green, Blue, Yellow and Red, the latter two joined as a single thick line.

Hmm...

Wait, they won't be...

Hp Bar

Mp Bar

Sp Bar

Yes!

Finally!

I have finally made a significant advance with appraisal, now I can tell how much life, magic power and stamina I have.

Although I don't fully understand the sp

I mean, it obviously means how much energy I have left and the good thing is that I can replenish it with gluttony.

But what I don't understand is, why do I have 2?

The top one, the yellow one, is full.

While the one below, the red one, has been reduced by one third

Will it be relevant?

Well, I'm sure I can figure it out later, for now I need to keep a good eye on my bars.

I wonder if I can continually evaluate myself.

Hmm, maybe if I do this...

There, I think I made it.

I was able to manage to subconsciously project Appraisal continuously on myself but only focusing on my hp, mp and sp bars.

Now, as long as I don't deliberately cancel the Appraisal, I will be able to see my life bars any time I want.

It's pretty damn convenient.

Wait, there's something I just realized I forgot.

Will I be able to see how much hp, mp and sp an opponent has left at this time?

I mean, don't get me wrong, seeing mine is extraordinary, but during a fight, whoever controls the information during a fight is the one who has the best chance of winning.

If so, then by being able to see how much Hp my enemy has left, I will be able to know what kind of attack might be enough to kill him and take the victory.

Hehehe, isn't that fantastic?

Finally, this skill will no longer be useless!

I will no longer have to actively think that my memories failed me and that Appraisal is the most useful thing to get!

I certainly didn't regret every time I used it because I thought it was useless in a certain way!

Yes, let's go with that!

Anyway, it's time to get back to exploration.

Hey look, another monster.

Elroe Ferect Lv2: Failed status assessment

...Ok...

I don't know how to feel about that

I know their levels now, but now I can't see their statuses.

What's the point of that?

I can see mine well, but not someone else's.

Why?

Appraisal-chan, you have failed me again when I need you most.

Although if I think about it logically, it makes sense.

But I don't feel like thinking logically now.

Sigh

Ok, I've calmed down

Anyway, I should do something about this new prey I came across, another centipede.

Hmm, this time I'm not in a good position to make a surprise attack.

He hasn't seen me either, but he's looking in this direction.

Oh! I know!

I mentally pat myself for this idea.

Stealthily, I start to climb the wall. Having a spider body is super convenient when you're in situations like this.

I kept moving until I reached the highest point.

Whew, climbing the roof from below is harder than I imagined, but as long as I keep leaning on my legs, it's no big deal.

Just like that, I continue to sneak towards the roof, come on legs, don't fail me now!

...oh look, it looks like my sp is going down for doing this.

I guess only really strenuous activities lower my yellow Sp bar, but with normal things, like walk or something like that, it doesn't go low.

Curious

It doesn't matter now, as I've just arrived just above where the centipede is.

Excellent, he hasn't noticed that I'm right on top of him.

I stick a thread on the ceiling, then descend straight down to my prey.

And then, I jump on him.

The centipede monster panics, but it is too late.

How does it feel to be hypnotized, Mr. Centipede?

Now I wrap it in threads and lastly, a little bite.

Mwe heh heh heh heh heh.

Operation "Whoa! Look up!" successfully completed!

And now, to enjoy another delicious meal.

Well, not so delicious because of its oily taste, but it's not too bad.

Hmm.

I think that my physical stamina is the yellow one, because while I was holding on to the ceiling, only she was decreasing.

I still don't know what red stamina is all about, but I'm sure I'll find out, eventually.

On the positive side, my yellow stamina is already full again.

The proficiency has reached the required level. Acquired skill [Paralysis resistance Lv1].

Ha! I knew it! The centipede gave me paralysis.

Although it's a good thing I made the surprise attack against this centipede, come to think of it.

If I had been hit with that paralysis in a direct battle, it would have been the end of me.

Hmm. Hmm?

Strange, the red bar is slowly filling up.

He seems to be recovering slowly, it seems that gluttony does not affect him much or at all.

So, as you are recovering, am I doing something spectacular right now?

...ah yes, I am eating.

Eating is not only to increase the Proficiency of gluttony, but also to replenish myself and get some rest.

So that means, my stored physical energy is represented in the red bar.

While my yellow bar goes down for doing things that require more effort than normal, my red bar will go down no matter what I do, unless I am resting or eating.

That's a good thing to find out, as I now know that I must keep the red bar from running out at all costs.

Since, I have no idea what might happen if it wears out.

I don't want to think about it.

On the plus side, food and feeding with a little gluttony effect seem to bring it back, so it's not so bad, I just have to be careful.

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Swish, Swish, Swish... Fwump! Wrap, Wrap, Wrap! Bite!

Thank you for the food.

Experience has reached the required level. The individual Small Minor Teratect has leveled up from Lv6 to Lv7.

All basic attributes have increased

Skill Proficiency bonus per level up acquired

Proficiency has reached the required level. The Skill [Telepathy Lv3] has become [Telepathy Lv4].

Proficiency has reached the required level. The Skill [Hypnosis Lv3] has become [Hypnosis Lv4].

Proficiency has reached the required level. Skill [Fire Magic Lv3] has become [Fire Magic Lv4].

Proficiency has reached the required level. Skill [Water Magic Lv2] has become [Water Magic Lv3].

Proficiency has reached the required level. The Skill [Electric Magic Lv2] has become [Electric Magic Lv3].

Proficiency has reached the required level. The Skill [Ice Magic Lv2] has become [Ice Magic Lv3].

Proficiency has reached the required level. Skill [Wind Magic Lv2] has become [Wind Magic Lv3].

skill points gained

Hey, I leveled up

And they raised some of my skills, more specifically, all my elemental attacks.

It's not really a surprise, since I purchased them from the same one.

Wondering how I got my Proficiency of them? I practice them when I'm not hunting, I prefer to master them as I did my thread before using them in battle.

Hey look, another dam

Swish, Swish, Swish...

Proficiency has reached the required level. Skill acquired [Stealth Lv1].

Fwump! Wrap, Wrap, Wrap! Bite!

Itadakimasu!

Oh, I just got a new skill? If I'm not mistaken that's what system-chan said a few moments ago.

Hmm, if I'm not mistaken it was a skill and it was... stealth, was it, right? Not bad.

Oh look, more food.

Swish, Swish, Swish... Swump! Wrap, Wrap, Wrap! Bite!

Condition satisfied. Title acquired [Assassin].

Skills acquired [Stealth Lv1] [Shadow Magic Lv1] as a result of the title [Assassin].

The [Stealth Lv1] skill has been integrated into [Stealth Lv2].

Thanks for the food!

Hmm? I heard right, didn't I? A new title?

Let's think about it, this was the first time I got one after relative devourer and disgusting devourer.

Assassin huh, makes me feel like a ninja

Wuuupsi, dinner time

Swish, Swish, Swish... Swump! Wrap, Wrap, Wrap! Bite!

Condition satisfied. Title acquired [Monster Killer].

Skills acquired [Strength Lv1] [Solidity Lv1] as a result of the title [Monster Killer].

Thank you for the food

Hmm? I heard something again

Monster devourer? Makes sense, since I've been doing nothing but killing monsters lately.

It's a bit late for that title though, isn't it mate?

Although, maybe it's that kind of system? The kind that gives you titles after killing a certain number of monsters?

Wha-?! Another victim!

Swish, Swish, Swish... Swump! Wrap, Wrap, Wrap! Bite!

Thank you for the food.

Proficiency has reached the required level. Skill acquired [Overfeeding Lv1].

Advanced version found, integrating [Overfeeding Lv1] to [Gluttony Lv4].

Another one? Today is a busy day

Although, why did they give me overfeeding if I already had gluttony? It doesn't make sense

Apologies. There was a system error. Please wait

Huh?

Condition satisfied. Title acquired [Ruler of gluttony].

Abilities acquired [Abundant Sky Lv1] [Sublimation] as a result of the title [Ruler of Gluttony].

Proficiency has reached the required level. Skill [Taboo Lv1] has become [Taboo Lv3].

Hmm? A new title? No, I guess I got it because I already had gluttony and gained new skills as well.

It also leveled up a taboo level.

I wonder, what was it that was supposed to make it taboo.

,,,

I don't really remember

It should be nothing important.

Although I have also ignored something and that is that system-chan has given me many things.

Well, first I have to think calmly.

I went up a level.

It was something that would happen eventually, after all, I've hunted a lot.

I leveled up a lot of skills, more specific, my magic.

Although it is practically impossible to use magic without a magic circle, I managed to use it, but I still need to find a way to create magic circles.

Without the magic circles, it's impossible to predict where it will form or what it will do, I could end up setting myself on fire by accident if I'm not careful.

I obtained the stealth skill.

This one is also a good thing, it means I can now go and camouflage myself like the ninjas, well, when I leveled up more the skill

I received a degree.

It's... something strange. I mean, it's not that it's a bad thing, I would say the opposite, it's a good thing. A very good thing, I would say.

But that I get 2 in a row, 3 if we count the ruler of gluttony, is rare, isn't it?

What were they?

Hum, let me remember...

It was Assassin and Monster Killer. Beautiful names if you ask me but pretty violent. Well, it's nothing different from the titles I already have, juh. A little late to complain, mind you.

But ruler of gluttony is the one that intrigues me the most, I mean, I only got it because I already had gluttony, so was this D's plan?

For what, to increase the level of Taboo? And if so, why would she want that?

What was so important about taboo that I can't remember?

…

Hmm I can't remember anything right now, I'll have to look at it later, but I have to be careful not to level up any more taboo.

Well, now let's move on to the other titles.

Assassin, huh, sounds like a ninja in all his words.

The same could also be said of the skill kit he brought with him, stealth and shadow magic.

Shadow magic. Hmm... most likely it means I can move in and out of shadows.

I should have some spells so I can hide and assassinate things.

The bad thing is that I don't know how it works.

Yes, I have a basic idea thanks to the elemental magics but the thing is that with elemental magics you create things out of nothing or change the terrain, like with earth magic, but with this magic I'm not sure.

Hmm, I wish I had a manual right now.

Ugh, I can't even build a magic circle, I'm lucky that the magics I've used are somewhat easy to use.

I don't know exactly what a monster killer is either.

A bonus for being so good at killing them?

And then there are their skills, strength and solidity. They could mean anything.

Although it's kind of obvious what they do, they improve my strength and attack stats, right? I hope so...

They may also be supplementary skills that temporarily boost stats for a short period of time.

The former would be fine but if it is the latter, then I hope it is the same as using elemental magic.

Try to use Appraisal on the skills by thinking about them, but nothing comes up.

I just hope I don't get fat with gluttony.

Oh yeah, I got new skill for have the title of ruler of gluttony now.

How they were called, it was... abundant sky and sublimation, wasn't it?

Honestly, these are the ones that confuse me the most. I mean, their names could mean anything, literally anything.

Could it be that abundant sky allows me to eat more?

But what could it be sublimation?

This is confusing, so I'll leave it for later.

On the bright side, my exploration through the labyrinth has been going wonderfully.

In fact, I can almost burst out laughing.

I seem to be in centipede territory, as they have not stopped appearing, they seem to be everywhere.

Although it is also good for me

This felt very much like an rpg, as they have been very helpful in collecting experience to level up.

I wonder if their senses are rather slow, since they never notice my surprise attacks.

As long as I attack them from behind or above, my victory is assured.

Thanks to that, defeating them has been fairly easy.

And also, thanks to the fact that I have eaten a large amount of them, my resistance to paralysis has gone up to level 3.

Also, I have been diversifying and improving my hunting level through various experiments and managed to develop something similar to a mobile network.

All of that means I have a web with me at all times, ready for anything. Although if I prepare one before going into battle, I can wrap my prey without having to make thread in the middle of the battle, so it's very useful.

I tried to create other things, like clothes or an enemy detector with my silk, but it was a big failure.

For starters, I can't wear clothes and although the theory to create a thread to detect enemies is not impossible, I end up using so much concentration that I get distracted and forget what's going on in front of me, so I end up discarding that idea.

I already have a huge amount of food supply in the form of centipedes, so I was able to carry out my experiments without a problem.

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(Later)

Today, as usual, I'm hard at work hunting. Joo, boy is this a centipede paradise or what?

I hum a little song in my mind as I explore. Although I can't really remember many songs completely, I do remember their music, so it wasn't a problem to hum it in my head.

Hmm? Is the road over? However, there seems to be no passage

This maze is not only large, but also has no dead ends, as far as I can tell.

The path I have been following up to now just went on and on, without any kind of blockage.

This in itself is good, as it means I can't be backed into a corner if something is chasing me, but when I consider that all the passages in this dungeon could be this long, it feels like a drag and hopeless.

The break in the road in front of me seems to be due to some kind of boulder, in the middle of the uninterrupted road, I can see a wide, empty space.

So, have I finally made it out of this dungeon area?

If so, what kind of place is next? Nothing like the spidery hell of where I was born, I hope.

I carefully peek over the edge of the cliff.

Elroe Ferect Lv2: Failed status assessment

Elroe Ferect Lv2: Failed status assessment

Elroe Ferect Lv2: Failed status assessment

Elroe Ferect Lv2: Failed status assessment

Elroe Ferect Lv2: Failed status assessment

Elroe Ferect Lv2: Failed status assessment

And so on.

Proficiency has reached the required level. Skill [Appraisal Lv4] has become [Appraisal lv5].

Gah! My head!

The information of my Appraisal flows through my brain, giving me a hellish headache, as if someone wanted to bury a hammer of information directly into my head.

Whew! It felt like I could have passed out at any moment.

That was a close call.

Well, it was obvious that this could happen. Appraisal multiple things at once and many truths be told, is too much information for me to process without suffering for it.

In itself, it makes sense that he could knock me out.

...but, I mean, that can't be, there was so much information down there that I almost lost consciousness?

Slowly and cautiously, I glance over the ridge once more.

The cliff is only one meter high.

Just below this cliff, there is a large and spacious area.

In addition to the sheer size of this particular area, it doesn't feel pleasant, not at all.

And why is that? Simple, that's because the area is full of centipedes.

...okay, I'm officially scared.

What the hell is this supposed to mean?!

Centipede, centipede, centipede, centipede, there's a hell of a lot of centipedes down there covering the whole spacious area down there.

Ugh, they are so nasty, it feels like I could get sick right now.

Hmm?

...hello Centipides-san, what are you looking at? Me? Why? Are you guys also perverts like Mr. Frog?

...well, I hope you don't mind, centipides-san, but I'm leaving at the speed of light! I made a farewell gesture, mostly out of my instinct for courtship, and run out of there for the way that I came.

Tread, Tread, Tread, Tread, Tread, Tread, Tread!

Eeeek! They're chasing me?!

Sorry, centipides-san, I got carried away! Let's get along, shall we, please?!

My yellow stamina bar is already empty. Ugh, it hurts a lot.

But I won't stop! I'll die if I do!

Run! Run to survive and tell the tale another day! Waaaah!

With the yellow bar depleted, the red bar began to slowly diminish.

I tried to stop that by eating rocks but with the chase I couldn't catch any.

In the end, I ran so fast that the red meter was half full when I finally managed to lose the centipede army.

Dang, I really thought I was going to die when the centipedes started following me.

Although I could have sworn, I was only half chased.

I wonder why.

I'm not going to think about it too much, I'm just going to be thankful that I was able to lose them.

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Information space

Ferect Elroe

Also known as a centipede. An insect-like monster with a multitude of legs. Most of its stats are very low, with the exception of its speed, which is abnormally high.

However, despite being endemic to the Great Elroe Maze, this monster lacks the Skill of night vision, allowing it to easily eliminate solitary specimens.

The only truly frightening aspect of these monsters is their tendency to appear in large numbers and operate as a colony.

Threat level of a single Ferect: F

Threat level of a Ferect colony: B

End of Information Space

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