82. Pinched

The 2 S-Class Metepedes, Ais & Bis get stronger after eating their dead siblings. They become mid-leveled S-Class from low-leveled S-Class.

Ben never know that eating magical creatures can increase magic power this fast. Well, considering how Grossalia got her magic power by eating a human mage's corpse, this seems to be possible for her offspring.

"AI Chip, is this a unique trait of these creatures?" asks Ben.

[No, humans can also get the power of magical creatures that they eat.]

"What?! But I never get any magic from the magical creatures that I've eaten," says Ben with a surprised tone.

[No, your MP actually raised after you ate the magical creatures. It is a very small raise, but it is there. If you ate the creatures raw, then you will get more MP.]

"Ugh, that's impossible," says Ben with a disgusted expression.

He will never eat raw meat if he is not in an emergency. But he has his fire magic, so it's almost impossible for him to eat raw meat. Just imagining it has already cringed him to the core.

"But why didn't I get a magic like Grossalia even after eating so many magical creatures?" asks Ben.

[You can only get the magic of a creature at your rank or above. In the case of humans, the magical creatures with the same rank are Demons. The ones with higher ranks are Dragons and Gods.]

(a.n: It's not a confirmed theory, just a made-up thing for story's sake.)

"So if I eat a demon, dragon, or god, I will get their magic?" asks Ben.

[There is a possibility. However, it will still depend on your compatibility. If you weren't a Dragon Slayer already, then it will be easier to get magic by eating those creatures' meat. However, as a Sun Dragon Slayer, your option is quite limited now. Your choice is creatures with similar magic with your Sun Dragon's power.]

"So I can't eat creatures with different magic types?" asks Ben.

[You can, but it will slow down your Sun Dragon Slayer Magic's progress. Similar power means you can make them progress at the same time. But different power means you need to train them separately and it will take more time.]

"Hmm, so it's a matter of training and improving the magic, huh?" ponders Ben.

[Yes. Having many kinds of magic doesn't necessarily good. Having one strong weapon usually is better than having many average weapons. Are you planning to eat those creatures?]

"No, I'm just curious. Although it gives me more options if I ever get in a situation where I can eat those things," says Ben.

Ben then remembers that bathing in Dragon blood can strengthen a Dragon Slayer's Magic. Maybe this case is similar, but not everything can work. Some unknown factors can affect the result.

While Ben thinks about that, the 2 S-Class Metepedes move to attack him. They crawl at high speed toward him while screeching loudly. Ben leaves his thought and focus on the battle again.

Suddenly, the ground below him shakes and many earth spears come out. The spears come out from behind & both sides. So Ben is forced to move to the front toward the incoming Metepedes.

Ben has realized that the S-Class Metepedes can use Earth & Dark elements. The B-Class ones are only able to use Earth elements. As for the E-Class ones, they're just able to strengthen their body with magic.

The problem is, Ben doesn't know what magic that Grossalia can use. It's clear that she can use Earth & Dark elements. But she might have more elements that she can use.

Ben is still in his Plasma Mode and he runs toward the 2 S-Class Metepedes now. While Ben runs, the Metepedes shoot many big dark & earth energy bullets at him from their mouths.

Ben doesn't dodge because of the earth spears that keep coming out around him. So he deflects the energy bullets away using his punches while he runs. The energy bullets are strong, so he needs to use a lot of power to punch them.

When he reaches the 2 Metepedes, Ben jumps to them and prepares his punch. But suddenly, a dark energy blade appears from his behind. Grossalia attacks him from behind while he focuses on the 2 Metepedes.

Ben can't let himself get hit by the blade because it is very strong. So he spins his body mid-air and uses his punch to hit the dark blade. But it makes him open wide and the 2 Metepedes use this chance.

They cover their head with dark energy and headbutt Ben from 2 sides. Dark element is their strongest magic, so they use it to attack Ben. Ben spreads his hands to block the head attacks.

*BAM*

The 2 Metepedes hit Ben with their heads at the same time and it creates a big impact. Ben is in the middle and he catches the 2 Metepedes' heads. He exerts all his strength to hold the 2's attacks.

While Ben holds the 2 Metepedes, Grossalia moves. She is the biggest among all Metepedes and easily towers over the 2 S-Class. She moves and appears above Ben who is still holding the 2 S-Class.

"Now, you can't run anywhere," says Grossalia while grinning.

"Shit," curses Ben.

Grossalia suddenly sprayed a purple liquid from her Metepede's mouth toward Ben. Ben who can't move gets hit by the liquid that has strong power too. He is pushed to the ground and crashes.

Ben is now covered with purple liquid, but the heat of his magic evaporates them. However, the evaporated liquid enters his nose as he breathes. Then suddenly, he feels dizzy and his body aches.

"Poison?!" says Ben in surprise.

"Hihihi, even if you're strong, my poison will still affect you. Poison is my species' trait, but no one of my children has poison because they weren't born as Centipedes. Only I have the poison, and it is a very deadly one. No one has survived from my poison in 100 years. So you can say goodbye to your life today," says Grossalia with a haughty tone.

"Damn, the poison is inside my body, this is not good. AI Chip, can you check my body?" asks Ben.

[Scanning.... A deadly poison has entered your body. It will weaken your muscles & neurons slowly. You will get completely paralyzed in 20 minutes. Death estimation in 3 days. Immediate treatment is needed.]

"Fuck, it's that deadly, huh? What kind of treatment that I need to take?" asks Ben.

[Consuming the antidote for the poison.]

"I don't have it. Other solutions?" asks Ben while holding his dizzy head.

[No, the only way to neutralize it completely is by consuming the antidote. You can try to drink the blood or eat the flesh of the creature that poison you. It might contain the antidote that you need to neutralize the poison.]

"Drinking her blood? That's disgusting," says Ben with a disgusted expression.

[You don't have any choice. The poison can threaten your life if you don't neutralize it in a day. Your body's high temperature has slowed down the poisoning effect, but if you let it be, then it will kill you in a few days.]

"Tch, so I don't have another choice. Fine, let's drink that giant bug's blood even if it's disgusting," says Ben while clicking his tongue.

The current situation has forced Ben to do what he doesn't like. But between disgust and life, he will choose life. He will need to drink Grossalia's blood even if it's disgusting.

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