Conflict

[Identified Creature Name: Cordiolethor (Two Stars).

A formidable aquatic creature known for its colossal size and unmatched strength, with iridescent, shining scales that display shades of emerald and amethyst. Originating from the oceanic planet Clade, located in the Aqualix planetary system.

Advantages:

Enhanced Olfactory Senses: The Cordiolethor possesses an exceptional sense of smell, enabling it to detect even the faintest scents in the water, at distances of up to tens of kilometers, no matter how concealed they may be. This sensory ability is of vital importance for tracking its prey and navigating its underwater environment.

Aquatic Camouflage Ability: The Cordiolethor has the extraordinary ability to perfectly blend with its aquatic surroundings, making it practically invisible to any observer.

Bioluminescent Spines: The Cordiolethor deploys bioluminescent spines that, when activated, emit a lethal cascade of radioactive energy, ruthlessly sweeping aside anything in its path.

Weaknesses:

Extreme Olfactory Sensitivity: Despite its formidable abilities, the Cordiolethor possesses acute sensitivity to offensive or noxious odors. This olfactory system can become overwhelmed by strong or repulsive fragrances, resulting in disorientation and a state of extreme madness.

Recommendation: On an aquatic planet, carry unpleasant odors with you to avoid encounters with Cordiolethors. However, be cautious not to overdo the scent, or you may suffer a violent death.]

"Oh?" A broad smile, revealing his perfectly pearl-white teeth, appeared on Kraynnor's face. It didn't take him more than five seconds to come up with a perfect plan, and in the blink of an eye, he declared, "Open the Universal Shop!"

[Opening the Universal Shop.]

Without wasting a moment, he immediately typed "bad smells" into the search bar.

Kraynnor quickly perused all the items, but a frustrated expression crossed his face when he realized they all exceeded his budget of just thirty Stellar Coins.

The most affordable item that could be of any use was still ten coins more than he had available.

[Fetorix Grenade (One Star): This device emits a highly repulsive and disorienting odor when activated. Its sleek and durable casing contains an advanced chemical formula that releases a noxious gas cloud, creating a hostile environment in the affected area. A product of the Type One civilization, Elysivoria.]

[Price: Forty Stellar Coins.]

"Too expensive? Perfect! Then I'll make it myself!" with an expression of extreme confidence, he immediately sought out three materials he was familiar with.

[Sulfur (Zero Stars): This material consists of a powdery substance that emits a foul and pungent smell. This package contains one hundred grams.]

[Price: Three Stellar Coins.]

He found three materials that gave off unbearable odors: sulfur, ammonia, and sulfide compounds. Each package contained one hundred grams and cost Three Sterllar Coins, totaling nine coins this time.

In an instant, the space opened up, and the three packages fell, each one perfectly sealed.

Ruumble!

Suddenly, his submarine experienced a powerful jolt. The battle between the Cordiolethor and the dozens of Fyralithors had intensified, although curiously, they seemed to limit themselves to pushing rather than using extreme violence.

This observation made Kraynnor consider the possibility that these creatures were trained to avoid lethal confrontations with each other.

But so what? If they had no intention of killing each other, he would ensure that they eliminated each other!

With the materials in hand, Kraynnor rushed to use one of the submarine's touchscreens to design a blueprint in a matter of seconds. The design had the shape of a twenty-centimeter-long torpedo.

"Use the workshop and make this quickly!" Kraynnor ordered as he retrieved the Evolutionary Workbench from the storage and placed various polymetal nodules on the table. With the Advanced Mineral Separator in action, a strange silver liquid enveloped the nodules and, in the blink of an eye, separated all the minerals and metals within, leaving behind quantities of iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, and more in small portions.

With all the necessary elements in his possession, Kraynnor tossed them onto the table in his workshop.

[Construction process initiated, estimated duration: Three minutes.]

At that moment, Cognitron X-12, with its robotic arms emerging from multiple points in the workshop, sprang into action. Thanks to the highly advanced equipment of the workshop, the process of creating the torpedo progressed at a surprising speed.

Zzzzip!

Using a tiny, high-precision laser, Cognitron X-12 proceeded to melt the minerals extracted from the polymetal nodules. Iron, cobalt, nickel, and copper were transformed into a liquid substance, reaching a high temperature. In just under two minutes, the torpedo's design began to take shape.

With precision, a robotic arm released a viscous blue liquid onto the scorching casing. The coolant acted immediately, dissipating the heat and allowing for rapid cooling.

Next, Cognitron X-12 took the mixture of sulfur, ammonia, and sulfide compounds and subjected it to a highly precise chemical process, resulting in a profound transformation of the mixture. Then, it carefully introduced it into a specially designed compartment in the torpedo's casing and sealed everything impeccably.

[Construction completed in a time of two minutes and fifteen seconds.]

Before Kraynnor could even touch the torpedo, a notification from the Universal System appeared.

[Ding!]

[God Mechanic has built a Zero Stars weapon, granting five knowledge points.]

This time, the notification was concise, with no additional rewards, but upon touching the torpedo, which he named "Stinkorpedo," a detailed description appeared.

[Stinkorpedo (Zero Stars): An ingenious device that releases a disorienting stench cloud. Its controlled release technology ensures precise dispersion on the designated target. A product of the Type Zero civilization, the High Humans.]

He briefly glanced at the notification, but since it contained information he already knew, he proceeded to load the Stinkorpedo into the submarine's cannon. He waited patiently, assessing the perfect moment. When the ideal opportunity finally arrived, he yelled, "Fire! Make sure not to hit any Fyralithor!"

[Launch in three... two... one...]

Zzzzwish!

The torpedo whizzed through the water at an impressive speed, leaving a trail of bubbles and a dazzling silver reflection in its wake.

As it advanced, several Fyralithors approached dangerously, but somehow, the torpedo made its way through them with astonishing precision, causing no harm. Finally, in the blink of an eye, it struck the Cordiolethor's head!

Thump!

As expected, upon impact, the torpedo did not explode or produce a detonation. Instead, small hatches on the torpedo opened, releasing a dense cloud of dark yellow that quickly mixed with the water, expanding rapidly.

"Ssskkrraaaa!"

The Cordiolethor roared in a frenzy of pain and madness, its formidable sense of smell virtually seared by the terrible odor of sulfur, ammonia, and sulfide.

Out of control, it advanced with such force that all the Fyralithors in its path were violently thrown aside. As if it were blind to everything, the colossal creature moved toward the eggs and ruthlessly crushed them, ending its entire progeny.

"Hrrrooooooorrk!"

When the Fyralithors witnessed what had happened, their response was immediate and unrestrained. Their roars resonated with such intensity that the rocky structure, with its intricate tunnels, began to tremble violently. In an act of pure madness, a stampede of hundreds of Fyralithors shot out of the rock formation, launching themselves at the Cordiolethor.

In a matter of seconds, Kraynnor witnessed a brutal and bloody battle unfold between the two sides.

The Fyralithors, harmless creatures that only fed on minerals, were now launching an attack for the first time in their lives with the determination to kill. Their thousands of hairy legs, originally designed to break even the hardest metal with ease, became instruments of ruthless tearing. With unprecedented violence, they began to lacerate the Cordiolethor's skin, causing large amounts of blood and flesh to appear.

The other side did not remain passive either, and with its powerful body, it began to crush all the Fyralithors that stood in its way.

As time passed, the group of One Star creatures had surrounded and severely wounded the Two Star creature. It was an awe-inspiring sight, similar to an army of millions of ants besieging an elephant!

"Ssssskkrrrrraaaaaaa!"

The Cordiolethor's roar was so powerful that it shook the ocean for tens of kilometers in all directions with overwhelming force. From its body, hundreds of tiny, vibrant green spines emerged. Each of them began to emit intense beams of light that caused the surrounding water to boil, and the Fyralithors, victims of this radiation, writhed in agony as they were literally cooked.

[Alert! High concentration of radioactive energy in the area, immediate withdrawal recommended!]

"Don't wait any longer, let's escape!" Kraynnor shouted urgently, aware that even his submarine was not impervious to such lethal radiation.

From the intricate tunnels, an endless stream of Fyralithors continued to emerge and launch themselves at the Cordiolethor in a frenzy of attacks. Although they were facing radiation, one of their weaknesses, these creatures were determined to avenge their fallen brethren at any cost.

A few clever Fyralithors began to create whirlpools, diverting some of the radiation, but the damage was already done. Their bodies began to show signs of radiation exposure, and they knew their fate was inevitable. Death loomed over them, and in a final burst of fury, they hurled themselves at the Cordiolethor with renewed ferocity. Finally, one of them managed to crack open the creature's head, exposing its brain.

Unfortunately, nearly all the attacking Fyralithors began to move more slowly until they finally stopped moving altogether. Overall, the vast majority had perished, leaving only a few Fyralithors on the brink of suffering a similar fate.

In the distance, Kraynnor gazed at the deep wound on its head and hesitated for a few moments...

He contemplated the rewards the system had granted him for killing the Sonarix, a One Star creature, and wondered what it would bestow upon him if he managed to kill a Two Star creature.

This was of immense importance, as it could propel his strength to new levels, an urgent need at this moment!

"Those who do not dare to take risks will never obtain anything!"

Fully equipped with his diving suit, the same one he had used to kill the Sonarix. Without hesitation, he launched himself into the attack, activating his aquatic propulsion system and moving at great speed. Of course, he wouldn't venture if the radiation could jeopardize his safety, but his suit was designed to resist it for a while!

Furthermore, he didn't go without any type of weapon; Kraynnor held the Biomimetic Cube in one hand and wielded the sword in the other.