Volume 1 - CH 21

Chapter 1-21. Bedlock 2

This time we went to the other place of Bedlock that I discovered and I guided Reizen to that place.

It was in a place where big rocks were scattered around and the surroundings were relatively open.

It's a little darker since its the bottom of the river, it seems both of us are nocturnal, so the dark place is irrelevant.

Bedlock was also moving at night, so it is also nocturnal.

Since all of us fine with darkness, it seems that no one of has have any advantage, so I decided to subdue it as it is.

"Ouren-Big bro, are you okay?"

"Leave it to me. I also want to try my new skills."

I made Reizen worried.

Well, My defense is a lot weaker than Reizen, but ... I have more offensive power than him.

………… Actually, after I saw the [Rock Gun] and the [Partial Body Strengthening(explosive)], I lost my confidence after I witness their powers.

It seems that Reizen himself was surprised at his own power, but I also surprised. What a skill I'm going to use now.

Even though his defense power is high, his firepower is high even its a long-range attacks, he is really a walking fortress with ballista.

Some times ago, I used to jokingly say he is a walking fortress, but ... it looks like that was not a mere jokes anymore.

Well, it's relieved me because he is on my side.

"Well, I'm going. wanna join me?"

"I want too but I don't have any spare MP""

After listening Reizen's words I swim towards Bedlock.

I sneak- swim behind it so it wouldn't notice me, but it was easier than I expected.

It rotate it's body around and stare at me.

There was an eyeball that floated in the mixed color of black and white. It's so small that you can't tell unless you look closely.

Suddenly I remember the deep sea fish type.

Deep-sea fish don't rely much on their eyes, so there must have been a number of individuals with degenerated eyeballs.

However, this guy lives in a shallow river.

It will not be completely degenerated and blind.

The best proof is that it is actually staring at me.

Maybe this guy is vulnerable to light?

If I can make it blind, it will be insanely easy to fight, but ... I don't know if the light is bright enough or not.

No, I shall try it!　

[Luminous]

The scales reflect the sun light and generate strong light.

The aim is, of course, Bedlock.

I was a little dazzled by the intense light, but I could see it in less than a second because of my resistance.

I take a look at Bedlock, but it doesn't seem to move.

It may be natural if he didn't move, but I didn't know if [Luminous] worked because it didn's showed any reaction.

Tried to swam around the bedlock for a moment.

Bedlock was watching me until a while ago, but when I moved, it's eyes were still staring at where I was, and it wasn't moving.

Apparently it's effective.

It may be pretending to be calm and unpretentious, or It may be pretending that it is invisible, but in any case it's my chance.

I charge at Bedrock with a tremendous speed.

In the meantime, I activated one skill.

[Herculean Jaw]!!

The fangs grow larger and the mouth tingles.

Even with my mouth closed, the strength of this skill still activated

A few inch before the contact, I opened my mouth wide and clung to the clueless Bedlock.

Bedlock finally noticed his situation and tried to move his body a lot and swing me away.

I absolutely put all my strength into my jaw. Then my mouth closed.

“…………?"

Looking at Bedlock, I found that part of it's body was gone.

Apparently, I ate the meat of Bedlock with the power of my jaw.

[You have gained experience points. LV is now 10]

Ha!!!!! The Carp! It just went up like that with one bite!!

It was pretty hard, but it wasn't ... To put it simply, it's like biting a bird's cartilage.

It wasn't crunchy, it was crumble.

Looking at Bedlock, it was already dead.

I'm sorry. It's not intentional.

I never thought you were that soft, right?

For the time being, please give back the nickname "Bedlock the BedRock".

It's not as hard as it's name anymore.

When I was stunned, Reizen was approaching me.

"Ouren-Big bro! Thank you for your hard work! As expected you realize that your opponent is vulnerable to light!"

Aaah shot ... Isn't this too convenient to interpret?

It's just a fluke ... I just thought it was better to try it than not to do it.

"Nahh no biggie. Hey, eat this one too. You need some great experience points, right?"

"Is that ok! ??"

"You've killed one when I doing nothing, come on just eat it."

"Thank you! Well then, without a further ado ... Time to eat! "

Reizen approaches Bedlock and gnaw on it.

Grauuph.

...... A very unpleasant sound was heard. Da heck?

With that in my mind, Reizen let go of Bedlock.

I looked at the place where I bite it, but it didn't even have a tooth pattern.

"... Ouren-Big bro ... I'm sorry. I don't think I can eat this one ... "

"... Seriously?"

Let's withdraw my previous statement. It's harder than stone.

Apparently this guy can't bite off the flesh not like my stiff jaw.

What a troublesome fish!

I was thinking of feeding him to help his evolution ...

It can not be helped. I will eat it alone.

I decided to eat the fish floating around it.

Apparently, the ability of Bedrock's incense is still remain, and the fish are just swimming around, so they are bunch of easily prey on them.

For me, the level reached MAX just by eating another bite of Bedrock.

There are still so many fish, and if I eat two sip of Bedlock, the level will be MAX ....

I wonder if this can evolve me considerable number of times! ??

Immediately I request the evolution path ...

[Will you evolve? ]

Fish Yeah!

[Choose your evolution path]

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―Evolution Path-

>>Clay Carp<<

>>Waterside snake<<

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…………Hmm?

……eh? Waterside snake?

That snake is a reptile ... on land ... a snake, right?

He-he-he Heavenly Voice!??

Tell me about the waterside snake!

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-Waterside snake-

As how it sound, a snake that lives on the border of water and land.

Although it is a snake that can swim in rivers and the sea, it is faster to move on land.

Water balls are often floating around the waterside snake, so you can use it as a guide to search for waterside snakes.

Waterside snake skins are a luxury item and are often processed into accessories, but they are protected because they are being reduced in number by poaching.

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Tartar sauce! Wherever I go, I will become a creature targeted by humans.

No, not that!

I can graduate from river life!? Yheeeeeeeeesh!!!

I'm glad I almost lost consciousness, but ... I'm still worried about Reizen.

If he have such strong skills, he may be able to manage by himself from now on, but it's only been a day since he joined me.

He was looking for a fellow Japanese, didn't do anything for a month and can keep his patience all alone.

We've finally met, but we've only been together for a day, and I'm not going to say goodbye.

Rather, I am the one who mentally weak.

I really want to get to land soon.

That's right.

I want to see this world as soon as possible and want to be able to interact with people.

Though it is my second life, I don't want to have the rest of my life living in the river.

But ... I was so happy that I have companion, and I quite like him.

Is there a guy who gives up on his friends in a day?

I was worried about what to do for a moment, but it was almost a prompt decision.

I will watch over the Reizen a little more.

However, I'll leave him in the future.

Reizen probably going to sad, but this is what he needs to survive.

Besides, he can't just rely on me.

But now ... just a little more ... I want to stay with him.

So I specified the evolution path for Clay Carp.

Perhaps the next evolution is the time to say farewell to Reizen.

Until then, I will keep an eye on Reizen.

If I eat the remaining Bedrock, I'll be able to evolve quickly, but ... let's throw it away.

I evolve into a clay carp.

I had another severe pain all over my body, but it soon subsided.