Goblin Heavy Dependence

Chapter 31 Don't Be Distracted

Rust Monster, also known as "underground scavenger" and "underground wanderer".

Like other insects, they usually live in the countless deep and long caves in the "Underdark".

The dark and lightless environment causes the insects' vision to gradually deteriorate, covering this vital part under the protection of a hard shell.

The feather-like antennae on both sides of the head and the long fin-like tail with dense bristles behind them act like blind sticks, helping them move freely in the deep underground caves.

To some extent, this insect, which does not rely on meat as its main food, is quite docile in nature.

If they are given enough food and good care, they can even be tamed and become obedient pets like cats and dogs.

But at the same time, since it has been given the suffix "monster", the Rust Monster can sometimes show extremely strong aggressiveness.

Rust monster that feeds on metal.

Iron, adamantium, mithril... they accept everything, and most metals are on their diet.

Its highly developed sensory abilities allow this strange monster to detect the presence of those delicious metals even from miles away.

Naturally, the armor and weapons worn by adventurers also belong to the category of “delicious metals”.

According to statistics from the Adventurer's Association, every year a large number of adventurers die in attacks by rust monsters while exploring the "Underdark" -

Even though they knew clearly that they could survive as long as they threw away their weapons and equipment.

Just like camels in the desert and herds of cattle migrating in the grassland during the dry season, the unique feeding structure gives this insect monster the natural ability to find various mineral veins.

The highly corrosive saliva can also help them easily corrode and soften those hard metals, making them easier to eat.

As "neighbors" who also travel between the major mineral veins, the dwarves, who are famous for their forging and mining skills, naturally hate this kind of monster.

Some clans even send out professional "pest control teams" every year to clean out these "worms" living in the mines.

Shanan came from another world. The only dwarf he had come into contact with since his travels was the bearded Barn in the Rock Hammer blacksmith shop, who was several heads taller than him.

But now, looking at the hideous figure crawling on the ground not far ahead, he couldn't help but feel the same way.

He glanced at the one-handed hammer on the meadow, which had been almost completely corroded by the thick green saliva.

He couldn't help but feel his mouth dry, his Adam's apple rolling, and he swallowed a mouthful of saliva.

The palm that was tightly gripping the hilt of the sword was already covered in sweat.

At this moment, he even began to think about the possibility of fighting with the two daggers on his waist.

"This pressure... is really boring for me!"

The hesitation was only a moment.

Although he was extremely conflicted, Xia Nan still held the sword and instinctively rushed forward to provide support.

He chose a corner to rest, so he was now almost separated from Larry by an entire camp.

No matter how timely the reaction was, it was not as fast as the wanderer sitting by the campfire in the middle of the camp.

After just taking a few steps forward, the figure with a very low presence appeared next to the first rust monster like a shadow.

"Hey!"

The air was torn apart, and a cross-shaped sharp silver light suddenly burst out.

Xia Nan only felt a blur in front of Wood, and then the surface of the two daggers in his hands was covered with a layer of yellow-green insect blood.

"hiss--"

The sharp and shrill chirping of insects rang out in the woods.

The thick shell of the rust monster, which was only slightly broken by a hammer, was easily cut apart like thin paper by the two daggers in Wood's hands, which were no longer than his palms.

Insect blood splattered everywhere!

The long fin-like tail lashed out like a whip, but it just swung in vain, landing in vain on the soft grass.

Wood had already left the place.

With a ghostly and lithe body, it leaped up and stepped on the surface of the rust monster's carapace.

His brows were furrowed. He seemed to be somewhat dissatisfied with the blow that had not been fatal and had severely injured the rust monster.

The Wanderer's combat skill [Abdominal Smash], which was powerful enough to separate internal organs and bone cavities, failed to achieve the desired result when facing a monster with a body structure very different from that of humans.

Then, his rich combat experience and knowledge of monsters made him instantly realize the weak spot of the big insect in front of him.

"Shh!"

The dagger in his hand stretched out as swiftly as a poisonous snake, and the sharp blade stabbed down along the gap between the shells on the rust monster's neck with extreme trickiness.

It's like the poisonous tail of a wasp, stinging you gently.

The noisy insect buzzing stopped abruptly.

The heavy body covered by the rust monster's shell fell to the ground with a bang, like a machine that had lost power.

At this point, one of the four rust monsters is gone.

Before he could breathe a sigh of relief, Wood had just pulled out the dagger that had stabbed into the insect beast's body when he seemed to have sensed something.

He looked up sharply.

Pupils shrink suddenly!

At some point, a bug took advantage of the tense battle, circled around, and reached the other end of the camp.

And that is exactly the direction where Haian is!

"Master, be careful!"

He shouted at the top of his lungs.

At the same time, the body standing on the insect shell suddenly turned into a shadow and disappeared on the spot.

Hai'an, whose silver-white hair stuck to his cheeks due to sweat, had retreated to the back row since the start of the battle. He had already drawn the bowstring to its full length, ready to provide support for any battle on the field at any time.

"One has been dealt with by Wood, one is with Larry and Doris, and one has not yet rushed into the camp. I have to..."

"Wait, what about the last one!?"

Hai'an's brain was working at high speed, analyzing the situation on the field.

Suddenly, Wood's loud shout was heard in the air.

There is no time to think!
Because the next second, a sharp hissing sound accompanied by a sour and foul smell was approaching from behind.

Turn around suddenly.

What came into view was the ferocious body of the rust monster raised high.

The bone-white sharp mouthparts opened and closed, and deadly thick green venom was brewing inside.

The arrival of death made Hai'an's time and space seem to stop at that moment.

But then.

The iron-gray arc of light that burst out from the darkness beside him instantly brought Hai'an back to reality.

【Spin Slash】

The extremely sharp sword arc was like a waning moon, fleeting.

Also along the gap between the shells, the cut was neat, and half of the insect brain rotated and flew away.

"Clap."

The heavy insect body fell to the ground due to inertia, and the foul-smelling insect blood spurted out like a fountain.

Then he put away his sword.

Xia Nan glanced at the sword from the corner of his eye and saw that its surface was only stained with insect blood and no corrosive venom, and he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

He looked at the half-elf in front of him, who seemed to be distracted by the unexpected attack, and had a dazed look on his face, which was stained with thick green insect blood.

He couldn't help but frowned and said:
"Be careful and don't be distracted."

(End of this chapter)