Starting with the defeated female knight

Yes, he knew that it had only taken a little over half a year to go from a small camp to Dawn City, which was almost like cheating.

Moreover, he personally helped them activate the cheat code.

The problem is, even if it's running at full speed, it can't keep up with his current needs.

As for what kind of needs?

【That's obviously a need for practice!】

After taking in the humans in the camp, Grimm began to improve his combat skills by sparring with them.

Later, along with the construction and development of Dawn City, there was also the construction of the Tentacle Dungeon.

Not only the people of Dawn City and the investigation team, but also Green was constantly learning and improving during this process.

Moreover, although it wasn't mentioned much, Green didn't forget his initial purpose in raising this group of people: to help him do things that were difficult for him to handle, to collect materials that were difficult for him to collect, and ultimately to improve himself.

Moreover, the results are significant.

It doesn't even mention the cultivation and mutation carried out using materials collected by those people, or the tentacles that split by drawing power from various mother bodies.

The cathedral's research on the classification and properties of his tentacles alone was enough for him to re-examine his own tentacles, allowing for more precise training and cultivation after classification.

More types of tentacles, higher tentacles, and even after the establishment of faith and miracles, although he could not resonate with the miracles of the church, he could release his own miracles with his tentacles, even more powerfully than those of the little girls.

In addition, the construction of tentacles within the mountains, the tentacle transportation network beneath Dawn City, and even their further expansion beyond the mountains, all contributing to his ability to devour the Thousand-Legged God, along with the evolution and iteration of various older tentacle models...

Although it was indeed very subtle, since the arrival of humans, with their help, Green's growth has been enormous, even to the point of being terrifying.

Furthermore, it is evident to the naked eye that after coming into contact with more and more things, acquiring more and more technology, and capturing more and more high-quality parent organisms and seedbeds.

His growth rate can continue to increase, and the probability and speed of producing high-quality tentacles are also constantly increasing.

But here comes the problem.

Given Green's tremendous growth, why is it being kept so secret?

The answer is that it's completely unnecessary.

During the first demonic tide, he was needed to block both sides, but during the second demonic tide, although it was another powerful demonic tide with an enhanced version of the Thousand-Legged God.

However, because he managed things so well afterward, this enhanced version of the Demon Tide failed to break through the defenses, and in the end, it only had the chance to perform a performance of swallowing the little avatar whole.

What new 'piercing tentacle troops'? What tentacle musket arrays? What tunnel worms transporting explosive tentacles...?

He had everything ready, but he didn't get a chance to use it!

Especially after the investigation team left, the once bustling tentacles dungeon became much quieter.

Although the professionals in Dawn City still go there, with each attempt they make, their combat power continues to improve, and they go deeper and deeper each time.

However, even the best-performing team so far has only barely reached the level of the noble team at the beginning, which is the fourth level.

In contrast, he has almost finished building the eighth floor and has already started preparations for the ninth floor.

If he can't block as many shots as the other player, what else can he say?

So Green is really worried about this problem.

It's like spending half a day developing near-future technology and finally getting ready to conduct military exercises with the enemy.

When you look around, you see them still throwing stones and rubbing sticks together to start a fire.

However, while this is the general situation, there are fortunately some exceptions.

Yes, it's a female knight with certain stats.

As a top-tier combatant he personally cultivated, she is now arguably the only sparring partner who can satisfy him a little more than anyone else.

In addition, she had just changed jobs and was not very familiar with her new powers.

During this period of rapid development in Dawn City and the gradual shift of the Empire, Green assigned her a special, exclusive mission.

That means entering the cave and attacking him.

"Eh? Is that okay?"

"I don't think I can defeat you, but what if it damages the mountain's structure..."

Don't worry, I know what I'm doing.

So, at the invitation of the tentacles, the female knight entered the cave after a long absence.

Then, he gripped the greatsword in his hand tightly.

To be honest, Cecilia was initially a little hesitant about taking action against Green.

After all, it was the god he had chosen, and it had always been very good to him; even the equipment and power he possessed were given to him by the other party.

Especially when she looked at those familiar tentacles in front of her, even though she knew they meant nothing to Green, she still found it hard to bring herself to do it.

Then......

What, is that all you've got?

You think this is child's play? Give it your all!

[Don't worry, there are dedicated support tentacles beneath the mountains and Dawn City, all carried on my shoulders. You don't need to worry about them.]

After being verbally attacked by tentacles, mentally polluted, and whipped with a spinning top hundreds of times, with additional punishments after each defeat.

Cecilia finally lost her temper and no longer held back against the tentacles.

Then she discovered.

Even with my best efforts, it seems I still can't defeat the tentacles.

"Why are there so many tentacles? I've already destroyed over a hundred of them!"

Because it's a mass-produced model, the focus is on increasing quantity.

[Furthermore, I advise you to say less, because there are thousands more waiting for you, don't waste your energy.]

Then, Cecilia suddenly died.

He died from a sea of ​​thousands of tentacles, each with the combat power of a mid-level professional. After his defeat, he was left in disarray, hanging upside down for ten minutes.

Then, the next challenge.

"What is this sticky liquid? Why do I feel my strength slowly disappearing?"

"Hmm...wait, this feeling is..."

[Paralysis increases sensitivity, and increased sensitivity enhances the effect of paralysis. Paralysis makes you even more unable to resist the increased sensitivity.]

Then, Cecilia suddenly died.

Without even touching her, she couldn't even stand up straight anymore.

In the end, with just a light tap, she rolled her eyes and fainted, then was dragged into the tentacle pool.

And then...

"Um, what are these tentacles? They look disgusting, and they're all bumpy..."

"Don't use the hair spray on my tentacles! That's awful, I never want to experience it again!"

"Hoo...ah...please don't touch there, it's so itchy..."

"What's this about the tentacles being blocked? I don't see anything wrong with it..."

"As punishment, I'll drink all of this? I accept, but this... ugh, it feels even more disgusting than the first nutrient solution."

Cecilia challenged Green to the very end, but she never won even once.

It's not that Green cares too much about winning or losing, so he only lets her go after he wins every time.

Even if Green deliberately throws the game to let her win, Cecilia will disarm and surrender to Green after confirming her victory.

"You've damaged so many tentacles, it must be a lot of trouble for you to recover, right?"

"Although I may not be able to help much, I still want to do my part..."

She gently stroked the suction cup tentacles in her arms and blinked.

"Consider it compensation; absorb my power."

"My God."

I've said it several times already, I'm not a god.

The tentacles wiggled impatiently, and then, as punishment, the suction cup tentacles were tightened, and her mouth was stuffed in, making her uncomfortable for quite a while.

However, Cecilia was used to this. After the tentacle punishment in her mouth ended, she changed her position while being sucked, lying on the edge of the tentacle pool, looking down into the deeper part.

Even after suffering so much mistreatment, even after becoming powerful enough to fight an enhanced ancient god alone.

But even now, she has not been able to reach the deepest part of the mountains.

In fact, it feels like we're even further apart now.

After all, I'm growing up too.

The tentacles climbed onto her shoulders and looked down with her.

[If you want to come down and take a look, I don't mind. Besides, with your mental strength and my restraint, you should be able to go down and take a look.]

However, as a price to pay, you probably won't be able to come back for several days.

"No."

Cecilia shook her head.

“I do want to go down and take a look, but what I hope for is to be able to stand before you with dignity and integrity on my own.”

"Please don't say things like that again, otherwise..."

She blushed slightly.

"I'm afraid I won't be able to resist the temptation."

You are honest, at least.

The tentacle patted her shoulder, feeling the vibration beneath it, and nodded gently.

Yes, both the body and the mouth.

Cecilia's face turned even redder.

But there was no rebuttal.

After absorbing and replenishing her nutrients, Cecilia changed into the casual clothes handed to her by the tentacles and walked out of the cave.

Looking down from the cliff at the cave entrance, the ever-growing and prosperous Dawn City sits nestled in the mountains.

Countless figures and tentacles move about, some bustling, some harmonious, but mostly exuding a sense of life.

Cecilia stood there, staring intently for a long time.

"very nice."

she sighed.

Although she didn't know what was good about it, or why she said it.

But she just felt that the city below was better than the most prosperous capital of the empire.

After a moment, she realized something, raised her head, and looked up at the sky.

A snowflake fell and landed in her outstretched palm.

Snowing.

A tentacle handed her a coat. Although it wouldn't matter whether she wore it or not, given her constitution, she naturally took it and put it on.

"Thank you."

After thanking everyone, she decided to go to the cafeteria for a meal since training was finished and she was a little hungry.

However, before she could take a step, the tentacle beside her suddenly paused.

Then, his eyes changed.