Chapter 120: Final Month In Forest of Bug
[ Will you do the same as well with the other bugs you intend to capture? ]
"Yes, they are better as a part of my special force than in a large group. It will make using them easier," Alros replied.
[ Then, good luck capturing them. ]
"Don't worry, they will be a part of my force, or they will die,"
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"Grargh, wragh, frugh,"
"Oh, you have taken down the mantis too," Alros said to the goblin leader, who let out a growl of agreement.
He needed, please by the result. Over all, the hunt of the huge bugs had been going well. In the span of three days, his force had captured 5 huge bugs in the vicinity of his encampment, which may seem like a small amount, but one should be reminded the size of the bugs in question make it hard for any of his monsters to handle them, without a large group and sacrifice.
The reason why it was even possible to get 5 in span of 3 days, is because of Gobruk, who are able to command the goblins with great intelligence, allowing him to send the Greater Demonic Goblins to handle the bugs with a detachment of his force.
The other reason why it is easier, and would get even easier, is the fact the captured hige bugs can be put into good use after letting them rest for a day after subduing them. As long as he make sure the favor is in his huge bugs, than victory is his.
If he has to hazard a guess, he would be able to capture the remaining 32 bugs in the span of 2 weeks, maybe even shorter. He licked his lips, excited of the prospect of having such powerful force under his command.
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"You will obey," he growled, using subdued on the huge scorpion, the creature letting out a shriek before finally, his skill worked and the powerful scorpion soon fall under his command.
"Phew, that is hard," he said, as he took a sip from a glass of wine brought to him by one of the captive women. The women in question is part of the Golden Beetle party, and is wearing a skimpy maid outfit, though to be honest, it is the least revealing of the maid selection.
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"Still, their willpower is strong. Then again, they are able to survive at the core part, even if it is at the far flung corner instead of the center," he talked to himself, taking another sip before walking away.
After all, another bugs had been taken down by Gobruk's detachment, and he need to subdued another centipedes into obeying him.
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"Hah! Do you think you stand a chance!?" Alros spoke condescendingly, glaring at the large spider in front of him. The creature let out a pitiful whimper, trying to back away but unable to, it's web burned to cinder by the Flame Ant.
"Submit, or die," the demon exclaimed, walking closer as his aura engulf the spider, who began to kneel, cowering in fear. The incubus scoffed before putting his hand on the creature's head, subduing the massive spider and adding another powerful to his force.
After doing so, he opened a portal to the system space, the arachnid scurrying into the portal as he commanded. The incubus then stretched his arms, slightly exhausted. After all, it is the 4th huge bugs he subdued for the day.
Thankfully, he will not do it anytime soon.
"That is the last of them. I could search for more but I won't. After all, I want to get back to Lunos Forest and I still have two more Danger Zones to visit,"
Is he going crazy from the lack of contact, maybe. Those he care for such thing like his mental health, absolutely nod.
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While he do want to begin his journey to the nearest Danger Zone, there is something he want to do and that is making sure to fill the lair space, and filling up those lairs with monsters.
After all, there is a lot of interesting bugs he did not capture yet, prioritizing on the priority targets as well as exploring the core part.
Now both things had been done, he can fill in the system space with as much bugs as possible. Who knew, they might be useful in the future.
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Of course, he can always capture one species that can be an all-rounder. However, it is better to have multiple species in his opinion, as it would open up more options in his tactics as well as giving him advantage if the monsters in question has ability that would surprise his foes, which is likely to be Astor Kingdom.
So, he did a thorough exploration, during both night and day so he can find bugs that offer great abilities and skills he could take advantage of. In his opinion, three days in each section will do the tricks, and he did not explore it alone.
"Skree!"
"You find something," he asked one of his Flame Ants, who let out a loud shriek, attracting him and some of his goblins to the location.
The ant in question pointed towards a cave, in which Alros did a Mana Sense on and sense the inhabitant.
"Dark Cave Scorpion, good work. They will make a good addition to the force, along with the rest of the scorpions," the demon said before opening the portal and calling out the Night Death Scorpion, who sheer aura cause the scorpions inside the cave to quake in terror.
Before long, they began to come out, shaking as they started at the powerful arachnid, who swing it tail towards Alros. When they turned their head, the demon already got in front of them, subduing the scorpion one by one.
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"I am so glad the two of you get me to do this," Alros said to the two gatherers, who nodded, in their hands tray filled with plates of pancakes, and on top of it, honey. Specifically, honey from the Giant Golden Bees. He had to use 5 medium-sized lairs to accommodate an entire hive but the investment is worth it if he can have such sweet honey as delicacy.
The two coo as he pat their heads, the cow headdress and cow-print bikinis are still on them. In fact, they did not change the type of clothing, instead wearing the same types. If he remember it correctly, they even have 10 such outfits in their closets.
Though, it is unfortunate they are not stung by the Lactating Phantom Wasps, he would love to milk them in such outfit, but excessive stinging from the wasps could have adverse effects and he did not want them to suffer from it.