I'm a Stingray?

Chapter 246: Battle-analyst

[Purchase option number-one = upgrade sniffing senses to level-two]

[Price = 50-system-points]

He wasn't quite sure how to feel about such an upgrade. Sure it seemed useful since it was a primary upgrade, but what use did it have? The boy could still sniff even prior to such an upgrade, but he didn't find much use out of it.

These particular senses still felt highly under-developed, so he never actually relied on them through any situation that this ocean had thrown against him.

So the only emotion that Timmy could understand out of this, was the feeling that he was not impressed. This upgrade was yet to be explored, but thankfully it seemed pretty cheap.

The hero didn't really react to this first option, so of course the system was given just a bit more space to decipher the other buyable upgrades.

[Purchase option number two = increase depth durability, by a hundred meters more]

[Price = 270-system-points]

Such a recitation had made the boy bulge his eyes wide open, as curiosity grew in his consciousness. And of course he could recognize how wonderful this opportunity was.

Likewise he wanted this topic to be expanded, therefore he praised. "Wow, that's a big upgrade! I expected a lot less."

And for once, the system actually stopped and followed along with such a sentence. [It's practically nothing when we consider how deep the ocean is, so you're still scratching the surface]

[You can currently withstand 240-meters of oceanic depth. So even after the upgrade is bought, this particular portion of your abilities, would still be low in comparison to what is achievable in the long term]

"It still sounds like a good upgrade though," The young one added, trying to remain positive.

A further reference wasn't given to this topic from the other side of the stick, especially since this upgrade could not be bought; so likewise, the system could continue listing down what was left.

[Purchase option number-three = Unlock the blue-moon-ability]

[Price = 130-system-points]

"Uh... what is that?" Timothy was quick to ask, feeling utterly lost after hearing out the upgrade.

[You're not supposed to know, but I can describe it briefly to you]

"I appreciate that," The blue-dotted menace followed along, meaning every word as his face shone with excitement.

[The blue-moon-ability is an attack that can be unleashed at a short range at first, but gradually increases in power and range]

That barely made any sense, as it didn't describe the power at all. The system noticed this bewildered confusion that stormed the guest's mind, therefore she decided to reveal just a bit more information regarding this power.

[This attack has illusion properties included in it, and uses the sea-water's blue colours to create that illusion. So the name isn't just for show]

[Once purchased, this power can be used limitless, but it will take time and effort to master the move and the patterns behind it. However, it should feel worthwhile]

He still didn't understand what this power was all about, but also understood that he could not ask any more questions. The system had spoken more than it is supposed to regarding the topic, so it felt rude to ask more about it.

Instead, he grew more and more excited towards purchasing this great power. Of course that seemed like something for the future, since he didn't have enough system points to buy it ~ but at least it was something to look forward to!

Such a list of new upgrades, had made the young boy forget that he had gotten cancer just a few moments ago. Not to mention, he forgot everything about those green-bricks, and the stunning fact that these tools were over four-hundred-meters under the surface.

Considering how much this day had thrown against him, it made sense how one would forget a few things - because after all, his little brain could only comprehend so much.

What helped him get back on track, was the sight of a fish that had poked its nose in the specific tunnel where Timothy was at. josei

It had gotten too close, and right now it seemingly posed a threat. The fish's body was restless, and it was twitching a little bit as well: but fear was not in its eyes.

On the contrary, this thing was ready to attack. But at least, one thing that stood as an evident advantage, was the split-second of time that the hero was given.

The new-comer had locked eyes with the sea-pancake for a split second, before it inevitably attacked!

That had given him just a nudge of time, that was used to leap from the sand and prepare for the battle!

Although the given time was advantageous, it didn't prove to be enough. As the enemy had already gotten close enough, and crashed against Tim!

Thankfully, the damage it inflicted, wasn't enough to be considered as anything worthwhile by the system; she did not notify the little boy about any health loss, meaning there wasn't any to be spoken of!

He had bought a couple of durability upgrades before, so the lack of damage made a lot of sense here!

Although the collision wasn't impactful in that aspect, the attack was still heavy: it had managed to drag him across the salty-waters for a couple of feet, but thankfully he knew what to do next.

In terms of overall comprehension of any situation, the hero wasn't the best at it. But when it came to battles, it was the one thing that he could easily understand and work-up an idea to use.

He wasn't nearly cloud-minded about it, and actually thought of a handful of ideas ~ these thoughts had to do with unleashing a counter attack, and he decided to pick the one that made more sense.

So after slipping away from the enemy's bull-like attack, his stomach clenched for the sake of pushing his fins forward!

In exchange, those same fins had slapped against the enemy's skin; this had allowed the hero to cling over the enemy's back, so now they were closer than ever but this solely worked to Timmy's advantage!