The Player's System

Chapter 43 - Last Serpent

Last serpent

The strange forest did not give out mystery instead it was looking defensive. The reason was apparent. The last serpent was ready to render life for saving this street. All of the ogres under this serpent were hiding in the forest in order to attack. 

There were special races of the creatures in the last street. They were to meant save the second heart as well as kill the players. From here it was open battle for both sides. The second heart was the last strong forte. It was also middle way from the dark colony. 

The dark colony was the residing spot of the Hidden Python. This said if the players could kill the last serpent then there was only enemy Cobra Lord in their way of Dark Colony. There was no way back. The initial settings changed. The air was fresh and the players could breathe freely. 

When they first appeared, they came to know that the whole district has several colonies; little did they know that after clearing two colonies the situation would change drastically. "My premonition says that difficulty level has increased. The forest is trap." Sashi added. She was looking as if scanning the forest. 

"I feel like eyes are penetrating our bodies. They are attentive toward us. Can we bring the ogres in front it will save the time and energy." Orin shrugged his shoulders. Knowing that it was all over forest, he was less likely to show enthusiasm. The forest levels were always recoiling for certain reasons. 

"The organizers are not going to care our tastes. If the forest is trap then be it, we will see how those ogres can stop us from this level win." Hammer boy waved his hammer in the air and spoke enthusiastic. He could see the sneaking eyes from behind the forest trees. It increased his will to test his skills on the new ground. "I am fond of difficult game settings; this one is different most definitely." He sounded ready to venture in the forest. 

Junan was satisfied that the spirit of the team was high. It would help in front of the boss or the second boss. The serpent sent the first troop of creatures to stop the players from entering in the street. These were the personal slaves of this serpent. 

All of them were ready to die rather than escape. Their vocal honking voices could be heard in the forest. The bigger weapons of the creatures matched with the present level of the players. Skills were dependable on the chosen weapons. Personal experience mattered when it comes to face game portal settings. 

"They are coming." Junan gave warning. Albert stood in front in case they needed shield cover. They stepped in the boundary of the forest and the creatures were meant to react this way. The voices were coming from every side. It was confusing as to which direction they would appear. 

The creatures were carrying long rods shining in the dim dark forest. Their eyes were also shining; it was easy for the team members to look for their direction. First few appeared from the front part of the forest. They were hissing like snakes with the long tongues coming out of the big mouths. 

"Do they still need the rods in presence of vulgar faces and long tongues?" Orin spoke annoyed. "Do not ignore that it can bring double threat for us." Junan commented. He was also looking at the creatures and wondering how the team members would tackle double attackers. 

"Ah, the tongues should be poisoned or something and what about the rods?" Sashi was trying to figure out the specifications of these creatures. It would render her better understanding how she should wrestle them. "The rods perhaps can throw the player aside without ado." Orin shrugged. 

It was obvious that the serpent prepared well to welcome them. As soon as they stepped inside the forest, they could hear rumbles of aggressive creatures. Junan led them and they seemed betting today for the sake of level. "Hitting heads is my favorite. It reduces the chances of second attempt and I like it." Hammer boy waved his hammer and yelled calling the attention of the creatures. 

They made pairs so to handle the situation without breaking sequence. Jake was with the team head. They were slowly learning best collaboration. "Where could be our target?" Sashi did not forget her task. She was pairing with Orin while Miner was pairing with Albert. 

"It could be anywhere perhaps hiding around us for attack." Orin shrugged. He was busy using spear having the book of Detection counting his increase in the hp. In the previous battle they used up half of hp, now it was time to take it back. 

Sashi nodded and sneaked around. She was thinking to spot the serpent and kill in her first priority. According to her killing the serpent would break the trap and the last street would appear. Her premonition was not wrong. The last serpent was using the shingle for this trap. 

The coming race of creatures wide opened their mouths when battling. They seemed wanted to bit up the player however it was little different. They could only scare them during attacks. Still it was horrible to tackle the attack when the creatures were bigger in stature. 

The situation was no different. The troops of the creatures surrounded them. "Check it." Miner called Albert while hitting the creature with the shovel. Albert opened the shield for safety. "Perfect dodge." Ahram commented smiling. Albert found this player wonderful even without compatible weapon. 

"Look at these two. Aren't they ignorant?" Albert chuckled seeing two creatures trying to hit rod on the head of Ahram. Albert leapt with his weapon coming in between and forcing them away. "They are taking us easy cake." Ahram winked and used his shovel meantime. 

The combo was perfect for this pair. They were advancing and killing. The forest was big and who knows how many times they had to mass kill for clearing this forest, thinking this they were engrossed in combat.