Hacking the Game Didn't Go as Intended

CHAPTER 131: The Reptilian Anomaly

The color drained from Daisuke's face as he looked up at the Lizardman whose aura made him seem like a towering skyscraper, hundreds of feet tall. The oppressive energy radiating from the creature was so suffocating that Daisuke felt he might pass out at any moment. Yet, he refused to give the beast the satisfaction of relishing his fear.

Mustering every ounce of courage he could find, Daisuke brandished his daggers, sinking into a battle stance as he took a steadying breath. But, no matter how he strategized in his mind, each scenario led to a single conclusion—his imminent death.

According to Thalia, Unique Monsters belonged to a special class, each existing as a singular entity. For instance, the chimera that Reginald had created using his mother as a host—it was the only one of its kind. Unlike average monsters, which could respawn after a set period when slain or captured, Unique Monsters would never return once defeated, for they were the sole representatives of their species in the entire world. Each one bore an individual name and title, and they were far more powerful and autonomous than their common counterparts.

Named Monsters, however, existed in an entirely different league. Much like Unique Monsters, each Named Monster was one of a kind, but the System implemented measures to ensure they were significantly more powerful than the majority of the game's populace. This balance was crucial, as Named Monsters were designed to wield considerable influence over the world and shape its narrative. Essentially, allowing them to be easily defeated would be a colossal waste of potential content, undermining the intricacies of the game's lore and the challenges it presented to players.

Daisuke's eyes narrowed as he scrutinized the creature's reptilian visage. For a Named Monster, he expected a bloodlust and hatred for humans that would surpass all other tiers of monsters combined. Yet, instead of the expected hostility, the beast almost seemed... civilized—

The moment the thought solidified in Daisuke's mind, the Lizardman unsheathed its swords and vanished from its perch. In the next heartbeat, the tip of a blade whizzed perilously close to Daisuke's bulging eyeball. But instead of slashing through his neck, the sword's trajectory was aimed at something else—something lurking behind him.

KEEERIIICK!

A monster's shriek pierced the air like a war horn, its brilliant, fiery aura illuminating the dark dungeon. The creature—a colossal bird the size of a large house—descended, each flap of its wings unleashing a torrent of embers and heat that distorted the very air around it.

"What the heck is that—a monster?!"

[Raash'vir | Lvl 257 | Giant | HP: 34795/34795]

Daisuke squinted, raising an arm to shield his face from the broiling gusts and blinding light. Each powerful beat of the creature's wings sent waves of hot ash cascading down, scorching the earth below. As the flaming beast loomed overhead, the Lizardman surged forward with an agility that defied belief, wielding its twin dadao swords that glinted menacingly against the bird's blazing aura.

Mid-air, he twisted like a spinning top, bringing one of its massive blades down with a force that could have effortlessly shattered stone. The strike cleaved straight through the bird's wing, and a deafening screech filled the dungeon as the severed limb plummeted, scattering molten feathers across the floor.

The fiend staggered, thrashing as it tried to stabilize itself with its remaining wing, and with a vengeful fury, unleashed a torrent of fire upon its loathsome foe. But the Lizardman didn't flinch. Its powerful tail struck the ground, propelling it forward in a blur. Closing the distance, it unleashed a relentless series of strikes, its blades slicing through the bird's defenses, matching flame with raw, unstoppable force.