The dungeon has been parasitized

Chapter 4 The Demon Sword Bloodbath

Sniff, sniff...

The troll stood not far away, sniffing something, perhaps looking for Yanami who had just been there.

The two people in its arms, whose fates were unknown, were also dragged along as it moved.

Perhaps they were the people who traveled with Yanami.

However, even though the forest troll, with nearly two thousand HP and level 31, was already severely injured, Klein had no confidence in killing it. The man-eating plants also couldn't swallow this giant, which was at least four meters tall.

As the troll drew closer, the tremors emanating from its roots grew stronger, and Klein dared not move rashly.

The troll followed the scent and came nearby, lowering its head to sniff Yanami's fragrance.

This also caught Klein's attention. There was a bright red sword stuck in its back. Strangely, the flesh and blood on the troll's back were twisted and coiled around the sword, as if it were a sword holder that had been naturally made for the sword.

Why is there a sword on its back? And the wound is still bleeding, looking like it was just stabbed.

But no matter how you look at it, that sword is extraordinary.

That being the case...

While the troll was distracted and searching around, Klein activated the appraisal.

Activate skill: Appraisal

[Appraisal LV1: Appraises the basic information and abilities of an item. Mana cost: 10]

Probability: The higher the item's level, the more difficult it is to identify.

Experience: 49/100

Level up: The higher the difficulty, the more experience you gain.

Success rate: 75%

Launch successful.

【Name: Ghoul】

Type: Sword

Type: Demon Sword

[Ability: Consumes flesh and blood and converts it into magic power. The accumulated magic power can be used by the wielder or transformed into sword energy.]

A demonic sword?! And its power is truly extraordinary.

"roar!"

However, Klein's surprise turned into panic within seconds.

The troll suddenly roared, its gaze locking onto the vine where Klein's soul resided.

Could it be?!

boom!

The vines were torn to shreds in an instant.

Almost did it...

Just now, the troll raised its intact arm, used the two people it was holding as weapons, and hurled them at itself.

Without a second's hesitation, Klein's soul was transferred to the man-eating plant, thus escaping death.

I was locked on after activating the skill. It seems this troll can sense magic fluctuations, just like a man-eating plant.

The range doesn't seem to be far, because it didn't detect anything when the scouting skill was used.

The troll held the severed vine to its nose, sniffed it, and then looked up at Klein's spreading vines.

Oops……

The troll bent down and picked up the corpse he had just thrown to the ground—Klein felt that after what had just happened, even if it was still alive, it should be dead by now.

They raised the corpses as weapons—bang, bang, bang!

The vines that Klein had spread here were being smashed bit by bit, and those vines, in order to connect with the carnivorous plants, were also weaving through this clump of carnivorous plants.

Does it want to uproot me?

Klein is really panicking now; he can't win!

Although his main body is not here, losing these branches is simply starting over.

But... what about that girl?

If this continues, the girl will also suffer. Even though it was only their first meeting, Klein couldn't just stand by and do nothing.

The man-eating plant might be able to temporarily hold off the troll, allowing her to escape?

No... She was paralyzed by the digestive juices of the man-eating plant and couldn't run at all.

Tie it up!

*Pfft*

Countless vines entwined the troll, but to no avail; the troll broke free as easily as brushing away a spiderweb.

The gap in strength...

The only hope might be that demonic sword. That demonic sword must have devoured a lot of flesh and blood and accumulated a lot of magic power. If we can control the demonic sword, we might be able to kill the troll.

But... I've never used the magic sword before, and I don't know how to use it.

"My benefactor, what's happening outside?"

At this moment, perhaps hearing the strange noises outside, the girl's doubts once again came to Klein's mind.

If this girl...

"Listen, we are in a very dangerous situation right now, and we could be killed at any moment."

"I know, I can feel the monster's immense pain and rage."

Can you feel it?

Although Klein was curious, now was not the time to talk about it.

Do you want to live?

She suddenly fell silent. To live... what a difficult choice that was.

But just as Klein was wondering, the troll had already followed the clues and arrived nearby. Perhaps because it had just experienced a battle, it was particularly sensitive to magical fluctuations, and even though Klein did not launch an attack, it aroused its anger.

It seems it really wants to eliminate the problem completely.

As the troll approached the carnivorous plant, Klein manipulated the plant, which had been disguised as an ordinary plant, to clamp down hard on the troll's arms and legs. At that very instant—

Activate skill: Accelerate growth

Klein quickly grew a vine that wrapped around the hilt of the magic sword.

launch!

But—it failed; it wasn't that simple after all.

At the same time, Yanami's voice rang in Klein's mind once again.

"I want to live."

Yanami's silence lasted only a moment, before she responded to Klein with powerful inner words.

"So, can you use a magic sword?"

"I can."

Klein was somewhat surprised by this, but the key issue was the current crisis.

"Alright, all you have to do now is grip the hilt and activate the Demon Sword."

"it is good."

He readily agreed; Klein now liked her very much.

"Then you saw it clearly."

Klein opened the leaf sac where Yanami was, allowing her to see everything outside.

"This is... a troll?"

"Roar!"

The troll seemed to be in great pain when the demonic sword on its back was touched, and it roared and struggled wildly, tearing off the man-eating plant that was biting it.

"It has a magic sword on its back. I will control the troll, then put you on it, and the rest is up to you."

Yanami paused for a moment, then nodded her head firmly.

"I understand, I have a way."

"Okay! Let's go!"

The moment the troll broke free of its restraints, Klein devoured all the large mouths he could control nearby.

But—the troll struggled fiercely, and before the man-eating plant could even bite into it, it was punched away.

"I can help you! A psychological shock!"

"Wow!!!"

The instant Yanami extended her palm towards the troll and then grasped it, an invisible pain seemed to entwine around it, causing the troll to lower its head and cover its head with its remaining arm.

A psychological attack? A perfect opportunity!

All the carnivorous plants swarmed forward, using all their magic at the same time—

Activate skill: Accelerate growth

Countless vines sprouted from all directions in an instant, quickly wrapping around the troll's body and slowing its movements more and more.

The time has come!

Go!

Klein extended the man-eating plant's maw containing Yanami, then opened it on the troll's back, and Yanami jumped straight down.

But due to the paralysis in her body, coupled with the troll's struggles and swaying, Yanami fell off the troll's back—

not good!

Klein immediately manipulated the vines that were binding the troll, pushing her back to brace her. Yanami seized the opportunity and grabbed the magic sword.

"ha!"

With Yanami's shout, the magic sword suddenly emitted a red light, and then Yanami pressed it down hard.

boom!

In that instant, magic surged wildly within the troll's chest, ripping apart its heart.

Yanami gripped the sword hilt and knelt on the troll's corpse, her body trembling slightly.