The enemies were numerous, but the soldiers were better-trained . Both parties were more or less equal in power . Jiang Fei's party had broken that fragile balance . It would only be a matter of time before the threat was annihilated!
"Excellent! Are you guys our reinforcements?"
Moliere turned towards Jiang Fei and the others, tugging his blade out of a monster .
"Nope . We're just some adventurers passing by . We've been sent by your subordinate to search for you!" said Jiang Fei .
"Ah . You're here now, that's all that matters . As you can see, we're caught up in something here . Adventurers, I am hereby invoking my right as a Lieutenant of the Empire and recruiting your services . Please . help us exterminate the remaining Demons!" Moliere said .
Quest: The variant forest (Dungeon) . The First phase has been completed!
Second phase: Assist patrol captain Moliere!
"Sure thing!" This may have started off as Jiang Fei's quest, but it had been upgraded into a Dungeon Quest, so the entire party was eligible to take part!
"Captain! We've . . . We've got a situation!" Just as Jiang Fei and the others were prepared to take a step forward, one of the soldiers called out!
"What happened?" Moliere turned and asked, concerned .
"Captain, look!"
"Huh?" Moliere followed the soldier's finger and looked . His face betrayed the alarm and shock .
"Oh, sh*t!" Jiang Fei was just as alarmed . His party had gotten away relatively unscathed, but some NPC soldiers had fallen during the fight . Now, those very soldiers were actually staggering to their feet!
"Contagion!"
Jiang Fei instantly surmised the situation . His party members were not as calm . They had no mysterious cheat rings, and were thus unaware of The Corruptors possessing such a skill .
"Rip…Crack…"
These NPC soldiers stood up once again . Their muscles and tendons ripped and tore . Their bones crackled . And then, their bodies started swelling rapidly . Pieces of fabric and armor flew off . In the blink of an eye, they had turned into 2-meter tall abomination, their bodies covered with disgusting sarcomas!
"Eliminate them!"
Moliere was quick to regain his bearings . Although still visibly unnerved, he took action!
"But Captain! They're actually…"
His soldiers were still hesitant, despite the direct order from their superior . After all, these were their former comrades!
"Those men are dead . Do not let these monsters sully their flesh any longer!" Moliere roared, charging into the fray alone .
"Let's help him!"
Jiang Fei called out to the girls and quickly joined the captain!
Bloody Humanoid Demon (Humanoid, Elite)
Level: 19
Health Points: 3,000
Attack Power: 275
Skill: Contagion . If the wound is not handled promptly, corruption would take hold of you and you would join their ranks!
Remark: When regular human soldiers are infected, their attacks are enhanced drastically, and they would gain the ability to infect others! Medium threat level .
Although Jiang Fei and gang were significantly stronger than other players of their levels, these monsters hit quite hard -- like the Elite Tigermen at the beginning of the dungeon . To the NPC soldiers, they were downright terrifying!
"Argh!"
"My God! Are you okay?"
A soldier had let out a blood-curdling scream, clutching his wound that did not seem life-threatening . It was not the scream that frightened his comrades, but the fact that he was transforming into another one of those monsters .
"Everyone, be careful . Do not let them touch you! You'll join their ranks!" Jiang Fei called out .
It was sound advice, but much easier said than done . These soldiers were no match to the monsters . Asking them to not take any hits was like asking them to stand still yet remain dry in a rainshower .
"Argh…"
More and more soldiers became new victims . A little nick here, a little graze there . It was enough to infect and turn them into screaming demons . Soon, the Bloody Humanoid Demons were seen swarming about the place!
"Kill!" The soldiers took their last stand . It was heartbreaking enough to watch their comrades fall to the corruption, one after another .
Ten long minutes later, the demons lay motionless . However, aside from Jiang Fei and the other players, only Moliere the patrol captain remained standing .
"Phew…" Jiang Fei breathed a sigh of relief, but he did not dare take his eyes off the corpses just yet .
"Adventurer, it appears that we'll have to part here!" Moliere strode towards, his steps heavy, his face gaunt .
"What do you mean, Captain?" asked Jiang Fei .
"This is the report on the Night Forest . Please deliver it to Bishop Phillip in Dawnlight City . May he end the Demons once and for all!" Moliere solemnly extracted a scroll from his cloak and handed it to Jiang Fei .
"Ding! Quest updated!"
Goal: Deliver the investigation report to Bishop Phillip!
"What about you, Captain?" Jiang Fei asked, stowing the scroll away with great care .
"Me? Hahah…" Moliere managed a weak smile, laughing bitterly . He pointedly gazed down at his side .
"What?!" Jiang Fei had followed the captain's sight . Three visible scratches could be seen on the captain's left rib . His shining armor had been torn open, and dark red blood was welling up .
It could not be considered life-threatening . It would barely even faze a seasoned warrior like the captain! But the Contagion skill was what's killing him!
"Hurry on now . I can't hold it back any longer!" As Moliere's voice rose, his facial features started morphing before their eyes .
"It . . . it's too late! Hurry! Kill me! Now!" Moliere's eyes started turning red .
"Argh!" The girls behind Jiang Fei had let out screams of grief and terror . They sympathetically gazed at the captain .
"Ow!" At that moment, Moliere had completed his transformation!
Moliere, the Humanoid Demon Lord (Humanoid, Advanced Elite)
Level: 22
Health Points: 8,800
Attack Power: 585
Skill: Great Smash, Great Swipe, Flesh Phagocytosis, Flesh Rip, Death Gaze!
Remark: A demonized, human low-ranking officer . His attack has been enhanced drastically . Extremely high threat level .
After the transformation was complete, the boss towered over them, standing over three meters . Disgusting sarcomas grew all over its body . It looked like a bloated, skinless giant . Its muscles were visible from head to toe!
"This must be the third f*cking boss, I suppose?" Jiang Fei stared up at the giant, muttering to himself .
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