“Hieek!”
The Lucky Charm, joyfully wrapping around my tail like a child.
Seeing you happy makes me happy too.
But, Lucky Charm.
[The Snake Queen is watching you.]
Can you do something about this?
It seems like there is a misunderstanding.
We’re not at that point yet, are we?
What’s so great about my tail that you’d offer your body and heart?
I know it looks tasty enough to drool over, but it’s just a tail.
No matter how socially inexperienced you are as a snake, you shouldn’t be this easily swayed.
“Saaak…”
The Python’s mouth opened wide as it licked my tail, gazing at it for a while.
It slowly started to swallow the severed tail, its jaw opening wider than I found a bit unsettling.
Though I had offered it for eating, it felt strangely awkward to see that adorable face opening its mouth so wide. It was a tad scary.
But what does it matter how it looks? This is the princess that would offer me precious spiritual medicine.
Before I knew it, the Python had completely consumed my tail.
Its belly swelled, shaped like my tail, before quickly settling down.
This creature probably had some abilities related to digestion.
“Saaak…”
The Python, flicking its tongue.
So, are you satisfied now?
It looked at me and wagged its tail like a playful puppy.
[The 【Ball Python LV14】’s devotion has increased even more.]
Alright.
Now that you’ve eaten, it’s time to do what needs to be done.
I sent a subtle glance towards the Python.
The Lucky Charm understood the meaning of my gaze and began to wiggle its plump body.
The direction it headed was a corner of the room.
To be more precise, it was a small crevice that resembled a rat hole.
A hole too small for even my hand to fit through.
However, a thin and long snake should be able to slip in.
I had faith in you, Python.
The Lucky Charm boldly began to pass through the hole.
Well done.
You’ll fetch the hidden spiritual medicine from that side.
“…Hiek?”
Suddenly, a sound of surprise came out.
I leaned in to take a closer look, wondering what was happening.
[The 【Ball Python LV14】 is in a predicament.]
This little fellow got stuck in the wall.
It had indeed become a snake wedged against the wall.
“Hieek…”
It seemed it hadn’t expected to get stuck there.
No, even if its belly had just settled, it had just eaten my tail, so it was bound to get stuck.
…Unless it’s gained some weight?
“Saaak!”
The Lucky Charm, seemingly angry, attempted to make a frightening noise.
Yet, it wasn’t scary at all.
The only thing that felt terrifying was not obtaining my precious spiritual medicine.
Just a bit more effort.
Maybe pushing here a little would help it go through?
At that moment, I slightly nudged the upper part of its tail.
“Hieeeek!”
[The 【Ball Python LV14】 is very embarrassed.]
What did I touch?
[The 【Ball Python LV14】 shudders at a sensation it has never felt before.]
I don’t know what it is, but I didn’t intend for this.
[The 【Artercopus LV9】 clicks its teeth.]
What’s your deal?
Nevertheless, it seems to have made progress.
As I kept gently tapping its backside, the Ball Python finally managed to get through the wall.
“Hiek…”
How long had it been since it slithered in? A cute face of the Lucky Charm appeared from the hole.
It was holding a golden fruit in its mouth.
Yes, that’s the spiritual medicine.
Unlike before, the Python was able to emerge effortlessly.
Had it lost weight during that time?
“Hieeeek…”
The Python dropped the tree fruit in front of me.
Well done.
After patting its head a few times, I took a closer look at the fruit.
【Eternal Golden Spirit Fruit】
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The fruit of the Golden Spirit Tree that only grows in untouched areas.
It is said to be extremely rare, sprouting once every ten thousand years, and is called a superior spiritual medicine, comparable to Gong Cheong Stone Oil. It greatly assists in dispelling mental clutter.
Effect: Purges stagnant energy from the body, significantly enhancing potential. Additionally, it boosts the performance of a random skill.
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This was an absolute jackpot.
When compared to the black Gong Cheong Stone Oil, its performance might be slightly inferior.
Gong Cheong Stone Oil drastically enhances skill performance, while the Eternal Golden Spirit Fruit enhances it.
Since the word “drastically” is absent, it would likely be a lower tier in this regard.
However, the previous sentence was crucial.
It significantly enhances potential.
While it may not mean much right now, its true value will be revealed when I’ve grown further in the future.
I could become a Golden Mecha Tyrannosaurus overflowing with potential.
I glanced around.
The place was spacious, but aside from me and the Python, no one else was present.
In other words, it could be deemed safe.
Now, let’s give it a try.
I swallowed the Eternal Golden Spirit Fruit.
The sweet juice burst in my mouth.
[You have consumed a supreme spiritual medicine.]
A notification similar to the one from the Gong Cheong Stone Oil appeared.
Last time, my Ten Venomous Bites evolved into the Hundred Venomous Bites.
From that byproduct, I obtained poisonous fangs.
Ultimately, it allowed me to evolve into a Komodo Dragon.
I was disappointed at that time, but looking back, it turned out to be a decent outcome.
So what skill will change this time?
What I desire most is, after all, the Wrath of the Reverse, followed by other martial arts.
I wouldn’t mind if a completely different skill was affected.
I learned that it would eventually benefit me during the Ten Venomous Bites evolution.
[The level of “Wild Sight LV2” increases by 3.]
…Hmm.
Well, since it’s not a drastic increase, I guess I must be satisfied with the level rising.
If it had been Gong Cheong Stone Oil, Wild Sight would have evolved entirely.
Perhaps roughly to Dragon’s Eye level.
I felt a bit disappointed, but it wasn’t too bad.
Wild Sight is also a skill that is difficult to level up.
In any case, skill enhancement is secondary, and improving potential is the main effect.
Now, come on.
Golden energy began to ripple from my body.
Simultaneously, a wave of fatigue washed over me.
Instinctively, I knew what I had to do.
After consuming the spiritual medicine, I had to absorb that energy as my own.
I could casually manage the Inner Dan level, but a treasure like the Eternal Golden Spirit Fruit couldn’t simply be brushed off.
I quickly assumed the lotus position.
“Saaak!”
The Python circled around me.
Is it acting as my guardian?
Yes, I feel reassured.
With my eyes closed, I began to circulate my energy.
Sojucheon.
It was a breathing method I had practiced countless times, but it always felt unfamiliar.
As my body structure changed with each evolution, naturally, the location and composition of my meridians would also change.
If it weren’t for Baek Yeon-young helping me with my posture, I might not have been able to perform Sojucheon with the body of a Komodo Dragon.
However, I had trained with Baek Yeon-young for a week.
The energy that started at my dantian circulated throughout my body.
As my mind settled, a vision began to manifest within my sight.
A dark space that resembled an ink drawing.
This was my inner landscape.
*Drip.*
A single drop of water fell.
It caused ripples across a vast lake with just that one drop.
*Plop.*
Several more drops fell.
Yet, the water merely rippled, never overflowing.
“Grrraaar!”
A thunderous roar echoed.
Purging stagnant energy meant it was akin to defeating my inner demons.
The sound I just heard was my inner demon.
An adversary.
A cursed fate intertwined since a past life.
It was the Spinosaurus.
Defeating the Spinosaurus with my current body was an impossible task.
But this place was my inner landscape.
Where my will equates to my physical form.
*Crack!*
My body began to grow enormously.
An overwhelming size that could indeed be called the king of dinosaurs.
Yes.
In my inner space, I could become a Tyrannosaurus.
Come at me, my inner demon.
The moment I lifted my head to confront my inner demon, I saw it.
Skin close to red.
A size rivaling my own.
Thin, long teeth seemingly optimized for catching fish.
And encompassing it all, there was a flowing outfit with a delicate mix of black and white.
…An outfit?
For a moment, I froze at the shocking sight.
The roaring Spinosaurus wore an awkward smile.
Why are you wearing clothes?
And a maid outfit, no less?
I posed that question.
And soon enough, I regretted it.
This inner demon was indeed a cruel one.
It maliciously interpreted my curiosity, leading to a horrific outcome.
Sllip.
The Spinosaurus’s clothes began to slowly disappear.
Hoooooaaah!
[“%! Self-■■ LV2” is activating.]
[“%! Self-■■ LV2” is activating.]
[“%! Self-■■ LV2” is activating.]
[“%! Self-■■ LV2” is activating.]
Crash!
Clang!
[You have escaped from your inner demon!]
[You fully absorb the energy of the Eternal Golden Spirit Fruit.]
Huff….
Phew….
What an atrocious inner demon it was.
Thank you, mysterious transformation.
Even if I managed to push it away this time, I wonder what will happen next.
I must do my utmost to avoid being consumed by my inner demon.
I returned to reality.
The Python looked at me with worried eyes.
“Hieeek…”
It’s okay, it’s all over.
I could feel the energy of the Eternal Golden Spirit Fruit coursing through my entire body.
The inner demon was truly terrifying, but the power was worth it.
However, fatigue continued to wash over me.
Normally, I would dispel fatigue through breathing exercises, but right now I was more of a lizard that preferred sleep.
Since it was safe and I had accomplished my goal, maybe just a brief nap wouldn’t hurt?
Yeah.
It’s better than pushing too hard and fainting midway.
I curled my body into a ball.
Resting is part of the strategy.
When such great energy suddenly enters like this, resting, including breathing exercises, becomes the most important thing.
Sleeping is one of the best forms of rest.
Let’s just sleep for a little while and then wake up.
*
“Grrrr… Huh?”
I woke up startled by my own snoring.
Everything around had grown dim.
The amount of light seeping in from the ceiling had considerably decreased.
I ended up sleeping longer than I intended.
“Ggegegekk.”
Where did the Python go?
“Hyroong…”
It was curled up in my arms making strange noises.
You were tired too, huh?
A cool body temperature spread across me.
There was really no need to cling this closely.
But since it was sleeping soundly, I shouldn’t wake it.
[??, “Nephila Jurassica LV30” is enraged.]
…No, you should also get some sleep.
I yawned and stretched.
Today wasn’t such a bad day.
I almost died from encountering the Human-Faced Bird, but while strategically retreating, I ended up meeting a Lucky Charm.
I managed to eat not only the Inner Dan but a supreme spiritual medicine like the Eternal Golden Spirit Fruit.
With this, I made quite a substantial gain.
Now I just had to safely escape this place without encountering the King of Birds and the Snake Queen.
Yes.
I won.
What difference does it make if the Snake Queen brands me?
I have already achieved my objective.
[The Snake Queen is watching you.]
Wait, is she somehow reading my thoughts?
But what can you do?
If I flee with the Lucky Charm, you…
[The Snake Queen is watching you.]
…No matter how much of a Snake Queen you are, you can’t be reading my thoughts.
That message had only popped up when I was doing something to the Python before.
Now that I’ve just woken up and keep getting these messages…
[The Snake Queen is watching you.]
【Green Basilisk LV???】
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