However, with the PKM's massive bullet capacity, accuracy was no longer an issue. Bullets streaked through the air, creating dazzling points of light as they struck the Exploding Bug monsters. Unlike high-tier elite monsters like the brute Claw, these Exploding Bug servants and cultists, though tough, were no match for a light machine gun, especially one firing 7.62mm rounds. The bullets caused penetrating wounds with every shot, and blood splattered as if it were free.
Their hideous turbellarian and ant-like heads were torn to shreds by the PKM's onslaught, completely disfigured.
Initially, these Exploding Bug servants and cultists managed to resist for a while, but before they could advance a few more steps, they fell like harvested wheat, rows of corpses lying on the ground, a spectacular and striking sight.
"Ooh-hoo—!"
"Awesome, this thing is a head-reaper! A whole line of people fall as easily as harvesting wheat. These monsters are so easy to deal with since they lack intelligence."
Seeing himself effortlessly dispatch a large group of Plaga parasite monsters, combined with the nicotine rush from the cigarette in his mind, Luis couldn't help but let out an excited yell, shouldering the light machine gun. He was extremely hyped, feeling like he could take down an entire reinforced company.
But little did he know, a light machine gun was only effective for clearing out small fry. It would be incredibly difficult to use against a brute Claw, as the Claw's strong body and steel Claws, used for shielding, could easily block most of the bullets. Even if it took the hits, it could charge straight at Luis's face and with a single swipe, Luis would immediately be dead, and his massive suppressing firepower would instantly vanish!
So, he must never get carried away…
"What kind of weapon is that?"
"A new type of firearm, perhaps? How can its power be so immense, capable of piercing thick steel helmets? No wonder it could defeat my most loyal servant."
Meanwhile, Raymond stood on the railing of the high platform, his murky eyes fixed on the Barrett in Javier's hand, muttering to himself with some confusion.
To be honest, Raymond had no concept of a Barrett in his memory. While it resembled a rifle, its power was worlds apart. After all, ordinary World War II rifles could at most penetrate shields; how could they pierce steel plates?
It was precisely because of this rigid impression that Raymond believed the power granted by the Plaga was invincible. But in reality… for Raymond and Sadler to control the entire world with the power of the Plaga would be incredibly difficult.
He hadn't even seen a Barrett, so it was hard to imagine the source of their confidence. It was probably due to their limited knowledge and blind arrogance—
After all, Wolf's Valley was a remote and backward place, coupled with outdated external information input. There wasn't even a trace of any modern items within the entire Salazar Castle. Only the Isolated Island had a barely established military base and Institute.
Being a local emperor and dominating one area was enough, but wanting to rule the entire world? That was probably just wishful thinking…
"…"
"My most loyal servant, one of my right-hand men, Pesanta the Houndsman. It's time for you to act. Those foolish servants and cultists are useless good-for-nothings. It seems only your power can make these stinking rats understand the true disparity in strength."
After seeing that his ambushed servants and cultists had been almost completely dealt with by Javier and the others, Raymond could no longer sit still. His eyes darted, planning to have the black-robed butler, Pesanta the Houndsman, make a move. After all, Pesanta the Houndsman was the only one with great power remaining by Raymond's side.
Pesanta the Houndsman could effectively draw Javier and the others' firepower, allowing Raymond to gain a clearer understanding of their trump cards.
Raymond also wanted to see how Javier and the others had previously defeated a monster of Executioner Verdugo's caliber.
Of course,
Raymond didn't intend to just stand by and watch.
He would also intervene if necessary. After all, he didn't plan to let his personal butler die. The entire palace castle still had the Plaga plant mother as a binding cage.
Javier and the others would find it virtually impossible to escape, so Raymond didn't need to fear Javier and the others escaping his grasp. Perhaps it was precisely for this reason that he remained so calm—!
Chapter 71: Pesanta the Houndsman
Seeing that the ambushed servants and cultists in the castle palace had been mostly dealt with, Raymond no longer hesitated. The dwarf's small hand gently waved, commanding the black-robed butler, Pesanta the Houndsman, to attack!
"Ho-ho-ho…"
Upon hearing Raymond's command,
Pesanta the Houndsman didn't hesitate either. It nodded slightly and slowly jumped down from the high platform railing. Its massive body swayed as it moved towards Javier and the others, seemingly very calm, showing no signs of haste.
"Javier!"
"That black-robed monster is entering the fray. Be careful, it might suddenly erupt at any moment!"
At this moment,
Ada, whose gaze had long been fixed on Pesanta the Houndsman, quickly shouted a warning.
At the same time, the moment her voice fell, Ada immediately raised her MP5 submachine guns and began to spray fire, wanting to test Pesanta the Houndsman's abilities. After all, the previous Executioner Verdugo was an all-rounder with high defense, high attack, and high speed. If they weren't careful, they could be successfully ambushed at any time!
The hidden blade at its tail was exceptionally sharp; a single stab would immediately result in lost limbs.
Therefore, Ada guessed that the black-robed monster, Pesanta the Houndsman, should also possess its own unique abilities. The simplest way to discover the opponent's abilities was to attack directly. A burst of submachine gun bullets would generally reveal what abilities the opponent possessed.
"Da da da da da da da—!!!"
Tiny flashes of fire flickered,
MP5 submachine gun bullets spewed out in a rapid stream, all heading towards Pesanta the Houndsman.
Upon seeing Ada's sudden spray of bullets, Pesanta the Houndsman waved its large hand, its face obscured by the black robe. The bullets struck the dark robe, immediately forming dense, penetrating holes.
However,
Facing these attacks, Pesanta the Houndsman continued to press forward, showing no signs of stopping. It seemed that, like the previous Executioner Verdugo, Pesanta the Houndsman also possessed extremely strong defensive capabilities.
"…"
"What ability does this monster possess? Is it the same as the previous monster?"
Seeing that her burst of bullets didn't expose any of Pesanta the Houndsman's trump cards, and it continued to advance unhurriedly, Ada's brow furrowed slightly. She couldn't quite guess what this monster was planning.
But very quickly…
"Ho-ho-ho—!!!"
A muffled hiss suddenly came from Pesanta the Houndsman's mouth. Its arm, previously curled under the black robe, suddenly began to swell as if something were engorging with blood. The next second, it swung violently!
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh—!!!"
Things like poisonous needles were violently flung from Pesanta the Houndsman's hand, densely packed, dozens of tumorous poisonous needles assailing Javier, Ada, and the others.
"Quick, dodge…!"
"It seems to have thrown something over!"
Her eyes were incredibly sharp.
Ada's narrowed eyes immediately noticed the objects clutched in Pesanta the Houndsman's palm, and she quickly shouted another warning to Javier and Leon behind her.
Hearing Ada's warning, Javier and Leon reacted almost instinctively, immediately dropping to the ground, much like an emergency maneuver to avoid a grenade.
But in fact,
This indeed worked well,
Because the tumorous poisonous needles Pesanta the Houndsman had just flung did not hit anyone. Instead, they narrowly whizzed over everyone's heads and then firmly embedded themselves in the wall.
And it was at this moment,
Everyone had time to carefully observe what exactly Pesanta the Houndsman had just flung at them.
They were poisonous needles resembling biological tumors, with hardened, yellowish bone-like barbs at the front, like arrows, and round, bulging tumors at the back.
They somewhat resembled bee stings,
But without the swelling.
"Buzz…!"
However,
Very strangely,
Even though these poisonous needles hadn't hit anyone, the tumors at their tails suddenly began to rapidly expand, like round balloons. When the balloons reached their limit and could no longer inflate, they exploded the next second, splattering large amounts of viscous liquid everywhere!
"Pfft…"
And the moment these liquids touched the wall, white smoke billowed, as if they were highly corrosive.
This thing…
It seems to be a biological bomb entirely?
Even if it doesn't hit anyone, the expanding and exploding liquid is still very threatening?!
And in fact, that was precisely the case.
This was Pesanta the Houndsman's method of attack, primarily focusing on traps and ambushes, almost entirely different from Executioner Verdugo's powerful close-quarters combat style. These tumorous poisonous needles were extremely dangerous.
Once hit,
The toxins contained within would immediately invade the body's cells, not only indirectly infecting with the Plaga parasite but also subjecting the victim to Pesanta the Houndsman's illusion control.
The toxins from these poisonous needles would cause the poisoned person to experience terrifying hallucinations, seeing multiple images of Pesanta the Houndsman.
Like shadow clones,
Many Pesanta the Houndsmans would appear in their vision, leading to cognitive errors and wild attacks!
So, it was crucial not to be hit by these poisonous needles. Similarly, the corrosive venom after the explosion was also dangerous; if the bursting toxins cut through the skin and entered the body, one would also be infected. So, in a sense, Pesanta the Houndsman was also a very dangerous monster!
"Javier!"
"You cover me. I'll make it reveal its true form. Also, absolutely do not get pricked by those poisonous needles. If my guess is correct, they might contain some kind of toxin, and getting hit will lead to infection."
With just a glance,
Ada roughly guessed the ability of the poisonous needles Pesanta the Houndsman had just flung. She then turned her head and reminded Javier before quickly pulling out the grappling gun from her thigh and firing it at the ceiling.
Javier had been putting on a show earlier, but now it was time for Ada to show her skills. After all, relying on Javier to overcome every difficulty made Ada feel a bit bad. Executioner Verdugo was personally dealt with by Javier, so this monster in front of them could be left to her to handle.
"Bang—!"
"Whoosh…!!!"
With a bang,
The grappling gun suddenly shot out, its rope firmly embedding itself in the palace ceiling. The force generated violently pulled Ada's body up, flinging her into the air, soaring high.
"…"
"Let me see your true face!"
Her bright red patterned cheongsam swayed in mid-air. Ada's eyes narrowed, fixed on the black-robed monster Pesanta the Houndsman below. A slight smirk played on her fiery red lips, and she pulled the trigger of her MP5 submachine guns again.
"…"
"Da da da da da da da—!!!!"
Bullets sprayed out again,
But this time, Ada's objective was not merely to inflict damage. Instead, she deliberately concentrated the MP5 submachine gun's bullets on Pesanta the Houndsman's neck, clearly intending to pierce through the concealing black hood.
"…"
"Da da da da da da da da—!!!"
And it wasn't just Ada's side;
Even Luis, who had freed up his hands below, provided long-range fire support with his PKM, sending even more powerful bullet sprays towards Pesanta.
This way, Pesanta would be forced to defend both its front and back, unable to block everything.
And sure enough,
This time, with Luis's PKM covering fire, Pesanta the Houndsman couldn't defend everything. Seizing the opportunity, Ada used the grappling gun's rope to swing directly towards Pesanta the Houndsman's face.
The two were about to collide,
Only a few meters apart.
"Clang—!"