Nightmare Paradise : Starting as a Doctor

Chapter 108: The Descent into Madness

Lynn barely had a moment to contemplate the full extent of the twisted assimilations before the creature let loose another feral roar that reverberated menacingly throughout the ritual chamber.

The guttural cry served as a foreboding herald, signaling the imminent wave of relentless assaults. Drawing upon the abilities of the various monsters he had absorbed, Knott underwent rapid and disturbing transformations.

His body rippled and convulsed, seamlessly shifting between beastly configurations, each bringing forth a new set of deadly appendages and grotesque features.

His legs throbbed as its bones twisted and reshaped, transforming into slender, sinuous limbs tipped with talons that gripped the cold stone floor. This allowed him to lunge forward with astonishing speed.

As he propelled himself across the ritual space, his limbs blurred into a wild frenzy of movement. Mid-leap, his hands transformed into enormous pincers that could snap a person's spine with ease.

Reacting swiftly, Lynn rolled to the side, evading the crushing blow. The deadly pincers slammed into the ground where he had been standing mere moments before, gouging out chunks of stone.

Without missing a beat, he quickly regained his balance, executing a graceful pivot as he firmly grasped his extraordinary firearm, Bloody Reaper. He prepared to unleash a fierce counterattack

However, his intentions were abruptly halted by a thick and powerful tail that lashed out towards him. Coiled muscles rippled beneath hardened scales as it hurtled through the air.

He hardly managed to raise Flame Edge just in time, bringing the blazing blade crashing against the formidable limb. As the two forces clashed, a shower of sparks burst forth, casting a brilliant light within the depths of the underground sewer system.

The impact of the blow sent shockwaves coursing through Lynn's arm, causing a numbing sensation to spread across his muscles. Gritting his teeth, he immediately used [Cell Proliferation].

With a surge of spiritual energy, he directed the flow to specifically enhance the muscular power of his arm, consciously guiding the cell growth to increase strength and explosive force.

He could feel it swell and tighten as the fibers expanded. An exhilarating sensation of raw power surged through him. With a burst of energy, he managed to deflect the tail to the side, avoiding a direct hit.

The creature let out an agonized shriek as the blunt force traumatized the scales and underlying flesh. Blood oozed from newly formed cracks, staining them a dark shade of crimson.

Seizing the moment, Lynn pressed forward with his initial attack. He rapidly discharged three consecutive rounds, each thunderous blast echoing through the ceremonial chamber as the hefty bullets hurtled toward the abomination's chest.

With surprising reflexes, Knott crossed his pincers in front of his torso just in time. The initial bullet collided with the defense, producing a reverberating clang as it burrowed into the exoskeleton, causing it to start cracking under the sheer force of the impact.

Without pause, the second bullet followed suit, finding its mark in the already weakened pincers. Splintered fragments of the armor broke away, creating a vulnerable opening through the protective barrier.

Lynn's eyes gleamed with determination, swiftly adjusting his aim and firing the third and final bullet, aiming for the exposed area. It broke through the fractured armor, sinking deep into the abomination's flesh.

Although Knott tried to use his abilities in the last moment to protect himself, the projectile still caused severe damage. A guttural roar of pain erupted from the twisted form as the force of the impact sent him backward.