Nightmare Paradise : Starting as a Doctor

Chapter 109: The Birth of the Chimera

Lynn's instincts immediately sparked, compelling him to put some space between himself and his adversary. The sudden turn of events triggered a sense of unease and caution, sending warning signals reverberating through his mind.

Knott's body had already undergone a profound metamorphosis, poised to unleash something malevolent. The procedure had progressed beyond the point of no return, rendering any attempts to neutralize him futile.

As he swiftly and gracefully retreated several meters, his intuition proved accurate. The abrupt halt in the merchant's erratic transformations was merely the calm before an impending tempest.

Suddenly, the unsettling silence was shattered with a bone-chilling roar. The sound distorted into an eerie, multi-tonal screech that ominously echoed throughout the ritual chamber.

Lynn winced, the hairs on the back of his neck standing on end at the unearthly cry. Before his eyes, the enemy's humanoid form began to contort and expand, his flesh rippling as an intense surge of energy pulsated within.

Veins bulged against his skin, darkened and prominent like snakes writhing beneath the surface. Muscles swelled and stretched grotesquely, warping his frame into a misshapen mass of distorted sinew and pulsing ligaments.

It was as if something monstrous was growing inside, struggling to break free from its confining shell. The body convulsed violently, reaching a climactic breaking point and unleashing a torrent of blood in a chaotic spray.

The chamber was filled with a crimson vapor, transforming the surroundings into a haunting scarlet tableau. Tiny droplets clung to every surface, their presence undeniable.

With narrowed eyes, Lynn watched the scene unfold, prepared for whatever horror was about to emerge. When the explosion occurred, he immediately sprang into action, lifting Bloody Reaper, and aiming it steadily at the spot where Knott had stood just moments before.

Despite the gruesome sight of sanguine and bodily tissues erupting in a spectacular display, suggesting that the crazy merchant had met his demise, Lynn remained unconvinced.

He was certain that something was still alive within the crimson haze that enveloped the area. He didn't need to wait for it to settle to confirm that; the pulsating energy he sensed within betrayed the presence of a living entity.

"Maybe it can't be called Knott anymore," he muttered to himself, his voice barely audible. "But that thing is certainly born from him."

Just as he was preparing to discharge a few rounds into the crimson mist to examine what it was hiding. The immobile entity unexpectedly stirred, as if sensing his intentions.

At that very moment, he experienced a jolt within his chest, his heart skipping a beat, and a wave of warning washed over him. The target his gaze was locked on thanks to his spiritual vision abruptly disappeared.

Simultaneously, a towering figure suddenly appeared, charging at him, effortlessly slicing through the sanguine fog with explosive speed. It stood over three meters tall, its powerful frame rippling with taut, corded muscle.

"No, it's too fast," Lynn exclaimed in his mind, a sense of urgency gripping him. He barely managed to move his blade upward before a powerful force slammed into it.

The impact sent him stumbling backward, his feet skidding across the chamber floor. The force behind the attack was immense, far surpassing his expectations. His arm trembled under the strain.

But before he could react, the towering monster's powerful tail lashed out, striking him across the chest causing an immense impact, akin to the unstoppable force of a wrecking ball.