Danmachi: Captured by Freya at the Beginning!

Chapter 34 - Controlling the Black Mud! Can Ethan Tame Monsters?

Chapter 34 - Controlling the Black Mud! Can Ethan Tame Monsters?

As a being burdened with "All the Evil of the World," Ethan wondered if he could still be considered human.

The magic power within his body, influenced by "All the Evil of the World," had evolved into "black mud," which could be wielded at will like magic.

However, this power had negative effects, so Ethan had only used it once before to silence someone.

Now, he was left with no choice but to use it again. Faced with a life or death situation, everything else, including his hesitation, had to take a back seat.

Survival is the top priority.

As long as they could survive, countless people would be willing to use any means necessary, no matter how evil or magical. And, Ethan was no exception

'Whoosh——'

Thanks to the black mud's repair, the wounds on Ethan's chest and abdomen, pierced by Minotaurs, were quickly filled and restored to their original state.

Ethan's ability to rapidly recover and regenerate flesh stemmed from this.

The black mud's essence was an aggregation of magic energy, but it was tainted with "All the Evil of the World."

Therefore, as the embodiment of "All the Evil of the World," Ethan could freely control the black mud.

Hence, as long as he had sufficient magic reserve, even his severed limbs could be restored.

The only issue is...

"I'm still not strong enough. Magic is my weak point. Otherwise..."

The black mud repaired Ethan's injuries in an instant.

Since becoming an adventurer and updating his falna, Ethan's magic reserve had improved significantly.

Consequently, his recovery speed had also improved.

"I have many abilities now. If I combine them, there could be some 'surprises'!"

The black mud began to boil, covering Ethan's body with a layer of black substance.

Instead of turning into black mud, these substances merged with Ethan's clothes, transforming his black and gray battle suit into a black robe.

A red pattern similar to a "Command Spell" adorned Ethan's face, adding a unique beauty.

At the same time, the rampaging Minotaur also charged forward. They gave Ethan no time to think.

Despite their lack of intelligence and their most basic instincts being bloodlust and beastly instincts, the presence of the black mud agitated them.

Their animalistic instincts sensed danger, compelling them to tear their opponent apart to feel safe.

Driven by the "mother dungeon's" command and their predatory instincts, they focused solely on rushing towards and killing the human in front of them.

Kill him!! Tear him into pieces!!! That's the only thought they have.

With the simultaneous enhancement of "mana burst" and "black mud," Ethan's speed skyrocketed, surpassing that of the Minotaur.

The Minotaur closest to him still had his black sword strapped to its waist.

Ethan swiftly grabbed it and, with a powerful thrust, pierced through the Minotaur's body.

Then, with a backhand, he pulled the sword out, splattering a large amount of blood on the ground.

"The first one!" Ethan declared.

The black sword in his hand pierced through the Minotaur's head mercilessly, killing it instantly.

As a second-class weapon, the sharpness of the black sword was unquestionable.

Previously, Ethan's strength was insufficient to pierce through the Minotaur's muscles with the black sword, but now he could.

With this dual enhancement, Ethan's strength had surpassed the limits of level 1. Even some average level 2 adventurers were no match for him.

Meanwhile, the other Minotaurs rushed towards him.

Although he had killed one, more than ten remained, and his danger was far from over.

"Projection, begin..."

Ethan took a deep breath and began to concentrate, activating the magic called "Projection Magic."

[Judging the concept of creation.]

[Hypothesizing the basic structure.]

[Duplicating the composition material.]

[Imitating the skill of its making.]

[Sympathizing with the experience of its growth.]

[Reproducing the accumulated years.]

[Excelling every manufacturing process.]

"Swish..."

A black sword, identical to the one in his hand, appeared in Ethan's other hand.

While the projection was successful, there were still subtle differences from the original sword.

Additionally, its duration was limited, and a significant amount of his magic reserve was consumed in the process of its manifestation.

"Black Sword Style Dual Wielding!"

With a black sword in each hand, Ethan moved with lightning speed.

The sword blades in his hands sliced through the Minotaurs' body, cutting their skin, muscles, and joints relentlessly.

His goal was to inflict heavy damage on these monsters since he couldn't kill them with a single blow.

At that moment, Ethan seemed to transform into a shadow in the darkness, launching attacks constantly.

There was no set pattern or technique to his movements; they were pure and instinctive, relying solely on his swift speed, powerful strength, and sharp reflexes.

"Swish..."

"Roar..."

"Bang..."

The sharp blade of the black sword sliced through the Minotaur's skin, severing the muscles at the joints of their arms, rendering them partially disabled.

This was true for all the Minotaurs; each one sustained severe injuries.

"Phew~"

Finally, after some time, Ethan stopped and took a deep breath.

The "enhancement" on his body gradually faded away, and the sudden loss of strength made him feel weak.

"Roar..."

The Minotaur closest to Ethan let out a roar of anger.

However, with one of its limbs rendered useless, it could no longer run.

The other Minotaurs also suffered varying degrees of injuries.

"I've had a suspicion all along. Let's try it now."

"Swish..."

In a flash, black mud erupted from Ethan's body, engulfing one of the injured Minotaurs.

Just as Ethan's face was about to show a "surprised" expression, the Minotaur violently exploded, leaving behind only a tattered magic stone and black smoke.

At that moment, Ethan's expression froze. Did he just fail? Ethan had intended to try controlling these Minotaurs with the black mud, hoping to gain an additional trump card.

However, as soon as the black mud infiltrated the Minotaur's body, it triggered a violent rejection reaction with the magic stone within, ultimately destroying both the Minotaur and the magic stone.

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