Nightmare Paradise : Starting as a Doctor

Chapter 163: The Bone-Spiked Execution

Everything began to make sense as Lynn observed the cavernous lair. The countless crushed bones scattered across the floor, the mysterious glow of the embedded mineral deposits, and the bizarre sickness that plagued the mining employees - all pointed to a common root cause.

During their excavation, the miners had unwittingly unearthed an extraordinary treasure trove deep within the mountain. These ores possessed an innate spiritual energy, a power beyond the understanding of ordinary folk.

This exposition unleashed a gradual but profound change in the local environment without anyone noticing. Potent energies seeped from the veins and slowly imbued the very fabric of the landscape.

The workers, subjected to this supernatural influence, exhibited slight symptoms of pollution. Their bodies and minds deteriorated, succumbing to a mysterious affliction that conventional medicine could not treat.

But the corruption did not stop there. It acted as a catalyst, triggering mutations in the local wildlife. Lynn had little doubt that this was the origin of the monstrous arachnids swarming the underground tunnels.

When the first victim appeared among the people working on the site, panic must have spread like wildfire. Unable to comprehend the unnatural changes, they likely abandoned the place, fleeing without looking back.

Since then, this area has become the hunting and breeding ground for the spiders. With their increase in size and numbers, they needed large amounts of sustenance, leading to the extermination of all other animals in the vicinity.

"With spiritual recovery affecting the world, events like this are probably occurring everywhere," he slightly shuddered. If such a place was left alone for a long time, he could not help but imagine the catastrophic potential.

As the thunderous footsteps of the pursuer drew closer, he quickly shifted his focus back to the present. Planting his feet firmly on the ground and gripping his sword, he whirled around to face the oncoming juggernaut.

The colossal beast burst into the spacious chamber, its momentum carrying it forward. But just as it was about to collide with Lynn, he sidestepped the attack, and his blade lashed out in a blinding arc.

Flame Edge sliced through one of the spindly legs, wanting to sever it, but the thick exoskeleton stopped the progress at the last moment. Greenish ichor sprayed from the wound as the monster screeched in pain.

Without pause, he turned around, ready to press his advantage and rain down a flurry of slashes upon the injured enemy. But just as he was about to unleash his strikes, the arachnid ruler suddenly reared back.

A barrage of thick, glistening strands erupted from its spinnerets, lashing out with surprising speed and precision. His eyes widened as he realized too late that it was preparing to entangle him.

White silks whipped through the air, converging on him from every direction. Driven by instinct, he twisted his figure, the fiery weapon cutting through the first approaching ones with a swift flash.

But the offensive continued unabated, the creature seemingly unstoppable, able to generate an endless supply of webbing. For every line Lynn severed, two more took its place almost immediately.

The sticky fibers clung tenaciously in mere seconds, wrapping around his limbs and torso, restraining his movements. No matter how he struggled, they refused to break, adhering with supernatural strength.

"Clever beast," he muttered in frustration, frowning as he assessed the dire situation. The opponent had adapted its strategy quickly, utilizing its innate abilities as an effective counter to his agility and swordsmanship.