Master Of None

Chapter 2397: 2397. Powerful Predator

Piercing eyes. That was the first thought that Onyx had as he faced a monster that was different from him. While it had the clear affinity for both light and dark manas, it was balanced. Stronger than him and his affinities.

It was a rare case since Onyx had not met anyone with a dual affinity like his that was stronger overall, he was surprised that he was even seeing a monster sitting right in front of the dual elements naturally occuring rune. The light and dark mana were potent there and it would be hard to remain there for long periods of time.

”This is the core of the dungeon. Isn’t it?” Onyx responded to Aurora with a soft nod. He didn’t take his eyes off the monster in front of him. The younger serpents had melted in to his shadows feeling the pressure around them and knowing that they would be unable to pursue a proper battle. In Onyx’s shadow, they could be out of the way.

This didn’t stop the one from using the monster appraisal skill though. The young serpent had already seen the monster in front of them and was mentally communicating every detail that he could with Onyx. The very fact that through this the young serpent who had learned appraisal skills had managed to take a step and become a monster appraiser was amazing.

The future for him was almost endless right now. Genesis needed those that would be able to bring this information home. The temer’s guild would be incredibly excited to even get this young serpent to join them for even a few days. This was simply to be able to handle the many appraisal requests from the traveling tamers.

So many had already reported changes in their own monster partners let alone the fact that they were seeing entire herds of monsters change in characteristics. Some would remain the same while others would change slightly. Then there were monsters that would entirely alter their form and become something that they had never seen.

So much information could be learned and shared to help everyone who went in to the wilderness to travel. Even the merchants would be coming from this information sooner than later. They needed to remain safe after all.

But after glancing at the strikingly dark fur on one side and the almost shimmering white on the other, this tall bestial monster was similar to what some would have called a fusion between ape and man. Yet, there were differences.

On the dark side of its fur, there were pure white claws, sharp and coursing with calm, but sharp light mana. On the white fur side, the dark black claws radiated a soft but deadly dark decaying mana. Both could cause immense damage while the added physical buffs coming from the balanced manas were clear.

The light mana was increasing the bodily strength of this monster. The decaying dark mana made the pressure in the area feel threatening. Both were potent enough to do their own aspects clearly but together they did much more.

’Shadow light ape

The dual manas of this monster are the only reason that it is not known to the world. This species of monster is barely able to survive in areas where the light and dark manas are not perfectly balanced. While some believe that it has always been a fantasy creature, it used to be numerous until the collapse of the bridges to the elemental planes. Now it is mostly found in the elemental planes.

With its unique dual affinities and ability to allow ambient dark and light mana to flow through its body, it is considered able to always use mana without needing to rest to replenish it. This is highly dependent on it being in the perfect environment however.

While it can use the light and dark mana in both buffing and debuffing ways to itself and its opponents, it mostly uses them to enhance its claws when fighting. This is because it will always ensure that its territory is protected so that it does not lose the balanced manas it relies on to survive.

When meditating, it can use its ability to sense light and dark mana to be able to see larger areas. This is why it can easily hunt through its territory by using vicious claw slashes of both light and dark mana. However, when it finds that it is against a tongue opponent, it will use light mana to blind its enemy or use dark mana to hide in the shadows. This double effect of blinding and hiding allows for it to act somewhat like an assassin even though it has a tall and larger body with significant physical strength.

While some believed this monster to be intelligent, the unique body that it possesses forces it to remain a monster with no chance to grow to become intelligent. The dark mana and light mana clash when it is born causing damage to its inner organs which halt mental developments.

This is also why some organs are ideal to be used as alchemy materials to create...’

This was incredibly detailed and Onyx had no idea what to do with it. But Aurora was already sure that this was not some speaking to deal with an issue situation. Instead, she began to channel light mana and use it in the ways she had learned from Alice and others in the cathedral.

In just a few moments she had buffed Onyx’s large body multiple times. Enhancing his ability to resist both light and dark mana while also allowing for his natural physical defenses to grow. The added buffs that allowed him to use some light mana to heal himself from smaller wounds was just one of the added benefits that came with Aurora being there as his support.

That was also ignoring the multiple light needles and spikes that had appeared in the air since she would be using ranged attacks while Onyx fought face to face. Regardless of this monster being one of the only of its kind, it was territorial and could not be reasoned with. Onyx knew that he would have to fight it now or every young serpent that came here would be at risk to be hunted by it.

The territory that the shadow light ape lived in wasn’t the area right next to the dual affinity light and dark rune. It was the entire dungeon.

This place was going to be made in to a home for the young serpents to boost their strength. To find their path of growth without having to worry about understanding their natural affinities through other means. Yes, the runes in Genesis were perfect for them to grow, but here was a more natural environment that would resonate with them to their deepest levels. A second best to follow the path of their ancestors and going to the elemental planes. Without hesitation, the shadow light ape lunged at Onyx causing the air to feel heavier. This was the large physical might that it possessed. A monster of ancient times and that could easily survive within the unique elemental planes. Its body had been damaged when born by the dual manas it had affinities for, however, that allowed it to grow much more over time. The physical might was enough to make Onyx’s tail numb from the hit.

He felt that the claw had been curled in to just hit with physical force. It was a predator playing with food. No, Omnyx felt that he was being tested to see if he would actually be a real threat or something that could be ignored.

It made Onyx feel as if he was being insulted even though he knew that this light shadow ape was not even capable of thinking like this. Yet, in nature there was always a creature that showed its dominance over a territory with force. Just like this, if Onyx was a weak monster, then the light shadow ape would let him move about.

That was why Onyx didn’t hesitate. He slammed his tail back against the fist that had just hit him. He didn’t want to be beaten down. He would not lose this dungeon to the monster residing within it. This was a place for the future generations now.

Whether or not it was won through physical might or through magical might didn’t matter. Onyx would be able to show the young serpents with him that with their strength they could all survive and build this future.

The light and dark manas in Onyx’s body surged and he used them to enforce his own body as well. Multiplying the effects of the buffs that Aurora had given him. This was all won with time gained as Aurora began to send needles of light and spikes of light toward the light shadow ape, forcing it to retreat and begin using mana as well.

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