The Monarch Who Levels Up by Devouring - M.L.U.B.D Chapter 13 (Part 1):

The flapping of wings echoed noisily through the cave.

Big Bats, the residents of the Red Rock cave.

‘All I can hear is the sound.’

The wingbeats grew closer.

In the cave, there wasn’t a single source of light.

If there were Potent Moss, it might be different, but piercing the darkness now was impossible.

‘No, even if there were light, it’d still be a problem.’

Big Bats had a disruption ability.

That was why [Spiked Armor] was absolutely necessary to hunt them.

I crossed both arms in an X shape and pressed forward blindly.

“Kiit! Kiiiit!”

The Big Bat’s screech shook my eardrums.

[You have been exposed to Ultrasound.]

[Maintaining balance is difficult. You lose your sense of direction.]

My body swayed as if drunk.

I tensed my legs and stopped in place.

As long as I didn’t fall, I’d be fine.

Gritting my teeth, I held my ground—until a heavy *thud* slammed into my thigh.

A Big Bat had charged at me.

‘They knock down their prey before tearing into it.’

Using [Ultrasound] to disrupt senses.

Their hunting method was simple: disorient their prey, knock them over with a dive, and then swarm them.

A far trickier foe than the Spiked Boar, which only charges head-on!

But here’s the thing—I’m pretty strong.

As long as I maintain my balance well, there’s no way a Big Bat can knock me over.

And that wasn’t all.

*Pwaaak!*

The gruesome sound of flesh tearing and blood splattering rang out.

The source of the sound was the Big Bat.

The monster convulsed, trembling after crashing at full speed into the spiked armor studded with thorns.

“Kiit, kiit.”

The Big Bat gasped in pained breaths.

Don’t worry.

Your friends will join you soon.

*Thud! Thud!* The Big Bat swarm collided one after another.

Shoulders, legs, abdomen, and chest.

They struck anywhere that could topple my balance.

“Kiiiit!”

“Kiit!”

The Big Bats, hurling themselves onto the sharp spikes, let out screams.

Wasn’t there a saying about pouring oil into a fire pit?

‘I’m glad I studied the strategy guide.’

Before my regression, I never entered the Red Rock cave.

More accurately, I *couldn’t* enter.

I lacked the strength.

That’s why I gathered all the known information on Big Bats and devised my own method.

“Pretty effective.”

By making footsteps to draw aggro, the Big Bat swarm rushed toward the spikes and smashed their heads into them.

Some were pierced through by the spikes, trembling.

The rest collapsed on the ground, panting heavily.

“Why do you make me feel soft-hearted?”

In times like this, the best thing is to ease their pain.

My claws extended over 20 centimeters.

With a merciful heart, I put the Big Bats out of their misery.

Is there anyone else as kind as me?

[Devouring Big Bat’s Essence.]

[Grade: Common]

[Essence Devoured: 1.5% → 3.2% → 6.1%…….]

Oh, look at that sweet essence.

Just standing still, I took down an entire Big Bat swarm.

Thanks to acquiring [Spiked Armor] and entering the Red Rock cave.

I flashed a satisfied smile.

* * *

I roamed the Red Rock cave without hesitation.

When I stepped with force, as if in response, the sound of Big Bat wings soon followed.

*Bwoooong—!*

The ultrasound emitted by the Big Bats hit me with a time delay.

“This ultrasound is kind of annoying.”

I furrowed my brow and tensed my legs.

I was grateful that the Big Bats came charging to their deaths, but the experience of losing balance like a drunk wasn’t exactly pleasant.

After repeating a few battles.

A faint green light illuminated the passage.

[Potent Moss]

– Grade: Magic

– Type: Miscellaneous

– Moss found only in certain caves.

– Effect: Its resilient vitality enhances potions and recovery-related skills when used as a catalyst.

Potent Moss.

A plant needed for crafting high-grade potions.

My main goal was to obtain Big Bat essences, but picking up some side income wouldn’t hurt, right?

I scraped the moss off the walls.

“This is worth a fortune.”

*Hehehe.*

A laugh escaped my lips.

As long as society holds together, money was power.

Right after my regression, didn’t I have to wield a pickaxe to dig up a Tyrannosaurus fossil myself because I was broke?

With a fat wallet, I could just buy a well-preserved fossil instead of toiling.

So, I should save as much money as I can while I have the chance.

‘Killing two birds with one stone.’

The Red Rock cave’s structure was a straight line.

Even with blocked vision, there was no risk of getting lost.

I moved forward, collecting Potent Moss and hunting Big Bats simultaneously.

[Devouring Big Bat’s Essence.]

[Essence Devoured: 100%]

[You have completely absorbed one species’ essence.]

[Agility +2]

[Mana +2]

[Skill – Ultrasound has been added.]

[Ultrasound]

– Grade: ★

– Type: Active

Emits ultrasound to perceive surrounding terrain.

– Effect: Consumes a small amount of Mana.

– Range: 100 meters

Finally!

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