Published at 5th of April 2020 08:26:56 AM
Chapter 926
Chapter 926: The Two-headed Pterolycus I
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Merlin followed Curator Heroult into the Fossil Museum . It was a completely different world within . With a gentle press, the surface of the wall revealed a tunnel entrance that directly headed underground .
This was an underground secret passage . To think that Curator Heroult who had come to Boulder City for merely over a decade had already built a basement without anyone’s realization .
The basement was rather dim and cold, but there was no odor of dust . It must be visited often . Merlin walked behind Curator Heroult for a moment and soon saw a stone door .
There were so many mechanisms here . It looked like this was an important place .
“Rumble . ”
After the stone door opened, it revealed the true appearance of the basement, which was very spacious . As soon as Merlin entered, he had detected the pungent smell of blood along with a composite of potions . It was an unpleasant odor, and he could not help wrinkling his nose .
The basement was in a mess . The gray tiles were covered in a sheen of grease, which looked disgusting . Some mice were making “squeaking” noises .
In the center were a few desks, on top of which some transparent glassware seemed to contain something . As he glanced at this cluttered appearance, Merlin could not restrain from frowning . However, as he looked at Heroult beside him, he saw that Heroult’s gaze was filled with nostalgia as if these were all precious items .
As if sensing Merlin’s misgivings, Curator Heroult calmly said, “Master Leon, this is my laboratory . You should know that, to someone who devoted his efforts to researching parasitism, the laboratory is his greatest treasure . It’s a shame that the menace of the Blackbat Militia is fast approaching . Otherwise, I would be able to move the laboratory as well . ”
One could see that, truly, Heroult was not acting because of Count Stanwin, but had already made this decision long before .
“What’s the function of the laboratory? Do I need it too?”
Merlin only had a half-baked understanding of the cultivation system in this world . This was thanks to Count Stanwin . Count Stanwin might be very formidable but because Leon did not inherit the clan’s Deinosuchus bloodline, Count Stanwin did not further explain matters regarding cultivation .
Heroult said in a low voice, “To most people, inheriting the almighty beast bloodline wouldn’t require constructing a laboratory, but it’s different if you study parasitism . In particular, for those who choose the path of parasitism, a laboratory is indispensable . This is because by choosing to be parasitized by an almighty beast’s will, one would be teetering on the brink between life and death at every second . Not only does one have to get along with the almighty beast’s will, one must manufacture potions to stimulate the body, the blood, and even one’s own potential . Only then can one increase the power of their bloodline accompanied by the almighty beast’s will!”
After Heroult’s explanation, Merlin realized that the path of parasitism was not a pleasant one . One might be overwhelmed by the almighty beast’s will at any time . Moreover, the cultivation could not rely upon the bloodline, so one required various potions to stimulate their body, enhancing their physical strength, to obtain power compatible with an almighty beast .
As for those who had inherited an almighty beast’s bloodline, they only had to train the power of their bloodline diligently . As time passed, they would naturally possess formidable strength . Compared to those who had inherited an almighty beast bloodline, parasitism did not seem to have the slightest advantage .
“Don’t you feel that it’s hazardous, without any advantages? Haha, parasitism’s upper hand lies in one’s own control . If one relies upon the bloodline’s power, the upper limits of their strength are already determined . The higher the grade of one’s bloodline, the stronger they’d be in the future . However, no matter what, there’s ultimately a limit .
“Parasitism is different . When the almighty beast’s will selected by a Host no longer fulfills the requirements of their strength, the Host can choose to merge with a stronger almighty beast’s will or even fuse a few almighty beasts’ wills . If they succeed, their potential would be terrifying to an unimaginable extent…”
Heroult’s eyes burned with a fervent light . He was such an insane person . However, Merlin could tell that fusing different wills or absorbing a second almighty beast’s will would be very difficult with almost no chance of survival . Those who survived had a perverse amount of luck .
By now, he had ascertained that those who chose parasitism must all be lunatics .
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On second thoughts, was Merlin himself not a lunatic as well? Perhaps in the eyes of others, bypassing the easy path of a count in favor of the parasitism’s suicidal path was the act of a madman .
“What should I do?”
Merlin asked hoarsely .
“Parasitism is more troublesome . Now, the almighty beast’s will here isn’t that great . There’s only the Two-headed Pterolycus’ will, which you’ve seen that day . The Two-headed Pterolycus isn’t that powerful, only considered a low-tier almighty beast . Nonetheless, it’s rather formidable among that tier . If you can unleash its full form which has flying abilities, it’ll compensate the inadequacies of the bloodline, and just about reach into the mid-tier .
“Still, I don’t suggest that you choose the Two-headed Pterolycus . Its bloodline is low-grade, but its will isn’t feeble . Conversely, it’s rather bloodthirsty and ferocious . If there’s enough time, I’d like to bring you to Holy Dragon City . I’ve left some mid-level almighty beasts’ wills there which are very powerful, certain to suit you . ”
Heroult’s eyes shone brightly . He was treating Merlin as a test subject . Nevertheless, Merlin still could not trust him completely . In Boulder City, because of Count Stanwin, Heroult would still have some reservations no matter what .
If Merlin followed Heroult to Holy Dragon City, Heroult would be able to do anything he wanted .
Therefore, in any case, Merlin would not leave with Heroult .
After a moment of consideration, Merlin decided on the Two-headed Pterolycus’ will . Although it was low-tier, in truth, even a low-tier almighty beast was very fearsome . Moreover, Merlin could take on more wills of almighty beasts in the future . This was the sole benefit of choosing parasitism .
“Curator Heroult, it’s not necessary . I’ll choose the Two-headed Pterolycus . ”
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Merlin sensed the urgency of the situation . Who knew when the Blackbat Militia would sweep into Boulder City murderously . The heavy knights of his father, Count Stanwin were certain to be unable to hold them off .
Therefore, Merlin must gain powers of self-preservation before that happened .
“That’s a shame . Since you insist on the Two-headed Pterolycus, I’ll grant your wish . Follow me . ”
Curator Heroult was somewhat rueful . He had treated Merlin as a test subject . It was not easy to find a voluntary test subject . After all, not everyone could sense an almighty beast’s will .
Fortunately, he still had time to record the parasitism process between Merlin and the almighty beast’s will . If they succeeded, this would greatly advance his research of parasitism . If they failed, Heroult could imagine Count Stanwin’s fury . If it came to that, he would leave Boulder City without a moment’s hesitation, hiding far away .
Although he was not fearful of Count Stanwin, no one wanted to fight for their life against a wild contender who possessed a mid-tier almighty beast bloodline, who had reached the peak of the fourth-form .
Merlin trailed behind Heroult, entering a small room in the basement . However, this room contained an overpowering foul odor . Merlin could hardly stand that pungent stench .
In the middle of the room, there was a revolting green pool, which was bubbling in a viscous manner . The smell was unbearable .
“What’s this?”
Merlin asked softly .
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“This is the Nourishment Pond, Master Leon . It’s not so easy to be parasitized . An almighty beast’s will is incomparably powerful . Can a body whose bloodline isn’t enhanced withstand the power of an almighty beast’s will? Without preliminary enhancement, almost no one can narrowly escape . They’d explode and die . Thus, to be parasitized, you must first augment your own physical strength, stimulating your greatest potential . For this, the Nourishment Pond is essential . ”
It turned out that parasitism was so troublesome . However, this small pond that looked so sticky was too disgusting . Who knew what its contents consisted of?
Nevertheless, Merlin now had no choice but to strip down, endure the acrid odor, and leap into the Nourishment Pond with a splash .
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