freenovelworld Chapter 409 My Merit Points Soar, Am I a Follower of Slaanesh?
Chapter 409 My Merit Points Soar, Am I a Follower of Slaanesh?
Chapter 409 My Merit Points Soar, Am I a Follower of Slaanesh?
Ordinary swamp frogs are small in size and therefore cannot serve as mounts for humans.
But is it possible that this obviously mutated and enhanced swamp frog could be used as a human's mount?
Fangzhou thought this was highly likely.
Because it is probably three meters long from head to toe, it definitely has enough strength to support a medium-sized creature like itself!
Upon hearing this, a hint of interest flashed in Liu Diewu's eyes.
Although she didn't intend to keep the Flame Swamp Frog as her animal companion, helping Ark tame it would be a good challenge.
She nodded, indicating that she was willing to try.
"Okay, let's give it a try!"
The Ark then began to cast new spells.
He waved the necromancer orb, which flashed with gray light, and another 20 skeleton warriors and zombies emerged from it, joining forces to attack the lava demon warriors who were gradually falling behind.
With the addition of the Thunderfire Squad members, they might not be able to kill all the Lava Demon Warriors in a short time, but holding them off shouldn't be a big problem.
Once the battle at the camp is over, only one fate awaits them.
After all, with their short legs, they definitely can't run very far.
Seeing this, Liu Diewu simply put away her staff and, with her long legs, ran towards the camp with Fangzhou.
Nature Druids possess the Wild Identification skill, which has a very small area of effect.
Therefore, she also needs to go to the camp to have a close encounter with the Flame Swamp Frog.
I wonder if this monster, after being modified by the Lava Demon, will still recognize her skills.
However, it's not a big problem.
If you can't tame it, you can just kill it.
Half a minute later, Liu Diewu, who had tried to get close several times but was always pushed away by the opponent, had to temporarily give up using the Wild Identification skill and start the formal battle instead.
There's not much to say about this battle.
While the Flame Swamp Frog is formidable in combat when left unattended, its greatest weakness is its lack of intelligence.
Gu Yueyuan led the way, Olaf attacked from the side, and Liu Diewu cast spells from behind, all ganging up on the Flame Swamp Frog.
But you know what, this guy is actually pretty tough.
After a long, clanging battle, the Flame Swamp Frog's armor was shattered, and it had multiple wounds on its body.
However, its vitality is astonishingly tenacious.
Each attack only fueled its rage, and flames erupted from its body, scorching the surrounding grass black.
Only when the flames on its body gradually died down, revealing the crimson scales hidden beneath, did it finally become breathless, running slower and slower, seemingly exhausted.
Seeing this, Fangzhou cast a spell while shouting, "Be careful, spare its life! I want to capture it!"
Olaf immediately slowed down his attack frequency, instead using the blunt side of his battle axe to strike the Flame Swamp Frog, trying to avoid inflicting fatal injuries.
Liu Diewu continued casting spells, using slowing and control skills to further sluggish the Flame Swamp Frog's movements.
Two seconds later, a skeletal cage appeared at the feet of the Flame Swamp Frog.
Caught off guard, the Flame Swamp Frog was trapped.
Bone chains rose from the ground, tightly binding its limbs and fixing it firmly in place.
The Flame Swamp Frog struggled a few times, but to no avail. It could only roar angrily, but could not break free from its restraints.
Olaf immediately charged forward and delivered a powerful blow.
With a mournful cry, the Flaming Swamp Frog collapsed like a mountain toppled, causing the entire ground around it to tremble.
Upon seeing this commotion, Fangzhou knew that this thing weighed at least a hundred kilograms.
It's unknown how much metal the Lava Demon had embedded in its body, making it far heavier than a normal Swamp Frog.
"Willow and Butterfly Dance!"
In fact, there was no need for Ark to call out. Liu Diewu, who had been preparing for a long time, took a few steps to leap in front of the Flame Swamp Frog after putting on protective gear.
At first, the Flame Swamp Frog was still struggling, croaking, and trying to resist.
But soon it started whimpering and trying to hide its head.
Unfortunately, after being modified by the Lava Demon, the proportions of its neck and body have changed, and due to the addition of a large amount of metal, it is not so easy for it to dodge Liu Diewu's spell.
Soon, unable to escape or hide, it could only lie there stiffly, seemingly having completely given up resisting.
But Liu Diewu did not let her guard down. She quickly took out the slave-catching rope she had previously seized from the Evil Fire Monster and bound the Flaming Swamp Frog's limbs.
These slave-trapping ropes are made of special materials with extremely high toughness and strength, enough to withstand the struggles of the Flame Swamp Frog.
When a Nature Druid uses the Call of the Wild skill, the worse the target's condition, the higher the capture success rate.
The success rate will be further increased when the target is unconscious, unarmed, or has fallen and is unable to resist.
The Flame Swamp Frog is currently in a state of being unable to resist.
But the ropes clearly agitated it. It immediately began to struggle violently, and even the ropes developed noticeable cracks.
Fortunately, after doing all this, Liu Diewu began to cast a spell.
She bent down and reached out to stroke the head of the Flame Swamp Frog, while whispering to it in communication.
This is the Wild Identification skill that all Nature Druids can master.
Based on the user's mental attributes and skill proficiency, they can attempt to change the animals' attitudes.
"Quiet, you'll be alright."
Liu Diewu gently comforted it, her fingers lightly stroking the forehead of the Flaming Swamp Frog, conveying a warm and soothing power.
The struggles of the Flame Swamp Frog gradually weakened, and its eyes showed more confusion and submission.
Among the Thunderfire Squad members nearby was a regular Druid, who also quickly came over to help.
He used the animal-soothing skills unique to Druids, and although the effect was not obvious, it still had some effect.
With the combined efforts of both, the Flaming Swamp Frog initially struggled, but quickly calmed down under the soothing touch of Willow Butterfly Dance.
It even started to actively reach out to Liu Diewu's palm.
Fang Zhou's face immediately lit up with joy; he knew that Liu Diewu had succeeded!
As expected, Liu Diewu immediately gave him a positive answer: "Fangzhou, I have successfully tamed it."
Fangzhou immediately asked impatiently, "Willow Butterfly Dance, what category is it classified as? Can it be used as a mage's spirit pet?"
Upon hearing this, Liu Diewu's expression turned somewhat strange, but she still communicated with the Flaming Swamp Frog again.
A few seconds later, she shook her head: "No, Ark, it can't become a spirit pet, but it was just modified by the Lava Demon, so it can become a qualified battle beast, or even a mount!"
Despite having some prior suspicions, Ark was still somewhat disappointed.
But he was immediately energized. Based on the strength that the Flame Swamp Frog had shown so far, it was at least an elite unit of the lower Black Iron rank.
Being able to be tamed by Liu Diewu is already a wonderful result.
So he simply nodded vigorously: "I have no objection."
As Ark made its decision, Willow Dance also transmitted it through the Wild Identification skill, and at the same time, it decisively destroyed the hunting shackles that bound it.
They no longer have any reason to exist.
The Fiery Swamp Frog croaked, its voice filled with joy and excitement.
It nimbly got up from the ground, then retracted the two fins that had been synthesized on both sides of its body, and lowered its head to Liu Diewu to show its obedience and gratitude.
Seeing this, Liu Diewu smiled and shook her head, then pointed to the Ark: "The Ark is yours."
The Flame Swamp Frog was clearly surprised and seemed somewhat dissatisfied.
A hint of doubt flashed in its eyes, but it ultimately adjusted its direction slightly and bowed its head to the ark again.
Fangzhou took out a faintly glowing mount contract from his portable storage capsule and unfolded it on the Flame Swamp Frog that had already resigned itself to its fate.
With a flash of strange light, a mount contract was established between the Ark and the Flame Swamp Frog.
This is a special swamp frog modified by the Lava Demon, capable of wielding the power of fire, and can also serve as an excellent mount.
From the very beginning, the Lava Demon was clearly intended to be a powerful war beast that could play a significant role on the battlefield.
However, in actual combat, the performance of this swamp frog revealed the Ark's limitations.
Especially when facing agile and tactically versatile enemies like Gu Yueyuan, the Flame Swamp Frog's size and attack methods are too cumbersome, making it difficult to launch effective attacks.
This greatly reduces its value in combat.
On the contrary, its excellent defensive capabilities and enduring stamina make it more suitable as a powerful mount.
Moreover, even if Fangzhou is no longer needed by him in the future, he can easily resell it to Liu Diewu, Zhang Wu, or other people.
Watching the Flaming Swamp Frog obediently follow behind the Ark, step by step, Ye Yinzhu, who was standing to the side, witnessed the whole scene and her eyes were filled with envy.
As one of the participants in this mission, he deeply appreciated the extraordinary strength demonstrated by the Ark.
This strength is not only reflected in combat skills, but also in Ark's ability to make correct judgments and decisions in perilous environments.
Without the Ark, they would likely have been intercepted by the outer patrols of the evil fire monsters in the initial stages, and would have been unable to penetrate into the heart of this dangerous swamp.
Now, with the Lava Demon Leader and the Flame Swamp Frog dealt with, the situation has become clearer.
The dawn of victory seemed to be just ahead.
Ark briefly arranged the follow-up matters, sending Willow Butterfly Dance to lead the Flame Swamp Frog and Olaf to the other side of the battlefield to provide support, ensuring the safety of all companions.
Then, his gaze fell once again on the majestic lava volcano not far away.
According to the information previously provided by Ye Yinzhu, this volcano is not only the root cause of the changes in this swamp, but also the key to controlling the energy flow of the entire region.
However, they couldn't even get close to this volcano engulfed in flames, so how could they possibly destroy it?
"Ark, leave it to us."
When we accepted the quest from the flower fairy, she also gave us a lot of materials to set up the purification array.
Ye Yinzhu gently raised his hand, signaling the Thunderfire Squad members under his command to take out a pile of seemingly extremely precious magical materials from their personal bags.
The legalists of the Thunderfire Squad sprang into action, skillfully arranging various materials on the ground in a specific order.
Runes and incantations intertwined in the air, forming intricate patterns.
These patterns gradually converged into a massive purification array.
Ark's gaze shifted to the other end of the battlefield, where the Lava Demon Warriors held the last line of defense.
Without the commander's guidance, and with several members held captive by the Bone Cage, their lines have developed a clear gap.
The once impregnable defense system appeared incredibly fragile at this moment.
When Olaf and the Flame Swamp Frog joined the battle, the Lava Demon's resistance was further weakened.
Ultimately, it comes down to a matter of strength.
To ordinary professionals, the Lava Demon's small formation was like an impenetrable iron turtle, seemingly indestructible.
However, it does not have a clear advantage when facing the numerous and heavily enhanced undead creatures under Ark's command.
If Fangzhou hadn't considered that he had just entered the Forest of Nature and encountered such an event, and hadn't refrained from going all out in order to conserve his mana, then he would have been fine.
With the Twilight status bonus provided by his Twilight Robe, Ark alone could wipe out all these Lava Demons.
Nevertheless, after some time, the battle finally came to an end.
With the fall of the last Lava Demon Warrior, the battlefield returned to a long-awaited tranquility.
In this battle, the large number of cannon fodder summoned by Ark and Guyueyuan played a crucial role.
These cannon fodder not only helped their teammates navigate through many hidden traps, but also effectively dispersed enemy fire and relieved the pressure on frontline soldiers.
Therefore, apart from a few combat officers in the Thunderfire Squad who were fighting on the front lines and unfortunately suffered some minor injuries, the other naval academy cadets were almost completely unharmed.
It can be said that our side performed quite well in this battle.
Each person received corresponding military merit rewards based on their contributions on the battlefield.
These military achievements are not only recognition of their heroic fighting, but also important assets for future promotion and development.
Once again, Ark ordered the undead creatures he summoned to guard the lava volcano, while simultaneously attempting to have his subordinates launch an attack.
After all, the Flame Swamp Frog came out of this volcano before, and no one can be sure if there is a second one hiding inside.
In addition, the sighs that occasionally emanated from inside the volcano served as a reminder that the battle was not yet completely over.
If we can eliminate this threat in advance, that would be ideal.
However, it soon became clear that the plan was not easy to implement.
When melee units such as skeleton warriors and zombies tried to get within three meters of the volcano, they immediately felt an unprecedented heat.