My Skeleton Soldier Is Strange - Chapter 99

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Chapter 99
—Shaaaaa!
The colossal centipede’s anguished cry shook the Cave. Its piercing shriek awakened a primal terror that froze the blood. Eyes blazing with fury, dozens of legs hammered the ground with savage ferocity.
Boom— Boom—
The earth trembled beneath the creature’s crushing weight as it barreled toward Kim Jae-beom. The charging behemoth moved like the shadow of death itself. The lightning-fast movements of its legs were nearly impossible to track with the naked eye.
“Grrrrgh—”
An eerie sound emanated from Arulan’s skeletal joints. His lips trembled as he chanted the incantation. A grim aura of dark sorcery rippled through the air, disturbing the very atmosphere.
Whoooosh—
The curse of the abyss descended upon the giant centipede. A sinister force coiled around the creature’s body, seeping beneath its carapace.
“Keeeeeeee—!”
The centipede’s cry twisted into a distorted wail. Its frenzied movements began to sluggish. Ensnared by the spell’s power, the massive creature could no longer control its own body.
Its damp, elongated legs drooped and dragged across the ground. The crimson exoskeleton quivered and groaned. As the giant centipede’s movements slowed, an alien silence filled the Cave.
“Grrrrr….”
A faint smile played across Arulan’s lips. Witnessing the manifestation of abyssal power always sent an exhilarating thrill through me.
Shiiiiing—
Robbed of its speed, the massive centipede writhed laboriously. Its paralyzed, sluggish responses bore little resemblance to the savage beast from moments before.
“Dercan.”
As the creature slowed, Kim Jae-beom commanded Dercan to engage it. Without hesitation, Dercan lunged forward as if he’d been waiting for this moment.
Whoooosh—!
Dercan’s twin blades flew toward the giant centipede. The steel clashed against the hardened exoskeleton, sending forth brilliant sparks. Yet contrary to expectations, the resilient shell refused to yield easily.
Clang—! Clang—!
The blades rebounded, scattering sparks. It was a defense that even undead strength could not penetrate. The crimson armor resembled tempered steel. No matter how fiercely the strikes fell, not even a scratch marred its impenetrable surface.
Shiiiiing—!
The centipede bared fangs it had been concealing. Despite the sluggishness imposed by Arulan’s curse, its instincts remained intact. Gleaming tusks slashed through the air.
Crunch—!
Razor-sharp teeth tore into Dercan’s ribs. With the sickening crack of bone, the skeletal warrior was hurled backward. The powerful fangs were formidable enough to pierce even undead flesh.
[Dercan is dissipating.]
The sight of Dercan’s dissipation was gruesome.
The skeleton shattered under the overwhelming force, its bones scattering into dust that vanished in mid-air. The dark energy sustaining the undead form dispersed into nothingness. The loyal servant met his end in an instant, convulsing before oblivion claimed him.
“Hmm….”
Losing a summon was regrettable, but Kim Jae-beom still possessed another option. Arulan, the skeletal sorcerer. With his formidable dark magic that could bend even death itself to his will, I could certainly overcome this predicament.
“Arulan. Summon the Sand Monster.”
Upon receiving the command, Arulan’s lips curved into a sinister smile. Darkness gathered across his cold bone. He raised his hand, his eyes flaring crimson. The exhilaration of touching the forbidden sent shivers across his skin.
—Uuuuuung.
The muttered incantation caused the void to tear open. Space trembled, pushed by invisible force. From the depths of grim darkness, forbidden mana crept forth.
Shwoooosh—
Violet sand erupted through the fissure, filling the air. Particles brimming with the essence of life swirled together, forming a singular shape. Primordial power condensed into tangible form.
Rummmble—
The impressively large golem possessed a muscular frame sculpted from sand. Massive fists and thick forearms—its form evoked the savage, untamable strength of a wild beast.
Simultaneously massive yet gracefully defined by elegant lines, the body itself was a work of art. The flowing curves of sand showcased vibrant, dynamic brushwork.
Writhe—
Life was blooming from each grain of sand. It felt like a nature spirit possessed of infinite vitality. Its body was brimming with the mystery of existence.
Eyes gleaming with fierce crimson light swept across the surroundings. The golem stood ready to obey its master’s command. A creature wrought of sand. It was Arulan’s trump card.
Hisss—
The monster circled the area, searching for its prey. Its gaze locked onto the centipede with burning intensity. Blue flames flickered in those eyes, brimming with destructive hunger.
Crack—
A heavy sand-forged fist crashed down upon the earth. The ground shattered, dust erupting skyward. The massive golem’s movements carried the weight of nature itself. The powerful impact split the earth, fractures spreading across its surface.
Growwwl—
The monster roared as it lunged toward the giant centipede. A punch weighted with a thousand pounds of force aimed at the creature. The overwhelming power behind the attack threatened to obliterate everything in its path.
Boom—
As the heavy fist missed its mark, the surrounding walls crumbled and collapsed. Sharp stone fragments scattered through the air. The savage, brutal movements embodied raw, wild violence.
A barrage of punches followed in succession. The golem pressed its advantage against the sluggish centipede, unleashing relentless assaults. Its sand-sculpted body poured forth tremendous power.
Hisss—
The centipede, beginning to lose ground to the monster, trembled with fear. Its eyes, wide with terror, were the very picture of dread. The giant centipede suffered under the Sand Monster’s brutal onslaught.
Shrieeeek!
But the giant centipede was not one to accept defeat passively. It unleashed a torrent of powerful acidic liquid from its maw toward the Sand Monster.
The sand grains of the Sand Monster, tinged with violet light, began to dissolve.
Shrieeeek!
The acidic spray erupting from its mouth boasted the power to corrode the very air itself. A sickly green liquid tore through the void, engulfing the Sand Monster. The venomous saliva, laced with lethal toxin, destroyed everything it touched.
Sizzzzle—
The sand grains struck by the acid began to dissolve. The beautiful, resilient violet sand transformed into hideous mud. As the dissolution progressed, the monster’s form crumbled and warped.
Splurt—
The golem’s chest, washed by the toxic liquid, caved inward. It resembled melted flesh. The corrosive bodily fluid, possessing devastating destructive power, eroded the sand particles. The grains that had held the mystery of life took on the color of death.
Patter—patter—
The golem helplessly endured the barrage of acidic assault. A virulent poison that spared no defense. The dissolved sand could not cohere and crumbled away. The newly born lifeform faced sudden annihilation.
Splurrrch—
The deadly venom burrowed past the golem and into the earth itself. The ground beneath caved in, creating a crater. The sight of even the very foundation of life being destroyed was terror incarnate, beyond all words.
Screeeech—
The acidic spray that engulfed the monster spared no living thing. In the puddle of dissolved earth and sand, the golem’s form could no longer be found.
Hisss—
Green smoke rose from around the giant centipede’s mouth as it finished spitting. The virulent poison permeating its body was both a powerful weapon and a shield. The foul-smelling acid was the creature’s ultimate technique.
Growwwl—
The giant centipede snarled, its gaze fixed ahead. Its eyes, now filled with even greater malice from the effect of dissolving the Sand Monster, grew fiercer still. Beneath its hard carapace, muscles writhed with surging power.
“Hmm… Arulan. That didn’t go well, did it?”
[…]
Arulan’s expression darkened. The sight of the powerful weapon he had considered—the golem—vanishing in an instant was shocking. His pride as a summoner was wounded by the opponent’s devastating attack power.
“It’s fine.”
Warm reassurance directed toward the disheartened Arulan. Kim Jae-beom’s words carried unwavering faith. Gentle encouragement offered to the summoner who had tasted the bitterness of defeat. That single phrase was enough to restore strength to Arulan’s spirit.
—Whoooosh… whoooosh!
With the sound that followed, Kim Jae-beom’s hand began moving at incredible speed. As if tracing an invisible arc, his steel staff spun through the air, cutting through the void.
Whish— whish—
The iron staff soared high above my head, its silvery outline gleaming. The spinning metal churned the air, slicing through the surrounding space. The sharp whistle of splitting air sent shivers down my spine.
Whooooom—
The rotation accelerated relentlessly. My staff moved at blinding speed, leaving afterimages before my eyes. The blurred silver lines conjured visions of blessed rings.
Shwaaaa—
From the swirling vortex, a colossal wind erupted. A torrent spiraling around its center like the eye of a hurricane. The gale echoed in all directions, clawing at the earth. Dust rose in the frenzy, and the ground trembled.
Boom!
The raging whirlwind engulfed the Centipede. Its massive body was hurled into the air. The heavy, weighty form was tossed about mercilessly by the typhoon’s force.
Whiiiing—
Within the howling tempest, the Centipede was utterly helpless. Its hardened carapace shattered into fragments, and its legs twisted grotesquely. Its organs ruptured, and bodily fluids gushed forth. Screams of terror were carried away on the wind.
Ururuuru—
The Centipede’s body was crushed mercilessly in the frenzied onslaught. The wind’s blades flayed flesh and shattered bone. The Centipede within the vortex was so mangled it was unrecognizable. It was nothing more than prey now.
Boom— boom—
The tempest relentlessly shredded the giant Centipede. Blood and flesh were caught in the whirlwind, scattering in all directions. Shattered shells and pulped organs stained the vortex crimson. A horrifying dance of death unfolded within the typhoon.
Uwawawa—
Surrendering to the rising currents, the Centipede was lifted high into the sky. Its shrinking silhouette resembled dark storm clouds above. A tiny point spinning in the center of the typhoon—evidence of the unspeakable agony the giant Centipede endured.
Ssswick—
Swallowed by the fierce whirlwind, the Centipede vanished from sight. Its massive form disappeared from view. Within the heart of the vortex, the Centipede was being brutally crushed. The cruel smile on Kim Jae-beom’s face promised absolute victory over my enemy.
The roaring wind showed no sign of stopping. As if intent on tearing the Centipede to shreds, the vortex continued its rotation, seized by madness. Within it, the giant Centipede was being driven toward death.
Thus, the giant Centipede perished, destroyed by the whirlwind of Kim Jae-beom’s steel staff.

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