Chapter 41

Chapter 41 – You’re Finally Becoming Useful. (4)

“Right. Focus on wounding its body and tail for now.”

“That’s impossible. Even its eyes aren’t a weak point. What are you planning? It’d be better to flee right now....”

As the two were talking, the Blood Python seized the opportunity to attack Gillian.

Boom!

Gillian barely dodged the attack, and Ghislain shouted again.

“Hurry! Wound it more! If I’m alone, it’ll focus solely on me!”

Reluctantly, Gillian retreated to the back.

As soon as he did, the Blood Python turned its glowing eyes toward Ghislain, twisting its head.

Hissssss!

The Blood Python’s massive head shot toward Ghislain.

It didn’t even care about Gillian attacking its body and tail. It only occasionally flicked its tail to fend him off.

Now, moving faster than ever, the Blood Python lunged at Ghislain, intent on killing the one who had been pestering it.

Boom! Boom!

Ghislain dodged its attacks, waiting for a single opening.

Even attacking its weak eyes hadn’t worked; defeating the Blood Python seemed impossible at their current strength.

If Ghislain had reached the same level as in his past life, he could have sliced through its scales and body in an instant.

But for now, that level was far out of reach.

So, he had to use the methods available to him, even if it meant risking his life.

‘I really didn’t want to use this method... But there’s no other way!’

Boom! Boom!

Hissssss!

Ghislain focused solely on dodging, not even attempting to counterattack.

His mana was low, limiting his speed, but his skill had reached an extreme level, surpassing even that of a master.

Despite being attacked dozens of times, Ghislain repeatedly dodged with perfect precision, pushing the Blood Python’s patience to its limit.

No matter how intelligent it was, in the end, its instincts were those of a monster.

‘Come on.’

Ghislain narrowly evaded each attack, deliberately provoking the Blood Python.

Hissssss!

The Blood Python lunged at him, mouth wide open.

It was an instinctive, primal movement typical of monsters.

At that moment, Ghislain suddenly stopped moving.

He had no intention of dodging, simply watching its open mouth carefully.

From behind, Kaor, seeing Ghislain’s actions, shouted in shock.

“This... This madman! He really is insane!”

Belinda, who had been struggling to observe the battlefield with her fading vision, let out a helpless voice.

“Please... just run away....”

“Young Lord! You can’t!”

Gillian shouted in panic just as it happened.

Ghislain jumped straight into the Blood Python’s gaping mouth.

* * *

Ghislain felt the toxic fumes against his skin and grimaced, but a grin tugged at the corners of his mouth.

As he had expected, the inside of the Blood Python’s mouth was filled with soft flesh, unlike its tough outer scales.

‘This should work.’

However, there was no room for relief just because the attack landed.

The poison leaking from the Blood Python’s fangs was steadily burning away Ghislain’s clothes even now.

This venom was potent enough to kill even giant monsters instantly. That was why the Blood Python could reign supreme over the other creatures in the notorious Forest of Beasts.

Ghislain could block the poison with mana for a brief moment, but it was only a temporary solution. He had to kill the beast quickly and get out.

Mana surged from his entire body as he activated his second and third mana cores.

At that moment, the Blood Python tried to swallow him, using its tongue and throat muscles.

“Ugh!”

As Ghislain was being sucked deeper into its throat, he concentrated his mana at the tip of his sword and drove it into the roof of the Blood Python’s mouth.

Thud!

Hissssss!

In sudden agony, the Blood Python reared its head and let out an ear-splitting scream.

As soon as Ghislain jumped in and attacked the snake’s head, Gillian, who had been luring the Blood Python with his own strikes, backed away as the beast twisted and thrashed, wildly flinging its tail.

It was a challenging situation since the raised head made it impossible to see inside its mouth.

He continued to explode all his mana, even if it meant burning through his very lifespan.

If this continued much longer, his body would be utterly destroyed before the venom could even kill him.

“Arrrrrgh!”

Ghislain let out a roar, forcing himself to stay conscious.

‘If I lose consciousness here, it’s over.’

From the moment he took up the sword, he had never known an easy life. And he knew it would be no different in the future.

He only ever did his best, every moment, in the here and now.

Hissssss!

Finally, the Blood Python’s movements noticeably slowed.

It no longer slammed into the ground but merely staggered, swaying from side to side.

Ghislain knew the time had come for him to escape.

If he lost consciousness now, his body would either be swallowed down the Blood Python’s throat or dissolved by its venom.

As soon as the staggering Blood Python lowered its head, Ghislain let go of his sword and used the last of his strength to fling himself out of its mouth.

Thud!

Ghislain tumbled onto the ground, but he was too weak to move any further.

“Young Lord!”

Gillian ran toward Ghislain to help him up.

Sizzle!

“Argh!”

The moment Gillian touched him, his hand was scorched. The venom from the Blood Python was burning with intense heat, fueled by Ghislain’s mana.

Gillian had to channel all his mana into his hands just to move Ghislain away from the immediate danger.

As Ghislain lay on the ground, smoke continued to rise from his body.

The heat radiating from him was so intense that even the mercenaries nearby had to step back.

Even in his current state, Ghislain’s flickering eyes stayed fixed on the Blood Python.

Hissssss...

The Blood Python, with tears of blood flowing from its eyes, glared at Ghislain with venom-filled fury.

“Block it!”

“Protect our employer!”

“Don’t let it get near!”

The mercenaries raised their weapons again, positioning themselves between Ghislain and the Blood Python.

Hissssss...

Unlike before, the Blood Python’s movements were sluggish.

“Strike!”

At Gillian’s command, the mercenaries prepared to charge.

Thud!

Before they could act, the Blood Python collapsed right in front of them, unable to keep itself upright.

“Is... is it dead?”

“No, it’s still alive!”

“Let’s finish it off now!”

Kaor, raising his sword once more, shouted.

“It’s still spewing venom! Avoid the head and cut the body apart!”

The Blood Python lay on the ground, flicking its tongue and gasping for air.

It was still incredibly resilient, but no one seemed afraid anymore.

“Charge!”

With a war cry, the mercenaries rushed forward, relentlessly stabbing their weapons into the creature’s wounded body.

The Blood Python could only writhe feebly, incapable of mounting any kind of counterattack.

Watching this, Ghislain spoke in a weak voice.

“Thank goodness... it’s finally over...”

The mercenaries attacked the Blood Python with all their might.

Slash! Rip!

The beast’s body, which had occasionally twitched, was now nothing more than a torn, shredded mess.

Hisssss...

Blood sprayed from its gashes, and the wounds deepened and festered, leaving the creature in an unrecognizable state.

The Blood Python’s eyes, which had been glaring at Ghislain, slowly began to close.

The unrivaled ruler of this region feared for its immense strength, was at last defeated.

Hissss...

With a final, pitiful hiss, it took its last breath and died.