Chapter 361 Level 40 (1/2)

I'm not sure how the slave mage felt as they flew through the sky and into my waiting mandibles, but it can't have been pleasant. I tried not to dwell on it in the moment. I've already had to defeat human opponents in the defence of my family, taking down the Setsulah shouldn't weigh on my conscience any more than that did.

CRUNCH!

I brought my mandibles down hard on the s.h.i.+eld that protected my bag of experience. The spell was not so weak as to break as of yet, but my mandibles sank into it with a satisfying crackle. With the mage safely trapped within my jaws, there was only one thing to do. Flee!

Thunder crackled overhead as I pushed my tired legs once more and dashed to freedom, carrying my prize!

[Get out of there, guys! Tiny, pick up Crinis and run for it!]

Even if I thought, I was going to draw the majority of the fire, it was necessary for the two of them to get out of there as fast as possible. Tiny might be able to take a few shots of lightning but I don't want to put his tolerance to the test.

Nor mine for that matter! Lightning continued to crash down in my wake as I fled the scene of the heist. The Kaarmodo must be furious! Having to watch as I escape with one of its precious servants!

Gweheheheh.

Starting to regret coming for my colony yet, you stupid Lizard?

I ran as far and as fast as I could, eventually leaving the range at which the Kaarmodo could threaten me. It seemed as if the Lizard wasn't willing to risk more of its servants trying to retrieve this one, which left it in an unfortunate situation indeed.

I won't go into the details of what came next, it's a little unfortunate. I was able to crack the sh.e.l.l eventually and … end the mage.

[Severing Bite has reached level 19]

[You have slain Level 48 Setsulah Bonded Mage Attendant]

[You have gained experience]

[You have reached level 40]

[You have reached the maximum level for your tier. Evolution Menu is available.]

At last.... AT LAST!

I've done it!

Not caring if the Kaarmodo was scrying from above, I threw myself onto the ground and wiggled with sheer joy, my legs kicking ecstatically in the air. Finally ready to evolve to the fourth tier after all this time! My levelling speed had been severely knocked back by having to fight against lower tier monsters this entire time, but I've finally done it. And just in time!

Suddenly recalling that I don't have the time to sit around wiggling, I righted myself and reached out to my pets.

[Are you guys close?]

[Nearly there, Master.]

[I'll come and meet you, we need to make our way back to the colony as quickly as possible!]

[S-So you've finally reached it?]