The Player's System

Hilly slave

Despite all efforts the creature was unable to keep the attacks. The players were running around and injuring. One of the sprouts twirl around the hand. It eventually broke the torch mirror. The weapon casted last light which burnt few of random sprouts growing on the arm.

The slave finally fell face down. It was no more in situation to harm the players or stop them from entering in the cave. Those seeds which it used for healing actually cleared sprouts and boughs from the front of the cave. It helped them to see the opening of the cave.

They gathered to proceed. This battle with the slave was eventful. Apparently it was tough however they did not stop. "This opening was hiding in front of us. Who else is anticipating Cobra Lord inside the cave?" Clark asked.

He was not excited in fact slightly unwilling to enter first. He stepped back and let the team head lead. Junan looked at the team members, "Even if we possess shingles still the battle cannot be predicted. All of you should put right amount of efforts. There must be someone welcoming at the door step so be alert." Junan gave usual guidance.

He casted glance at the young player and nodded. Jake did not mind that team head was intentionally avoiding his presence. He was in fact exploring controls in order to learn them better.

"As for the precious stone is concerned. Jake and his partner is responsible to get hold on it. We will divide our tasks just like before. Everyone is strictly warned to not slack or act dumb when the battle goes beyond expectations. You all should focus and decide best steps to tackle situation. Do not forget to collaborate with others." Junan spoke up bunch of warnings.

He was looking whether anyone of them want to ask questions. They looked at him blank, "Very well then. We will move on." He gestured Albert to provide cover. The opening of the cave seemed bleak and dripping water droplets.

They were unsure whether it was the dew drops or some welcoming signs of the cave. There was not customary door for them to kick and enter like heroes. Two creatures were hiding at both sides. Luck that Albert entered first with the shield. Both jumped at the shield with the poison dripping from their lips.

They bit the shield thinking that they were holding the neck of some player. "They are overwhelmed." Albert forced them away from the shield. His spear pierced the dripping mouth of the creature.

"This cave is disgusting. Why they intentionally make it this way? This reminded me the first tunnel." Albert gritted his teeth. He was not immune to such creatures. However he was well versed how to get rid them. He was player and knew that all challenges were meant to test the grounds of the each player.

Junan handled the second creature. Two players were guarding the entrance of the cave. This last street of the colony was silent after they killed slave. It was more like the Python perhaps lost hope. The team members were already near the Second Heart.

This place was restricted and none of the irrelevant slaves or ogres invade without prior notice. The Cobra Lord was under pressure. The Second Heart was placed at the corner of the cave. Cobra Lord was strong enough to kill all of enemies however since they killed three eyeless Serpents and got hold on the shingles, the Cobra Lord could only commit some desperate attempts.

Still the huge winding body was advantage. With the destruction of the Second Heart, this colony would collapse. "This dripping water is perhaps some form of poison. I don't know." Orin scrutinized the droplets that fell on his gaming gown.

"What else we can expect. Use weapon to avoid them. Our HP is not stable." Sashi reminded him. Not all of them were holding shields. Jake possessed single shield and he was saving himself from the droplets. Albert was giving cover and leading. Others were responsible to worry for their hp. Albert looked at the ground. Those broken sprouts looked like snakes.

He gulped dry breath. Junan stepped ahead to check what bothered Albert. "It is not real. Just some broken boughs." Albert was trying to calm down. His experience with the snakes was not always good. "No you are wrong. They are real." Junan shook his head and used his sword before Albert started dancing around.

"Clark take your position. Perhaps the cave is filled again with the snakes. These snakes are not going to leave us alone until we cross this level." Junan gritted his teeth. Some sharp team members could provide best facility when the snakes were crawling everywhere.

Sashi also took charge. Jake and Ahram were already ready to fulfill the task. "It is possible that the stone is with the Cobra Lord based on our prior experience." Ahram spoke up his theory.

"I also think the same..." Jake answered but could complete the words. The System gave notification. [You are near Second Heart.] [Task: Look in the eyes of the Cobra Lord before killing] [Benefits: your eyes will be tempered to bear the anger of the Hidden Python.] [Keep note that anyone could kill Cobra Lord however you are responsible to complete your task]

Jake understood that the Python could influence the players and scare them at the last moment. After all big creature must have some hidden methods. The whole district was under the rule of the Python.

Clearing this district meant killing the boss of the district. There was zero doubt. They were fairly pacing toward the biggest boss. It demanded them to temper few of the flaws. They were experienced players of various games nevertheless this was different in many ways.

Jake noted. He wanted to take a look at the accumulated Exp however before killing Cobra Lord, there was not a single moment of ease. "This again snakes will haunt us.." Jake spoke to see that Ahram was looking at him strangely.