I'm a Stingray?

Chapter 147: Exploring the dark mist (2)

[Flashlight fish killed. 5 system points have been given to you as a reward]

[Total system points = 203]

[Eating a full grown flashlight fish can have the following effects...]

[Effect on health, non existent]

[Effect on hunger, -5 bars]

[Effect on sleep, -3 bars]

[Effect on stamina, -3 bars]

[System recommends you to avoid eating this fish as it's contaminated with an unknown substance that signifies danger.]

"The effects look pretty useless but how did I get 5 points? This fish is thin and small, just a bit longer than me." This situation was a bit difficult to understand, this was one of the easiest kills ever.

[Typically these species are supposed to be deep down underwater. How and why they are here is difficult to understand, they are supposed to die up here where there is less water pressure.]

[But as much as you are concerned, you got more points because typically these species are difficult to reach]

This situation was only becoming more and more confusing, but right now it was to be pushed back for later. This fish is dead and that's all that mattered, now he just needs to kill a squid in order not to be stuck on a purchase lock.

Sinking about 20 meters lower now, sticking close to the vertical border wall for the sake of not getting lost - vision was put into more work for the sake of figuring out where life could be found. This area contained far less life than expected, so at this pace he would be happy to see any creature.

That's when another similar, colourless light shone away from the wall and began dashing at full speed towards the hero. Normally he would be able to counter attack such a charge, but right now he couldn't see anything but a small dot of light.

Upon a swift decision, the magnificent flat-fins slapped against the water, which in exchange had violently propelled the hero upwards.

Being close to the wall was an advantage at this point, because the enemy smashed against it and gave the other side of the stick a superior position. Which can be simply labelled as time. He attained 5 more seconds to turn the tides of battle, leading to a bite against flesh.

The bit of light that this enemy carried, aided to figure out just where he had bitten. Somewhere around the middle back, and this flesh was softer than usual as well so he almost figured out which fish this was.

[Flashlight fish killed. 5 system points have been given to you as a reward]

[Total system points = 208]

"I knew it. No other fish could be killed this easily." This expression was quite arrogant, as he only has killed a couple of them so far.

[This fish is contaminated as well, don't consume it]

"This one was raped and sacrificed as well, this cult is really desperate." It continued to grow as a thought, but right now the main thought was the nerve consuming darkness that lurked in every corner.

The depth limit hasn't yet been reached so this was a bit of motivation to sink lower. 10 more meters deeper he gave a peek to the wall and was bashed by 5 glowing lights, that weren't so easy on the eyes.

It was bizarre because the wall was supposed to be close to his fins yet the lights were about 15 meters away. This was difficult to understand and a bit of logic helped figure out that they were in a tunnel.

And so another plan had bloomed, "This is where your rotten tribe is hidden ha?"

He knew better than to try his luck with another tribe considering just how much trouble the past one had caused. But just because it had caused trouble, motivation bloomed for the greater good. Although vision wasn't a plentiful option even with the 5 lights, it was difficult to notice all of the surroundings but that didn't stop the raging little sea-pancake.

Bashing against one of the heads, Timothy's tail swung left and right which in exchange met with flesh not once but twice. Almost subconsciously, a point of venom had been unleashed with each strike which aided greatly at a battle against 5.

Bashing jaws against another piece of flesh, he noticed the same soft texture of flesh that gave a hint just what the hell these species were.

Nothing was landing a bite against him so this was another advantage, it gave motivation to the boy. He began shredding across flesh and bone a bit faster now just for the fun of it. It was entertaining to slaughter enemies who can't fight back.

The battle ended and allowed for the system to notify, [You've killed 5 flashlight fish. 25 system points have been given to you as a reward]

[Total system points = 233]

"I'm really becoming rich again." He softly celebrated and noticed one key fact. Everything here has been shrouded with complete darkness.

At least it seemed so for a long semi-traumatizing minute. Twirling around a handful of times by now, he noticed a tremendously faint shade of green, illuminating through the other side of the tunnel.

This was hope but yet again trouble. Through a quick decision, he began following the almost hypnotic light and half a minute after, noticed how the restricting tunnel had become half the time more illuminating.

And shortly after he noticed a massive drop underneath. One peek at it made it transparent of just where the light was coming from, although the source was enough to force his eyes to close for a few seconds.

At the very bottom of this cavern, which seemed far away from this point, a patch of green-tar stretched 15 meters across the flooring.

What forced his eyes to open, were countless hollers that worked together to create a terrifying melody. Gazing at the tar again, he noticed that no fish was charging for battle but were swiftly swimming in circles, around the holy-tar.

The situation seemed manageable considering that he had the upper advantage to launch a sneak attack against a few. But that's when he felt a couple of sticky arms clinging around his fins, from underneath.