Taming The Villainesses novel Chapter 298

(EP-298.1) Master #2

298 – Master of the Forest #2

I heard from the spiders.

There was a very beautiful pond in this eastern forest.

But none dared to approach it because it was guarded by a massive and malevolent centipede.

They said its poison and bizarre magic were so tricky and vile that even Kubilai, the master of this forest, wouldn’t dare challenge such a beast.

I wondered how strong this kind of being could be...

To be honest, I was a little scared and nervous.

When I finally faced the creature, it far exceeded anything I had imagined, and for a moment, I lost my resolve.

Rustle, rustle, rustle. _{freēwebnovel.com}

As the fog cleared, a giant centipede came into view.

Its head rose to a height similar to that of the ogre Dordor. Its vicious fangs were spread wide, and its long antennae waved menacingly.

It was terrifying.

Regardless of my ability to cast Rank 6 magic, I couldn’t shake off the biological fear against a giant insect.

━Mind your language, child. Even Solomon paid me respect...!

Swish.

The centipede’s enormous head, as large as an elephant’s body, drew close to my face. This wasn’t a centipede, it was an imoogi or a dragon, or something like that. Or did it have some spirit bead?

“......”

I froze, stiff as a stone, like a mouse caught in the gaze of a snake. It was strong.

I thought it was just a beast, but it felt like something more akin to... a spirit or mystical being. Could I defeat it even if I poured all my magic into the fight?

Of course, there were a lot of things about combat that was different from the numbers ◈ Nоvеlіgһт ◈ (Continue reading) and simulations in my head. After all, I didn’t really want to fight this fella.

She was just too powerful.

It felt like the damn thing had lived for an incomprehensibly long time, far beyond what I could fathom... Even checking its status window was difficult.

As I stood there lost in thought, the centipede spoke again.

━Child, you seem to understand what I’m saying. Let’s try it again. Who am I? And who are you?

Seuk-.

Calm Thinking kicked in when the beast asked that question. It was true that I froze for a moment, overwhelmed by its shocking and intimidating visuals.

But now things had gotten clear—it was asking for a conversation. And naturally, if we could talk, it would make resolving this situation much easier.

“I..., great centipede Angala, my name is Theo Gospel from beyond the wall. It’s an honor to meet you, Angala-nim.”

━Theo Gospel from beyond the wall. A name I’ve never heard. But the scent... that, I have encountered before. You reek of that loathsome mage’s stench.

Susssss-.

The sound of countless legs skittering on the ground all at once sent chills through me. Though I felt goosebumps rising, I remained composed lest I get devoured by showing fear.

“You probably smell a mage because I am a mage.”

Just as I answered confidently—.

Clatter, clatter!

The centipede’s legs circled around me, pounding the ground with a loud, forceful noise.

━I despise mages. Solomon... Even now, my wounds throb when I think of what he did. Because of him, I lost a few of my beautiful legs.