Chapter 214
"A snake…?" Emilia wondered as the pyramid started rising up in the sky . Ed and the others continued to move while monitoring the movements of the serpent . The serpent started rising up in the sky until its shadow reached Ed"s group and covered them from the sun . Then, it seemed to be staring in their direction . After a couple of seconds, it returned its body to the ground .
The serpent started to slither in their direction . Although it was moving at a fast pace, its movements were calm and serene . The sand particles that flickered around its body reflected the light of the sun, giving it a majestic feeling . Not much time pa.s.sed before it stood in front of Ed and the others .
Although Emilia was much stronger right now, she still felt nervous . The gigantic body of the serpent was nothing to scoff at, as every time it let out its tongue, it released a ma.s.sive amount of QI with it . Bella couldn"t decide on whether she liked the serpent or not . She was ma.s.sively impressed with its beautiful scales, even though it seemed to have fought many battles since scars covered its body . But, at the same time, the serpent released an intimidating feeling .
Ed took the initiative as he took four big strides before standing in front of the serpent . Ed looked minuscule and was so far from the eyes of the serpent, yet the two of them seemed like they were seeing eye to eye . Ed revealed a big warm smile, and said, "It"s been a long time, Mehen…"
The Great Serpent Mehen . The serpent that fought Ed and lost, leaving a promise unfulfilled between the two of them until this day . He was the friend that Ed was looking to meet .
"Ah, it"s you guys . How have you been?" Emilia and Bella could feel the sound waves of the gigantic serpent enter their bodies and shake their hearts . It was the same feeling when listening to loudspeakers in a concert . However, that didn"t attract their attention . It wasn"t the fact that Ed knew it well enough to call it by name either . It was the fact that the serpent treated Ed and the others like an afterthought .
"…You never change, do you…You"ve been fighting hard, haven"t you?" Ed noticed the cuts and removed scales on the body of Mehen . He knew that Mehen had a molting skill that allowed him to negate all damage, but it was at the cost of his QI . The fact that he had these many injuries meant that he fought, after using that skill and still didn"t heal .
Mehen, in order to fulfill the promise between him and Ed, fought for over a year non-stop . He killed cultivators that were as strong as Heavenly Establishment level 10 by sacrificing his body parts many times . Sometimes he needed to hide for weeks from strong opponents . Other times, he didn"t eat as he fought wave after wave of enemies . Mehen waited for Ed . He didn"t care how long it took . He waited . And now, his savior had arrived . Although his nonchalant att.i.tude was ingrained in his personality, he was actually happy down to the last remaining scale on his body .
Mehen, in order to fulfill the promise between him and Ed, fought for over a year non-stop . He killed cultivators that were as strong as Heavenly Establishment level 10 by sacrificing his body parts many times . Sometimes he needed to hide for weeks from strong opponents . Other times, he didn"t eat as he fought wave after wave of enemies . Mehen waited for Ed . He didn"t care how long it took . He waited . And now, his savior had arrived . Although his nonchalant att.i.tude was ingrained in his personality, he was actually happy down to the last remaining scale on his body .
Mehen noticed Bella staring at him, so he stared back . Ed noticed this and chuckled . He knew about Bella"s love for animals, monsters, and the unknown . She was one of the few people that actually enjoyed hanging around with Sieg . Sometimes, they would call him weird t.i.tles together .
Mehen flattened his head on the sand near Bella and said, "Get on and sit tight . " Bella did as she was told . She couldn"t jump to his head, so she flew there instead .
"You want to go too?" Ed said while looking at the bewildered Emilia . Out of worry about Bella, or out of curiosity, Emilia decided to go as well . Mehen could tell that Emilia was important to Ed, so he didn"t object .
Once the two of them were sitting comfortably, Mehen shot his head towards the sky . He went at a speed faster than anything the two of them had ever experienced . Once his whole body was standing like a pole, he brought his head down at an equally impressive speed .
Once the two of them were sitting comfortably, Mehen shot his head towards the sky . He went at a speed faster than anything the two of them had ever experienced . Once his whole body was standing like a pole, he brought his head down at an equally impressive speed .
"Again, again!!" Bella seemed really excited at the game they had played . It was like an amus.e.m.e.nt park, but much scarier and not really safe . Emilia descended and bowed her head politely towards Mehen . She didn"t seem to like the trip as much as Bella .
After playing for a couple of times, Bella finally had enough . When she descended, she was so dizzy that she stumbled when trying to walk . Ed and the others then started to talk with Mehen . Merry and Agumon didn"t know him, so Ed told them about the story .
"So, are you ready to leave this place?" Ed finally brought it up .
"…" Mehen looked around, at the sandy surroundings, at his own injured body, and finally at Ed and said, "Yes . I wish to see what kind of world you"ll show me!" For the first time, Mehen showed his genuine emotions when talking, or rather hissing .
"You heard the mserpent!" Ed contacted the system with his mind as he flew towards Mehen"s head . As Ed"s hand and Mehen"s head connected, a bright light surrounded them . In the next instant, Mehen was no longer there . Ed immediately checked his Inventory and crushed Mehen"s card . The Great Serpent Mehen"s black glistening body appeared in its full glory . There were no injuries on his body, and his scales were shining .
"…" Mehen looked around, at the sandy surroundings, at his own injured body, and finally at Ed and said, "Yes . I wish to see what kind of world you"ll show me!" For the first time, Mehen showed his genuine emotions when talking, or rather hissing .
"You heard the mserpent!" Ed contacted the system with his mind as he flew towards Mehen"s head . As Ed"s hand and Mehen"s head connected, a bright light surrounded them . In the next instant, Mehen was no longer there . Ed immediately checked his Inventory and crushed Mehen"s card . The Great Serpent Mehen"s black glistening body appeared in its full glory . There were no injuries on his body, and his scales were shining .
But, that wasn"t all . Thanks to the conditions set by the system, his cultivation state increased by many levels . He leveled up to Immortal Establishment level 5, same as Ed"s other monsters . A ma.s.sive amount of QI erupted out of his body, sending the sand around flying away . Ed teleported in front of Bella and Emilia, and released his own KI in a radius around them, protecting them from the sandstorm . Ed"s monsters were able to protect themselves .
After a little while, Mehen controlled his new found powers . Due to his QI release, they were now in the middle of a hole, surrounded by sand in every direction . Mehen reduced his size until he was simply an oversized snake . He rolled around the arm of Ed as he rested his head on Ed"s shoulder .
As Mehen rubbed Ed"s face with his cold scales, Ed told everyone, "Our job is done . We"re leaving the tower!"A snake…? Emilia wondered as the pyramid started rising up in the sky . Ed and the others continued to move while monitoring the movements of the serpent . The serpent started rising up in the sky until its shadow reached Eds group and covered them from the sun . Then, it seemed to be staring in their direction . After a couple of seconds, it returned its body to the ground . The serpent started to slither in their direction . Although it was moving at a fast pace, its movements were calm and serene . The sand particles that flickered around its body reflected the light of the sun, giving it a majestic feeling . Not much time pa.s.sed before it stood in front of Ed and the others . Although Emilia was much stronger right now, she still felt nervous . The gigantic body of the serpent was nothing to scoff at, as every time it let out its tongue, it released a ma.s.sive amount of QI with it . Bella couldnt decide on whether she liked the serpent or not . She was ma.s.sively impressed with its beautiful scales, even though it seemed to have fought many battles since scars covered its body . But, at the same time, the serpent released an intimidating feeling . Ed took the initiative as he took four big strides before standing in front of the serpent . Ed looked minuscule and was so far from the eyes of the serpent, yet the two of them seemed like they were seeing eye to eye . Ed revealed a big warm smile, and said, Its been a long time, Mehen… The Great Serpent Mehen . The serpent that fought Ed and lost, leaving a promise unfulfilled between the two of them until this day . He was the friend that Ed was looking to meet . Ah, its you guys . How have you been? Emilia and Bella could feel the sound waves of the gigantic serpent enter their bodies and shake their hearts . It was the same feeling when listening to loudspeakers in a concert . However, that didnt attract their attention . It wasnt the fact that Ed knew it well enough to call it by name either . It was the fact that the serpent treated Ed and the others like an afterthought . …You never change, do you…Youve been fighting hard, havent you? Ed noticed the cuts and removed scales on the body of Mehen . He knew that Mehen had a molting skill that allowed him to negate all damage, but it was at the cost of his QI . The fact that he had these many injuries meant that he fought, after using that skill and still didnt heal . Mehen, in order to fulfill the promise between him and Ed, fought for over a year non-stop . He killed cultivators that were as strong as Heavenly Establishment level 10 by sacrificing his body parts many times . Sometimes he needed to hide for weeks from strong opponents . Other times, he didnt eat as he fought wave after wave of enemies . Mehen waited for Ed . He didnt care how long it took . He waited . And now, his savior had arrived . Although his nonchalant att.i.tude was ingrained in his personality, he was actually happy down to the last remaining scale on his body . Mehen noticed Bella staring at him, so he stared back . Ed noticed this and chuckled . He knew about Bellas love for animals, monsters, and the unknown . She was one of the few people that actually enjoyed hanging around with Sieg . Sometimes, they would call him weird t.i.tles together . Mehen flattened his head on the sand near Bella and said, Get on and sit tight . Bella did as she was told . She couldnt jump to his head, so she flew there instead . You want to go too? Ed said while looking at the bewildered Emilia . Out of worry about Bella, or out of curiosity, Emilia decided to go as well . Mehen could tell that Emilia was important to Ed, so he didnt object . Once the two of them were sitting comfortably, Mehen shot his head towards the sky . He went at a speed faster than anything the two of them had ever experienced . Once his whole body was standing like a pole, he brought his head down at an equally impressive speed . Again, again!! Bella seemed really excited at the game they had played . It was like an amus.e.m.e.nt park, but much scarier and not really safe . Emilia descended and bowed her head politely towards Mehen . She didnt seem to like the trip as much as Bella . After playing for a couple of times, Bella finally had enough . When she descended, she was so dizzy that she stumbled when trying to walk . Ed and the others then started to talk with Mehen . Merry and Agumon didnt know him, so Ed told them about the story . So, are you ready to leave this place? Ed finally brought it up . … Mehen looked around, at the sandy surroundings, at his own injured body, and finally at Ed and said, Yes . I wish to see what kind of world youll show me! For the first time, Mehen showed his genuine emotions when talking, or rather hissing . You heard the mserpent! Ed contacted the system with his mind as he flew towards Mehens head . As Eds hand and Mehens head connected, a bright light surrounded them . In the next instant, Mehen was no longer there . Ed immediately checked his Inventory and crushed Mehens card . The Great Serpent Mehens black glistening body appeared in its full glory . There were no injuries on his body, and his scales were shining . But, that wasnt all . Thanks to the conditions set by the system, his cultivation state increased by many levels . He leveled up to Immortal Establishment level 5, same as Eds other monsters . A ma.s.sive amount of QI erupted out of his body, sending the sand around flying away . Ed teleported in front of Bella and Emilia, and released his own KI in a radius around them, protecting them from the sandstorm . Eds monsters were able to protect themselves . After a little while, Mehen controlled his new found powers . Due to his QI release, they were now in the middle of a hole, surrounded by sand in every direction . Mehen reduced his size until he was simply an oversized snake . He rolled around the arm of Ed as he rested his head on Eds shoulder . As Mehen rubbed Eds face with his cold scales, Ed told everyone, Our job is done . Were leaving the tower!