Chapter 57: Legio Eldritch Race
Like usual, Cain returned to his residence after the cla.s.s, where he dedicated all his free time to cultivating. The feeling of growing stronger was better than any game, so he had no problem spending his entire day on that.
Cain continued training deep into the night until he finally went to bed and rested for the following day. He woke up with the first ray of sunlight and raced toward the auditorium, where he sat in his usual spot alongside Levi and Beelze.
The trio did not have time for small talk as Razmun soon entered the auditorium and reached the podium.
The dwarf-like teacher stood silent until the virtual screen manifested above him.
“The last cla.s.s focused on the Infernus Daemon Race, and today we will do it on the Legio Eldritch Race.”
Razmun had just finished talking when the virtual screen showed a group of life forms with appearances resembling the combination of insects and Old World’s dinosaurs.
Those creatures had a ferocious appearance, but they were all respectfully surrounding two individuals at the center of the horde.
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One seems to be a two-and-a-half-meter male with four arms and a red sh.e.l.l covering most of his muscular body, including his face.
The second had a smaller and slender body, with a bulging, ridged, elongated head that resembled very much that of an octopus.
“When it comes to the Legio Eldritch Race, there are two types of warriors, Eldritchs and Drones. The difference between these two groups is whether they have an ego and the ability to cultivate.
Eldritchs represented less than ten percent of the entire race population, but since they are the ones with intelligence and wisdom, they are the leaders. Besides their individual fighting power, they can also control Drones, manipulating them as if they were an extension of themselves.
Unlike most races, there is a striking difference between their males and females. Males had muscular four-armed bodies, while females had slender bodies and octopus-like heads.
The difference does not end in their appearances, as males, while physically stronger, can control fewer Drones simultaneously. On the other hand, females had weaker bodies, but the number of Drones they could command was almost three times larger.
Their lack of ego makes Legio Eldritch Race’s Drones fearless killing machines. They will follow the commands of their Eldritch master without hesitation.
Nevertheless, Drones have a fatal flaw. Without the control of an Eldritch, they are no different than wild beasts, with some types so savage that they kill each other.
In a fight against Legio Eldritch Race members, the best path forward is to kill the Eldritchs instead of wasting time with the Drones. Of course, an Eldritch would not hesitate to sacrifice every Drone in their control to save their lives.
There are more types of Eldritchs, like those in charge of generating the Drones, but you will never find them on the battlefield, so we will not waste our time with them.”
After that explanation, Razmun began to describe the anatomy of every single Drone and that of the Eldritchs. He explained in detail the position of the heart and vital organs. The virtual screen also displayed all sorts of simulations, showing the cadets how to take advantage of their weak points and defend against attacks.
Fighting against Eldritchs almost always meant fighting Drones, so unless your battle power could overwhelm the enemy, humans needed to form groups.
Razmun also explained in detail the best battle formations against the Legio Eldritch Race.
Cain’s focus did not slip for a single second during the cla.s.s. As he saw all that, he had to admit that he liked the male Eldritch’s battle style. An overwhelming brute power while manipulating Drones to block the enemy’s movements.
‘Control everything with your mind.’ When that thought appeared, a red light flashed through Cain’s eyes, but it vanished instantly.
After the cla.s.s ended, Cain went back to his residence. He paid respects to his father’s altar, but instead of starting his cultivation immediately, he entered the Imperial Military Academy Network and began to scroll through the missions. Tomorrow would be the Military Tactics cla.s.s, and he would be free for the rest of the week, so he was planning his next move.
Not much Dark Race’s blood was left, so Cain needed cultivation resources. Although he still had the Dark Race’s hearts, he wanted to save them for Level 3, where they would benefit him the most.
In the end, Cain chose a mission that consisted in collecting special herbs used in the creation of drugs. The mission paid little, but it took place in a Tier 0 Dangers Zone where there would be a great deal of Wave Beast that he could hunt.
Although Wave Beast’s hearts would not be as good as Dark Race’s hearts, they would be more than enough for a Level 2 Wave Warrior like Cain.
Having secured the mission, Cain began with his cultivation.