Ryu Takeno didn't know how long he'd been in the cave, but his body was growing rapidly. As long as he had enough nutrients and energy, he'd keep growing.
Just then, light appeared in the dark cave.
That's… fire!?
At the same time, he heard chaotic footsteps from the direction of the light. They didn't sound like monsters, but rather, humans.
Then… Ryu Takeno saw a spider running towards him, followed by a group of humans in armor, carrying weapons and torches.
Ryu Takeno "…"
The moment he saw this, he turned and ran without a second thought.
A spider being chased by humans… who else could it be but Kumoko? He'd been trying his best to avoid her, yet he ran into her like this. Fate was truly amazing.
It grants you what you don't want, and denies you what you do.
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I'm Kumoko. After countless battles and training, I finally reached level ten and evolved. Since then, everything has gone smoothly.
This is what they call a turning point.
It feels like my era has finally begun.
However, my joy didn't last long. I suddenly had a bad feeling. I felt like something bad would happen if I didn't leave quickly.
I slowly turned to look behind me.
At the end of the straight passage, a group of men in adventurer's clothing were approaching.
My bad feeling was right.
After appraising their levels, I immediately chose to flee. These humans were all level 20 or higher, the highest being level 29. Even after evolving, Kumoko couldn't beat them.
And there were six of them, six times Kumoko's number. There was no chance of winning.
Kumoko ran and ran, the human adventurers chasing relentlessly. She couldn't shake them off; they were clearly targeting her. Until she reached a fork in the road, one path to the left, one to the right.
Kumoko looked down the left passage and met Ryu Takeno's gaze.
Elroe Gunerush lv5 Appraisal Failed
Huh—!?
Is that thing also a Gunerush? It's completely different!!
This Gunerush had entirely red scales and a body nearly twenty meters long. Its level was lower than the previous snake, but its aura was far stronger!!
Just as Kumoko was wondering what to do, the snake showed a human-like expression of fear, turning to run, completely unlike a powerful creature.
Chase it.
A voice in Kumoko's mind told her to chase that strange snake.
Ryu Takeno ran desperately, trying to escape Kumoko and the adventurers chasing her.
Normally, Kumoko would choose the right path, guarded by the Inseparable Trio. Breaking through there had a much higher chance of success than facing a Gunerush alone.
However, the footsteps behind him didn't disappear; they relentlessly pursued him.
Ryu Takeno turned to see Kumoko closely behind him.
"Go away, don't follow me!!"
A voice echoed in Kumoko's mind, a strange yet familiar language. Though she hadn't learned it, she understood its meaning.
This is… Japanese?!
Oh oh oh oh oh oh—!!
Hearing this familiar yet strange language, Kumoko's heart surged with excitement. She'd thought she was the only one reborn in this strange world, and after experiencing so many terrifying things, the pressure was immense. She'd wanted to confide in someone but couldn't find anyone until now!
As the saying goes—Meeting a fellow countryman brings tears to the eyes.
Kumoko wouldn't let this countryman go. She quickened her pace, following closely behind him, shouting in her heart, "Countryman, save me! We're from the same world!!"
Using the Telepathy skill, Ryu Takeno could clearly hear Kumoko's thoughts.
"What countryman are you?! Go away, go away! Please, have mercy on me, for pity's sake!" Ryu Takeno cried, seeing Kumoko chasing him relentlessly, begging her in his heart to leave him alone.
With unbeatable pursuers behind and a seemingly powerful countryman ahead, how could Kumoko give up?
"Interesting…"
Kumoko, chasing Ryu Takeno, heard a strange voice.
A hallucination?
Whatever! I have to cling to this powerful ally!
"Quick! Chase it! We absolutely can't let it get away; it'll be trouble if it grows stronger!" The adventurers shouted to their companions.
It was a language Kumoko had never heard before.
Though she didn't understand the meaning, the raw killing intent showed it wasn't something like letting her go.
Even with the Veto skill, which boosted Kumoko's speed, she couldn't outrun the adventurers.
Aaahhhh!!
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