Chapter 2573 Alarm Bell

Whether on the surface world or in the Underdark, you'd be hard-pressed to find larger and more voracious insect creatures than purple worms.

Swallowing large mutated spiders raw is just an appetizer, and Zi Chong plans to enjoy the "big meatball" in his arms next. The fat and strong Rose beast is very suitable as the main course on the dinner table tonight. As for the group The little kobolds who were scared silly by it... Come to a dozen, it's very good as a dessert after dinner.

Valak, who was entangled by the purple worm, struggled desperately, shooting eye rays continuously, trying to get rid of the shackles of the giant worm.

However, the purple worm's carapace is too thick and its body is too strong, so it's not a big deal if it hits a few launch lines, but it realizes that the prey in its arms is not easy to bite, so it raises its tail, intending to use the tail hook to sting the prey , injected venom to lift her resistance.

The toxin secreted by the purple worm's tail thorn can make people feel weak and their hands and feet go limp when injected with a small amount.

Purple worms like to use this toxin to deal with large prey, so that they will be unable to struggle after being poisoned, so that they can enjoy the delicious meal more calmly.

As for smaller creatures, if they are stung by this spear-like tail thorn, they will be stabbed "to the heart" on the spot, so there is no need for toxins!

The moment the purple worm was about to sting Valak, Joan manifested the psychic power "time jump" through the mirror, and swayed a misty silver mist, moving Valak out of the current timeline.

The tail stab missed, and Zi Chong turned around, his eyes full of confusion, not knowing where the "big meatball" he had just caught went.

Such a big meatball was still here just now, why did it suddenly disappear? Was it stolen by someone!

Zi Chong shook his head, looked around, and his silly look amused Qiao An, who was watching in front of the mirror, and then gave up the idea of ​​killing it, and instead manifested the psychic version of "Dominating Bugs" remotely to subdue this giant bug.

Zi Chong is a typical person with a well-developed body and a simple mind. In the face of Joan's powerful magic power, her willpower is as weak as a piece of paper, and she was successfully dominated by her with almost no resistance, and she curled up docilely.

Qiao An raised the corners of his lips in satisfaction, and cast a spell to check the physical attributes of this purple worm.

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Scouting target: adult purple worm (giant magical beast)

Life Level: Level 16

Attributes: Strength 36, Dexterity 10, Constitution 29, Intelligence 1, Wisdom 15, Charisma 8

Special Abilities: Darkvision, Tremorsense, Burrow, Improved Grab, Swallow Whole, Poison Sting (poison deals Strength damage over time)

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A cloud of silver mist appeared in the air, and Valak, who had been sent away by Joan before, returned to his original place. The moment he saw the purple worm, he instinctively raised his eyes, wanting to attack.

"stop!"

The master's scolding suddenly came from Valak's mind.

"This purple worm has been surrendered by me."

"Well……"

Subdued the mighty purple worm in such a short time?

Valak was stunned for a while before accepting this fact, quickly closed his eyes, and waited for his master's order with full of awe.

"Valak, your mount was eaten by a purple worm, so this purple worm will serve as your mount in the future. With your supernatural talent in training insects, it shouldn't be difficult to subdue it," Joan said lightly. .

"Thank you for the gift, Master!"

Valak was trembling with excitement. It was the ultimate dream of every "Director's Eye" to own a superb mount like Zi Chong!

"Valak, this purple worm was not given to you for nothing. You have to take good care of it. When it lays eggs in the future, I will still be useful."

Like beholders, purple worms are parthenogenetic. They only lay eggs once in their life, and they don't have the habit of raising offspring. After laying eggs, they just bury them and leave them to fend for themselves.

In the natural state, only a very small number of purple worm larvae can be lucky enough to mature. This is the reproductive characteristic that this kind of giant worm has evolved to avoid the overflow of offspring and the lack of food.

"Lord Mitra, this subordinate will definitely live up to your entrustment and take good care of this purple worm!"

"Giant Insect Knight" raised an eye stalk, and caressed the giant insect beside him. The intimacy made Qiao An secretly amused. Valak seemed to have forgotten that just two minutes ago, Zi Chong almost swallowed her like a big meatball.

After clearing her lands of intruders, Joan summoned Tisitea and Valak into the drawing room to hear their report on the damage to the farm and ranch.

After taking stock, eight kobold slaves were killed, a small mushroom field was severely damaged, and not a single large animal was missing. Generally speaking, the loss was not too great.

Joan was listening to his subordinates' report when suddenly a loud bell rang outside the cave.

This is the alarm bell sounded on the square where the council hall is located in the city, indicating that the core area of ​​Udinos has also been invaded, so the council issued an alarm and summoned the nobles from various territories to enter the city to defend against the enemy.

Should we respond to the call of the council?

Joan hesitated a little.

According to the general personalities of beholders, they probably lack enthusiasm for public affairs, and "sweeping the door" is a reasonable choice.

As far as Joan's nature is concerned, it is true that she does not like to participate in social activities aimed at accumulating contacts or with political intentions, but when public safety is threatened, as a resident of Udinos, she feels that she has an obligation to participate in the defense The battle of foreign enemies.

Now she is still not sure whether the position she upholds will reveal too much "humanity", so that she will appear too different in the society of beholders, and will attract the attention and even suspicion of other giant-eyed tyrants.

For a moment, Joan almost wanted to ask Tisitea and Valak what they thought of this matter.

Fortunately, she finally held back.

Be it Mitra or other beholder nobles, they almost never ask their subordinates for their opinions on such issues.

Just when she was hesitating, a slightly hoarse voice came from the square, the words were not too fast, and after being amplified by the amplification spell, it spread throughout Udinos, and was clearly heard by all the residents of the city .

"The alarm bell has sounded. In the next hour, I may not remember every noble who entered the city to join the battle, but if anyone does not come, I will definitely remember."

"It's the voice of Your Excellency the Prime Minister..." Tisitea's voice trembled, tremblingly admonishing the master: "Lord Mitra, you'd better go to the city, otherwise if you offend Your Excellency the Prime Minister, the consequences... I'm afraid it will be very serious .”

"Master, the enemies in your territory have been wiped out. Anyway, Tisitea and I have nothing to do now. If you really don't have time, why don't you let the two of us go into the city to serve for you? It's also a gift to His Majesty Have an explanation with Your Excellency the Prime Minister."

Valak said carefully.

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