Hacking the Game Didn't Go as Intended [Part One]

CHAPTER 192: Situational Damage?

The moment it surged forward, the tension in the magic chains snapped into place. Its front legs became ensnared in additional chains that had been strategically set up within the trees, forming a convenient pulley system. The sudden force of its own momentum triggered the trap—its hind legs were wrenched upward, hoisting its massive frame into the air.

The arachnid flailed wildly, screeching as its entire body was yanked backward and slammed against the tree trunk, leaving its underbelly completely exposed.

Daisuke's eyes gleamed.

Got you.

He had already noted the creature's greatest weakness—its soft, unarmored underbelly. With it fully exposed, the Critical Hit multiplier would undoubtedly skyrocket and allow him to deal maximum damage. But a quick glance at his interface made his lips tighten—his MP was draining fast, running down like a broken dam.

DING!

[The Magic Chains skill effect has been activated, inflicting Confusion and Silence. The target will be momentarily disoriented and unable to cast any mana-dependent skills.]

DING!

[The Armored Arachnid has resisted both debuffs.]

Tch. Stubborn bastard.

Daisuke ignored the notification windows. He had no time to waste—Meteor Smash didn't specify how long the attack bonus lasted, but it was certainly not indefinitely.

His hands tightened around his daggers as he launched himself at the writhing fiend, his attacks a blur. Each strike tore deeper into its exposed body, his speed increasing with every slash.

The spider shrieked, its massive legs flailing, but it couldn't reach him—it was trapped, completely vulnerable to the violent march of destruction. Ichor splattered across the tree bark and the frozen ground as Daisuke relentlessly carved through its soft flesh, his eyes burning.

DING!

[Lightning Edge has been activated. Your weapons will be enveloped in electricity for 25 seconds, sharpening your blades and adding elemental damage to your Physical Attacks.]

Crackling arcs of electricity engulfed his daggers, illuminating his fierce expression in a yellow glow. Daisuke exhaled sharply, bracing himself. Then with a battle cry, he drove both blades deep into the monster's underbelly and ripped downward. A deafening screech tore from the arachnid as its abdomen split open, spilling its gelatinous, steaming innards in a gruesome cascade.

[Situational Damage!]

[94,528 damage dealt.]

Ichor gushed from the gaping wound, coating the ground in a dark, viscous pool. The beast convulsed violently, its cries tapering off into choking gurgles. Then with a final, spasmodic twitch, its body sagged against the tree.

Motionless.

Slain.

"Just who the heck is this kid?" Blazin murmured.

DING!

[Haxks has slain the Field Boss «Armored Arachnid».]

[284,000 Experience Points have been acquired.]

[The title «Situational Battle Expert» has been acquired.]