Chapter 41

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Back against the ceiling, Kumoko curses the fact that Earth Dragon Araba is better with fire than the Fire Dragon Rend was. Narrowly dodging an attack from Araba, Kumoko's thread ignites and her along with it, so she is forced to put herself out with [Medicine synthesis]. Realising she has no other choice, Kumoko dives back down the pit into the inferno below.

Araba continuously attacks, and dodging causes Kumoko to catch fire again but she cannot put herself out so her HP drains really quickly. dodging an attack from Araba, Kumoko narrowly dodges the flames only to get impaled by a spike made by Araba's magic. In a desperate counter attack, Kumoko sacrifices two eyes to use [Annihilating Evil Eye], taking off one of Araba's fingers.

Using the reprieve to cut herself free, Kumoko freefalls down but finds the ground is closing in too fast and retreating into a corridor isn't an option so she has to get back above Araba. Jumping below one of the ledges Araba made, Kumoko lets herself burn for a few moments to hide from Araba. Kumoko then teleports above him but Araba detects the spell and jumps back up, biting into Kumoko's abdomen and holding her between his teeth. Kumoko uses [Rot Attack] with both scythes to stab Araba and get free.

Kumoko uses [Medicine Synthesis] to heal herself and [Dimensional Manoeuvring] to create a platform in mid-air. Below, Araba gets ready to use a breath attack but collapses before he can fire as [Sloth] takes effect.

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The battle over, Kumoko uses [Medicine Synthesis] again to heal herself as she reviews her strategy. She knew she could never win directly and whittle Araba's HP down, so she used [Sloth] to drain his SP instead and because Araba fought all out, Kumoko won.

Kumoko starts casting spells to finish the dying Araba and take back her pride. Suddenly, Araba sits up and, accepting his fate, turns off his skills. Seeing this, Kumoko is engaged as she cannot accept he would so readily accept his death. Furious, Kumoko activates all her Evil Eye skills and vaporises Araba instantly.

The battle over, Kumoko laments the hollowness of her bittersweet victory as she leaves, fully healed by her level ups.

Quick References

 * 1) Earth Dragon Araba ends up being better with fire than Fire Dragon Rend was.
 * 2) The Ruler Skill [Sloth] increases the energy consumption of those around the user.
 * 3) Kumoko beats Earth Dragon Araba by attacking his SP rather than his HP.
 * 4) Skills can be turned off.
 * 5) Earth Dragon Araba accepts his death and dies with dignity.
 * 6) Kumoko's victory over Earth Dragon Araba is hollow and bittersweet.

Chapter Notes

 * 1) Kumoko Level 26 to Level 32.

Characters by Appearance
Kumoko Earth Dragon Araba