Reborn As An Evolving Monster



Elisa nimbly took out her Timeworn Elven Daggers with which she deflected the closest Siren's claws.

She leaped forward while keeping her body low and once her body was beyond the Siren's, a leg kick strengthened by Wind Magic launched the sea creature away.

Its body slid on the ice the group was standing on and kept sliding until the white-scaled Monster took hold of its head.

Crush-

Mark looked up. Elisa was already moving towards the next Siren.

As quickly as he could, he Devoured the two unmoving Sirens.

[Your Title "Devourer" focuses on recovering your Endurance Points.]

'That's the move.'

Approached by one of the Sirens, a blinding light was exhuded by the Moonlit Feline as it took its Lioness Form.

The Siren's swinging of its claws forced the Lioness to step back.

Suddenly,

'It's tipping over??' Both Elisa and Mark asked themselves internally at the same time.

The next second, with both perfect timing and accuracy,

Ice Spike- 

Ice Spike-

Ice Spike-

The body of ice grew larger and thicker.

Krista had aimed for the spot that had been rising from the water. The additional mass allowed the body of ice to regain its balance.

Mark and Elisa fought while the Lioness focused on keeping them from going under.

The Sirens, with their initial plan foiled, lost confidence in their singing. Or perhaps, seeing one of their own die made the will to sing die. Maybe it had spoiled the mood.

In any case, the Sirens didn't sing again.

Mark Devoured all of those that had stepped onto the body of ice, which was enough to recover a good amount of Endurance Points.

Elisa, who had barely used Magic Skills during the fight, had also recovered some Mana Points.

Once all the Sirens were gone, the Lioness turned back into a white-furred cat.

The white-scaled Monster offered a hand, and Krista leaped onto it.

"Switching between your Forms..." The Moonlit Feline shivered. "It costs Mana, doesn't it?"

Krista looked away.

"Ha. Your secrets are no longer secrets. I'm not sure how it was for Levi, but it should have been the same. Your mass increases. You get heavier. Nothing is created out of nothing. So if you get heavier, something must have been consumed to balance it out. Huh? Huh? I'm right, aren't I?" Mark whispered while Krista twisted her neck to look further and further away.

Secrets were important for the Moonlit Feline.

From day one, they were a must. A priority.

They only way to be special. Different from the rest. Different from the other Underlings.

It was also a precaution, not showing all of the cards one holds.

But keeping secrets became even more of a priority once Underlings such as Levi or the Fire Spirit joined the group.

Underlings with whom the Master could converse with.

Remaining special became tougher.

But presently, Krista didn't feel that way anymore.

The Moonlit Feline truly and deeply believed that it was special.

Secrets or not, it was special.

Krista climbed onto the white-scaled Monster's shoulder, and the latter spread its wings.

Elisa leaped onto a platform of Solidified Wind, and the three were on their way.

Many, many Monsters crossed their path.

Krishrens, Sirens, Lizardmen. Others resembling sharks or crocodiles were also encountered.

Taking breaks was done the same way it had been done the first time.

This did leave them vulnerable in a way, but it was worth it.

Traveling by air was the fastest way to cross the Border.

Plus the sun was starting to set, and the three definitely wanted to reach land before night arrived.

"Think we'll find an island or something?"

"Why?"

"Not sure... Feels like a typical thing to find when there's so much water." Mark answered as he shrugged.

Elisa chuckled as she found the thought rather ridiculous.

They continued for a couple of hours.

Eventually,

"I SEE LAND!" Elisa shouted as she pointed forward.

"Finally-" Mark let out a sigh. "Hey, you, calm down!"

The Moonlit Feline on his nape had suddenly risen to its feet upon hearing Elisa's shout. It stood tall with its back paws on Mark's lower back and its front paws on his skull. With glittering eyes, Krista stared at the horizon.

Land, finally.

Sick of flying or jumping, both Mark and Elisa were more excited about getting a decent break than actually arriving at their destination.

"Shit..." They whispered at the same as they looked down.

Below them, waves of water were moving towards the Land.

The waves of water were, in truth, waves of Monsters that continually remained underwater.

Their goal was probably to fight and get rid of the intruders the instant they landed on the ground and let their guard down.

"More fighting, huh..." Elisa whispered as she massaged her right shoulder muscles which were feeling very tight.

"Final stretch." Mark said as he nodded.

"Yes... How about we run?"

"Do we need to?"

"Not really... But I do want to rest. They're underwater now, so I doubt they'll follow us for long."

"Won't we find other Monsters then?"

"We might."

"We will."

"Yes... You do the fighting then."

"What? I'm just as tired as you are."

"No, you're not. Look at you, basically lying down."

"That's not how it works. Just because my body is horizontal and that I'm flying doesn't mean-"

"Bla, bla, bla. You want us to fight? You fight. I'm too tired for this." Elisa yawned.

"Seriously?"

"Yes."

"Weren't we... In this together? Or something?"

"I've never said anything of the sort. Especially when you're the one hellbent on fighting."

"I'm not hellbent on it."

"Sure you are."

"I'm not."

"You are."

"Yeah, I guess I am."

"So you fight?"

"Sure. You got my back?"

"Yes... For as long as it takes me to fall asleep."

"Reassuring."

"Since when do you need reassurance?" Elisa chuckled.

The Moonlit Feline chuckled as its eyes glittered.

Seeing them like this was always nice.

Especially when they were tired. 

Since when do you need reassurance-

To Elisa, it was a simple joke.

But it did make Mark wonder.