HDXD: Omni Harem System-Chapter 41: Bulgae III

『Master, I have found the information in the Archive』

Adam groaned, still reeling from the dizziness of his last attack. He wiped a hand across his face, his balance returning as the System’s voice rang clear in his mind.

Causing him to say.

"Good... care to explain to me, what these oversized mutts are?"

Of course, the System responded as she said.

『Of course Master, these creatures are classified as Type 1 Bestia Superficials, they are a monster race called the Bulgae. Their genetic structure is inherently unstable, yet through years of adaptation, their bodies have developed a perfect equilibrium between solid and liquid states. This is why they can shift between a molten form and a solid body at will』

Adam blinked, his gaze sharpening as he refocused on the towering alpha hound before him.

"So, that’s why my feathers just phased through some of them earlier...

Asked Adam, after all, it didn’t take a genius to see why, but rather how.

He had no clue how these mutts were switching from lava to solid so easily.

Naturally, as this was asked, the System promptly replied saying as such.

『Correct Master... But to be more precise, their cellular structure allows them to temporarily break down into a near-liquid state before reforming. However, their most distinctive trait is their exposed, semi-liquid brain matter. Because their skulls lack proper insulation, their brain tissue reacts violently when exposed to oxygen, resulting in a constant combustion effect, hence why their heads are always wreathed in flames』

Said the System, as you could hear the growls of the approaching Alpha Bulgae.

The Alpha growled low, its massive frame exuding heat that warped the air.

But the system continued on by explaining.

『Additionally, these creatures can absorb their fallen brethren. They do this by breaking down the bodies of the fallen into raw energy which is reabsorbed as fuel to enhance their strength』

Adam narrowed his eyes at this information.

He had already seen the process firsthand, but the confirmation made his gut clench.

But after seeing what they can do firsthand, he has come to realize how fucked up this place is.

Nevertheless, though, one more enemy stands in his way.

Right after, the System started to explain pack leaders, and how dangerous they are.

『Well just be careful master, this one is dangerous, after all, every once in a while, a pack leader is born. These Alphas are significantly larger, faster, and more resilient than the rest. Their most notable ability is their fire breath, which can melt through layers of thick steel in seconds. Biologically, this is due to the hyper-compressed ignition glands near their throats, which store and release a continuous stream of molten plasma mixed with volatile gases, allowing them to unleash concentrated bursts of extreme heat』

The System warned Adam, who replied back by saying.

"Yeah, I figured this bastard was built different."

Adam muttered, rolling his shoulders.

The lingering heat in the air was suffocating. His body was still cooking from the residual waves of energy pulsing off the Alpha, but he was already shifting into battle mode.

The Alpha bared its fangs, molten drool dripping onto the ground, burning holes into the earth as it stalked forward, it wasn’t long before it cast a large shadow over Adam.

Who at this moment was holding his head in pain, as he said while looking up at the great beast.

"Ohhhh... man, that was such a brutal attack, but it ain’t good for the brain at all, ahhh... well then big buy, let us tear each other apart now shall we."

At these words, the Alpha violently responded, because, without warning, a large explosion went off.

BOOOOOOM!

The beast lunged, its massive paw downwards, and Adam barely had time to react before its large claw, slashed downward at him, splitting the earth beneath where he previously lay.

CRACK!

The impact split the ground beneath his feet, sending a shockwave rippling outward. Adam twisted his body as he jumped up mid-air before he was hit, narrowly avoiding the full brunt of the attack. But even as he dodged, the sheer force of the strike sent him skidding backward, his boots digging deep trenches into the dirt upon landing backward.

Adam looks at the large hole in the ground, that the alpha made, with just a small portion of its initial strength, creating a crater larger than itself.

Seeing this, Adam’s eyes opened in worry, as he said.

"Damn, you’re fast for a big guy."

The Alpha didn’t give him time to breathe. Its mouth opened wide...

And then a charging sound could be heard.

Quick as it was deadly.

FWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSH!!!

A concentrated violet-colored inferno erupted from its mouth, coming towards him at high speeds.

Adam’s instincts screamed at him.

A new pair of wings, bloom on his back.

As he shot upward, his wings propelled him into the sky, and they began to flap with great power just in time to avoid the blast. Below, the fire consumed everything in its path, melting stone and turning trees into ash within seconds.

Adam looked down at this with horrified eyes, the trees were being burned, the ground turned to glass, and a large forest fire started to break out from that one attack.

And to give weight to his fears, the System spoke up, as she said.

『Hahaha... Good job on dodging Master, if you had been caught in that, your body would have been incinerated no questions asked』

Of course, Adam’s reaction was valid here, as he said.

"Yeah, thanks for the encouragement!"

Adam shot back, beads of sweat rolling down his forehead.

The Alpha snarled, its burning gaze following him as it leaped into the air. Its powerful legs launched it straight at him, its claws reaching for his throat, or rather their sheer size literally ripped him in half.

And this beast jumped 40 meters in the sky like it was nothing, and at great speed too,

Adam spun midair, his wings twisting and reshaping into a jagged, spear-like form.

CLANG!

He parried the incoming strike, but the sheer weight of the beast sent a shockwave through his arms. His body rocketed backward from the impact, crashing through the upper branches of the surrounding trees.

He righted himself midair, but the Alpha was relentless. It was already closing the distance again.

Jumping from tree to tree, its claws act as a holder, and for something so large, it moves better in the trees, than it does on the ground.

"Tch... You’re not giving me any breaks, huh?"

Adam complained as he flew and maneuvered around the trees, shooting feathers at the creature but before they could reach it, they just burned to ashes.

The hound’s mouth opened wide, heat distorting the air around it.

『Master, dodge! It’s about to... fɾēewebnσveℓ.com

"Shit!"