Chapter 204: Sewer Rat, Two Brothers

Chapter 204: Chapter 204: Sewer Rat, Two Brothers

The instant the strange sound reached her.

Seraphina Sullivan’s eyes sharpened, and she acted without a moment’s hesitation.

Her right hand clenched at the empty air.

A jet-black whip with the cold sheen of metal—the [Poisonous Python Black Whip]—materialized from her Space and settled firmly into her grasp.

Seraphina waited for the danger to arrive.

RUSTLE... THUMP... CLANG!

The sounds grew closer.

It was a chaotic mix: the crunch of footsteps on trash, ragged gasps for air, and the clatter of objects being knocked over.

Then, two somewhat frantic voices cut through the foul air, reaching Seraphina’s ears.

"Nathan, that’s it, keep the rhythm! The beast’s Weaknesses are its eyes. If we can just find a chance to strike them, it’ll be close to death!"

The voice belonged to a man who sounded slightly older, his tone a mix of encouragement and instruction.

"I know, brother!"

Another, younger-sounding voice immediately replied, his tone tense but firm.

As the words faded—

SKREEE—!

A huge, swift black shadow shot out from behind a pile of trash in an instant!

It was a gigantic rat, its fur greasy and shining, its body nearly the size of a medium-sized dog!

Its coat was matted with unknown filth, giving it a sickly, grayish-black color. A vicious light glinted in its red eyes, and its sharp incisors were bared, dripping with thick saliva.

Following close behind this "Gray Rat" were two figures, somewhat thin but agile.

They wore special masks on their faces, which looked to be homemade from some kind of cobbled-together filter.

The masks covered most of their faces, revealing only a pair of wary, focused eyes.

One was tall, the other short. Judging by their builds and the earlier conversation, they were likely brothers.

They wore clothes that were heavily patched but relatively clean.

But what surprised Seraphina the most was the "weapon" clutched in their hands.

They were two sturdy-looking... long-handled brooms?! No matter how she looked at them, they seemed more like cleaning tools.

In that split second, the [Eye of Resume] activated!

First, it locked onto the giant rat.

[Name: Sewer Gray Rat]

[Gender: Male]

[Professional Skills: Biting: Possesses abnormally sharp and sturdy incisors, capable of easily biting through and crushing most metals and hard materials.]

[Weaknesses: Eyes: The optic nerves’ connection to the brain is extremely fragile. Even a normal strike, if it hits the eyeball, can easily cause a fatal injury or even instant death.]

The information was concise and clear, highlighting its Weaknesses.

Seraphina’s gaze then swept quickly over to the two broom-wielding youths.

First, the taller man:

[Name: Graham Gallo]

[Gender: Male]

[Professional Skills: Broom Cleaning Three Forms: Has mastered a unique set of combat techniques using a broom as a weapon. They appear to be cleaning motions but actually contain the essence of offensive and defensive Martial Arts.]

[Weaknesses: Garbage Sickness: Due to long-term exposure to a heavily polluted environment, his lungs show symptoms of a minor infection (Garbage Sickness). Continued deterioration will lead to severely impaired respiratory function, and even death.]

Next was the shorter, or rather, younger man:

[Name: Nathan Gallo]

[Gender: Male]

[Professional Skills: Broom Cleaning Three Forms: Has mastered a unique set of combat techniques using a broom as a weapon. They appear to be cleaning motions but actually contain the essence of offensive and defensive Martial Arts.]

[Weaknesses: Garbage Sickness: Due to long-term exposure to a heavily polluted environment, his lungs show symptoms of a minor infection (Garbage Sickness). Continued deterioration will lead to severely impaired respiratory function, and even death.]

After reading the profiles of the tall and short men, Seraphina understood instantly.

Not only were they brothers, but they were also the Native People of this instance dungeon.

Seraphina also learned about a disease from this instance dungeon through their information.

Garbage Sickness.

Their appearance, and their fight against the rat, undoubtedly provided Seraphina with an excellent entry point for understanding this place.

She didn’t act immediately, but stood still, whip in hand.

At the same time, she remained alert for threats from other directions.

As Seraphina quietly observed the two brothers, Graham and Nathan Gallo, they also clearly noticed the figure that had abruptly appeared amidst the ruins.

Seraphina’s attire was completely different from theirs.

Although Seraphina had changed into tattered clothes, her gas mask and the black whip in her hand were particularly eye-catching in these dangerous ruins.

Graham Gallo’s gaze swept over Seraphina, filled with scrutiny and caution.

In the middle of a heated chase, a third party’s sudden appearance always brought uncertainty.

The brothers quickly exchanged a glance, both seeing the wariness in the other’s eyes. But right now, their top priority was dealing with the ferocious Sewer Gray Rat before them.

Nathan Gallo nearly tripped over a protruding steel bar, but Graham Gallo managed to pull him back just in time.

"Focus!" Graham Gallo barked, pulling his younger brother’s attention back to their prey.

Apparently, in their view, dealing with the highly threatening Sewer Gray Rat was the urgent matter at hand. As long as this strange onlooker didn’t interfere, she could be dealt with later.

With great coordination, the two brothers adjusted their positions and continued their pincer attack on the giant rat that was trying to escape.

The Sewer Gray Rat was exceptionally cunning. It dodged left and right, using the complex terrain of the trash heaps to its advantage, its red eyes flashing with a mix of ferocity and desperation.

It suddenly accelerated, its hind legs pushing off a discarded piece of junk with great force. It launched itself into the air, trailing a foul stench.

It was heading straight for a dark, gaping pipe opening on the side of a nearby mountain of trash!

That was clearly the entrance to its nest. Once it got inside, catching it would be nearly impossible.

In that electrifying instant!

"Nathan, now! Attack!" Graham Gallo shouted, his voice sharp and decisive.

Nathan, who had been ready and waiting, moved at the command.

He gripped the special metal broom with both hands, uniting his waist and stance.

His movements were fluid and filled with a strange rhythm, not at all like someone using a cleaning tool, but more like someone executing a unique combat technique.

"Broom Cleaning First Form: Wind Sweep!"

Following his low shout, he swung the metal broom out viciously from a clever angle!

A strange sight occurred.

Along the arc the broom traced through the air, a visible, palm-sized, pale green Wind Blade actually condensed!

The Wind Blade let out a faint whistling sound as it shot with extreme speed and precision toward the Sewer Gray Rat, which was now helpless in mid-air!

PSHCHT!

A soft sound, like a ripe fruit being punctured, was heard.

The Wind Blade, without any deviation, struck the Gray Rat right in its wide-open red left eye!

SKREEE—!

The shrill, piercing shriek came to an abrupt halt.

The Gray Rat’s body stiffened in mid-air, like a puppet with its strings cut.

SPLAT.

It crashed heavily onto the slimy ground, its limbs twitched a few times, and then it moved no more.

Its Weaknesses had been struck with precision, killing it instantly.