Chapter 502 502: System's ? (Late edits don't buy yet pls)
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The newly fused Corrupted Sentinel Wolf moved like a force of nature through the ranks of orcs, each strike triggering controlled chemical reactions that spread devastation through their formations. Elio, merged with Emberg as usual, found himself adapting quickly to coordinating three distinct combat elements combinations instead of two.
"You know, orcs are fascinating creatures. These aren't just generic brutes - their nature actually varies quite a bit depending on their environment."
A group of particularly large orcs charged forward, their crude weapons raised. The Sentinel Wolf's enhanced senses detected their weak points instantly, guiding its corrosive attacks with lethal precision.
"See those mountain orcs?" Dionz continued enthusiastically. "Much more muscular than their forest-dwelling cousins. They develop that way to handle the thinner air and steep terrain. Though I suppose I should explain what mountains are... no, no, staying focused this time!"
Elio directed Poison Stinger to create a barrier while the wolf triggered another controlled reaction, the resulting explosion scattering the orc formation. The efficiency of their combined attacks was impressive, but something nagged at his mind - Dionz's earlier comment about having "interesting" information to share after he tested the combination.
"The forest orcs," the god was still lecturing, creating detailed holograms, "tend to be more agile, better at moving through dense vegetation. Not that you know what vegetation is, but imagine lots of... actually, never mind. The point is, they adapt to their environment!"
Another wave of orcs approached, these ones moving with more coordinated tactics. The wolf's sensory abilities revealed their attack patterns before they could fully form, allowing for precisely timed counter-strikes.
"Oh, those are plains orcs!" Dionz noted with academic interest. "See how they move in formation? Living in open spaces teaches them the value of group tactics. Unlike their mountain kin who tend to be more independent due to the limited resources in... right, you don't know about ecological resource distribution either."
The combination of the wolf's tracking abilities and its chemical mastery was proving devastatingly effective. Each attack was perfectly placed, every explosion carefully controlled for maximum impact. But Elio couldn't shake the feeling that Dionz was deliberately taking his time with these explanations.
"And those shorter ones in the back?" The god created another hologram. "Cavern orcs! Fascinating subspecies. They develop enhanced night vision and a more compact build to navigate underground spaces. Though I suppose I should explain what caves are..."
"Dionz," Elio interrupted, directing another coordinated attack, "what were you going to tell me about the combination?"
"Hmm? Oh, that! Well, I thought we should wait until you're really comfortable with the new abilities. Speaking of abilities, have you noticed how swamp orcs develop these incredible immunities to toxic environments? Their skin actually secretes..."
A particularly large group of orcs charged their position. The wolf's senses detected their approach long before they appeared, allowing Elio to prepare a devastating counter. The resulting chemical reaction created a cascading effect that eliminated an entire formation in seconds.
"Impressive efficiency!" Dionz commented. "Though if you think that's interesting, wait until I tell you about tundra orcs. They develop this thick layer of... oh, right, you don't know what tundra is. Let's just say they're very good at handling cold, which is when the temperature... never mind."
Elio coordinated another attack sequence, noting how naturally the wolf's abilities complemented both Emberg and Poison Stinger. The three-way combination of tracking, chemical reactions, and elemental control was more powerful than he'd expected. But that only made Dionz's reluctance to share his information more suspicious.
"You know," the god mused, watching another group of orcs fall to a perfectly timed explosion, "most people would still be struggling to coordinate two invocations at this level. But you're handling three like you've been doing it for years. Almost as if..."
He stopped himself, creating another hologram instead. "Did you know desert orcs develop these specialized membranes to retain water? Though I suppose I need to explain what deserts are first. And water retention. And membranes..."
"Dionz," Elio said again, more firmly this time. "What aren't you telling me?"
The god sighed theatrically. "Always so perceptive. But trust me, it's better to get really comfortable with these abilities first. Really understand how they work together. Speaking of working together, have you noticed how coastal orcs develop these fascinating social structures based on tidal patterns? Not that you know what tides are..."
Another wave of orcs approached, larger than the previous ones. Elio focused on the battle, but part of his mind kept turning over Dionz's behavior. The god was usually enthusiastic about sharing information, even when it had to be simplified for Elio's understanding. This deliberate deflection was unusual.
The wolf's senses detected a weakness in the orcs' formation. A perfectly timed chemical reaction, enhanced by Emberg's control and Poison Stinger's barriers, created a devastating chain effect. The efficiency of their coordinated attacks was almost scary.
"You know," Dionz commented, watching the destruction below, "most beings would need significantly more time to master this level of coordination. But you seem to have an almost instinctive understanding of how to blend different abilities. Almost like you've had practice with this specific type of..."
He caught himself again. "Oh look, volcanic orcs! Did you know they develop natural heat resistance? Though to understand that, I'd need to explain volcanoes, which would mean explaining plate tectonics, which would require a basic understanding of planetary geology..."
The battle continued, but Elio's curiosity was now fully aroused. Whatever Dionz was waiting to tell him, it clearly had something to do with his ability to coordinate multiple abilities so effectively. But why wait? What could be so significant that the usually talkative god felt the need to delay?
"Just a bit longer," Dionz said, as if reading his thoughts. "Let's make sure you've really mastered these combinations first. In the meantime, did you know jungle orcs develop this fascinating symbiotic relationship with... actually, explaining symbiosis without a basic understanding of biology might be a bit challenging..."
The wolf triggered another chemical reaction, its enhanced senses ensuring maximum impact. Whatever Dionz was waiting to reveal, Elio had a feeling it would change everything - again.
Above them, the god continued his enthusiastic lecture about orc subspecies, but his eyes held a knowledge that suggested much more significant revelations to come.
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