One swing of his front legs caused half a dozen trees to disappear at the same time. My eyes widened and I clicked my tongue as I complained, "This sick and dirty guy."

Maybe I had guessed it when I saw the big one. It would be tricky for me when the front legs cut off the escape routes. I checked the remaining number of times I could use Rising Sun.

...Was it around eight more times? Once that number reached zero, I had to wait 30 minutes until it could be used again. If I couldn't handle him until then, I would have to keep running away. I had to decide. Should I fight or run away?

"It is a strategic retreat."

I ran away without looking back. I ran and ran. I felt it chasing at a terrifying speed but I didn't look back. If I looked back...

"s.h.i.+k!"

d.a.m.n. I looked back. I didn't want to be a spider's food in the morning. I ran for a long time before finding a large cave in the distance. I decided to first go inside there and hide. There was just one problem.

[You have found the abode of the Giant Spider King.]

"Dammit." It was the house of that d.a.m.n spider. It was clear that I would 100% die without taking any potions if I entered. I turned my head toward the spider king, who was running at a terrifying speed. It couldn't be helped. I wanted to save it but I had to use it now. "Solar."

"You called Solar!?"

"So you see that guy's legs? Go and roast them one by one."

"I understand! Just wait a little bit!"

There was a loud sound and I could see Solar flying under the spider king's legs. The spider king looked confused as his legs tangled up.

"Take this! Huuuuong!" It was a tremendous heat. The fire that emerged from Solar's mouth burned six hind legs simultaneously, with the exception of the two front legs. It was a miracle similar to cooking pork belly in six frying pans at the same time. I thought this with a smile.

"s.h.i.+k! s.h.i.+k!"

The spider king struggled with the burning feeling from his legs. He tried hard to find Solar but couldn't. The spider couldn't see under his legs.

...Solar was better than I thought.

[You have received the apostle's buff.]

[All stats are increased by 20% for 30 minutes.]

Cheeky guy. 

Was it my turn now? I rushed forward the moment my power rose.

[A deadly strike! The Giant Spider King was burned!]

I saw the screaming spider king and thought about it. There was once a time when insects and weasels were a staple food. I remembered that and got upset.

[You are caught in the web of the Giant Spider King.]

[You are tied down for one second and unable to move.]

[There is a 20% reduction in movement speed for 15 seconds.]

I looked at my toes with surprise and noticed a cobweb. I panicked for a moment but fortunately, the webs were burned and disappeared.

[Your legs are full of the power of the sun.]

[The cobwebs are burned and disappeared.]

"Phew." It would've been a big problem if it wasn't for the sun. 

The spider king's front legs slammed toward me. The front legs moved around, raising dust. He thought I was stuck in the cobwebs. Once the dust cleared, he looked around when he realized I wasn't there. At this moment, an ominous sound was heard.

The spider king panicked. "Siik?"

I was moving below him. "The legs are st.u.r.dy. Let's see if they last."

The body of the spider king tilted slightly to the other side from my attack. However, this wasn't the end.

Bang! Kwaang! Kwaang! Kwaaaang!

His legs were broken easily since they had already been cooked lightly. In the end, all that was left were the two front legs.

"Siiik..."

The spider king dragged his body with the two front legs like he was trying to flee. However, it was useless. "There is still one remaining."

There was the pungent smell of smoke and the spider king collapsed with a scream. I watched the messages coming up and felt rewarded for the hard fight.

[Your level has risen!]

[Your level has risen!]

[Your level has risen!]

[Giant Spider King's Web has been acquired.]

[Giant Spider King's Carapace has been acquired.]

[Giant Spider King's Venom has been acquired.]

[The rank of Sun Flying Kick Technique - Rising Sun has risen!]

[You can use Sun Road, a new ability of Rising Sun]

[A Giant Spider King has been caught alone for the first time.]

[The t.i.tle 'Spider-Man' has been acquired.]

[Giant Spider King's Inner Core has been acquired.]

"I only gained three levels? I'm going crazy."

In fact, it was great to be able to gain three levels. Above all, I caught it alone. However, my attention was directed elsewhere. "The ranking of Rising Sun has risen."

I nodded as I looked at the information window of Rising Sun. The overall damage increased slightly and the maximum number of Sun Energy was increased by 100. The magic power consumption was doubled but there were more benefits. In fact, this wasn't important.

[* Sun Road (Active)

Duration: 15 seconds. 

Sun Energy Needed: 50.

-The path of Rising Sun is full of flames.

The sun's explosive power doubles your movement speed for 15 seconds.

The flames will cause 100% magic damage every 0.5 seconds. The target will receive twice the sun damage in the abnormal 'burned' state.]

"It looks good." The skill seemed strong starting from the name. My heart pounded and I wanted to use the new skill as soon as possible. "Spider-Man? What is this?"

[t.i.tle: Spider-Man]

[A t.i.tle given to someone who catches the Giant Spider King of the Loch Mountains alone.

* Deals an addition 50% damage to spider-type monsters.

* You will be able to consume the spider's inner core.]

"Spider's inner core. Is it perhaps this?"

I recalled the message about receiving the spider king's inner core and opened the window.

[Giant Spider King's Inner Core]

[The inner core containing the power of the Giant Spider King, king of the Loch Mountains. Charge it by feeding it cobwebs and you will gain the power of a spider.

-Skill: Create high-elasticity cobwebs.

-Currently Charged Cobwebs: 0/1000

-Resistance to spider venom +50%.]

Creating high-elasticity cobwebs. At this moment, I wondered if I was going to be a spider. No, perhaps I turned into a real spider. Was it true that a human couldn't shake off curiosity? I took out the inner core and looked at it.

"It looks like a cheongs.h.i.+mhwan (Clear Mind Pill)."

The inner core was a round pill the size of an apple. The color was golden and beautiful. I pulled out all the cobwebs I had collected. I wanted to see if it really absorbed the cobwebs. A cobweb was sucked in instantly. I thought it would be nice to have it as a vacuum cleaner in the house. My daughter-in-law would love it. Looking at the information, 329 cobwebs were charged. I saw it and thought I had to beat more spiders.

This was when Solar spoke. "Master!"

"Yes, Solar. You have suffered a lot."

"Thank you. Hehe! By the way, why don't you eat that?"

"Hmm?"

I saw smoke coming from the carapace that Solar was pointing at. It was reminiscent of a steaming crab. I quickly walked over and checked it out.

[Delicacy! Impromptu Roasted Spider Legs!]

[Time is gold. Time is life!

Every minute and second is precious on the battlefield. The impromptu spider legs roasted on the spot has sufficient value as combat food.

Feel the energy of the sun when eating!

It is crispy and delicious when eaten hot.

-Star Taste: ☆☆

-Expiration Date: Two days.

-Health Recovery: 150 

Efficacy: Those who eat the food will increase their attack power against spiders by 20% for 30 minutes.

10% increase in agility.

* Sun's Blessing: Strength, defense, fire damage, and fire resistance increased by 5%.]

"I've didn't cook. Don't tell me?"

"Hehehehe!"

[The first apostle, 'Prometheus,' says it is made by Solar.]

Huh? The smiling Solar suddenly looked adorable. It was like a smiling red tomato and I unknowingly hugged it. I laughed. "Kuhaha! You are a lucky charm. A lucky charm. Hahaha!"

"Ack! I'm choking. I only like a girl's chest... huaack!"

Thus, the Loch Mountains' spider roasting project began.

* * *

Meanwhile, Kim Sujeong was wandering around a huge windmill in the north. The nearby Aiolia flower garden was so beautiful. She lay down in the flower garden and looked at the sky.

'I'm so bored because Father isn't here.'

In fact, she wanted to see the town first. However, Father was hunting like a madman and leveling up. Of course, she later learned that it was due to his granddaughter and couldn't stop him. 

'If I knew this then I would've followed Father somehow.'

The strong scent of the Aiolia drifted and filled her nose. On the way, she had heard the story of the Aiolia flowers and had wept over the heartbreaking story.

"Grrrung." Cer licked her as if trying to comfort her.

"Thank you, Cer." 

"Kwal!"

She looked into Cer's eyes and smiled. She picked an Aiolia flower and inserted it into her hair. Then she started making a garland. The blowing flowers felt like the pure love between Flora and Aiolos.

Then a voice was heard. "Who are you?"

"Ah, h.e.l.lo." Kim Sujeong greeted the soldier with a smile.

"What are you doing here?"

"The flowers are so beautiful that I am making a garland."

"What? What are you doing now? I will arrest you for ruining a flower garden owned by the lord!"

"Huh...?" Handcuffs were around her in an instant and Kim Sujeong couldn't hide her embarra.s.sment. "No, what do you mean? A flower garden owned by the lord...?"

"Yes! It can't be helped even if you don't know! You are suspected of being a spy!"

'What is this nonsense?'

"I'm just a normal person!"

"Think about it in jail!"

A short time later, she was locked up in a dungeon in the lord's castle. The unnamed soldier placed her and Cer in a shabby prison. She trembled as she watched the rude soldier. "Uh...! How can you treat a woman like this? You bad jerk!"

Her eyes trembled with the unbearable humiliation. Cer was also showing her teeth. Her angry eyes were filled with dew.

'I will punch you when I get out. This jerk.'

30 minutes pa.s.sed.

[You are in prison. You can't send a whisper.]

"As expected, I can't send whispers."

It was miserable to be kept in a prison. She thought that she should become stronger so that she wouldn't be imprisoned again. It was the same for Cer. Then she sensed someone walking.

"Did you catch a suspected enemy spy?"

"Yes, that's right. Haha."

A middle-aged voice that was familiar and a familiar but hateful voice were heard talking as they walked toward her. Kim Sujeong gulped and wondered who was coming. She wanted to leave this place by saying she was arrested wrongly. She prayed for a good person to come.

'A good person. A good person. A good person.'

Kim Sujeong soon saw the faces of the two people and looked surprised. "Eh? Kerenos...?"