Chapter 246: An Abnormal Monster

Chapter 246: Chapter 246: An Abnormal Monster

This one also felt reserved and dangerous.

Just a moment ago, Seraphina Sinclair had been fond of the Moonlight Heart Protection Talisman. Now, she liked this new one even more.

The panel had popped up long ago, and she examined it carefully.

[Successfully Crafted Unknown Rune (Requires Naming)]

[Effect: Ignites a unique flame fused with the pure glow of Moonlight, forming a Moon Flame Shock that possesses both "burning" and "purification" effects. While dealing considerable fire damage to physical targets, it also has a significant purifying and dispelling effect on incorporeal beings like Spirits and spiritual residue.]

[Evaluation: A strange symphony of moon and fire, where destruction holds desolation. You have unexpectedly created a unique, dual-attribute attack rune!]

’It’s actually dual-attribute!’

Surprise flashed in Seraphina Sinclair’s eyes.

She already liked this rune, and after reading the Evaluation, she liked it even more!

’Since I like it so much, I have to give it a good name.’ She mused for a moment. "Let’s call it the Moon Flame Evil Cleansing Talisman."

Another good name.

Seraphina Sinclair smiled and checked the grade. D+!

Another D+ Level rune!

Now she was a little baffled. According to her experience, only the Corpse Suppression Rune should be a D+ Level rune.

’Why...’

’Harmonization!’

The scenes of her painstaking harmonization efforts replayed in her mind, and Seraphina Sinclair understood instantly.

A theory sprang into her mind: ’Could harmonization also increase a rune’s grade?’

Ultimately, it was just a theory. She didn’t have a mentor or anyone like that.

The waiter was clear on things like materials but knew nothing about the detailed aspects of professions.

To figure it out, Seraphina Sinclair would just have to explore it herself.

Seraphina Sinclair held the rune and looked at it for a moment, then a grin spread across her face. She glanced mischievously at the monster outside the window.

’Time for the big First Grade experiment!’

’This time’s lucky monster is this path’s special monster—the Peeping Tom!’

The monster known as the "Peeping Tom" still stood there quietly, its massive body looming in the dense fog. The black holes where its eyes should be swirled slowly, exuding an unsettling sense of being watched.

Seraphina Sinclair took a deep breath and tore the rune without hesitation!

"BZZZZ—"

The rune activated instantly, transforming into a streak of silver-red light!

This streak of light didn’t shoot straight out. Instead, as if it had a life of its own and had seen its target, it traced a bizarre arc through the air, accurately striking the Peeping Tom outside the window!

Unlike the explosive flames of the Fire Drawing Rune, this Moon Flame Shock seemed more condensed and restrained.

It struck the Peeping Tom’s body without a sound.

"HISSSSSS!"

There was no deafening explosion, only a violent reaction like cold water dropped into hot oil!

The moment the silver-red flame touched the Peeping Tom’s surface, it spread instantly, like fire on gasoline.

Seraphina Sinclair watched quietly. Not only was the flame’s damage immense, but it also seemed to carry a strange purification trait.

The flames burned, turning the monster’s body into wisps of black smoke, which then dissipated under the purifying effect.

"SCREEE!!’

The Peeping Tom let out an unprecedentedly shrill shriek.

Its massive body thrashed violently, trying to extinguish the silver-red flames that clung to it like a festering cancer. But the flames, as if they had a will of their own, wrapped tightly around it, continuously burning its body.

’The effect is outstanding!’

The effect of this fire was so good that Seraphina Sinclair immediately started looking forward to the runes she could make with D-level Sun Material.

But this monster was clearly much stronger than the previous ones.

Despite being heavily wounded, it didn’t die immediately. Instead, spurred by the intense pain, it grew even more frenzied.

Its body lit up with a dim glow, and a powerful crescent-moon-shaped attack slammed viciously toward the mobile cabin!

Seraphina Sinclair was prepared. The instant the creature attacked, she unhesitatingly activated another rune—the Moonlight Heart Protection Talisman!

"BZZZZ—"

A cool moonlight instantly unfurled from her position, forming a translucent silver barrier that firmly protected her body.

The moment the Moonlight barrier formed, the crescent attack slammed into it!

In that instant, a dull roar echoed.

Seraphina Sinclair could imagine what would have happened to her if she’d been hit by that attack without this defense.

But unfortunately for the monster, Rune Masters were just that cool.

The barrier created by the Moonlight Heart Protection Talisman was exceptionally tough. The cool moonlight rippled and flowed like water, weakening, distorting, and deflecting the violent impact layer by layer.

Dense ripples spread across the barrier’s surface, but there was no sign of it shattering.

Seraphina Sinclair shook her head, feeling a little proud at the thought that she had drawn this rune with her own hands.

Suppressing her emotions, she calmly observed the Peeping Tom outside through the translucent silver barrier.

Its massive, shadowy body was steadily growing thinner under the continuous burn of the Moon Flame, letting out agonized, unintelligible hisses.

Its pair of swirling black-hole eyes "stared" fixedly at Seraphina Sinclair inside the barrier, filled with venomous hatred and madness, but a second attack was slow to form.

The burning and purifying effects of the Moon Flame Evil Cleansing Talisman were clearly interfering with its power.

"As expected of a D+ path-specific monster. If I’d had the same mindset as before, I really would’ve been hit by that attack. If that happened..."

Seraphina Sinclair muttered to herself, gaining a clearer understanding of the effects of her two new runes.

One for offense, one for defense—they complemented each other perfectly.

She didn’t waste any more runes, just waited quietly.

The silver-red flames, like a festering cancer, continued to purify the Peeping Tom.

In just a minute or two, the massive shadow, with its weakening shrieks, completely dissipated, turning into a wisp of purer black smoke that was swallowed by the surrounding black fog.

In its place, a few crystals remained.

Seraphina Sinclair was surprised for only a moment, then felt it was only natural.

This monster was several times stronger than the previous ones. For a survivor to kill it, they’d have to put in several times the effort, so the rewards would naturally be several times greater.

Seraphina Sinclair bent down and picked up the Immunity Crystals from the ground. There were four in total.

She used one first, and only after the feeling of being watched disappeared did she breathe a sigh of relief.

These Immunity Crystals were a pleasant surprise.

Seraphina Sinclair opened the regional channel, intending to offload them casually, but was immediately hit by a wave of panic and despair so thick it was almost tangible.

"Help! What the hell is that thing outside the window?! It keeps staring at me, my head’s about to explode! Is this the path’s special monster?!"

"Don’t provoke it! Don’t provoke it! It’s different from the other monsters... different..."

This person had sent a voice message. It started as a roar, but after shouting two sentences, it was as if they’d lost all their strength. The rest of their words were inaudible, but everyone could see them because the system had transcribed it.

"You’re too late, seriously! I’m hiding now, but I can’t stay hidden forever! Can anyone tell me how to deal with this thing? I really can’t beat it!"