HPDBC Chapter 429 Arachneas - City of Silk Part 1
Chapter 429 Arachneas - City of Silk Part 1
The Arachne are a beautiful yet mysterious race that was both loathed and loved by the world.
Their silk, once processed, formed the global trade of high-grade silk, surpassing that of silkworm farming because their threads were improved drastically with each time they evolved a stage higher.
They are known for their lower bodies and share various similarities to the average spider and the beauty of a humanoid upper body that matches the elves.
Though some may find them disgusting or fearsome because of their arachnid lower bodies, usually most of them spend time in a half-Arachne state with their extra legs sprouting from their black and having a beautiful, sleek surface rather than the irritating hairs on a spider.
'To think that me going berserk would be seen by their scouts and cause those that betrayed the queen to flee, even the monsters from other clans upon hearing the news and seeing that battle left in all directions...'
That's right, because of Asura's deformed transformation the traitors misunderstood. A spider is a keen hunter able to sneak through the forest and nature without issue.
Thus the small type and medium type Arachne were adept with both magic and tracking skills, some even using their webbing as a sonar.
The eight eyes of the arachne didn't function like normal spiders—although they could perform the same features. There was more to them than most people knew.
'Magic Vision...'
A type of eyesight that could perform the same abilities as high-powered binoculars and also able to detect magic levels and aura from miles away. This mechanism, originally for hunting, also made for a perfect defensive tool for the smaller bodied scouts with less magic and physical power than other types of arachne.
"So the scouts saw and understood that my strength was above Stage Nine, then used these webs and threads to transmit the messages for miles, reaching other scout-types who conferred the message like a relay all the way towards the city?"
Currently, Asura was sitting beside Rasha in her arachne form while an elder of the arachne tribe, who was kept prisoner, spoke to him about what happened and cleared up his doubts.
"That is correct. Although we do use magic tools, we are proud of our natural abilities and will never abandon them. Though some youngsters cannot understand that, sadly, I wish they could understand that sometimes having that small skill or ability in a dangerous situation can save lives, even their own."
Shizuka was currently helping the others to direct repairs and sort out any issues with her small kingdom.
However, truth be told, because of the devastation of the forest, only a few of the cities remained, and it could hardly be called a kingdom or the monster kingdom anymore.
The elder speaking to him right now was a small type with white fluffy hair and resembled Rasha closely, said to be her grandmother's sister.
Sadly, her grandmother passed away over a hundred years ago.
"To be honest, I agreed and was amazed how your people use those beautiful webs and threads to make so many unique items with such unique uses. It's something I would love to support for generations to come."
Despite the arachne having long lives, they would sometimes pass early because of sickness or ailments due to their large bodies and struggling to fully care for themselves when they lost flexibility and couldn't move well.
"Fufu~ such a handsome and powerful boy. Our Rasha seems completely taken with you."
"Grandma~ don't tease me!" Although not her maternal grandmother, it was a sign of great respect, something that the arachne race valued.
This was why the betrayal hurt the queen so much, or rather their race. Forgot that not every race felt the same as arachne, who loved to believe in trust and respect as their foundation.
Her eyes widened, her body shivering as his hands stroked her silky white hair, brushing it aside and wiping her bushy white eyebrows with his thumb; the small dots were so soft he couldn't help but enjoy the sensation. He then stared into her eight beautiful ruby eyes as if losing himself. "Will you come back with me after everything is over?"
"!!!"
'What?! Such an embarrassing question, what do I do, what should I say?!'
Although she wanted to jump up and kiss him immediately, her arachne lower body would make it difficult, and the awkward situation wasn't something she wanted. Instead, her gleaming eyes looked up at him, as if curious then conscious and finally, her head nodded, a soft and unconfident nod.
"I'll take that as a yes?"
"...."
She gulped and turned away. Her hands tapped nervously on her cheeks while the lovely black legs tapped the wooden floor with a pleasant click as her entire face turned red, her ears twitching.
"Is it... okay?"
"About what?"
ing with you?"
"Why not?"
"Ah, you are the Prince, and I am just a monster..."
"And?"
"I might be problematic... and get in your way."
"And?"
"I can't cook well, clean well and my web isn't good for clothes..."
"And?"
"Wa...."
"Besides, being together doesn't need you to be good at anything. If you want to learn, you can learn; if not, then just stay with me until we are ready to take another step."
'Asura is seducing another woman...' Lucia thought to herself while in his shadow, thinking of the strange way Ignis became after they left the tent that night he finally recovered several days ago.
Rasha seemed to pause for a moment before. Finally, her face began to turn red, and she looked up at Asura for the first time, her lovely gemlike eyes all shimmering in the light while gazing into his eyes. "Then, please... take me with you."
'It seems, no matter what, there will always be someone to fall in love with, my little husband~' Lucia shrugged, watching the pair before she vanished into the darkness.