Online Game: Crazy Skeleton-Chapter 2446 - 1871: Sand Commander (Double Release)

"What a piece of trash!"

The Ice Mage sprinted into the distance, cursing Su Ran in his heart. He never expected that the supposed top player would do such a lowly thing as shifting aggro from Bone Claw onto him. It was truly despicable!

But before he could get far, he was surrounded by ghostly flames flickering around him, leaping as if they were all little Fire Spirits, filled with life. These ghostly flames didn’t seem to have any intention of attacking him. Even surrounded, the Ice Mage didn’t dare to act recklessly, terrified of being mobbed by the ghost flames.

At that moment, Bone Claw caught up, grabbing the Ice Mage in its grasp once more. It didn’t crush him but instead floated with him through the maze, taking several turns deeper into the labyrinth.

The ghost flames all left with them, but where they went remained a mystery known perhaps only to Bone Claw.

Hiding in the shadows, Su Ran realized he had misjudged Bone Claw—it turned out to be a quest-triggering item. The story that should have been his was given away to this Ice Mage, proof that fate is full of unexpected turns. Who knows what will happen next?

Since what’s done is done, Su Ran no longer hesitated and followed Bone Claw. By swapping roles with the Ice Mage, he had now become the pursuer, while the Ice Mage turned into prey. Su Ran had a feeling that Ben Valley’s soul was somewhere on this third level, and he had to act fast before the player got to it first!

In his tireless pursuit, he finally faced the ultimate BOSS of the Desert Maze, a skeletal structure made of yellow sand, sitting on a throne with flickering flames in its eye sockets.

Bone Claw melded into the skeleton’s right arm, while the Ice Mage in its hand was too frightened to breathe—afraid of angering the massive Yellow Sand Skeleton. If he were crushed, it would be a gruesome, multicolored mess, and on top of that, it would smell...

Once Bone Claw was in place, the Yellow Sand Skeleton moved. It shook its head, stood up from the throne, stretching like a towering crane, making the Ice Mage seem even more insignificant.

"Human, you’re quite lucky."

The Yellow Sand Skeleton’s gaze fell upon the Ice Mage in its hand, speaking in a deep, muffled voice.

"Great Skeleton God, if this is what you call luck, then I’ve really hit the jackpot, haven’t I?"

The Ice Mage laughed bitterly, not daring to look at the BOSS. He wished it would put him down but didn’t dare to ask—talk about feeling powerless.

"Great Skeleton God? That’s a fresh title, but..."

The Yellow Sand Skeleton let out a sneer, "I’m no skeleton god; this form is just a result of soul absorption. Plus, I’m not of the God Race, so don’t heap the title of ’Great God’ onto me—call me Sand Commander instead."

"Sand Commander, what soul did you absorb? Turning into a skeleton, it wasn’t human, was it?"

Thinking of this sent a shiver down the Ice Mage’s spine, filling him with sorrow. If Sand Commander absorbed his soul, his life would be over...

So this supposed good luck was Sand Commander’s choice of soul, huh?

Damn it!

"Don’t ask about things that aren’t your concern. It’s not for you to know."

Sand Commander scrutinized the Ice Mage like appraising a piece of merchandise, seemingly unsatisfied. "You’re still too weak."

"Sand Commander, I am indeed too weak—why not just let me go like a fart?"

The Ice Mage desperately hoped the NPC would find him unworthy, sparing his soul.

Being under the Yellow Sand Skeleton’s gaze sent shivers through his soul, as if ready to leave his body and ascend, making him anxious about the possibility of dying in the skeleton’s grip.

"Why do you say that?"

"Commander, can’t you see? My little life is still in your hands. If you don’t intend to kill me, could you let me go free?"

The Ice Mage pleaded humbly.

"Ah, my memory must be failing; I forgot about that."

With a subtle change of expression, the Yellow Sand Skeleton carefully placed the Ice Mage on the ground.

"Thank you, thank you!"

Upon regaining freedom, the Ice Mage expressed his gratitude repeatedly. "Sand Commander, if there’s nothing else, can I leave now?"

He felt the Yellow Sand Skeleton was extremely dangerous. Staying here was like attempting diplomacy with a tiger; it was best to leave sooner.

"Why hurry to leave? You’re the one I’ve chosen; there’s a reward for you. What, you don’t even want the reward?"

"There’s a reward?"

Excited, the Ice Mage suppressed his fear, asking eagerly, "Commander, what reward do you have in mind for me?"

"What, not leaving anymore?"

"Facing a reward, only a fool would leave!"

...

As an observer, Su Ran felt something odd. From the appearance of the Yellow Sand Skeleton to the conversation that followed, he heard everything clearly, especially about Sand Commander’s transformation through soul absorption, which made his heart skip a beat.

Could it be...

The soul absorbed by the Yellow Sand Skeleton is actually Ben Valley’s?

If that’s true, to claim Ben Valley’s soul, the Yellow Sand Skeleton must be defeated!

At present, Su Ran didn’t dare to use the Detection Technique, fearing it might draw the skeleton’s attention. He needed to be cautious, biding his time to find the right moment to strike. Only then might he have the confidence to kill the Yellow Sand Skeleton.