Chapter 206 - Tamers Expedition - Finals Preparations - 2

Isaac studied the proboscis and the nymph liquid with new appreciation. "Would this neutralize the internal acid? Interesting approach. We could create an injection mechanism with the container... But I still think it won't work."

"Why do you say that?" Ren asked, his mushrooms pulsing with curiosity.

"Someone from the craftsmen's guild managed to extract the acid once... but the monster's mouth was still barely resistant, just a bit less than a common sword and the method is expensive," Isaac explained, running a calloused finger along the proboscis's edge.

Ren smiled, his eyes lighting up. "It's not just about extracting it, it's about transforming it. The hollow, porous structure isn't very resistant on its own, the deep assassin uses the liquid as support and micro-vibrations… err, I mean fast and small movements to bury its proboscis into rock and through the chitinous armors of its prey."