NOVEL WEB Chapter 61: Chapter 61 battle phase 2
The cave trembled as three monstrous spiders crawled out of the tunnels, their eight crimson eyes gleaming with hunger. These weren't like the smaller broodlings—they were bigger, faster, and coated in a thicker layer of armored chitin.
Each Venomfang Enforcer had longer, serrated legs, designed for slicing through prey. Their black exoskeletons pulsed with venom, and sharp, curved fangs dripped with poison so potent that it hissed against the cave floor.
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[Venomfang Enforcer – Level 5] x3 Appeared!
HP: 2,800 / 2,800
Abilities: Bladed Legs, Paralyzing Bite, Web Net, Group Coordination
Traits: Immune to Fire, Weakness – Joint Weak Spots
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The Widow's Command
The Venomfang Widow let out a high-pitched screech, her mandibles clattering violently. It was a signal.
Immediately, the three Enforcers rushed forward with terrifying speed.
Liz cursed. "Damn, these things are fast—!"
One Enforcer leaped straight at Daniel, its bladed legs slicing through the air.
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[Venomfang Enforcer A Attacks Daniel!]
Bladed Leg Strike – Critical Hit!
Damage Taken: 620
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The attack sent Daniel flying backward, crashing against the cave wall. His HP bar dropped sharply.
He coughed. "Shit—that hurt."
The second Enforcer lunged at Ana, its fangs glowing sickly green.
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[Venomfang Enforcer B Uses Paralyzing Bite!]
Direct Hit!
Damage Taken: 400
Ana is Paralyzed for 3 seconds!
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Ana's body locked up instantly. Her muscles froze, her grip on her staff loosening.
"I—I can't move—!"
The third Enforcer targeted Liz, swinging its bladed legs in a wide arc.
Liz, however, was already moving. She ducked beneath the first strike, then flipped backward just as the second slammed into the ground where she had been standing.
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[Venomfang Enforcer C Attacks Liz!]
Miss!
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Liz smirked. "Too slow."
Raven sprinted into action. His gaze flicked between the Widow and her new minions.
They had to focus fire.
He made his decision.
Raven's Stealth Attack – Targeting the Enforcers
Raven vanished into the shadows.
The Enforcers lost track of him immediately.
He reappeared behind the second Enforcer—the one that had paralyzed Ana.
With precise, lethal intent, he drove his dagger deep into the weak joint behind its head.
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[Backstab! Weak Point Hit!]
Critical Damage: 940
Venomfang Enforcer B HP: 1,860 / 2,800
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The Enforcer let out a horrific screech, its black ichor spraying across the ground. It staggered, struggling to regain control of its legs.
But Raven wasn't done.
With a quick, fluid motion, he slashed his second dagger across its leg joint.
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[Lethal Strike!]
Damage: 720
Venomfang Enforcer B HP: 1,140 / 2,800
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The Enforcer collapsed onto one knee, its movement severely crippled.
Ana, finally shaking off the paralysis, gritted her teeth.
Her hand shot forward, gripping her staff tightly.
Ana's Firestorm – Unleashing Hell
"Burn, you bastards!"
Her staff glowed red-hot.
Then—flames erupted from the ground.
A massive wave of fire exploded outward, engulfing the Enforcers in a blazing inferno.
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[Firestorm Activated!]
Damage: 1,100 to all Enforcers
Burn Applied! (Damage Over Time: 250 per second)
Venomfang Enforcer A HP: 1,700 / 2,800
Venomfang Enforcer B HP: 40 / 2,800 (Severely Wounded)
Venomfang Enforcer C HP: 1,700 / 2,800
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The cave was now filled with the sounds of shrieking spiders, their bodies sizzling under the intense flames.
But the Widow was still untouched.
And she was furious.
She lifted her massive abdomen—
And spat a net of thick, sticky webbing toward the entire party.
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[Widow's Web Net Activated!]
AoE Attack!
Chance to Restrain: 75%
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The fight had just gotten even deadlier.
The Widow's Deadly Web Net
The Venomfang Widow reared up, her bloated abdomen pulsing.
Then—she spat.
A massive webbing net shot toward the entire party, thick as chains and glowing faintly with venom.
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[Widow's Web Net Activated!]
AoE Attack!
Chance to Restrain: 75%
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The Team's Reactions
Raven's eyes narrowed. He knew if they got trapped now, they'd be helpless prey.
"Dodge!"
He lunged to the side, rolling just as the sticky threads whipped past.
Dodge Check: Success!
Liz reacted fast too, her nimble reflexes saving her as she flipped backward, just out of range.
Dodge Check: Success!
But Ana and Daniel weren't as lucky.
The webbing caught Daniel mid-movement, wrapping around his arms and legs, slamming him to the ground.
Daniel is Restrained!
Ana **raised her staff to cast a barrier—**but the webbing was too fast. It wrapped around her midsection, pinning her arms to her sides.
Ana is Restrained!
Liz cursed. "Damn it!"
The Widow let out a shriek of triumph.
Then—she lunged.
Her massive fangs gleamed as she aimed straight for Ana, who was helpless in the webbing.
Raven's Lightning Response – Shadow Step Counterattack
Raven's body moved instinctively.
He activated Shadow Step, vanishing into the darkness.
The Widow's fangs were inches from Ana's face—
Then Raven appeared right beneath her.
With all his strength, he drove both daggers into her exposed underbelly.
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[Shadow Step: Backstab!]
Weak Point Hit!
Critical Damage: 1,150
Venomfang Widow HP: 2,830 / 6,500
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The Widow screamed in agony.
She recoiled, ichor dripping from the fresh wound.
Liz's Precision Strike – Freeing Ana
Liz didn't hesitate. She dashed toward Ana, her daggers flashing.
With a single, razor-sharp slice, she cut the webbing apart.
Ana fell to the ground, gasping.
"You good?" Liz asked.
Ana gritted her teeth, raising her staff. "Yeah. Time to burn this bitch."
Ana's Fire Lance – Targeting the Widow's Wound
Ana channeled fire into the tip of her staff, focusing all her mana.
Then—she thrust it forward.
A searing lance of fire shot directly into the Widow's open wound.
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[Fire Lance Activated!]
Direct Hit!
Super Effective Damage: 1,320
Venomfang Widow HP: 1,510 / 6,500
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The Widow shrieked, its massive body thrashing violently.
Flames spread across her wound, burning into her exoskeleton.
But—she wasn't done.
She was enraged.
Her remaining six eyes glowed with pure hatred.
Then—her body began to change.
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[Widow's Final Form: Venomous Queen Awakens]
All Stats Increased!
New Ability Unlocked: Death Fang
Defense +50%
Speed +20%
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The Widow's True Power Unleashed
The Widow's body expanded, her legs elongating, her fangs doubling in size.
Her entire exoskeleton darkened, now resistant to normal attacks.
Daniel, still trapped, gritted his teeth. "We need to end this. Fast."
Daniel's Final Shot – The Killing Blow
Daniel forced himself to stay calm. He could still use his bow—even if he was trapped.
He took a deep breath.
Then—he aimed for her mouth.
He fired.
The arrow flew straight between her open mandibles, piercing the soft flesh inside.
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[Precision Shot: Fatal Hit!]
Lethal Damage: 1,510
Venomfang Widow HP: 0 / 6,500
BOSS DEFEATED!
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The Widow let out a final, deafening scream—
Then collapsed.
Her body twitched, then fell still.
The battle was over.
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[Victory!]
XP Gained: 5000
Loot: Widow's Fang, Toxic Silk, Venom Gland
Daniel Levels Up! (Level 4)
Ana Levels Up! (Level 4)
Liz Levels Up! (Level 4)
Raven Levels Up! (Level 4)
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Liz let out a breath. "That was insane."
Raven wiped blood from his dagger. "And that was just the beginning."
They had won… but Poison Cave still had more secrets to uncover.