[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-idle-tycoon-system":3,"chapter-idle-tycoon-system-idle-tycoon-system-chapter-77":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Idle Tycoon System",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1828161,2431,"Chapter 77: Dead","idle-tycoon-system-chapter-77",77,"\u003Cp>Noah stepped back from the carcass, breathing heavily from adrenaline rather than exertion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hands trembled slightly as he wiped acidic blood from his blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was... intense. Much more dangerous than slimes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A quick self-assessment revealed no injuries beyond some scratches on his jacket where the beetle’s claws had come close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enhanced agility from his weapon had made the difference between victory and serious harm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword’s sharpness and attribute points probably saved my life just now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other demons in the area had noticed his successful hunt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few nodded approvingly, recognizing competent technique when they saw it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not bad for a first beetle kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah checked the remaining creatures in the hunting ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several more beetles roamed the area, each one representing another test of his developing combat skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I just took one down. But I need to stay sharp. Getting overconfident is how people die in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah checked the remaining beetles scattered across the hunting ground, his grip on the Zealous Quickblade more confident than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first kill had taught him valuable lessons about timing, positioning, and the Beetles’ attack patterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can feel it. My swordsmanship is close to leveling up. One or two more fights should do it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The feeling of breaking through drove him forward, but caution tempered his enthusiasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t be overly excited, lest he made mistakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each beetle represented both opportunity and risk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I need to stay focused. Learn from the last fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah selected his next target with careful consideration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beetle positioned near the edge of the hunting ground, isolated from its companions by a stretch of open grass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It has no backup nearby, plenty of room to maneuver without being cornered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This beetle appeared slightly larger than his previous opponent, its carapace showing the darker coloration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looks more mature than the previous one...this one must be slightly stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The creature grazed peacefully on the grass, its mandibles clicking every so often.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLICK! CLICK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Larger means stronger. But also means I will learn more if I can take it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah approached it with slow steps, keeping his footwork light and his katana ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beetle noticed his presence when he reached the fifteen-foot mark, its eyes darting to track his movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here we go again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although his heart was beating just as fast, this time it felt different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah’s stance held more confidence, his grip more more firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lessons from his first beetle encounter had made him come to an understanding rather than mere survival instinct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I know how they move now. The tell-tale signs before they attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beetle’s rear legs shifted slightly, the same movement Noah had observed before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of waiting for the full attack, he preemptively moved to his left, positioning himself where the creature’s aerial assault would be least effective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beetle launched itself through the air exactly as predicted, but Noah was already two steps ahead of its trajectory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade cut through the air, meeting the beetle mid-flight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah’s attack caught it across the thorax with a strike that combined good timing and accuracy, making it potentially fatal .\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Much cleaner than last time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beetle crashed to the ground with greenish fluid streaming from the wound, but it wasn’t finished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shriek!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah’s face twisted at h the loud screeching but he had learned to expect resilience from these creatures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s wounded but not dead. I need to press the advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of backing away defensively, Noah advanced while the beetle was still disoriented from its failed attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His blade work flowed more smoothly now, each movement building naturally from the previous one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High strike to keep it focused upward, then low cut toward the legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beetle’s mandibles snapped at empty air where Noah had been a moment before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His footwork carried him around the creature’s side, avoiding its primary weapons while repositioning for optimal striking angles\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zealous Quickblade found its mark repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strikes left cuts across its joints, and deeper wounds in the softer areas between the armor plates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah wasn’t going for a single killing blow anymore; he was dismantling his opponent’s combat effectiveness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Disable first, kill second. It’s more reliable than gambling on perfect strikes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beetle’s movements grew sluggish as blood loss and accumulated damage took their toll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its attempts to take flight resulted in awkward hops that barely lifted it off the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damaging its wings from the initial strike seems to help a tom. It’s good to remember for future encounters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah’s final attack came as a precise thrust to the creature’s neck joint, sliding between armor plates to sever vitals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beetle collapsed without the violent convulsions of his first kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That felt... cool. Like I actually knew what I was doing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The improvement was undeniable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where his first beetle fight had been a poor attempt, this encounter had demonstrated much better combat skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His movements flowed naturally, his decisions came faster, his blade work carried more fluidity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time for one more. I can feel the skill progression right at the edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah selected a third target, another mature beetle, this one positioned near a cluster of rocks that would complicate aerial attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The terrain advantage would let him focus purely on technique rather than survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perfect practice conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The approach went smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beetle noticed him at the expected range and moved into its pre-attack stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah’s response was the same , he positioned himself to counter the creature’s preferred tactics before they could be deployed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Noah initiated the engagement. Instead of waiting for the beetle’s attack, he closed distance aggressively, forcing the creature to react to his timing rather than its own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beetle’s wing-assisted charge met Noah’s intercepting blade with perfect timing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His strike caught the creature’s head at the optimal angle, redirecting its momentum into the rocky terrain while delivering maximum damage.\u003C\u002Fp>",985,"2026-06-09T06:05:14.334Z",1,"novelbin.me","051decdbc533598b04b474f006deb6866eeeefede2d2184dc694fedf20525f42","idle-tycoon-system-chapter-78","idle-tycoon-system-chapter-76",438,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fidle-tycoon-system-cover.jpg"]