[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-online-game-starting-with-sss-ranked-summons":3,"chapter-online-game-starting-with-sss-ranked-summons-online-game-starting-with-sss-ranked-summons-chapter-217":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Online Game: Starting With SSS-Ranked Summons",{"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},1650877,2114,"Chapter 217: Guild Beast","online-game-starting-with-sss-ranked-summons-chapter-217",217,"\u003Cp>\"Welcome to the team.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur smiled as he watched the two spiders in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The queen was on the chubby side, her swollen abdomen glistening with iridescent scales. Multiple piercing blue eyes studied Arthur with unnerving intelligence, set in a face framed by clicking mandibles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the queen, the commander was lean and built for speed, with a darker, almost metallic carapace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur could have checked Formicia's status window, but he decided to learn directly from his summons this time around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Formicia, tell me about your abilities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spider queen's mandibles clicked as her thoughts filtered into Arthur's mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I have three abilities, master.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neko remained fast asleep in Arthur's pocket, her soft purring a gentle vibration against his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'First, Brood Creation. I can create fifteen children.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur nodded, expecting as much from the kill notifications that had appeared before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'One at the Epic rank.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur's eyebrows rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Four at the Rare rank.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Ten at the Pseudo-Elite rank.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fifteen combat-ready offspring?\" Arthur couldn't hide his shock. Most summoning creatures could create only weak minions, if any at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Second, Web Manipulation. I can create specialized webs—sticky, acidic, or reinforced for construction.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the third?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Neurolink.' The queen's blue eyes gleamed. 'I maintain mental connection with all my children, regardless of distance. I see what they see. I know what they know.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur's mind raced with possibilities. This wasn't just a summon—it was an entire intelligence network. With fifteen high-ranked spider offspring acting as scouts and fighters, all mentally linked to their queen...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Extraordinary,\" he breathed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced down at Neko, still peacefully sleeping in his pocket. The cat hadn't stirred during the conversation, completely oblivious to the strategic goldmine she'd inadvertently provided by killing the queen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spider queen might not be combat-oriented like his other summons, but she represented something potentially more valuable: information and numbers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In large-scale battles, having multiple elite combatants linked through a central consciousness would provide unmatched coordination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Formicia, begin creating your brood. Start with the Epic-rank child.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Yes, master. It will take three days.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perfect.\" Arthur turned to the commander spider. \"Mandible, what are your abilities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The commander straightened attentively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Master, I possess the A-Rank talent: Web Mastery.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur's interest piqued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'This grants me three abilities,' Mandible continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'First: Precision Webbing. I can fire hair-thin strands with perfect accuracy to bind specific limbs or weapons without ensnaring the entire target.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spider demonstrated by shooting a nearly invisible strand that wrapped precisely around a small twig without disturbing the leaf beside it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Second: Invisible Webs. I can create nearly invisible web constructs that detect any movement through them. They serve as motion sensors across large areas.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Third: Fast Webbing. Unlike normal spiders, I can generate and fire webs at combat speed. I can create barriers, trip lines, or binding restraints in the midst of battle without preparation time.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur nodded with approval. Most creatures possessed static abilities, but tactical ones like these were exponentially more valuable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And your combat specifications?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Speed-oriented. I sacrifice raw power for precision and agility. I can move silently across any surface, including vertical walls and ceilings. My carapace is lighter than my mother's but offers moderate protection.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Excellent,\" Arthur said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neko shifted slightly in her pocket-bed, a tiny paw stretching out before tucking back in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur adjusted his cloak to keep her comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur checked mandible's status to see the skills ranks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Race:] Arachnid\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ID:] Mandible (Epic-Boss)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level:] 18\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Talent:] Web Mastery (A)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Health Points:] 170\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Mana Points:] 260\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Magical Damage:] 26\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Physical Damage:] 21\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Damage Resistance:] 17\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Attributes:] Strength 21, Agility 35, Vitality 17, Intelligence 26\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skills:] Fast Webbing (Epic), Invisible Webs (Very Rare), Precision Webbing (Very Rare)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Attribute Points:] 0\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skill Points:] 0​​​​​​​​​​​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two rare skills and one epic skill. Not bad. You are quite strong, Mandible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Thank you master..'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur then checked the queen's status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Race:] Arachnid\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ID:] Formicia (Superior-Boss)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level:] 18\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Talent:] Progeny (S)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Health Points:] 300\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Mana Points:] 360\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Magical Damage:] 36\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Physical Damage:] 20\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Damage Resistance:] 30\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Attributes:] Strength 20, Agility 19, Vitality 30, Intelligence 36\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skills:] Brood Creation (Superior), Web Manipulation (Epic), Colony Mind (Very Rare)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Attribute Points:] 0\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skill Points:] 0\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the queen's status, Arthur nodded in approval. A superior rank skill was nothing to scoff at.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he was thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Guild Beast!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guild Beasts were creatures subdued and employed by guilds, primarily to protect headquarters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, they served as status symbols. The stronger the beast, the higher prestige the guild commanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'She'd be a perfect addition to the guild. Her children would classify as part of it too, so I can register her and keep her inside the city!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The possibilities were endless. A Superior-Boss spider queen with fifteen offspring, all legally residing in the city under guild protection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Formicia. You're coming with me to the city. I'm registering you as my official Guild Beast. \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The queen's blue eyes gleamed with confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It would be my honor, master.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Formicia didn't quite understand what being a guild beast meant. She followed Arthur's arrangement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur nodded, heading toward the path leading to Caldera City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The towering walls of Caldera City came into view, gleaming white stone catching the afternoon sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though it was still mid-day, the guards patrolled the ramparts, ready for any signs of danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they approached the main gate, many heads turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Travelers backed away, merchants abandoned their carts, and even the guards stiffened at the sight in front of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cause of the commotion was obvious—a massive spider with glittering blue eyes followed directly behind Arthur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Halt!\" A guard thrust his palm forward as two armored men stepped to block the path. \"Stay right there!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur stopped, his expression calm despite the half-dozen bows, and spears now aimed in his direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lead guard swallowed hard, eyes fixed on Formicia. \"Is that... your beast?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She is,\" Arthur confirmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you summon it?\" The guard's hand hadn't left his sword hilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No. She was pre-tamed by my father, who gave her to me as a gift.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard nodded slowly. This wasn't unheard of—beasts were often gifted to increase one's strength or serve as protection. Still, most gifts weren't eight-legged nightmares the size of a wagon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I haven't seen this beast before. It's not registered, I'm assuming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, it isn't.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard sighed. \"Then you'll need to go through registration. Can't have unregistered beasts in the city, especially one...\" he gestured vaguely at Formicia's imposing form, \"...like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crowd had formed at a safe distance, whispering and pointing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that an Epic-ranked monster?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Has to be! Look at the size!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How's he controlling it? He looks so young\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A merchant clutching his ledger tried to squeeze past. \"Excuse me, but I have deliveries that—\" He caught sight of Formicia and went pale. \"I'll come back tomorrow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard pointed to a side gate. \"Beast Registration Office is through there. Officer Trent handles the paperwork and testing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Testing?\" a woman waiting in line asked nervously. \"What kind of testing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Standard procedure, ma'am,\" the guard replied. \"Obedience trials, aggression assessment, command responsiveness. Can't have wild beasts running around the city.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur nodded. \"Lead the way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they moved toward the side gate, the crowd parted like water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bet that thing costs a fortune to feed,\" a teenager whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Imagine she eats him when she gets hungry, scary!\" his friend replied with a shudder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The side gate opened to a large courtyard. Signs directed visitors to various administrative offices—one for weapon registration, another for spell permits, and a third with a weathered sign: \"BEAST REGISTRY AND CERTIFICATION.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, a bald man with spectacles looked up from his desk, then promptly dropped his quill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh...God...\" he whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Officer Trent?\" Arthur asked. \"I'm here to register my beast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trent gaped at Formicia, who waited patiently in the doorway, too large to enter the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's... that's not a beast, young man. That's a superior-ranked monster!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there a problem?\" Arthur asked innocently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trent fumbled for a reference book, flipping pages frantically. \"We don't typically... I mean, beasts of this caliber usually...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there a law against registering superior-ranked creatures?\" Arthur pressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, but...\" Trent found the page he was looking for. \"There's a special process. Increased fees. Additional testing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur produced a pouch of gold coins. \"I'm prepared to pay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trent's eyes darted between the gold, the spider, and Arthur. Finally, he sighed. \"Very well. Follow me to the testing arena.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"arena\" turned out to be a walled courtyard behind the registry office. Practice dummies lined one wall, while another held various obstacles and markers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small crowd of registry officials and curious onlookers had already gathered, word spreading fast about the unusual registration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First test,\" Trent announced, retrieving a clipboard. \"Basic command responsiveness. The beast must demonstrate obedience to simple instructions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur nodded to Formicia. \"Sit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive spider lowered her abdomen to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Raise your front legs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two hairy appendages lifted in perfect unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trent made a note. \"Good. Now, move to that red marker without damaging any obstacles.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The course between Formicia and the marker was cluttered with pottery, wooden barriers, and hanging bells—a test of precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Formicia navigated it flawlessly, her massive form somehow squeezing between pots without disturbing a single one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A murmur ran through the people working.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's not normal,\" someone whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Intelligence test,\" Trent continued, looking increasingly impressed. \"The beast must demonstrate problem-solving abilities appropriate to its rank.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He produced three covered baskets and placed a piece of meat under one. After shuffling them around, he stepped back. \"Find the meat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1602,"2026-06-06T12:00:36.158Z",1,"novelbin.me","e43aaee90c997d5718fb2519b0926fbe0b3025886558afc03e76a7382080d28e","online-game-starting-with-sss-ranked-summons-chapter-218","online-game-starting-with-sss-ranked-summons-chapter-216",601,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fonline-game-starting-with-sss-ranked-summons-cover.jpg"]