LEVEL EVERYTHING UP in my Eldritch Tribe - Chapter 115

Chapter 115: Unexpected Breeding Mission
The earth beneath Lyerin’s feet shuddered violently as the ground rumbled with increasing intensity.

The tremors were growing stronger by the second, and he could feel the raw, untamed energy of Sophia’s Earth Rumble threatening to tear the very ground apart.

His eyes darted around, searching for any sign of what was causing the disturbance, but all he could see was the earth buckling and shifting like a living thing, struggling to contain the immense power unleashed by Sophia’s newfound ability.

“No, no, no!”

Lyerin muttered, his voice tight with urgency.

He didn’t have time to think—he had to act.

Drawing on the power within him, he raised his hands, summoning the swirling, dark energy of the panther’s Mana.

It wasn’t his natural Mana, but something more potent, more dangerous—a fusion of the panther’s shadowy essence and his own Eldren power.

The energy coiled around his arms like a living shadow, pulsating with an eerie, violet-black light.

With a sharp exhale, Lyerin slammed his hands into the ground with all his strength.

The impact was immediate—a shockwave rippled through the earth, creating a deep, resonant kabang! as the ground beneath him cracked and splintered.

The cracks radiated outwards like a spiderweb, stretching across the trembling earth.

For a moment, it seemed as if the very ground would split open, revealing whatever lay beneath.

But then, something changed.

The violent tremors began to shift, their rhythm altering as if responding to Lyerin’s intervention.

The cracks that had spread outwards started to retract, the ground slowly knitting itself back together.

The tremors that had threatened to tear the land apart began to weaken, the raw power of the Earth Rumble being drawn back into the earth, contained by the force of Lyerin’s Mana.

The shift was slow, agonizingly so, as if the earth itself was fighting against being tamed.

The ground continued to quake, though with each passing moment, the intensity lessened.

The earth rumbled like a great beast being lulled back to sleep, the tremors becoming less violent, less chaotic.

The cracks in the ground began to close, the earth settling back into place.

It was a gradual process, the tremors weakening step by step, until finally, they stopped altogether.

Lyerin let out a long, shuddering breath, his body sagging with relief.

The tribe had almost been destroyed—if he had been even a second slower, the Earth Rumble might have torn the entire area apart. But he had managed to contain it, to stop the disaster before it could truly begin.

He could feel the last vestiges of the panther’s Mana fading from his hands, the shadowy energy dissipating into the air.

“Thank the heavens,” he murmured, wiping sweat from his brow. “The tribe was almost destroyed… But fortunately, I’ve got plenty of shadow Mana from that Borgias panther.”

He glanced around, his senses on high alert.

The ground was still, but there was a lingering tension in the air, as if the earth itself was holding its breath, waiting for the next calamity to strike.

That was when he sensed it—someone approaching, the presence was somewhat familiar yet different.

Lyerin turned, his gaze locking onto the figure emerging from the shadows.

It was Sophia, but she had changed. Her blonde hair had turned a striking shade of white, cascading around her in soft waves.

Horns curled from her forehead, and her once-girlish figure had transformed into something far more seductive, her every movement exuding a raw, dangerous beauty.

Tears glistened in her eyes as she approached him, her body trembling with fear and regret.

She was beautiful, achingly so, her appearance so alluring that it took Lyerin a moment to remember the situation they were in. But he knew what she was feeling—the fear, the uncertainty, the guilt.

And as much as he wanted to comfort her, he couldn’t resist the urge to tease her a little.

“Why are you crying?” he asked, his voice laced with mock concern.

Sophia hesitated, her tears threatening to spill over. She looked up at him, her eyes wide and filled with anguish. “Did… did I do something terrible?” she asked, her voice trembling as much as her body.

Lyerin couldn’t help but smirk, though he kept his tone serious. “Yes, you almost destroyed the tribe.”

The moment the words left his mouth, Sophia’s expression crumbled.

Tears welled up in her eyes, spilling down her cheeks as she stared at him, her face a perfect picture of regret and sorrow.

She looked like a child who had accidentally broken her favorite toy, only this was far more serious.

Her lower lip quivered as she struggled to hold back her sobs.

“I… I didn’t mean to,” she stammered, her voice breaking. “I’m so sorry, Lyerin… I didn’t mean to… Please, forgive me… I didn’t mean it… I really didn’t…”

Lyerin watched as her tears fell, each one a testament to her guilt and fear. Her eyes were pleading, her voice desperate as she continued to apologize, her words tumbling out in a frantic rush.

It was clear she truly believed she had caused irreparable harm, and the sight of her like this, so vulnerable and afraid, tugged at something deep within him.

Finally, he couldn’t take it anymore.

The teasing had gone too far.

“Sophia, stop,” Lyerin said softly, reaching out to pat her head. “You don’t have to feel sorry. It was my fault.”

She looked up at him, her eyes still brimming with tears. “Really?” she asked, her voice small and uncertain.

Lyerin nodded, brushing a stray lock of white hair from her face.

“Yes, really. When someone special like you awakens a natural ability, things like this can happen. A phenomenon like that is beyond your control, and it was my fault for not paying attention. I should have been more prepared.”

Sophia sniffled, wiping at her eyes with the back of her hand.

The tears were still there, but the raw panic had begun to fade, replaced by a cautious hope. “You’re not mad at me?” she asked.

“Of course not,” Lyerin replied, giving her a reassuring smile. “You did nothing wrong. In fact, you’ve done something amazing. You’ve awakened a natural ability—something most Eldren warriors can only dream of. You should be proud of yourself.”

Sophia’s expression brightened at his words, a tentative smile breaking through her tears.

However, as Lyerin’s expression turned serious, he added, “But you have to be careful, Sophia. Even though you’ve reached a high level, you can’t go out alone. Not without the horses at your side. There are dangers out there that even someone as strong as you might not be able to handle.”

She nodded, still sniffling but clearly taking his words to heart. “I understand. I won’t go out alone.”

Lyerin gave her one last pat on the head before he stood, ready to leave and continue his mission. But as he turned away, a sudden notification echoed in his mind, stopping him in his tracks.

[ Ding!

[ State: Due to having more Raging Brute in the tribe, the Tribe Leader would be forced to breed among the intelligent Beings in the Stonehooves tribe to keep a balance. ]

Lyerin’s eyes widened in shock as the message continued.

[ Ding!

[ Mission: Breed and Seduce the only female intelligent member.

[ Failure: The Host won’t be able to use all the level-up Abilities for a month. Decline and Delay: The host won’t be able to use all the level-up Abilities for a year. ]

The words hung in the air, heavy with implication.

Lyerin’s mind raced as he processed what he had just heard.

This was a new, unexpected complication—one that could change everything.

The thought of breeding to maintain balance within the tribe was… unsettling, to say the least. But the consequences of failure—or even delay—were severe.

“Damn it, will I make it to rescue my mother?” Lyerin muttered under his breath, his thoughts a chaotic whirlwind. This thing didn’t appear when Corora and him transformed, what could have been the reason why?

This was not what he needed right now, not with everything else that was happening. But the notification was clear, and he knew he couldn’t afford to ignore it.

Lyerin glanced back at Sophia, who was watching him with wide, curious eyes, still unaware of the dilemma that had just been thrust upon him.

He took a deep breath, swallowing his saliva.

“Looks like things just got a lot more complicated,” he thought grimly.