Chapter 395

Chapter 400: It’s Here! Gua Sha Attacks!! (Please Subscribe!)

But by this point, it no longer mattered where they had come from.

In the area right before them, or perhaps a bit further in—before those crystal pillars, there must have been some kind of base set up by the Dark Faction. Otherwise, it would be impossible for so many remnants of the Dark Faction to gather here.

Realizing this, Ryu’s breathing quickened slightly.

“…Izay?”

She placed her hand on the hilt of her wooden sword, “Elven Flowing Light,” seeking Izay’s opinion.

After what just happened, she didn’t lose control and rush out immediately but knew to ask before acting.

She had learned her lesson~

“Hmm, we’ve reached the appropriate spot. Let’s go ahead and make our move, but be careful.” Hearing her request, Izay nodded.

He had already gathered enough information about this area as he came through.

Most likely, the entrance to the man-made maze “Knossos” was ahead.

The intel collection is complete; now all that remains is hoping these people carry the key to the “Knossos” entrance.

With that key secured, this nighttime operation could conclude perfectly.

In the future, when dealing with the Dark Faction, those facing Izay, who holds the “Knossos” key and possesses an extraordinary power level, won’t stand a chance!

“I will!” Ryu responded to Izay’s words. Before her voice even faded, she darted forward, transforming into a gust of wind rushing towards the members of the Dark Faction.

“What person!?”

“There’s… someone attacking!!”

“Damn it—! Release the man-eating flowers! Where’s the giant chelidonium? Call out the giant chelidonium too!!”

Soon, cries echoed between the crystal pillars.

Following their shouts, deep within the bushes, numerous yellow-green snakes appeared, slithering toward the attack.

—A swarm of new species monsters, and in great numbers, at least thirty or more.

Adding the man-eating flowers released from the cargo cages by the enemies, the count would only increase!

The snake-like monsters seemed tamed, obeying the orders of the Dark Faction remnants as soon as they appeared, encircling Ryu.

But Izay wouldn’t give them that chance.

“You won’t be passing through here. Come play with me instead～!”

“Starfall!!”

Brilliant multiple magic arrays appeared, firing magical artillery.

Sapphire-blue magical bullets roared, converging into a beam faster than anything else, erupting instantly.

In one strike, all the new species monsters in one direction were cleared away.

The residual magical energy lingering in the air caused the new species monsters to pause, like hungry sharks sensing blood, turning in unison to look at Izay’s position, their expressions changing instantly.

(What delicious prey!)

(Brothers, let’s take him down!)

(—Take him down!!)

“ROAROOOOOOOOO!!!”

Deafening cries rang out as all the new species monsters charged toward Izay.

“This…!?”

The hooded figures waiting for the monsters’ support froze.

If you’re all running away, what are we supposed to do!?

This elf adventurer clearly isn’t someone they can handle!

The strongest among the hooded figures was only Level 3 lower rank, and the others weren’t even Level 3. Facing Ryu, who was Level 4 uppermost rank, they were completely helpless, left to be slaughtered.

How could they possibly hold out!?

The leader of the hooded figures decisively tried to pull out the “Firestone” intending to go down with the enemy, but Ryu, recognizing his leadership, wouldn’t give him the chance, taking him out in one swift move.

The “Wooden Sword·Elven Flowing Light” and “Short Blade: Twin Leaves,” two weapons considered top-notch in secondary armaments, danced gracefully in Ryu’s hands. Every strike eliminated a member of the Dark Faction.

Taking advantage of Izay drawing the unseen new species monsters away, Ryu efficiently dispatched each enemy.

As for the situation on the other side, she wasn’t worried at all.

Ha, those monsters without even the potential ability value of Level 5 are going over there to serve as Izay’s appetizers, aren’t they?

Although she had never seen Izay unleash his full strength, Ryu had complete confidence in him.

And indeed, that was the case.

Izay didn’t even think about pulling out a weapon.

He casually raised his hand and constructed a magic array.

“—Wall Rising to Immense Heights!!”

In the next instant, sharp stakes shot up from the ground like a forest of spears.

Dark golden rock formations surrounded Izay tightly, covering a circular area several dozen meters in diameter, preventing any of the new species monsters from getting close.

And the wide-area magic took care of every single monster.

Without even grazing his cloak, the group of man-eating flowers was utterly annihilated!

“——————!”

At that moment, something unusual happened near Izay’s feet.

A massive shadow abruptly rose from the muddy ground, raising its upper body.

A humanoid monster resembling an upside-down figure suddenly emerged, its crimson single eye looking down upon Izay.

Its upper body displayed garish, striking colors, marking it as a new species monster. Its arms had transformed into long, thick tentacles that swayed continuously, while its lower half was completely merged with the ground, resembling a plant.

At this moment, the creature raised its enormous tentacles high and swung them down with force.

“As Solid as a Fortress!!”

Facing the impending attack after an early warning, Izay calmly cast the magic name.

Countless dark golden stakes resonated with magical vibrations.

Rock elements gathered instantly around him, forming a sturdy energy shield, leaving not a trace upon impact from the massive tentacle, merely causing a ripple.

“This must be the so-called Giant Chelidonium, huh? So ugly～!”

Having heard the hooded figures’ shouts earlier, Izay deduced the name of this unseen new species monster from their words.

Around Level 4 upper rank strength, barely qualifying as an elite monster, maybe?

Unfortunately, its attacks were still far too weak!

It couldn’t break through his defense at all!

However, one attack wasn’t the end. There were more Giant Chelidoniums lurking nearby and sneaking closer to Izay.

Moments later, three more Giant Chelidoniums burst forth from underground, swinging their massive tentacles to attack—or rather, giving Izay a full-body gua sha treatment.

From four directions, a 360-degree comprehensive assault, such thoughtful service.

Being struck repeatedly, Izay felt no internal fluctuation, almost wanting to laugh.

After expanding his perception magic, Izay discovered that apart from the man-eating flowers he had wiped out with a single spell, these four Giant Chelidoniums constituted all the monster forces.

Deciding not to waste any more time, he lightly extended his hand towards them.

“Starry Prison!”

Two dazzling blue three-dimensional star charts unfolded, forming a spherical starry curtain enclosing a small black dot at the center, emanating an overwhelmingly terrifying gravitational pull.

Compression, contraction, crushing!

The four Giant Chelidoniums couldn’t last three seconds inside the star chart. Even their magic stones were crushed into powder, leaving not a trace behind.

When the magic dissipated, the fine dust, akin to particles of stardust, fell to the ground.