Chapter 121
Parasite Matango
Translator : PolterGlast
Perhaps because Julian is focusing solely on the Parasite
Matango, he ignored all monsters attacking him along the way. The other
members of the White Phoenix provided support, adopting a formation
designed to thoroughly protect Julian.
Salis and the
others following behind also naturally chose to concentrate on hunting the
fodder and supporting Julian. Graham's cover fire stood out even
in such a chaotic situation; thanks to him accurately sniping monsters in
positions that everyone found troublesome with Fire Arrow, not a single person was lost even in this chaotic
battle where friend and foe were jumbled together.
And although everyone gathered was a strong individuals, the
fact that everyone other than Julian accepted the role of clearing the
path allowed Julian to reach the Parasite Matango unscathed.
Since Graham, who had been crushing
monsters alone up until now, was waiting above, this was the only enemy since
the battle began that Graham could not defeat.
If he failed, the efforts of everyone who took on the role
of clearing the path, and the entire plan to let Graham rest, would come
to naught. While feeling strong pressure from that reality, Julian gave
a small smile.
『It would be a waste not to fight
』. Through that single match
with Graham, challenged with such a lighthearted feeling, Julian was able to grasp a definite sense of progress."
This battle with the Parasite Matango was a fight he
absolutely could not lose, and at the same time, it was the perfect opportunity to put the progress he has grasped
to the test. Maintaining his concentration while approaching with a calm heart,
the moment the Parasite Matango entered his vision, Julian
activated his skill.
"[Blood
Flame Bird]"
[Blood Flame Bird] is a skill that allows one to birth a bird of fire in
exchange for one's own blood. For Julian, who cannot use magic, it is
one of his precious long-range attacks. However, since the size of the fire
bird produced is determined by the amount of blood consumed, it is difficult to
use as an attack method without whittling away his own life.
On top of that, although it is called a fire bird, it is
only on the same level as a Fire
Arrow with a slight homing function, so it is usually better to
leave long-range attacks to comrades who can use magic. —Or so Julian
had thought until recently, but through his battle with Graham, he
learned the importance of long-range attacks the hard way.
Even if it deals almost no damage, it is important for a
human skilled in close-quarters combat to possess a long-range attack; against
a first-time opponent, it thins their wariness toward close combat. And against
an opponent one has fought before, it forces them to be conscious of the
existence of a long-range attack.
And this time, naturally, was a first-time opponent. To show
that he would fight with long-range attacks—Julian consumed the maximum
amount of blood to birth two gigantic fire birds. Perhaps because the Parasite
Matango's weakness is the Fire Attribute, Julian smiled quietly upon
seeing the Parasite Matango excessively harden its defenses.
For the past
Julian, battle was a clash of power against power, but now, it had
become something closer to psychological warfare—how to outwit the opponent.
While intoxicated by the pleasure of successfully outsmarting it, he shifted
gears so as not to miss the opportunity.
Against the Parasite Matango, which was closing the
distance while solidifying its defense, he sent a hand signal to his comrades
to receive magic buffs. The moment the buffs were applied, he used the birthed
fire birds to skillfully clear a path—and Julian dove into the Parasite
Matango's range in one go.
Perhaps because this was a movement the Parasite Matango
had not anticipated, the timing of its poisonous spore release was delayed.
Not missing that slight opening, Julian activated his signature skills.
"[Vitality
Explosion] [Drop of the
Underworld]"
To explain simply: Self-Destruction and Resurrection. It is
the origin of the party name White Phoenix, and for the enemy, an
unavoidable suicide attack.
Furthermore, since Julian himself fully recovers his
stamina, from the opponent's perspective, there is no skill more troublesome
than this. Since this explosion is Fire Attribute, it is super effective
against the Parasite Matango... and even if it weren't a weakness, the
only one who has ever withstood [Vitality
Explosion] is Graham.
Engulfing the monsters that had been manipulated by the Parasite
Matango to become a wall, a super explosion erupted with Julian at
the center. While allies who knew Julian's skill kept their distance to
avoid it, the Parasite Matango, being the closest, was turned into
charcoal without a trace.
And in the dead center of the crater that demonstrated the
power of the explosion, Julian, revived by the skill effect of [Drop of the Underworld], thrust
his fist up to signify victory. Cheers of victory rose from the adventurers in
response to the raised fist, but only for a moment; Salis immediately
rallied the adventurers to renew the attack and began annihilating the
remnants.
Although they defeated the Parasite Matango, the
general of the sixth wave, monsters still remained. However, there was no way
the adventurers, who had regained their composure, would lose against
insect-type monsters that had completely lost their coordination and turned
into a disorderly mob—and under Salis's leadership, the monsters of the
sixth wave were annihilated in the blink of an eye.
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