Chapter 307

Defense Specialization and Meeting Up 5

Hmm . This is bad .

Yeah, I didnt think the magic circle would be that big .

Shin and Kasumi were talking to each other . As Kasumi was searching for other members of Maple Tree while riding on Hakus back, anyone who saw her would recognize her in an instant . And yet it had been Shin who came, and not any of the members of her guild .

And then a great wind came and enveloped the forest that the two were in . And everyone who was there was teleported into a dungeon .

Both of them had also just received a message about acquring a medal . They had a good idea of what that meant .

I dont know why it was activated, but I suppose I should be thankful that theres enough space for Haku to move in .

Yes . ButI can faintly hear screaming . We should be careful .

Kasumi walked next to Hakus huge body so that she could hide behind it if necessary as she moved through the forest . It was dark here as well, and had the kind of eerie atmosphere that made you feel like anything could jump out of the shadows . For a while they heard nothing but occasional screams, but then the ground suddenly shook, and they prepared to fight .

! Kasumi!

Yes, its coming! Minds Eye!

Kasumi used the skill in order to predict the enemys attack . What she then saw, was that everything around her was red . Thats how big the damage area was .

Shin! Over here!

Uh, okay!

Kasumi realized that they would not be able to escape in time, and so she had Haku surround them and then had the scales harden .

Immediately after, they heard the sounds of something hitting against something that was hard . And the two of them looked up . A giant centipede had bounced off of Haku and was now moving over their heads . Then the ground shook again, and the damage area disappeared . They sighed in relief .

Uggh . Its shell looked really hard . Can we defeat something like that?

Judging by the screams, other players are being sent here too . In the first place, this isnt something you can defeat alone .

Thats true . How troublesome .

Still, I think we wont be able to do anything until we defeat it . We cant just stay here forever .

Yeah . Alright, lets kill this centipede! Wen, Awakening, Destructor!

With a burst of effects, Shins sword multiplied as they floated in the air . There were more of them now then there had been during the 4th event . It was quite impressive, since he could freely control them .

You have more now?

Yeah . The number of moves is important with Wen . Im probably a bad fit for someone like Sally .

I think Sally would look at you cooly and avoid you

Well, I agree . But I would still like to fight her one day .

You should come to the guild home . Frederica visits us a lot .

Maybe . Anyone who can beat Sally is first-rate! Oh, we should get started then!

Yeah, lets do that .

Kasumi turned off Hakus defense and called out Arm of the Warrior on both sides, in preparation for combat . In the meantime, her vision was covered by the damage area once again .

Its coming from the front!

Okay . Wen, Wind God!

As Kasumi gave the signal, Shin unleashed wind blades and Destructor . They shot towards the giant centipedes head and body, tearing it up . But it continued to move .

Tsk . Its pretty hard!

Haku!

In order to prevent it from diving again, she had Haku ram it from the side and bite into its body . Kasumi used the opening to jump up onto it and ready her blades .

Second of the Blades, Cutting Iron!

The blades swung down and cut through the centipedes defenses . Its shell cracked open, creating a deep wound . Clearly this was very effective . Haku continued to strangle it and bite everything from its head to its body .

Hey, hey . How strong is that snake?

Hehe . Im quite proud of my buddy .

However, just as Kasumi got off of the centipede and tried to return to Shin, the shredded body and head began to thrash around . It tore away from Hakus grip and dove back into the ground .

I thought that it was too early for it to die . I guess this is where the real fight starts?

Probably . The effect of Minds Eye also ran out . Shin, dont let your guard down .

As the two of them concentrated on the tremors, they sensed that the giant centipede was approaching them again . And they were right . Two centipedes burst from the ground . The only difference was that they were smaller now, and both were whole and completely healed .

Kasumi!

I know!

Without saying another word, they each faced one of the monsters and swung their weapons .

I wont let you go . Wen, Wind Cage!

Haku, hold it down .

Along with the two arms at her sides, Kasumi unsheathed her swords and slashed at the monster once again . As for Shin, Wen had the centipede suspended in the air, and he cut through it with his flying swords .

Its not as tough as before .

Yeah . Instead, it seems to be faster .

It split up again . And now we cant stop them from escaping

Regardless of Hakus binding or Wens Wing Cage, they were able to escape and then attack again . As this repeated, the number of centipedes increased until there were 16 of them . By the time there were eight, they were able to slip through the attacks and damage Kasumi . This made it harder to face them head on .

Tsk . They still hit hard even when theyre small

However, they have less HP . It looks like Ill be able to do more now! Kasumi, you can finish off the ones that I miss!

Yes, Ill leave the rest to you .

And so the next attack came, and they were surrounded from all sides .

If there are only sixteen, then its quite easy!

Wens Wind God created wind blades that tore up the centipedes . And those that survived were skewered by the flying swords .

Youre out of luck with that HP!

Ultimately, they could not escape Shins attacks, and all 32 and then 64 centipedes were killed without Kasumi having to help .

This would be hell without wide-area attacks .

Do you think it will be 128 next?

I dont know . Well, they cant beat me with numbers .

As they said this, the ground shook harder than it ever had before . And then a centipede that was even larger than the first came out of the ground as its sharp mandibles glimmered .

Shin had not been expecting this at all, and his reaction was delayed . But Kasumi quickly pointed her sword at it .

Purple Phantom Blade!

And then a storm of high-speed attacks were unleashed as if to push the centipede back . The two warrior arms at her side reacted by also swinging with incredible force . The shell of the centipedes head began to crack .

At the end of the skill, multiple blades appeared around the centipedes head and came together . It was similar to the force of the centipedes that had surrounded them and jumped forward . And just like that, the centipede turned into light and disappeared .

Haa I see . It would exceed a hundred if it doubled again . So they stopped it there Still, you got really small .

Shut up . Ill cut you if you keep staring .

Kasumi had activated her most powerful skill . However, it had the demerit of making her body shrink . She tried to avoid using it when she could, but this was not a time when she had any choice .

Haku, let me ride on you . Tskits too high .

Uh, do you want me to help you?

Ill be back to normal soon . Stop looking at me as if Im a child!

Hahaha . Kasumi, people from your guild really do have the most interesting skills .

Just then, they both got the notification that they acquired the medal . And then they were enveloped by light .

I wont be able to fight until my body returns to normal .

Yeah, thats fine . Im sure Mi is heading towards us . And I think your snake could deal with most enemies .

Once Kasumi had managed to climb onto Haku, the two of them teleported back to the field .