One Last Time!

Chapter 117 - One Last Time!

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Four against one.

As much as I want to celebrate our favourable situation, sadly, it didn't really get better as much as everyone wanted to expect. After all,

『Sai Crimsonheart HP: 489/800』

『Luna HP: 301/800』

『Astra Redwillow HP: 267/800』

『Mikael HP: 92/400』

The Bard's damage buff has long faded as well.

"Eugh..." Filthy, the Glacial Mygalomorph that was blown away had its abdomen slattered around. It exploded, man! Even I can't help but react...

"Jeez, that's nasty." Cringed Astra.

"That's enough," I interrupted, and advanced forward. "Let's end it while it's down."

The Glacial Mygalomorph is stumbling, trying its best to stand but to no avail. Most likely, nearing its deathbed...

Pretty anticlimactic if I say so myself...is what I wanted to say.

"—! This bastard's dead. Quick!" Shouted Astra, who was behind me along with the two. All of them were probably thinking the same, but I was reluctant.

Because if it's the same as in the game, it would definitely have that phase...

Something is wrong. There was no such feature being the Glacial Mygalomorph fumbling like this. Just what is happening...

Within reach, everyone started each of their technique.

Luna: ⟨⟨Battōjutsu⟩⟩ + ⟨⟨Multiple⟩⟩

Astra ⟨⟨Iaijutsu⟩⟩ + ⟨⟨Multiple⟩⟩

Mikael: ⟨⟨Fencing⟩⟩ + ⟨⟨Multiple⟩⟩

Different form; identical semblance. The three of them ripped the Glacial Mygalomorph sternly. As for me, shortly then I took my stance as I wait for the possible interjections.

『Glacial Mygalomorph: 10701/25420』

It was at a spur of the moment. Until the three noticed, a spiderling, a myriad of them reaching up to 3ft, was already a few centimeters off their face.

Instantly, I took my IDS—

⟨⟨Adrenaline⟩⟩ + ⟨⟨Flourish⟩⟩

No hesitation. Layers of black arc slash moves forwards as strength surged at my body as I wave my sword in hasty. The projectiles I fired knocked the white spiderlings away before it managed to dine the three's face at millisecond notice.

"Lily, now!" The three back out immediately as I shouted for the signal. I kept swinging my sword in a circling manner to keep the myriad of spiderlings at bay. Looking at it, I was in such a hurry that it looked so unsophisticated.

"I've been waiting...!" I felt a sudden violent gush of wind towards high ground. "One last time!"

⟨⟨Aerial Blast⟩⟩

Loud whisper of wind reverberates the whole place as the gush of turbulent wind travels around the ceiling. Most likely, Seia and the other had also been waiting for it.

"Huh—?!?!" To my surprise, the Glacial Mygalomorph, using all of its last strength, leaped upward. Oh no! Don't tell me, it's going to intercept the magic?! "Every—"

But before I respond, Luna who has her face distraught, dropping sweat, hooked the giant spider as Astra leaped and went for the clutch.

"ARGH!!!" Veins popping out of Luna's neck as she pulls down the Glacial Mygalomorph with all of her strength and willpower. "Quick!"

"Die!" Astra was propelling towards the giant opponent. "Nuh—?!"

But as Astra was about to swing her sword, numbers of icicles began materializing below the spider. It was of an instinct that she leaped out. She was right however, it's not like she can think about it in an immediate response. The icicle that is.

It was taking my everything even with my ⟨⟨Adrenaline⟩⟩ active just by fending these spiderlings out. I can't help them...

"I-I can't anymore... —Ugh!" Drained, Luna loosened her grip, whilst Astra defend herself with all the icicles coming at her, failed otherwise. "N-No way..."

Damn it! Was it a failure after all...

"—!" Through her palm arose a ray of night, fluctuating as it materialized due to instability. But such inconvenience didn't let it stop her, thus with her skills along with her resolution, she...

⟨⟨Umbral Collision⟩⟩

All of us had our sights pointed atop. The Glacial Mygalomorph, about to seize the gushing wind has been assaulted with a black ray of beam before it snags our catalyst.

The beam was very unstable, and not even constant for a laser however, its force was enough to disassemble the boss, turning the tides back to our favor.

Failure to seize, the gush of wind exploded violently, clearing all the haze within its diameter. Each and every one, as soon as the haze diminished, thought of one thing:

End this. Right here, right now.

Damage Increased II

Akari: ⟨⟨Umbral Collision⟩⟩

Mikael: ⟨⟨Fencing⟩⟩ + ⟨⟨Multiple⟩⟩

Those who currently had their hands free immediately cast their skill and technique while the others quickly advance towards the battlefield.

Luna: ⟨⟨Battōjutsu⟩⟩ + ⟨⟨Multiple⟩⟩

Astra: ⟨⟨Iaijutsu⟩⟩ + ⟨⟨Multiple⟩⟩

The Glacial Mygalomorph, materialize another series of icicles as it descends, whilst also spawning a myriad of white spiderlings. It was in its desperation mode.

But it's alright. ⟨⟨Multiple⟩⟩ is a technique with a series of slashes within. Meaning, as long as the person wasn't tired, they can continue with a flurry.

Luna, Astra, and Mikael dances as they fend against the hail of icicles and countless spiderlings. The Glacial Mygalomorph landed after, looking more ferocious than ever.

"Kiek—?!" But just the moment it lands, the ray of beam assaulted its destroyed abdomen. But more than that, desperate likewise, Luna, Astra, Mikael, joined the fray as well.

Done on my end, I joined in ending the spider and about to take my stance.

"Guh!" However, time has run out. ⟨⟨Adrenaline⟩⟩ ended as pain assaulted my body. Dang it! What's wrong with me? I've been lacking since we started fighting this spider.

Shit! The spiderlings are multiplying. They're starting to get overwhelmed. Ugh, I can at least fend the spiderlings, but I can't move my body—

Boom! Volleys of arrows, hail of bullets, exploding petals, and piercing wave stormed the battlefield. Each of one of the spiderlings was killed, demolished in an extreme careful precision. That's—!

"That was close." Remarked Seia as she storms the Glacial Mygalomorph with bullets whilst closing her way towards us. She was using her Uzi for some reason.

"Seia!" I shouted in relief. "And also, everyone..."

Lemuen and Lara draws near as well, albeit at specific radius. Lily kept her position and supports us long-distance. Seia should also be in their same range as well, but I guess she just like close quarter combats.

"Hm!" The pain at my body diminished. Realized, I immediately rose into the floor and took out one of my weapons. Alright, I can finally move! "Everyone, focus on the big spider! I'll handle the small ones. Trust me!"

"Hn? Yes!" Luna replied. The rest nodded likewise and focused their assault on the big one. "We got this, Master!"

I flaunted the weapon of choice—a trident sporting an appearance of a battle axe. Grabbed tightly, I shoved the trident as I took and drank a Mana Potion. Once replenished...

⟨⟨Greater Bloodlust⟩⟩

"—?!"

"Kiek—?!"

"Ugh—?!"

"Wha—?!"

Everyone went for a still as the violent pressure assaulted their very soul. My Bloodlust, greater than before, made everyone dropped a cold sweat. 

"Come," I tightened my grip as I dared.

Distraught, the white spiderlings all came at a rush towards me. The Glacial Mygalomorph, looking agitated likewise, used all of its remaining strength and followed suit.

"Your opponent was not me, spider." I addressed as I aim the trident towards the frantic spiderlings.

⟨⟨Glistening Dark⟩⟩

"K-Kiek!" The Glacial Mygalomorph came to a halt as the chain-like lustrous black confined its motion.

"No, you don't." Akari, drinking a bottle of Mana Potion dared so. A hasty approach, the three came following as to intercept.

『Glacial Mygalomorph: 8948/25420』

"Kiek—!" The spider groaned as it was pinned by stabbing its body downward. Looking at it, it was starting to look tired.

"Everyone!" Mikael, the hasty who pinned, shouted so.

Luna and Astra quickly followed and began a flurry of slashes, followed by a volley of arrows, storm of bullets as well as exploding petals.

No one dared to stop attacking, as someone had their back guarded safety.

"Nice. Keep flocking on me, alright." I mused as countless of spiderlings tried to attack and flock me with their overwhelming numbers. "That's right, keep doing just that."

After a while, I got all the spiderlings on me entirely. Jeez, looking at these spiders following me with the intent to kill feels nerve-wrecking...

Once the spiderlings were on me...

"Alright, die!" I stabbed the 『Serpent's Tide』 on one of the spiders. Shortly, aquatic projectile formed as a halberd fired through them and split into more as they travel, looking like they all got washed by a large wave as they die mercilessly.

Cleared, I dashed back to the Glacial Mygalomorph and change my weapon back to 『Serpent's Edge』, putting a stance.

『Glacial Mygalomorph: 2478/25420』

"You're kidding?!" Mikael wailed as the giant spider is slowly rising to the ground. Everyone likewise had the same reaction. "I-It still can stand-up?"

"Ugh...!" Akari groaned as the ⟨⟨Glistening Dark⟩⟩ slowly get teared-up from the opponent trying to rose with only its remaining strength and willpower. "Q-Quick...!"

"H-Hold on a little more!" Astra remarked. Worst of it, it started shaking once again. A little bit and they're finally done. "Come on...!"

『Glacial Mygalomorph: 1403/25420』

"Kiek!!!" Escaped, the Giant Mygalomorph bared its Eight-legs, about to create a shockwave. Mikael and the others only have a percent of their HP left. If it continues, they'll—

"No, you don't."

⟨⟨Kali Arnis: Eskrima⟩⟩ = ⟨⟨Rompida⟩⟩

Schwing! To a sudden stop and silence, the Glacial Mygalomorph was cleaved in two as I swing my sword in a downward strike.

And finally...

[The Decadent Eight-Legged Prowler, 『Glacial Mygalomorph』 has been slain.]