Chapter 41 - Not a pleasant situation

"So, what do we do?"

Baji asked, looking at Shinji.

"Do we go back and call the others, or do we try to face this thing alone?"

Hearing Baji's question, Shinji stared at the huge rock for a few seconds, trying to make a decision. To be honest, I think it's a very bad idea to go with just the people who are here. We clearly lack firepower and defense. Although I think that somehow they will manage to kill the boss, some casualties will happen. As I thought about this, I noticed Saemi looking at me sideways. She seemed a little anxious about what might happen if we faced the monster.

In my case, you could say I was lucky since I am quite versatile, both in attack and defense. With this in mind, I shook my head to the side while looking at Saemi, indicating that this would be a bad idea. Saemi nodded her head slightly, seeming to understand what I meant.

"I don't think it would be a good idea to take on this thing now. Besides being short on people, we don't know anything about this monster"

Saemi said, getting the attention of the others. Other than Baji, who seemed dissatisfied with Saemi's response, the others seemed to think this was something to consider. However, the following words spoken took me totally by surprise.

"I think we should try it to see exactly what and how strong this thing is. We can always escape in the worst-case scenario"

Shinji said. As soon as he said this, I heard a small, almost inaudible scream coming from my side. As soon as I looked at the other boy who was with us, his face showed that he did not like Shinji's suggestion at all.

(This is not good. Although I brought them all here, I didn't think anyone would try to face the boss with so few people... Did I underestimate Shinji's arrogance?)

I thought to myself. The only one who seemed excited about Shinji's proposal was Baji. Everyone seemed to think about Shinji's words for a few seconds.

(Accept his proposal, Saemi. They must see that this monster is not something they can handle with this many people)

I said to Saemi using telepathy. I had already managed to get a good look at everyone's abilities here. Although they can do a lot of damage to the salamander, they don't have a strong enough attack to finish it off. Hearing my words, Saemi glanced at me in confusion and asked.

(But... are you sure about that? He will surely send either you or the other boy)

Saemi asked with an anxious face. I was a little surprised by this. She used to bully people, and now she is worried about them. Maybe this is only because she knows that the victims of bullying will not die because of her, although they might try to kill themselves in the future.

(No problem. We won't be able to protect everyone here anyway. I'll put your safety first before everyone else's)

I said telepathically to Saemi. Hearing my words, Saemi's cheeks turned a little red, which caught Shinji's attention.

"What is it, Saemi? Your face looks a little red"

Shinji asked worriedly.

"I-It's nothing. It's just... a little warm here"

Saemi said.

"Anyway, I have an idea... What do you say we send someone to at least see what this boss looks like? From here, it just looks like a giant rock"

Saemi said, getting everyone's attention. Hearing Saemi's words, Baji put a smile on his face and looked between me and the other boy. The other boy was visibly startled and trembling.

"Wait, we can't send them both. If they go, they will surely die"

Aoi-sensei said. Hearing her reply, Baji clicked his tongue.

"Tsk, so what if one of the two dies? Actually, that would be the best. We will have fewer mouths to feed. They are both useless anyway. No one will be bothered if one of them dies"

Said Baji with a psychopathic grin on his face. Hearing Baji's words, Aoi-sensei had an expression of dissatisfaction on her face.

"Baji, I know you don't like your classmates very much, but they are still from the same school as you, and it is our duty to protect them"

Aoi-sensei said. Unfortunately, Baji was not the kind of person who thought that way. This guy is much worse than I thought, and his next words showed me that very well.

"That may be your duty, but it's not mine"

Said Baji, looking at me and the other boy.

(Well, that pretty much sealed our death sentence)

I thought as I looked up into the sky. Before I knew it, Baji appeared between me and the other boy and held our necks.

(Ugh, even though my body is much stronger than before, this still hurts a little. How much strength does this guy have?)

I wondered as Baji hurled us towards the boss.

(Is he serious? How does he expect us to run if we break our legs because of him?)

That was my only thought as my body crashed to the ground. Luckily, I hadn't broken anything, or maybe the general increase in my stats helped. As I was thinking about this, a loud scream sounded from beside me.

"Ahhhhhh, my arm, my arm!"

The scream was so loud that I felt like my ears would be blown off. As soon as I looked at him, I could easily see the reason for his screams. His arm was bent in a way that I didn't think was possible. In short, his arm was broken. Although the situation was not very good, it was about to get worse. With the other boy's screams, the huge stone slowly started to move. The stone began to get bigger and bigger, indicating that the boss had woken up.

(I think I can dodge it if I stay focused. I want to avoid using my powers for now... Although I can't say the same thing about the other guy)

I thought as I looked at the other boy. His crotch was oozing liquid, which made me notice that he had peed himself.