Chapter 178: Attack of the Unique Species
The next day, when the sun was high again, the monsters attacked. We took up positions in the same place as yesterday to intercept them.
The Dwarven warrior band, equipped with thick armor and heavy shields, became an iron wall to catch the monsters. Mixed in with the depleted numbers of the Woodpole Barony knights, Iron Golems holding shields also took the brunt of the monsters’ attacks.
They were shields made in a hurry, but they seem to be serving their purpose properly. While withstanding the monster offensive, we are attacking in return. The crimson petals fluttering amidst the monsters come from the Magic Sword Letty is wielding.
And whenever monsters gather in a cluster, a magic circle floats in the air, and fire or wind magic is fired into them. Sophie and Luna are conserving their magic power while shooting magic effectively.
Over there, when an Iron Golem was pushed down by a large Magic Boar, an arrow flew in and pierced the boar’s brow. The Magic Boar fell with a loud thud.
The Iron Golem stood up, waved happily, and faced forward again. Erenruel‘s archery has truly reached the realm of a master.
Elsewhere, when a Dwarf was pushed back by multiple monsters, Ria cut in and brought it to a one-on-one fight. Ria‘s movements have become sharper recently. She dodges monster attacks as if dancing and drives slashes into their vitals.
I had Sophie and Luna take turns resting, and during that time, Mabel and I fired the Magic Guns. We also had the Dwarves and Woodpole knights take turns resting.
It is something to be grateful for that the Golems know no fatigue. Together, we are holding back the surging monsters. I wonder if we can manage somehow today as well.
Just as I thought that, a Magic Wolf with an exceptionally large and strange aura appeared from among the monsters. “What is that?” The knights looked suspicious.
“Will, isn’t that a Unique Species?” Letty approached me. “Yeah, it must be.”
The Unique Species Magic Wolf stepped forward as if parting the sea of monsters. It had an air of asking what they were struggling with against so few humans. From there, it suddenly gathered momentum and attacked the Golems and Woodpole knights.
Blown away by the Unique Species‘ charge, a hole opened in the battle line of the Golems and knights. “This is bad! At this rate, the rear guard will be attacked.” But something jumped out in front of the Unique Species.
It was the Legatus Golem. Legato, who is larger and stronger than other Golems, caught the Unique Species‘ claw with a greatsword. To go toe-to-toe with a Unique Species is amazing.
“Letty-oneesama, I will push the Unique Species back with wind magic.” “Understood. I will link with Legatus and time it.”
Sophie seems about to cast high-level magic. Blue magic light overflows around her. It is a phenomenon that occurs when magic power is excessively excited. She had been saving her mana until now, but this is a serious strike.
As a large magic circle floated in the air, Sophie sent eye contact to Letty. Then, Legato, who is linked with Letty, jumped back to distance himself from the monster. The next instant, the high-level wind magic Tempest released by Sophie struck with a roar, and the Unique Species Magic Wolf was blown away.
It is a feat only possible because Letty is in sync with Sophie and can instruct the Golem without any time loss. Legato also took the aftershock, but he rolled on the ground a few times and stood up. His body balance is good.
The Unique Species Magic Wolf was blown backward, but it stood up. It seems wounded, but it won’t go down. However, that goes according to plan.
Aiming for the moment the Unique Species was separated from its allies, Luna had been preparing a great magic. Red and blue magic light overflowed around Luna. “Inferno Cyclone!”
It is a composite magic of fire and wind handed down among the Elves. A blazing red storm struck the Unique Species just as it stood up. A blinding explosion occurred, and a blast wind raged through the area.
The power is several levels higher than when I used a Magic Stone imbued with composite magic in a Magic Gun. As expected, a mage’s serious strike is incredible. When the wind settled, the Unique Species had vanished, leaving behind a large Magic Stone.
Since this Unique Species seemed to be leading the monster group, the monsters lost their command and scattered. Some still charged toward us, but without coordination, they were easily defeated.
Finally, we repelled the monster herd. “We did it!” “We held them off!”
The Woodpole knights rejoiced. My companions looked happy as well.
However, a cloud of dust rose in the distance, and the next herd of monsters appeared. “Are there still that many?”
There are not a few injured among the knights and Golems. Both Luna and Sophie have exhausted their magic power. “Is this the end?” everyone fell into despair.
