episode_0411

How attentively would students listen to what an unfamiliar man says?

Though uncertain, I spoke with the thought that they might recall my words when facing the boss monster and have to rely on them.

“The weakness of that one is water!”

“Huh? Who?”

“The big eye right in the center. Besides that, if you hit any other eyeballs, it will shoot ultrasonic waves to deplete your mental strength. Ultrasonic waves are invisible, so it’s not easy to dodge.”

“I hear it from over there?”

“You can’t see its face.”

“It’s important, so listen carefully.”

I said this as it seemed like the students were getting caught up on strange details and not listening properly to me.

“If you get hit by the ultrasonic waves, it will drain the magical power used for abilities. If all magical power is drained, you’ll experience exhaustion, unable to do anything and eventually be captured and killed.”

“I understand what you’re saying, but who is it? How do you know such information?”

“Don’t worry, I’m part of the extermination team. Listen carefully to what I say and store it in your mind. And I haven’t finished speaking yet. Don’t interrupt.”

It’s easy to assume that since there are many eyeballs, you can see all of them, but in reality, you can’t see its eyes at all.

The eyes are merely a means to attack and emit ultrasonic waves.

“Like bats, it will shoot ultrasonic waves to detect enemies nearby.”

“Ultrasonic waves? With so many eyes, how can’t you see them?”

“Yes, that’s all you need to watch out for. Remember it clearly in your mind and fight without regret later. It’s foolish not to utilize the information given.”

While some students were listening quietly, there were also combative ones who countered my words.

“Hey, who are you to meddle in matters without revealing your identity? If you’re confident in that information, shouldn’t you reveal yourself first? Come closer and show your face at least.”

Just as the students seemed eager to know my suspicious identity and were approaching me,

Whoosh!

“It’s coming! Get ready!”

The boss monster’s red pupils flashed as it emitted ultrasonic waves.

The ultrasonic waves swiftly passed through all of us.

It was akin to light, and the only way to avoid it was to move out of its range.

However, if we moved completely out of range, we wouldn’t be able to attack it, making it impossible to dodge the ultrasonic waves in the end.

“That was the ultrasonic wave it shot to locate our positions and attack us.”

That statement implied that since we were scanned, an attack would follow.

Perhaps feeling uneasy after being scanned, some students felt nauseous.

“Ugh! I feel sick!”

There was a sticky and unpleasant sensation as if something unpleasant touched their bodies.

Of course, it wasn’t actually touching them since the waves were invisible.

Shivering with goosebumps all over, they took a small breath.

It wasn’t the time to focus on the goosebumps that appeared.

“Everyone, stay alert and dodge properly!”

Shwoooosh!

From the eyeless fleshy part, elongated tentacles emerged.

And those tentacles flew towards the locations confirmed by the ultrasonic waves.

“Eek! Disgusting!”

Like encountering a bug, students dodged the tentacles in disgust.

The tentacles didn’t just shoot in one direction and stop.

They twisted towards the direction the students fled, persistently following them.

Due to the fog, there was no way to predict where the tentacles would come from.

The boss monster, whose vision was obscured, was rampaging as it pleased within the fog field.

Just like a fish in water.

“Why did it have to be… No, could it be that it appeared here because it’s a creature with unrestricted vision?”

If it had been a monster affected by the fog, it wouldn’t have made it this far.

“Ahh!”

One student couldn’t evade a pursuing tentacle and got entangled.

The tentacle tightly coiled around the student’s body, trying to pull them towards its main body.

The female student screamed in terror for various reasons.

“Ew! I hate it! Die!”

Sizzle!

“Hey, wait! Hot! Hot!”

It seemed that the female student happened to be an awakened individual who could control fire.

Whether she truly despised being entangled by tentacles or not, she transformed into a blazing inferno from head to toe, igniting everything around her.

A spark flew towards a student who had come closer to help.

Most of the flames swiftly transferred along the tentacles onto the main body, setting ablaze in a spectacular display.

The fire began to engulf the boss monster’s body.

Ohhhhh!

Despite the dazzling and fiery attack, it wasn’t as effective as one might expect.

Once again, if attacked anywhere other than its central eye, the creature would emit ultrasonic waves, absorbing magical energy from its surroundings.

“Ugh!”

As the boss monster dispersed its energy in all directions, the flames clinging to its body were instantly extinguished.

Phew~

The female student, witnessing the now powerless flames, was astonished as if it made no sense.

“My flames!”

It had absorbed her magical energy, causing the flames to vanish completely.

However, it seemed the creature couldn’t escape unscathed, as its body bore charred marks and emitted a thick smoky residue.

“Hey! Did you hear the instructions!? Attack only the central eye!”

“That thing really sucked up my magic power!”

Upon realizing the truth behind my advice, the students criticized the female student who impulsively attacked the boss monster.

“It wrapped around my body! It felt disgusting!!”

“If you had stayed still, I would have cut it off with my sword!”

“It was just an instinctive reaction. I couldn’t stand the feeling of disgust.”

The disheartened female student stepped back.

“You stay put. Your attacks have too wide a range, so focus on hitting accurately. Deal with those creepy tentacles while the rest of us handle the main target.”

Concerned about whether the students could effectively defeat the boss monster, I was pleasantly surprised to see them executing the battle quite cleverly.

“Honestly, I thought they would charge in recklessly at the start of the battle.”

Utilizing the information they received from me, they began assigning tasks and systematically engaging in combat.

Their admirable coordination brought a smile to my face.

Having pointed out their weaknesses, I felt confident that they could successfully defeat the boss monster without any issues.

“They’ve got an overwhelming advantage in numbers alone.”

Even if the boss monster was formidable, it couldn’t overcome a party of over ten SSR characters.

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“Are all kids these days this strong?”

“Are you watching from here?”

“Due to the fog, it’s hard to see clearly, but they seem to be fighting well against that monster. We’re receiving updates.”

Observing the students confidently facing the boss monster, the Mist Ability user wore a conflicted expression, perhaps feeling a sense of inadequacy.

Returning to his position after leaving the boss monster to the kids, he found the surroundings surprisingly quiet.

Comparing his skills to those of the SSR characters only brought a sense of self-doubt.

Why was he doing something he shouldn’t be doing?

Deciding to focus on understanding the situation rather than worrying about trivial matters, I redirected the conversation.

“More importantly, it seems like most of the monsters have been dealt with?”

“As soon as that monster appeared, they all fled. It’s quite intimidating even though they’re the same type of monsters.”

“How much stamina do you have left?”

“I’ve been standing here quietly clearing the fog. I’m fine!”

Perfect timing.

“In that case, could you come with me to clear more fog?”

“Where’s the fog?”

“Over there. As you can see, nothing is visible due to the fog.”

“…So you’re telling me to go there?”

In the direction I pointed, there was a battle raging between students and a boss monster with crimson eyeballs.

As he nodded his head, the man began to sob.

“I’m going to die. They say you’ll definitely die if you go there?”

“The students are struggling because of the fog.”

“Well, even so…”

“If the students can’t stop that monster, we’re all dead.”

“Gasp.”

Upon realizing the truth from me, the man swallowed hard.

“Do I have to do this?”

“Will you protect me?”

“Of course. I will protect you right by your side.”

“Then, I’ll give it a try.”

The man who bravely stepped up for the safety of the students would receive a fitting reward.

“Ugh!”

Taking the man, they approached the battlefield where the boss monster was fighting.

Despite trembling in fear, the man was doing his job excellently.

Perhaps due to the thick fog, it was hard to notice, but the fog was gradually dissipating around the students.

Thanks to this, the students’ expressions were brightening.

“Something looks good?”

“Great! Let’s keep it up!”

Distracted by the battle, they failed to realize that the fog was clearing.

Still, the effort to clear the fog paid off as the students pressing the boss monster became more daring.

“We’re almost there! That thing is exhausted now!”

“No strong moves left? Seems like one hit should finish it off!”

“I’m out of magic.”

“Me too!”

Since the boss monster drained magic, no one among the students had the strength to deliver a final blow.

“Can I try?”

At that moment, a familiar voice, though not clearly visible, spoke up.

“It’s Yul’s voice.”

Just then, as the fog cleared once more, the students could see each other’s faces more clearly.

“You’re going to do it?”

“Think you can?”

My prediction was correct.

The student who volunteered was Yul.

“Yes! I can do it.”

“…Alright. You must have some hidden move too.”

“We’ll draw attention.”

“How long until you’re ready?”

“To be honest, I’m all set.”

“Can you do it right now?”

“Yes! The explosion range will be large. It would be good to tell those nearby to step back.”

Upon hearing Yul’s words, students called over melee fighters who were drawing aggro near the boss monster.

Meanwhile, other students either prepared to follow up Yul’s attack or readied their own.

“It’s almost over! Hooray! Long live our juniors!”

Upon hearing the term “juniors,” the man realized that he too had graduated from the academy.

Amidst the newfound realization, Yul used his ability targeting the boss monster’s crimson eyes.

【Skill – Grand Explosion】