"How can you be so sure?" I asked him, thinking he had just given a lucky guess.
"The attack you did earlier got me thinking. That he is using a move that looks like something that could only be possible with a spell but you were mainly using A heavy weapon. Then it hit me because there is also someone who could do that before.
'Eh, he got it all from that but seeing he has a serious look that means it's true.'
Because at the library I read something similar. If so, then I guess the power of star impact is really something.
I was about to give my reply but he made a surprised expression.
"Oh, so it's time. I guess I'll be leaving now, so keep this place safe till we take down the source, will you?"
"Yes, of course."
"Good, then I'll be going now."
He jumped off the building and headed to their supposed rendezvous.
"Well, I guess that's it. Let's just hope they can solve our current predicament."
'And yeah, I'm not going to be part of the reinforcement, so I'm sorry for betraying your expectations, sir, but I'm still a low-ranking nobody.
Though I'll still be praying for your group's successful victory, good luck.'
~~~~~~~~~
"Another wave has subsided, and like before, a new one will be made."
"It has already put the people in the labyrinth city on guard. After all They know that there will be another wave of attack."
"But what made it difficult was the source's location. At first, it was thought to be easy to determine, but later on, they noticed that they were being played."
"So after some trial and error, they finally found it. It took time to find it, but this is the place."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, after all, the last few times were just my speculation, and I wasn't sure then, but now I know this is the place."
"I'm quite impressed, Lady Magia, to think you narrowed down all the possible outcomes this fast."
It's really difficult, you know. There are a lot of fake signals around, but we rounded out these three. And what made it easier was the hint that the survivor gave us."
"That's why it's impressive, although we tried our best to find their location. It's all a bust."
"What do you think, Mr. Governor? We used a lot of the beast-tamer monsters for this, but thanks to Lady Magia's magic tools and analysis, we have rounded it down to these three."
"We can't let them know our next move because, from the looks of it, they can escape from their current destination quickly. We will strike during the activation of the wave and cut down the source before their spells can be in full effect."
"Are we going to use the time and intervals of the attack as a signal?"
"That's the only thing we can use. So get ready to attack and divide the team into their respective groups."
"Yes, sir, we will start the assault, so everyone be on your toes during this mission and stop the damage from spreading even more.
Roger!"
Then it was time for the plan to be in motion.
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"Are you okay?" The man asks the girl who was responsible for the tsunami.
"Yeah, I can do it a few more times."
"Good. With this, they won't be able to wait long for the next one."
"Hopefully."
[How are you guys doing?] The voice of their leader resounded.
"""Leader!"""
[We are doing fine; it seems like they don't know where we are yet.]
[I don't–.]
As they were about to talk, the connection was suddenly cut off.
"Huh? It was cut off."
"What's happening? Is my sister alright?" The woman was then concerned about her sister.
"Relax; the place is still surrounded by her power." A person in the group reassures her.
"Yeah, so instead of focusing on something irrelevant, do your work." Then she was reprimanded by another.
'What?'
Hearing that, she was shocked. She thought they were her comrades, but they were just treating her like some tool.
'But still, they might be right. Her power is in effect. So please be safe; big sister will be done here, and we could live in a peaceful world someday, so please hang on.'
Denying her previous thoughts, she still focused on her work, hoping that their leader could honor his words.
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"I don't think you should stay there."
"Koho koho!" As he was about to tell them about the intelligence he had, the little girl vomited blood.
"What? Are you okay?" Concerned, he asked.
NGgh. Still trying to hold on, she clenched her teeth.
But she was still not able to control the outburst of the absorbed mana from the orb.
"Hey, what are you doing? You're spoiling my plan!"
Afraid that his plan would fail, he screamed at her.
"Ahhh!" She then yelled as she felt the constant pain throughout her body.
"Tch! It looks like she can't take it anymore."
"Haaa." He sighed as he looked up.
"Wapak!" The. Slaps her across her cheeks.
"Hiik!"
"I don't care how you feel right now because what I'm feeling right now is much more painful than yours."
He then told her his thoughts.
"Uuu." Feeling both surprised and hurt. She wasn't able to convey her words.
"Listen to me, you have to get hold of your powers more now that I have given you two sisters a chance!"
"Y-yes.. I-I-I'll.. try."
Hearing him say that, she answered.
"Good, take this. I've been saving it for myself, but things won't work out the way I want."
He then shoved a potion into her mouth, which seemed to be the saint's blood.
"Guggugh gugh. Puah!"
"How are you feeling?"
He asked after she drank the whole bottle.
"…."
"Answer me!"
"Aaahhhh!"
He yelled, asking for her reply. But he only heard her screaming.
"What the–. Is all my hard work for nothing?"
Feeling that this was going nowhere made him feel even more anger.
"I've worked so hard. And now I'm going to get screwed up again because of your family's bloodline? You piece of sh*t!"
And not being able to take it anymore, he kicked her hard and far.
"Whoosh pak!"
"Huek."
Thud. She then hit the wall from the sudden kick.
"Ah-Ahhhh!"
And out of nowhere, she stood up and yelled.
"Huh? I see, so it's not like it's not taking effect; it's just that the effects are delayed."
Thwack crack
Noticing the reason, he felt relief as he saw her bones, skin, and body being healed.
"Good, good. I still have more to do, so hurry it up!"
He yelled as the little girl kept struggling as she kept on healing the wounds during and before the attack by the leader.
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One of the assault groups finally arrived at the target area.
"And to their surprise, they won the jackpot."
"They're over there." One of them pointed.
"So the other two areas are duds, huh?" Complained another.
"I can't say; after all, they might also be a rendezvous point."
"Or could be a retreat area."
"Yeah, that's possible."
They then each gave their own opinion of the matter at hand.
"Are you done, kids?" Then the guild master arrived in their area.
"Yes, guild master, we have confirmed their position and their numbers."
"One of them explained."
"So who is the likely candidate?" Asked the guild master.
"I think the one in the middle is the obvious target."
"Hmm. Alright, you guys attack first, and we'll see how they react. I'll assist you guys afterwards."
The guild master said this after hearing the person's opinion.
"Okay sir. Everyone, we will wait for the signal."
The person who seemed to be the acting leader then commanded everyone. Waiting for the exact time of action.
And as they were waiting. The opportunity arrived.
The woman who seems to be responsible for the mud tsunami activated her ability.
"Now!"
They then launched their attacks as they charged towards the group.
Whoosh!
"Hah!"
Pishhu
Boom
Swish.
"How did they know we were here?"
Surprised by the sudden attack, all of the pure elemental users were in a disarray.
"Stop thinking about how they know and start thinking about how to buy time!"
Yelled another, seeing as one of them was making things worse.
"Easy for you to say!"
He said it back clearly, not realizing that he was making things bad for them.
"We've got you surrounded! Surrender now!"
Then one of the assault team members announced it as he looked at the confused pure elemental users.
PYou surrender; we have your whole city under our attack.P
Said by one of the pure elemental users taking on a brave front.
"Is that so?"
All of a sudden, the guild master arrived behind the woman, who seemed to be the cause of the mud tsunami.
"What?"
"How did he get there?"
Surprised by what happened, they were late to react.
The guild master then knocked out the woman, stopping her from making another attack.
Pak!
Ugh
"Sh*t"
"It's over." Said the guild master as he gazed at them.