"Graahrr"
The leader monster kept blasting ice shards that had different effects.
One with penetrating power. Another that explodes on contact. And lastly, a golem-like creature.
'We don't know how it happened, but it seems like those ice golems attacked them on sight. So we had to beat them up really fast.'
The only saving grace is that its strength is only between ranks two and four.
So little by little, me and the guild master were getting closer to the leader monster.
"This is good enough; we have to keep our distance until the signal arrives."
"Okay." As we arrived at the right range, we waited for the spell to help us boost our attack.
Right now the principal and the others are huddled together to protect each other from the incoming attacks.
And I guess at the same time they were consoling Litia.
Boom!
"It's here; let's go."
As I was contemplating her current situation, the guild master told me that it was time, as the signal had been made.
So with that, we moved fast towards the monster.
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"Big sis, big sis. Wake up, please."
"Let me look." the principal said as he looked at Teria's body.
and with a heavy heart, he shakes his head.
"She doesn't have a pulse anymore. I'm sorry, but she's gone."
"Y-you're lying, that can't be true. She's still alive, please."
"I'm sorry, but the last attack must have been the fatal blow."
"N-no, no please tell me that's not true. Sis, big sis! Please wake up."
Not knowing what to do, she kept on crying with a heavy heart, knowing she wouldn't be able to talk to her anymore.
"Everyone, I won't be able to focus on protecting us all, so I want you all to do it in my stead as I prepare my spells."
Knowing that she needs time, the principal then asked the group that is with him to cover for him. as he was about to cast a huge spell.
"""Yes sir.""" With that, they replied with affirmation to the request, ready to cover for him.
With that, he prepared his spells, and with the given opening and time, he gave the signal to Dustin and the guild master.
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"Follow me to the top, Bolt."
"Okay." replied to the guild master as we climbed the top.
Which is not easy, by the way. Unexpected attacks kept popping out as we went. It's a good thing that along the way the principal covered us, making our way up manageable.
So the both of us persevered and climbed up to the top of the leader monster.
And as we got to the target spot, I told the guild master the location.
"It's right there, roughly thirty feet above us. The main body is there."
"Good, that's close enough." After saying that, he sped up and made a huge move.
Boom, Creak crack.
A big crater was created thanks to his attack, but it was still not enough to reach the core.
"There is still quite some distance."
"Relax, that's just the appetizer; the main course is on its way."
The guild master replied with great confidence.
And to back it all up, a huge wave of mana was approaching us.
I turned and saw the spell the principal cast and was directed to the huge crater the guild master made.
boom! sshoowoosh. bakin bakin
"nGhhh. graaaoooarrrrr!"
Upon the exposure of the core body, the leader monster roared angrily.
But I didn't let the chance go, as I followed up by thrusting my chainsaw sword directly into the hole.
Vroom vroom
Cling ting ting ting
And as expected, it wasn't going to be that easy, as the attack was being blocked.
But the attack wasn't finished.
"Let me give you a final push."
bash. splush
We were then able to directly pierce the main core of the body. But as if his consciousness returned he spoke.
"If you think I'm going down that road after all this, then think again."
With a heavy premonition in my heart, I noticed he was going to self-destruct.
""Oh no."" Me and the guild master had the same reaction when we realized the situation.
But as we were about to escape, we were trapped in the main body as our exit was covered in ice.
With no escape, I thought we were done for.
Boom Boom Boom
But all of a sudden, we were covered with a barrier protecting us from the explosion.
"Till the very end, they were a thorn in my side...."
With those as his last words, the place we were locked in crumbled as we safely got out.
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As the situation between Dustin and the guild master was about to take a turn for the worse, the group that was with them yelled with great concern.
"Guild master! Bolt! "
"gohoh gohoh to think he would make that last-ditch effort. although we won't be near the explosion. Those two will have serious injuries after this."
"Worse, they might-."
"Hey, stop that, Have faith, will you?"
"But he has a point."
hearing that they all went silent, as that was true. But out of nowhere, they heard a tiny voice nearby.
"I'll save them."
"Little Litia? Are you okay?" The principal asked, knowing that she had just lost someone close to her. She then shakes her head but still continues.
"But I'll try."
With that, she activated her bloodline ability again, saving both Dustin and the guild master.
And with it, she lost strength as she fell asleep. Whether from the stress of what happened or the sheer exhaustion she faced, it all came down to one thing: she, a small child, faced a lot in a single day, so much so that she needed to rest.
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The battle ended, and we returned to the city.
"So that's what happened, sir governor."
"I see, but to think such a child could have such power."
"That's true, so in regards to that, my family thought of taking her in."
"Is it because she is connected to Professor Philstein?"
"There's that, but also because she has great potential and will be very safe with us."
"I understand, and I'll help you as much as I can. After all, this might be my last term."
Hearing this, the principal didn't argue; after all, having a governor position in the labyrinth city is a very important role that is being carefully managed by the alliance of the continent's countries.
And knowing the results during his term, he will surely be kicked out for a new and capable person in the eyes of the alliance.
"But first of all, I need to fix the transportation line. So before that happens, I will help you with all I have."
"Thank you, Mr. Governor."
With that, the talks are over. Concluding the current events.
And somehow we got a hefty reward after all this ordeal.
But it will still be etched in everyone's heart how threatening the power of pure elemental users is.
Hopefully it won't crumble the future of the innocent pure elemental users who are not part of this, especially that child Litia, for she has suffered a lot already.
~~~~~~~~~
A conversation happened at a certain Duke's estate.
The head of the chimera researcher asked the person with him
"How was our dear customer? did it succeed?"
"The product was successful. Although it was due to his high rank. It still counts as a success."
"I was asking about the current situation of the client. But from your words, it seems he failed. Am I right, Carlyle?"
The Butler of Duke Sallion Carlyle answered him with greater respect than he ever gave the Duke.
"Yes master."
"Tch, this is why I told him to wait. Haah I already expected this, but it's just a small windfall. So have you ordered the retrieval of the two sisters' bodies, including his?"
"The people from the back market are stubborn. From the looks of it, they want to bite the hands of their owner."
"Oh, is he now? After everything I have given him? Haha. Now this is really getting out of hand. Well, just let him be. We'll get those bodies one way or another. Plus, it is understandable why he would do that. After all, we are locked in here like dogs due to her little highness's powers."
"True, even at the slightest hint of danger, the little princess will move away from it or just outright crush it."
"She is a scheming little brat, isn't she? Well, things need to stop getting out of hand, or the bigger picture I envisioned won't come to pass. Tell our most generous client that he can expect the rebellion to start once all the pieces are placed together, which will happen in the thirteenth month from now."
"I will tell the Duke. I'm sure he'll be pleased."
After the butler, Carlyle left the research and looked at the crystalized pills before him.
"Although it was a success, it was just a pill that allowed one's body to easily use the elements it wanted. But what I want is a pill that transforms the body to easily use and improve their bloodline ability. A little more, and I will succeed."