Rosa Clure turned to the young people with a playful smile on her face.
**Rosa Clure (calm):** So, are you all okay?
The young people were impressed by Rosa Clure's display of power as she approached them while Zeki landed on the ground.
**Bia (admiring):** Wow, so this is the power of a Class S!
**Gustavo (excited):** A Class S is this strong? I'm so pumped!
**Isadora (arrogant):** Gustavo, stop talking nonsense in front of her.
**Rosa Clure (smiling):** Don't worry, it's normal for a young person to be impressed by my power.
**Gustavo (provocative):** You like to brag, don't you?
**Bia (worried):** Gustavo, shut up before you make her angry.
**Gustavo (unconcerned):** And so what?
**Bia (exasperated):** I don't even know why I try anymore.
Zeki, staying calm, intervened.
**Zeki (curious):** Excuse me, but could you tell us why you didn't help earlier?
**Bia (curious):** Yeah, why not, Rosa?
**Rosa Clure (casual):** Well, I wasn't watching the whole battle. I only came when I saw a fire dragon in the air.
Everyone turned to Zeki, surprised by the mention of a fire dragon.
**Isadora (curious):** Speaking of which, I did see something like that. It must have been some skill of the gang.
**Zeki (calm):** Actually, it was me.
**Isadora (surprised):** Really? So you can control fire?
**Bia (impressed):** Wow, Zeki, I didn't think you could do that!
**Gustavo (incredulous):** Wait, so you weren't fighting seriously with me? Is that it, Zeki?
**Zeki (explaining):** No, I don't control fire. I just used my psychic powers to manipulate the fire, like when I made the tornado.
**Gustavo (confused):** It's the same thing.
**Isadora (reluctantly admitting):** I get it, Zeki. As much as I hate to admit it, you're the strongest among us.
**Bia (agreeing):** Wow, even you think so, Isadora? Well, I think so too.
**Gustavo (frustrated):** Damn, you guys are all praising Zeki, and here I am!
**Bia (teasing):** Gustavo, you're not that impressive.
**Gustavo (irritated):** You little brat, you're the most ungrateful here! I had to carry you after you got hurt.
**Bia (muttering):** What? I'm fine now! That just wipes your face on the floor!
**Rosa Clure (interrupting, provocative):** Please, everyone, don't ignore me. It's not nice to the person who saved you.
**Gustavo (grumbling):** And you don't have the right to talk, Rosa. You could have shown up much earlier.
**Rosa Clure (smiling mischievously):** And you're right, but if I had come earlier, I wouldn't have seen you in action, would I?
**Zeki (thoughtful):** To be honest, it was good she didn't get involved. This way, I get a sense of your limits.
**Gustavo (indignant):** Wait, are you acting like a leader? Who elected you, huh?
**Rosa Clure (calm):** Well, anyway, I'm leaving now and will take them all to jail with me. I'll report to the guild about what you did. Maybe you can level up.
**Bia (excited):** Wait, leveling up means a higher salary? Oh, thank you so much, Rosa!
Gustavo looked at Bia with an intrigued expression.
**Gustavo (provocative):** What an interesting girl, huh?
Bia was about to retort but was interrupted.
**Rosa Clure (curious):** So, could you tell me what rank you are, please?
**Gustavo (suspicious):** Why do you want to know?
**Isadora (cutting):** Gustavo, watch your language.
**Rosa Clure (smiling):** Just out of curiosity.
**Bia (smiling):** I'm in Class D, Rank 38.
**Gustavo (proud):** The top guy here is in Class D, Rank 7.
**Isadora (arrogant):** Class D, Rank 3.
**Gustavo (shocked):** How are you ahead of me?
**Zeki (calm):** Class D, Rank 2.
**Gustavo (indignant):** And you too? Why am I behind both of you?
**Isadora and Bia (together):** Shut up, Gustavo!
**Rosa Clure (calm):** Well, I'm leaving now. See you later.
Rosa Clure said her goodbyes and left.
**Zeki (practical):** I think it's best if we go too.
**Isadora (agreeing):** I agree. But anyway, Zeki, where do you live?
**Zeki (calm):** In a 10-story building, among two other buildings in the middle.
**Isadora (curious):** Alright.
**Gustavo (teasing):** Looks like only my sister and I live at home. Well, let's go before I get contaminated by you guys.
**Bia (smiling):** Okay, see you later.
They said their goodbyes and each went back to their homes.
They said their goodbyes and each returned to their homes.
A few days after the confrontation with Mioca, a dense forest far from São Paulo became the new hideout for three monsters. Among the trees, the giant spider and the three-eyed monster were engaged in a heated discussion.
**Spider (irritated):** "I still think we should have finished off those humans when we had the chance. This hesitation will cost us dearly!"
Spider: fox-level threat
Three-Eyed Monster: fox-level threat
**Three-Eyed Monster (calm):** "Don't be impulsive. If we had done that, strong humans would have come. That human might become a problem, but it's not wise to attack now."
**Spider (irritated):** "Please don't talk like that; you sound like a human. It disgusts me."
As the two argued, the sound of leaves rustling on the ground alerted them both. An imposing figure emerged from the foliage, moving silently. The sunlight reflected off the scales of a gigantic serpent, whose eyes gleamed with cold, calculating intelligence.
**Serpent Chief (hissing and serene):** "You two... always arguing like children. Still brooding, how pathetic."
Serpent Chief: fox-level threat
The serpent's voice was smooth but carried an implicit threat. It moved closer, its long, muscular tail wrapping around a nearby tree.
**Spider (defensive):** "Chief, we were just discussing the best way to proceed."
**Serpent Chief (disdainful):** "And what is this better way? Running like scared rats? That human showed weakness, and you let him live. Unacceptable."
The serpent moved its head towards the three-eyed monster, who remained silent but was clearly uncomfortable under its penetrating gaze.
**Three-Eyed Monster (trying to explain):** "He seemed strong; he defeated the Mioca you sent. I thought it was better to retreat."
The serpent silenced the monster with a flick of its head.
**Serpent Chief (calm and cold):** "Retreat... how disappointing. But now it's time to act. We can't let these humans become a greater threat. We must attack before they grow stronger. And this time, there will be no hesitation."
The serpent then turned to the spider, who watched with a mix of respect and fear.
**Serpent Chief (with a slight smile):** "You, my dear, will have your chance for revenge. But it will be on my terms. Let's lure them to our terrain, where we have the advantage. Prepare for the final battle."
The spider nodded, while the three-eyed monster remained thoughtful.
**Serpent Chief (hissing, threatening):** "And remember, any mistakes will be met with severe punishment. There is no room for weakness in our group."
In the forest clearing, as the spider and the three-eyed monster processed the serpent chief's orders, an unexpected presence emerged. Zeki appeared from among the trees, observing the scene with a serious expression.
**Zeki:** "So, in the end, I was right; you were responsible for the incident in the city."
Just behind Zeki, Isadora appeared, a young woman with a confident posture and a challenging look.
**Isadora (arrogant):** "Zeki, it looks like you were right. There are indeed monsters inside the wall. After we take care of them, we'll report to the guild. But this will be a good warm-up. I was starting to get bored."
She looked at Zeki with a disdainful smile.
**Isadora:** "Zeki, by the way, why didn't you bring Gustavo and Bia with you? I know you're strong, but wouldn't it be better to bring them along?"
**Zeki:** "If we happen to fail to defeat these monsters, I'll send a message to them. I can't rely too much on the guild's help request being answered quickly."
Isadora gave a dry laugh, shaking her head disapprovingly.
**Isadora:** "Always so careful, Zeki. You should learn to trust your own companions more. But anyway, it looks like I'll have some fun after all."
She turned her attention back to the monsters in front of her, her eyes shining with anticipation. The serpent chief, noticing the presence of the intruders, lifted its head in alert, its eyes fixed on Zeki and Isadora. The tension in the clearing increased, with everyone waiting for the next move.
The serpent chief, maintaining its haughty posture, observed the intruders with a cold, calculating gaze.
**Serpent Chief (hissing and disdainful):** "So, more humans dare to challenge our supremacy? How foolish."
The giant spider, moving nervously, responded with a tone of irritation.
**Spider (irritated):** "These humans are bolder than I thought. Do they really believe they can defeat us?"
The three-eyed monster, with a cautious expression, intervened.
**Three-Eyed Monster (cautious):** "They must have some plan. Don't underestimate the power of human determination, especially when they are cornered."
The serpent chief slid a little closer, approaching Zeki and Isadora.
**Serpent Chief (cold and threatening):** "Plan or not, this ends here. There will be no mercy. You should have stayed hidden in your cities. Now, you will face our wrath."
The spider and the three-eyed monster positioned themselves beside the serpent chief, ready to attack. The atmosphere was charged with tension, with both sides prepared for the imminent battle.