Alberto moved forward with his soldiers. They advanced cautiously. As they walked through the thick foliage, the soldiers kept a watchful eye for any sign of danger.
After some distance they see a group of monsters. Violent monsters.
The creatures had long, clawed fingers and jaws reminiscent of a crocodile. Small white or tan horns protruded from their head, and they had rat-like tails. They would smell of wet dog and stagnant water. They wear red or orange garments, which were ragged.
"System, what kind of monsters are they?"
[They are Kobolds. D Rank monster. Kobold were aggressive, insular, yet industrious small humanoid creatures]
""Ah. So I have to finish them off now. Hmm..." Alberto muttered, assessing the situation before him.
He turned to his soldiers, their expressions a mix of determination and readiness. They nodded silently, understanding the task ahead.
With a swift motion, Alberto signaled for them to take their positions. The soldiers spread out, forming a semi-circle around the clearing, weapons at the ready.
Alberto clenched his jaw, focusing on the task at hand.
"On my mark," he whispered, eyes locked on the snarling creatures.
Bannnggg!
The sharp sound of a gunshot shattered the stillness of the forest, and the head of one kobold exploded in a gruesome spray.
"Ha?"
The remaining kobolds froze, their eyes widening in shock as one of their own crumpled to the ground with a heavy thud. The creature lay motionless, its head reduced to a gruesome mess.
"Fire!" Alberto commanded.
No one could move; the shock of the first shot hung in the air like a heavy fog.
Then, a series of thunderous sounds erupted in rapid succession.
Baaang!
Booom! Bang!!
Booom! Bang!!
Each roar of gunfire echoed through the trees, reverberating off the trunks and sending birds scattering into the sky. With each deafening fire, more kobolds were sent flying.
The air is filled with the acrid smell of gunpowder. The Monsters, caught in a whirlwind of chaos.
The way their head explodes is breathtaking
The horrible sight to see the holes in its chest and stomach.
It is a feast of death that is hard to describe.
"Gegah, gegahhhh!"
Many of their companions died before the Kobolds realized anything.
The remaining kobolds, their eyes wide with terror, broke into a panicked stampede, abandoning their fallen comrade.
One Soldier then pulls out a potato masher-like device from his waist and He gives the string a vicious tug and hurls it towards the fleeing horde.
Pyin ── ♪
PyinPyinPyinPyin! ♪
And it spins and crashes into the trees and falls close to the fleeing Kobolds
ZOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!
A huge explosion. The air itself seemed to crack and splinter, the earth trembling beneath the monstrous blast. A blinding flash of light consumed the clearing, followed by an eruption of smoke and fire. The fleeing kobolds, caught in the inferno.
All that remained was a sickening shower of flesh and bone. Scattered limbs, shredded viscera. The air hung heavy with the acrid stench of burnt flesh and gunpowder.
[Monster Killed: 56/100]
Alberto was about to celebrate his victory when he received a warning from the system.
[ Host, more monsters are coming your way.]
Suddenly, a deafening roar echoed through the jungle, causing the men to freeze in their tracks.
More monsters came out from the deep forest. They were wolf-like creatures, but their bodies were a crimson hue. Their eyes glowed with a fierce, predatory hunger, and they stood nearly two meters tall, their muscles rippling beneath their thick hides.
"What are these system?" Alberto barked, his voice laced with a growing unease.
[These are Blood Wolves. They came here because of the smell of bloods. These are C rank monsters. Your chance of winning against them is 35%]
"Tch!" Alberto spat, his worry evident in his tone. Thirty-five percent. Those were not good odds.
"Soldiers, fire quickly!" he ordered, his voice cutting through the chaos.
The soldiers obeyed, their guns spitting out a torrent of lead. But these Blood Wolves were stronger, more ferocious than the Kobolds. Their hides were thicker, their resilience greater. It took more than a dozen shots to bring one down.
Desperate, several soldiers pulled out grenades, their fingers trembling as they pulled the pins. With a guttural yell, they hurled the explosives into the midst of the advancing pack.
There was a deafening explosion, a blinding flash of light, and a wave of heat that pushed back the surrounding foliage. The air is filled with the acrid smell of cordite and the sickening aroma of burning flesh. A few Blood Wolves were vaporized, their bodies reduced to smoldering debris. Others were injured, their howls of pain echoing through the jungle.
But the pack did not falter. They pressed forward, their eyes fixed on their prey, driven by a primal hunger.
"Awwwoooooo!"
The soldiers reloaded their guns.
"Stay focused!" Alberto barked, his voice cutting through the noise. "Form a perimeter! Cover each other!"
The soldiers responded, instinctively falling into formation. They moved as one, creating a barrier against the monstrous tide. Private Jenkins, a sharpshooter with a reputation for cool-headedness under pressure, took a knee and aimed his rifle at the nearest beast. With a steady hand, he squeezed the trigger, sending a bullet straight into the creature's eye. It staggered back, howling in pain, but it was only momentarily halted
"Keep firing!" Alberto shouted, his eyes scanning the battlefield for any signs of weakness. He spotted Corporal Martinez, who was expertly tossing grenades into the fray, each explosion creating a small pocket of safety amidst the chaos.
"Martinez! Flank left and draw them towards the tree line!" Alberto commanded. The corporal nodded, understanding the plan. He hurled another grenade, the blast sending several monsters reeling, and then he sprinted to the left, drawing the creatures after him.
"Now!" Alberto yelled, signaling the others. The soldiers took the opportunity to reposition, creating a choke point. They unleashed a barrage of firepower, bullets flying with deadly intent.
But the monsters were relentless. One of them, a massive creature with jagged teeth, broke through their line, charging straight for Alberto. The commander stood his ground, drawing his sidearm. Just as the beast lunged, A soldier leaped in front of him, brandishing a knife. With a swift motion, he plunged the blade into the creature's side, buying Alberto precious seconds to aim and fire.
"Die! Die!" Alberto shouted, his heart racing as he fired at point-blank range. The Wolf collapsed, but the victory was short-lived as more monsters surged forward, their numbers seemingly endless.
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The relentless sounds of gunfire echoed through the air, mingling with the growls and howls of the advancing monsters. The soldiers, weary and battered, stood firm, but many had already fallen in the attack.
Alberto now had only 24 soldiers left.
Suddenly, a message flashed on the system.
[Congratulations! You have exterminated one hundred monsters. You completed your mission. You are rewarded with a mystery box. Do you want to open it?]
"Tch! Open quickly. I hope I get something that will help defeat these fucking monsters."
[Congratulations! You got Random hero summoning card!]
"What is this hero card?" Alberto asked, brows furrowing in confusion.
[You can summon special, legendary, and powerful individuals who are stronger and more talented than ordinary people. They will assist you with their unique skills and abilities. It's a random hero summoning card. It randomly gives you a hero.]
"I need a hero who can help us now," Alberto said, determination in his voice. "Let's summon someone who fits our needs."
System started to explain that he can put filters when using the random hero summoning so that he get a hero that fits his needs.
"Do it"
System started to use the random summon after pressing the ok button a light suddenly flashed
Out from the light stepped a figure clad in robes of shimmering light. It was a sorceress, a powerful wielder of magic.
[Congratulations! You summoned Your first Hero]
[ You have summoned Circe. A SS rank hero. Circe, in Greek legend, a sorceress, the daughter of Helios, the sun god, and of the ocean nymph Perse.]
Circe looked around and Understood the situation.
With a wave of her hand, Circe summoned forth bolts of lightning and gusts of wind that swept through the battlefield, striking down monsters with incredible force.
As the battle raged on, Alberto's eyes widened in amazement as he watched Circe, the sorceress, unleash her powers on the monsters. The soldiers, who had been struggling to keep up with the relentless onslaught, now found themselves with a newfound sense of hope. With Circe's help, they were able gain the upper hand.
Circe stood tall, her long, curly golden hair blowing in the wind as she summoned a massive storm cloud that unleashed a torrent of lightning bolts on the monsters. Her piercing gray eyes gleamed with a fierce inner light, and her full lips were set in a determined line. She wore a flowing white robe with intricate golden embroidery, and a delicate silver circlet adorned her brow. A staff made of polished black wood, adorned with small crystals, glowed with a soft blue light in her hand.
"Wow, she's incredible!" Alberto murmured, his eyes fixed on Circe as she summoned a massive storm cloud that unleashed a torrent of lightning bolts on the monsters.
The soldiers cheered as they watched Circe's display of power, and Alberto couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and gratitude towards the system for granting him such a powerful ally.