Kill Steal
"Hup!
Dodging another large foot, Basically looks at the Guardian of the final boss room.
"[Fire Element: Hell Flames!]" Draila shouted as her spear tip emerged in red flames as she moved in to attack.
An hour had passed after Moo, Nogla, Delirious, and Vinx' incident, back to our other six characters such as Basically, Wildcat, Terroriser, Peter, Sokushi and Draila, the two parties, including a hundred of more adventurers with them were currently engaging in a battle against an enormous elephant-looking creature, over the size of 50 meters tall with six tusks extending from its mouth as it fought against the group.
Six-tusked Mammoth, a powerful
"[Water Element: Cutthroat Beast!]"
Water enveloped one of the hands of a mage and just as if someone turned on a hose, the water burst out of his hands and ran towards the titanic size Mammoth. Only, the water took the shape of a carnivorous beast, the pressure of it could destroy multiple houses at once.
"Bahruuuuuuhhhhaaaaa!"
The Titanic Mammoth cried out as it extended its enormous trunks before bringing it forward again and roaring towards the oncoming attack. Only this time, the roar was followed up by a powerful shockwave that shot out from its tusk and went on towards the oncoming water beast.
The two attacks collided and the beast's attack completely overwhelmed the water beast and kept going towards the mage and the other two behind him. One of them was still using his power to disrupt the Mammoth's perception of time, so the three onnair were fully capable of dodging what would have been a critical attack by using a skill to evade.
"[Dimensional Move]." A D-rank adventurer activated a 3rd tier spell which distances the caster and their adversaries; it quickly teleports her a few meters away to safety.
"[Impenetrable Fortress!]"
The others activated a skill that will help them guard against the full brunt of the attack. Nonetheless, they still took a considerable amount of damage, which also caused a large explosion that shook the surroundings.
BOOOOM!!
"ARGH!"
They got launched back and eventually, though shakily, got up from the ground as the pain smeared their bodies.
"Bahruuuuuuhhhhaaaaa!"
The titanic size Mammoth cried out once again and stomped its foot on the ground, creating a huge magnitude earthquake that created a small canyon in the midst of a hundred adventurers. Fortunately, they managed to avoid it before falling into the abyss.
In response, many adventurers began to blast their magic and long range weapons at the beast.
"[Magic Arrows!]"
"[Dragon Lightning!]"
"[Synchronization: Elemental Burst!]
Countless magic attacks of different elements such as light arrows and white lightning in the shape of a writhing dragon shot out towards the Mammoth, who lowered his head, showing its bushy hair. However, it's no ordinary hair as these types of Mammoth are famous for its indestructible fur, powerful enough to withstand dangerous punishment. Using its own hair made the people realize it attempts to minimize the damage.
BOOM!
"Bahruuuuuuhhhhaaaaa!"
BAM!
Dust and debris flew everywhere as the six-tusked Mammoth flew into a fit of rage. Wherever it went, adventurers would be sent flying.
Shwup!
Fortunately, whenever they were injured severely, these orbs of light that was casted by Benjamin would quickly appear and take them away to safety, which is the reason why casualties were at the minimum.
Swooosh! Swooosh! Swooosh!
On top of a large cliff, stood Draila with her flaming bow drawn. Her Spear could change the shape into a bow whenever she liked. Whenever she pulled the string of her bow back a red flaming arrow would appear. Like that she aimed for the Mammoth below, and aimed for its eyes.
That was its main weakness. Letting go of the string, the arrow disappeared. It soon reappeared in an instant in front of the Mammoth who quickly closed its eyes.
Clank!
A large sound reverberated across the plain and Draila's arrow disintegrated. Unbothered by this, Draila once again drew her bow. Once again she released the arrow.
Swooosh!
Below her, Basically and Peter worked together with the other teams to deal as much damage as possible. Marcel used both of his enchanted Diamond and Netherite Sword whilst Peter stood at the back, casting different types of spells.
"Back me up!"
"Like you would need my help!"
All sorts of colorful yet devastating spells flew towards the Mammoth in the distance as Peter cast spells as if he was a machine gun.
Occasionally Marcel and Peter would bicker, but they worked well together as Marcel stood at the front and Peter helped at the back.
SHIIIING—!
Next to them, Terroriser, Sokushi, and tens of other experienced Adventurers swiftly and deftly moved around the Mammoth's lower area.
Whenever Brian's enchanted Netherite sword, Sokushi's katana, and other Adventurers weapons slashed, blood spilled. They were aiming for the joints and legs of the monster.
Unfortunately, due to how tough the outer layer, especially its fur of the beast was, the best they could do was cause the monster to bleed. But that was enough…
"Bahruuuuuuhhhhaaaaa!"
Slowly but surely the Mammoth was slowing down. Its movements had started to become more and more predictable. Everyone could feel it.
They were close to killing it.
"Huaaa!"
"Hup!"
Seeing this, everyone stopped holding back. Different colored hues enveloped the surroundings as everyone attacked more fiercely.
Marcel's attack became more fierce, Brian and Sokushi's attack became more powerful, Draila's arrow became faster…
Everyone was going in for the kill.
"Hahaha…"
Standing not far from them, a faint smile appeared on Wildcat's lips.
'Go on, keep lowering its health. Do the heavy job and leave the lightwork for me.'
Since the very beginning, he had not moved. He did tell the others he is injured and needs a bit of rest. But of course, he lied.
There was a reason for this. It's because he had a plan. His plan was quite simple. Just when everyone was about to deal their last blow he would quickly shoot out a lucky arrow in front of them to block their attacks.
Though it won't completely block their attacks, it would be enough to delay them. He would then swoop in and take the kill.
"Ah, just imagining the faces of everyone once they see this makes me laugh…" Wildcat mumbled as a smile on his face deepened.
Just thinking of Brian's face once he realized that he stole his kill…
'That's what you get for blowing up my house, asslicker.'
"It's almost dead! Draila, use your strongest move! Peter help me!"
Looking at the Six-tusked Mammoth and sensing something, Marcel suddenly shouted. Following his call, the Mammoth roared towards the sky as one of its legs gave out.
"Bahruuuuuuhhhhaaaaa!"
Nodding her head, a tremendous amount of mana gathered towards Draila. Looking at each other, Peter and Marcel quickly separated from each other.
Basically chuckled, "Where do you think you're going?
"What are you doing, Marcel?"
Stopping before Brian, Marcel smiled sweetly. Two enchanted swords, both diamond and netherite appeared in his hands.
"Sorry, Brian, but, I, unfortunately, have to hold you back here. How about this, I'll let you go once Draila is done, are you okay with that?"
The reason he said it like that is because they made a deal, a team vs team thing. Marcel is teaming up with Draila and Peter as Terroriser is partnered with Sokushi. Sounds unfair but Terroriser and Sokushi were one of the strongest people in the group, so it seems unfair for the other team. But Draila is almost as strong as Sokushi but the reason she's long range is because she was told to be in the long range role now.
"Ah, is this how you want to play?" Terroriser said and instantly got the gist of the situation. They were trying to hold him back. Marcel's smile deepened as he didn't deny it.
"You sure got that right."
"You just give me no choice…"
Instantly, Brian's pressure intensified manifolds as the red hue around him shrouded everything within a thirty-meter radius.
"Let's zee for how long vu can hold me pack!" Terroriser muttered in a German accent, with one of his eyes glowed red.
BOOOOM!
Not far from Brian and Marcel, a similar situation was unfolding as Peter stood before Sokushi.
"Sorry, my friend, but I'll have to hold you back"
"Oh? So you're resorting to this trick as well?
Stepping up, Sokushi smiled. Looking towards Brian in the distance, he pretty much got the gist of the situation as well. In response to Sokushi's question, Peter nodded his head.
"Unfortunately, yes." Peter answered. He had discussed this with Marcel and Draila beforehand.
Aside from Terroriser minus Wildcat who just tired from the fight, the most threatening of the group like Draila was Sokushi. That's why he needs to be cautious.
"I see what you mean, so you want to let Draila take the shot whilst you hold back all the possible competitors. What an interesting plan."
"That's exactly it, so give it your best shot at getting through me."
Staring at the 2nd strongest person in the Caeruleum Guardians before him, Peter takes out his double-edged sword while at the same time his hands become engulfed in electricity. In response, Sokushi took out a second katana and a tremendous blue hue emanated from his body.
"Well, shit…"
Feeling the pressure from the ninja, the Swordsmen-Mage Bear beastmen were starting to regret his decision. Fortunately, he only had to hold him back.
Thus…
Increasing the intensity of the electricity in his hands, he attacked.
"[Mana Burst]! [Twin Maximize Magic: Chain Dragon Lightning]!"
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"What a sight…"
Within a hundred-meter radius of the Mammoth, similar situations were unfolding. Everyone tried to hold back the strongest person of the other group whilst they had one member go for the kill.
Fortunately, Wildcat wasn't one of them getting targeted. Because they believe he was injured and needs to rest.
"Looks like it's about time to make my debut."
Taking a random weapon from his Gates and pulling out his enchanted Netherite Sword from his inventory with [Sharpness III], he prepared to enact his plan to kill the Mammoth. He was going for the kill.
However…
Right before he took one step, he suddenly felt the wind started shifting.
No.
Not only him, but everybody there could feel the air shifting and vibrating, even the Mammoth stopped its rampage and looked around in confusion.
While everyone has no idea where the sudden sensation comes from, Marcel could sense the source and followed his line of sight and saw it.
"What is that? And why the hell do I hear boss music?"
Shaking his head, Basically decided to ignore the mysterious heavy metal music playing and look closely in the distance. There was indeed something over there, a tiny, yet enormous dot was flying towards them at terrifying speed, splitting the wind on its path, but somehow its extremely silent that not a single sound can be heard.
"Hahahahaha, those little creatures from the outside world has really changed during my slumber!"
In the sky, levitating in the air was a creature as dark as the shadow it casted. Its distinct features which included its two massive wings as well as horns and sharp claws easily helped in instantly identifying what this creature was...
...a Dragon.
"Hey Lizard lady, throw me to that elephant over there, its time for my entrance."
Standing on the Dragon's back was a man holding his sword as he fixed his gaze at the titanic mammoth who seemed very small from this distance.
"As you wish. And also, its not lizard lady!"
"Yeah, yeah, just do it."
Rolling her eyes at this man's edgy personality, the Dragon grabbed the man from her back. Like Nolan Ryan, Vritrus took a baseball pitcher stance in mid air before throwing him while holding back as much as she could to not kill him by accident. However, even though she held back her strength very significantly, almost instantly, a loud boom reached all of the adventurers' unprepared ears, even the man himself was unprepared.
"AHHHHH I THOUGHT YOU SAID YOU WERE HOLDING BACK!" He screamed as he travel through the air at mach speed. However, despite him moving through the air and literally breaking through the sound barrier, he still managed to use his special skill.
Click!
Using the skill, the man now moves through the air in an even greater speed.
Back to Wildcat, he doesn't know what the hell it was in the sky, but before he could realize, a white streak of light struck down the six-tusked Mammoth. It was so fast that barely anyone could detect it.
WHIIIIIING!
Following this, a head of the Five-tusked Mammoth separated from its body.
Thud!
With a large thud, the headless body of the mammoth fell to the ground.
"…"
"…"
Silence prevailed over the surroundings as everyone stood motionless and stopped whatever they were doing. Be it Marcel, Brian, Draila, a few random adventurers or anyone present.
Everyone stopped whatever they were doing. Instantly, everyone's eyes were directed towards the headless Mammoth, before looking back to the sky, trying to identify what or who send something flying towards the Magical Beast.
Suddenly, as the cloud of dust located in the deceased Mammoth began to settled down, the adventurers lay their eyes on one individual who stood on top of the huge corpse.
"Tadaaaa!"
Standing on top of the monster was Vanoss's figure. With a netherite sword still in his hand, Vanoss wiped the blood off of his mouth and grabs his magician hat from his head.
Turning his head slightly, Vanoss looks at the people that lay their eyes on him, he hopped off Mammoth's corpse and bowed with his hat on his chest.
"So... how's my Hoo-dini magic trick appearance?"
Laying his eyes on Vanoss' direction, Wildcat stood rooted on his spot as multiple thoughts crossed his mind.
"Ah… what?"