Chapter 599


    Matans Shooter 599


    Looking from behind like this, one feels like theyve be some kind ofmander. Certainly, it seems this battleground belongs to that warrior.


    Arent we going any further?


    Theres no need. Ill take care of the hole on the right side, and the ones on the left, and over there-


    Again?


    -Wow, quick on the uptake now? Just leave it to Koma with the Soul Link.


    His trust wasnt ced in just one aspect. Immediately, he had Koma undergo physical transformation and instructed ugrunn as well.


    ugrunn-ssi, please coordinate with Koma and support that side. Only use lightning magic that induce status ailments. Avoid using magic that deals direct damage as much as possible. Be inconspicuous but effective. You know what I mean?


    Kruruk?


    What about Leeha-nim?


    Almost in unison, Koma and ugrunn asked. His answer was, of course, singr.


    How long does Levitationst?


    The farther away I am, the weaker it bes, but it shouldst for an hour without an issue.


    Okay. Perfect, just Komas duration. Well reconvene here then.


    Hismand was simple.


    Spread his left hands index and middle fingers, and pointed forward.


    GO!


    To leverage the third wave for a massive level-up, the [Leeha Squad] was deployed.


    Moreover, this time, they had ensured the safety of their main body thoroughly.<hr>


    [Foolish humans. Still, a breed that doesnt know how to control their greed.]


    Toon scoffed.


    His words were filled with anger.


    Yet, a faint smile also lingered on the dinosaur who hade close to achieving its goal.


    Indeed The number of souls collected from the first and second waves wasnt satisfactory at all. So, its enough with just the third wave given that humans blinded by greed are gathering.


    Chiyou found the scene astonishing as well.


    The amount of souls salvaged during the first wave was less than three thousand. Topletely fill the 50,000 vase, they had thought it would take up to the tenth wave. However, understanding human psychology was something the Demon Army excelled at even more.


    The event was marketed as a leveling-up event! And the users, disregarding their own lives, swarmed to it like moths to a me.


    For Chiyou, who had observed all three waves from the sidelines, the situation was pitifully straightforward.


    Compared to the first, almost four times the people have gathered. Adding to the souls collected during the second wave and the expected haul from this third And-


    Collecting souls didnt just ur during the waves.


    Periodic soul collections were also part of the contract between Toon and Chiyou.


    -Ever since Faust took over, the numbers have surged dramatically. Maybe today, all 50,000 will be gathered.


    Although Chiyou had directed agents within Shinobigumi to discreetly collect souls, the efficiency was somewhatckingpared to the discretion and mobility.


    The recement of the agent with Faust, albeit recent, was already showing its effectiveness.


    Dealing with souls and corpses, Faust demonstrated eerily efficient despite his reluctance.


    Toon personally handed over an item, and it still took a while to detect the presence of souls No, rather, was it my fault for not arranging the personnel more strategically?


    Chiyou mused, yet smiled despite self-reproach.


    A mistake?


    Such a thing was impossible for her. Even if ignorant Igor held a different opinion, Faust wouldnt just sit quietly, right?


    For him, without any power base, the only way to revive was to make direct contact with the Bluebeard.


    She saw thising and used it to her advantage.


    Heh, was getting sick of holding onto it anyway, might as well release it and probe the aftermath. The soul collection has been useful too.


    Chiyou trusted no one among her associates.


    Perhaps because they had already somewhat figured her out, those on her side didnt fully trust Chiyou either.


    Even if they were a ragtag group, they werent just thrown together without purpose.


    As long as they could be of use to each other, their bonds wouldnt break.


    Woah! Is that it, what you were talking about? The raging fireball over there!


    Hmm? You can see that?


    Ah. Cant you, Miss Chiyou? Well, Im not seeing it 100%, either. Its more like catching glimpses through the sounds of the battlefield brought by the wind spirits Its a bit difficult to exin to someone whos not a spirit master.


    Hmm. Hearing and feeling


    But its really something, huh? Hmm, it seems definitely rted to fire spirits, but its a type Ive never seen before.


    Chiyou nced at Prea, who was making a fuss beside her.The white snow elemental mage was deemed the least trustworthy of beings. What on earth was this woman thinking?


    Even going out on a Wave Inspection with Toon seemed like a pic to her, a careless lightness in her step.


    yers under level 100 cant afford to be this carefree. Especially the Top 10 rankers who are well aware of the weight their positions and activities carry. In that aspect, Preas behavioral pattern holds too many perplexing elements even for Chiyou toprehend.


    Oh! That is quite impressive. Its not just any spirit but aposite? I see, so such a thing is possible. Could I do it too? To think theres a spirit mage like this in Middle Earth!


    Do you have no idea whos using it now?


    Eh? Who is it?


    A distant gunfire sound reached even the location where they were conversing. Suddenly, old memories caused Chiyous body to twitch momentarily.


    The person who made that gunfire.


    Whose gunfire is it?


    Preas bold reply momentarily stunned Chiyou.


    That same,pletely unchanged innocent expression! It was clear now, she was far from a simple fool.


    You dont know Ha Leeha?


    Ah! Ha Leeha! You know who that is? Is that the sound of Ha Leehas gunfire? Ive never heard it before; its really loud!


    Prea pped her hands in admiration, Astounded.


    Chiyou scrutinized her with piercing gazes.


    Meeting Prea was when I was about to annihte the Byulcho. She wasnt on the side of Byulcho Was she just passing by?


    What exactly was the identity of this yer? For the first time since Ha Leeha, Chiyou felt a keen interest towards someone. That interest didnt take long to intensify.


    Indeed, indeed. Its aposite spirit, right?


    Eh? What is?


    I just asked.


    To whom? Ha Leeha?


    No. To Selena.


    As Prea smiled and spread her fingers, a giant fireball materialized above her head.


    A high-nosed woman wearing a burning skirt looked down upon Chiyou.


    Right, Selena?


    [Yes. Its abination of Ignis and a bear-like creature. But such a body wouldntst long outdoors. Though theres a high elemental affinity for fire spirits, this almost breaches the rules.]


    Yeah, yeah. And Ignis? Since Ignis is of a lower tier than you


    [I could separate them. Is that what you want, Prea?]


    How delighted would Ha Leeha have been? Chiyou, who never flustered under any circumstance, had her poker facepletely fall apart.


    What did you just say?


    Oh, its simple. This magnificent fireball is aposite of the high-level fire spirit Ignis and a beast. Our Selena here, being of a higher tier than Ignis, means she can separate Ignis and the beast.


    [I cant remove it forever. Just temporarily send Ignis back to the spirit world. At most, 30 minutes?]


    Oh, was it? Anyway, thats how it is. Prea smiled gleefully.


    Effectively stating that she couldpletely neutralize a Summoned Young through [Soul Link] without much fuss.


    Was she aware of the value of what she had said?


    Chiyou barely suppressed the chills of excitement. If she yed her cards right with Prea!


    Ha Leeha


    Gulp. Chiyou swallowed her saliva.


    Although it was a quickly finished act, Prea keenly observed her throat quivering.


    Could you show me now?


    Selena?


    [Theres no problem.]


    Thats the case.


    Then, right now


    Just as Chiyou was about to speak in earnest, Prea ced a finger on her lips.


    So, what will you do for me? After all, Im on this side, arent I?


    The corners of the white snow elemental mages eyes lifted.


    Still, there was no ck in her pupils. However, another unexpected variable that had been silent until now finally showed its teeth in front of Chiyou.


    Taken aback by the sudden shift in her demeanor, Chiyou was momentarily speechless. But, she was quick to recover. Hadnt she always known? There are no true fools in this world.


    Carefully, Chiyou removed Preas finger pressing down on her lips.


    Whatever you desire.Then, please fetch me an item. It might be a bothersome andplicated task for me, but I suspect it wont be difficult for you, Chiyou.


    Prea spoke with an air of granting a favor.


    Still appearing innocently, but perhaps because she revealed her true intentions, Chiyou found her somewhat presumptuous.


    epted.


    Of course, such a change in emotions caused Chiyou no trouble at all.


    Moving past unpleasant feelings with a smile was her know-how in ying Mid-Earth.


    After all, what was it that Prea wanted?


    The details could wait to be heard.


    Something that cant be done with the power of spirits, or is too hard to even if tried. Then it must be a task requiring secretive information or searching through various parts of the continent.


    Being well-connected and resourceful herself, it was easy, but for a solo yer like Prea, impossible, and she quickly realized this.


    Then, will you show it to me?


    Sure. It seems I might as well, considering youre likely to ask for a contract anyway.


    Was the innocent navet she showed all calcted? With a pounding heart, Chiyou inspected Prea and the highest-grade fire spirit.


    Selena, please.


    [You know, normally, you shouldnt make such requests lightly. After all, that fellow is out here with the kings permission. If I forcibly do this, it will be problematic.]


    Thats why Im asking.


    [Ahem, alright. The job is simple, so Ill help.]


    While they were atop Toons instep, conversing and nning their next steps, Toon, unaware of what was going on above him, remained silent.


    It was natural to think that reducing the enemys power even slightly would make collecting souls easier.


    The highest-grade fire spirits body zed fiercely.<hr>


    Kyaaaooow, huh?


    Boom!


    Suddenly, the figure sweeping through a group of ogres and trolls changed.


    No longer giant or beastly, Koma now appeared as nothing more than a slightlyrge bear.


    ugrunn, who had followed Koma, continuously buffing him, was taken aback.


    Huh? Whats happening, Koma?


    Gr, groow? Gwa?


    Stop growling and speak- ah, right, you initially couldnt speak. Whyd you undo your transformation? Nows not the time for jokes.


    Groow! Gwa, gwoooer, gwong!


    Though Koma seemed to be babbling in panic, ugrunn couldnt understand clearly.


    He immediately recognized, however, that this was no ordinary situation.


    Ignis has vanished. And you, Koma-


    Kraaaahhh!


    Kwoooo!


    As Komas aura weakened, the monsters ferocity revived.


    They were much further ahead than nearby yers, so those yers couldnt have seen them.


    ugrunn: Leeha-nim, Iming back.


    Leeha: Huh? Why?


    ugrunn: Ill exin when I get there.


    Ah so this is it. Electromaic Induction.


    ugrunn swiftly cast, rising into the air.


    He scattered some magic towards the approachingrge monsters.


    Starting from the near surroundings, then in the direction where no yers were, one, two, three.


    What?!


    Crack!


    A tingling sensation followed, but the monsters hesitated only briefly as no immediate effect urred. Therge monster inspected its body briefly before charging at them, but by then, ugrunns casting of the Bronze Dragon wasplete.


    Chain Lightning.


    Crackling


    Zap zap zap!


    Kyoo kyoo kyoo!


    The massive electrical chains, starting from a monster attached to a conductor, leapt towards other conductors, dealing massive damage.


    By manipting the direction of the conductors so as not to veer towards Juma City, no harm came to the yers.