The Kraken is a disaster.
Even a typical user, not to mention top-ranking users, cannot withstand the phantom’s ‘eyes’ and falls.
Humans cannot face a typhoon.
That is the truth and an unchanging law.
But.
“That…”
“Seal.”
To survive the typhoon.
Moreover, to surpass even the typhoon.
Humans have always found a way.
[Smooth bracelet encounters an opponent, its special ability activates!]
[Smooth bracelet has transformed into the ‘Bracelet of Sealing (Quasi Mythical)’.]
[The currently sealable target nearby is ‘óctĭpes (Level 4)’.]
[Would you like to seal it?]
“Yes.”
Light flickers from the purple smooth bracelet and transforms into a blue bracelet.
Soon, the blue bracelet begins to dominate the surroundings, emitting a vast blue field.
“…!”
The sky was still dark due to the demon race’s influence, but the sea around the floating ship calms down, and the area-effect diminishes.
Clang!
Two of the Kraken’s six eyes that entered the edge of the field close.
The power of focus has vanished.
[Successfully sealed.]
[The duration of the seal is 30 minutes.]
“This is…”
“Not as long as I thought.”
I had thought it was a key item of the Great Cataclysm, but merely 30 minutes?
It may be fine for me, but it seems like a hard fight for the others.
[????]
[?]
[What is it?]
[What the hell?]
[Bracelet of Sealing?]
[Oh, is that what it is?]
[Nerfed difficulty? LOL]
[30 minutes? This should be easy.]
[So that’s why it was strong?]
[Look at Neris freezing up.]
“Is that… the lock?”
“That’s right. A key item of the Great Cataclysm.”
Only six users possess the key to the sealing bracelet.
Currently known are me, the Heavenly Horse, Black, and a magician from the Magician’s Guild, while the identities of the other two remain unknown.
One of them is said to have been visited by the Heavenly Horse… but since there has been no word, they must have joined without any issues.
“Is it necessary to have that bracelet to capture it?”
“It’s not absolutely required, but it’s indeed easier with it.”
Unless you’re at the Sword Saint level like Leo, it’s impossible to face a Level 4 without the bracelet.
“…Oh?! What about the others? Have the owners left?”
They likely left, but…
I definitely saw Black heading to one of the eastern regions, but I have no idea where the magician went.
I heard that you joined the alliance, but I didn’t attend the meeting.
It wouldn’t be a big deal if you went somewhere else with Black…
“If we had gone together, the other side would be in danger. The Angel Guild is the same.”
“This is a big problem. Let’s wrap this up and join the east side quickly!”
Why are we going all the way to the opposite side instead of the closer north?
“Are you trying to gain contribution points?”
“Yes!”
I appreciate the honesty.
After all, if there wasn’t a significant purpose, there’d be no reason to join my side.
I smiled faintly and drew my spear.
“Alright. Let’s finish this quickly.”
“Yes. I’ll use my ultimate skill, and when our kids cast their magic, you’ll attack…”
“Spear’s Roar.”
Holy power gathers at the tip of the spear, creating a whirlwind and a storm all at once.
The rotating White Guardian and another replicated White Guardian fly alongside.
Whoosh!!
The storm tore through the Kraken’s legs and part of its body.
As the Kraken lost its balance and collapsed, the sea roiled.
“Huh? What?”
“It’s not dead, so follow me.”
“Wait, what?!”
I leaped off the floating ship and flew toward my target.
From the now distant floating ship, I could hear shouts of “Lady Lily is taking all the contribution points!” as dozens of spells poured toward the Kraken.
And the highest soaring Neris shouted, “Profit!!” as she created a giant magic circle and launched it.
For just a user, it was a pretty special form of magic and power.
But if there was a serious downside…
“I’ll think about that later.”
As I got closer to the Kraken, I noticed another being wrapping around the regenerating Kraken.
An adult-form Water Spirit with closed eyes.
Its size was that of a young child, but its body was adult-like, resembling someone from a diminutive nation.
The water barrier surrounding them was strong enough to block most of the spells used by the mages in the Magic Tower.
Neris’s magic had some effect, but it was still impenetrable.
I morphed my spear into a hammer and swung down.
The lacking clouds and electric currents were replaced by storm clouds.
Crack!
“It’s going to sting a little.”
“…!”
‘Blunt Technique: Thunder Dragon.’
Ka-BOOM!!
The power of the Thunder Dragon strikes the Water Spirit and the Kraken.
Enormous electric currents flow into the Kraken’s sea, exploding outward and dominating the surroundings.
Normally, the Kraken would have offset some of the electrical current with its dominion, but due to the Bracelet of Sealing, its dominion power was greatly diminished.
The Kraken took the full brunt of the lightning.
Kroooaaaar!!!
The Kraken’s body trembled violently while the Water Spirit, still with closed eyes, focused on holding on.
It’s true that it looks hard to endure, but I’ve managed to hold on pretty well.
“Hold on, and you’ll break.”
“…Oh dear.”
Boom!!
The ability of the White Guardian.
The replicated ‘Thundra’ strikes them once more.
The Water Barrier shatters, and even the Water Spirit loses its mind to Thundra’s power and collapses.
What remains is just the Kraken, half its body blown off, wrapped in electrical currents.
Swoosh!!
As if the Kraken was making one last desperate effort, dozens of its legs shoot up toward the sky and launch straight at me.
Some are already a bit overcooked and ragged, but they’re still threatening, proving they are not just any ordinary Kraken.
Again, I transform the hammer into a spear.
‘Clone Spear.’
A number of Clone Spears rise into the air, roaring from their spear tips.
For each Clone Spear created, identical White Guardians are replicated.
With dozens of them shooting out a storm of Holy Storms, they obliterate everything in the nearby hundreds of meters.
Not a single piece of flesh left to regenerate.
[As a Challenger, you’ve defeated a fragment of disaster.]
[The Contribution Degree of the Challenger Alliance rises by 1.5%.]
[You’ve obtained 10 Alliance Tokens.]
[You are the first to defeat the Named Entity, óctĭpes -15.]
[You’ve obtained an additional 15 Alliance Tokens.]
“It’s over.”
[Wow]
[Whoa]
[Is it over?]
[Lily is so strong]
[Fighting with full power after such a long time is just refreshing, right?]
[This is insane]
[Look at Neris being so stunned]
[Great Lil Li]
[Whoa]
[Fighting every time with debuffs, fighting properly now feels so satisfying, lol]
[Two transcendental classes, rank 1 in level ranking, hidden job 4th class, and Lily seems like a joke? lol]
[For real, haha]
[Info) That’s even third class]
“What’s going on? Is it really over?”
Neris, who barely caught up to me, looks at me with a bewildered expression.
Back when we were going together, she definitely thought she’d have a chance to shine.
“Yes. Let’s head back now.”
“…Oh my God.”
Today is war, not class.
So, there’s no reason to give special treatment or help anyone shine, nor is there the luxury to do so.
‘Above all, Neris…’
Splash!
The delayed spells finally hit the poor sea.
Though the Mages have been desperately casting spells, they haven’t really caused much damage.
Sadly, this is all they are capable of.
“Do you regret following along?”
“……”
If it were the Magic Tower, there might have been more chances to shine.
Even if the power of focus is inherently unbeatable, if they had sealed their abilities with the help of Black or the Magician, they would have earned much greater contributions and rewards.
If we had fought, we would have gained more contribution points and rewards.
But Neris just followed me, unable to do anything, and the first raid ended.
Neris shakes her head.
“No? It’s actually better!”
“Your eyes are watering.”
“Hahaha! I’m smiling, aren’t I? Right?”
[Hahaha!]
[Neris’s tears of blood]
[Did you think Lily would give you contribution points? Not a chance, immediate kill! Haha]
[Oh, Magic Tower…]
[But wasn’t it an obvious outcome?]
[For real, haha!]
“And I expected it. Honestly, who would think of competing with Lady Lily for contribution points? There’s already a record.”
“Sugarado?”
“Yeah. Didn’t you take 70? 80% contribution points there? So I really don’t care. The first time was just for testing the waters anyway.”
Hmm. So Neris consoled herself, shoulders slumped, and returned with me to the floating ship.
“How much did your contribution go up?”
“…0.05%.”
“But it did go up.”
0.05% is the contribution of taking down a level 2 Kraken.
Considering we’ve only come this far, it’s a bit low, but since it’s just the beginning, it’s fine.
If we gathered information without taking damage, that’s not so bad.
“Above all.”
“What?”
“I came to ask Lady Lily something I’m curious about.”
“What is it?”
Neris’s face lit up with a hint of expectation.
The reason she, ranked 9th in the guild and 36th overall, would take a loss to join me.
“You see various users’ talents while doing your Academy thing.”
“That’s right.”
“What do you think? About my talent?”
“If we’re talking about talent, is it magic? Or are you referring to the use of mana?”
“Both, or anything really. Everyone evaluates each other, like Lord Leo and Miss Yena. Lord Leo is, of course, number one. Others are above average, or whatever.”
“……”
Neris’s talent, huh.
Honestly, I was trying too hard not to say it.
[Neris?]
[Isn’t she exceptional being a Master of the Magic Tower?]
[Neris has good talent.]
[Did she join just to get compliments? Haha!]
[Her magic was pretty wack earlier.]
[Is she building up to enter the Academy?]
[Super cute. Haha!]
“Can you be honest with me?”
“Of course!”
“There’s nothing there.”
“What? No talent? Incredible!”
“No.”
Horribly so.
“You have absolutely no talent.”
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