Chapter 1726 - 1021: Multi-Headed Monster (2)

Chaos was able to seize this opportunity to escape, plunging into the lake, no one knew what he was up to.

The two heads hit by the Broom Star immediately shifted their attention to the remaining team members. Facing the charging monster, the others showed their combat skills, either casting magic from afar or using combat skills up close, continuously battling the Hydra. The scene became chaotic again, and the lake, having just calmed down for a few seconds, was once more disrupted, waves surging.

Considering that slashing attacks had limited destructive power against the Crystal Giant Puppet, this time everyone brought blunt weapons like hammers and rods, which were effective for breaking crystals. Unexpectedly, these weapons were also quite effective against the Hydra.

After all, not everyone present had leveled up for a year like Tami and had the King’s Soul enhancement to create incredible strength to slash open the Hydra’s scales with a sword blade. Even with the Broom Star, they could barely break the defense.

"Still using Spinning Flying Magic Gravel?"

"No, although this guy looks big, it moves too fast."

The Spinning Flying Magic Gravel was undoubtedly a special attack for large monsters, but both the release speed and flight speed were its weaknesses, nearly half as slow as the Broom Star. The Hydra’s necks twitched erratically, often causing attacks to miss.

If this battle continues like this, who knows when it would end?

"Lure it over here!"

Tami shouted loudly from the shore. Upon close inspection, several hidden Paralysis Traps were already set up by the lake. As for why there were no pitfall traps, could one really expect him to dig a hole to trap the Hydra during an intense and exciting battle?

Even with ten Elu cats helping, it might not work.

So, the Skyrim Strategy Group began trying to lure the Hydra to the shore, as many combat skills only unleashed their full power when standing on solid ground.

They kept retreating towards the shore, guiding the giant monster to chase after them. The fierce battle stirred up waves, with the Hydra’s seven heads creating rolling white waves on the lake. Its body churned the water as if boiling, the sky-high water crashing down again.

The magicians pointed their wands in unison at the Hydra, firing Broom Stars like a barrage. They didn’t care if this rapid fire would overconsume their magic power; they just wanted to quickly enrage the Hydra and lure it onto the shore.

As the Hydra came closer, its body began to surface from the neck down, appearing like a devil fish.

However, just at this moment nearing success, the Hydra did something unexpected.

Its gigantic body suddenly flipped and leapt backward, completely exposing itself under the sky, leaving everyone speechless.

It plunged straight back into the center of the lake, instantly pulling hundreds of meters away from the shore.

This backward flip triggered a tsunami that crashed toward the forest, instantly toppling the nearest trees and Paralysis Traps. The flood surged into the Gap Forest, making such a commotion that it even attracted the wandering Stone Statue Guard and Crystal Giant Puppet, which began moving in this direction.

"Tch, did we fail? Didn’t expect it wasn’t just a simple beast."

Tami shook his head, holding tightly to a tree to avoid being swept away by the flood, turned his gaze to the distant lake, and murmured, "Is Chaos still not ready?"

The Hydra showed a human-like sarcastic expression on its heads and opened its mouth to spew a torrent of water cannon, which could have hit everyone if most hadn’t already plunged into the water to avoid the impact. However, one magician couldn’t flee in time from the shore.

"Ah, no more!"

Seeing the situation going south, Maru couldn’t hold back anymore, stamped her foot, and rushed towards the magician, instantly drawing the two curved swords from her hands.

"Bam!"

The water cannon, larger than the Son of Evil Omen, was instantly cut apart by her, but the magician behind her vanished without a trace, and in a blink, Tami appeared tens of meters away, carrying the mage.

"Forget water or land battle; let’s just go for it and hack away when it’s latched on." Maru said.

"No, it’s best to let it come ashore." Tami insisted.

"The problem is it can’t come ashore!"

"It’s ready."

Tami suddenly spoke confidently and turned to Maru. "When that guy jumped, did you see any symbols appearing on its body?"

"Symbols?"

Maru thought carefully. The view wasn’t too clear, but...

It seemed like on the Hydra’s belly, there indeed appeared symbols slashed out by sharp tools, looking like some kind of magic array?

"Tami, I’m ready on this side."

Suddenly, the previously missing Chaos emerged from the water, spitting out a mouthful of water and waving the dagger in his hand.

"What’s this?" Maru looked at Tami, seeking an answer.

"Let me introduce, this is the newcomer I’m most proud of," Tami patted Chaos and said proudly, "His unique talent allows him to enhance his combat illusion magic to the extreme."

"Illusion Magic?"

Maru immediately thought of something, her expression turning peculiar, and she said, "Then couldn’t you just wait for him to finish the magic array? Why bother with all that effort earlier?"

"If we don’t draw the monster’s attention, he’d be discovered." Tami shrugged.

Chaos nodded and said, "To exert my unique talent, I need to set up a magic array near the target. In this, I am not as good as predecessors Ais and Em."

What a humble honor student role, Maru glanced at him and said, "Then we’ll count on you."

That said, Chaos, staring into the Hydra’s eyes, already had a pink hue.

The other members of Skyrim Strategy Group seemed aware of his tactic, and at that moment, upon receiving Tami’s order, they voluntarily rushed into the lake depths, even overtaking the Hydra.

During this time, besides utilizing magic attacks, they also used sound emission to attract the enemy, successfully drawing the Hydra’s attention.

However, as this cunning monster moved further from the shore, almost about to hit the waterfall, its eyes also began to exhibit the same pink glow as Chaos.

"Splash!"

Almost in that instant, it flipped and leapt again, but this time towards the direction where the Gap Forest lay.

Successful, the illusion magic confused it between the lake surface and the forest!

"Boom——"

The Hydra’s heavy body crashed onto the forest, crushing and smashing through large sections of trees. More so, some speared through its body like a long spear, making it fall to the ground with a wail, pain instantly bringing it to its senses.

However, as its eyes regained clarity, what came into view was...

"Hehehe."

"Hehehe."

Maru and Tami finally activated the King’s Soul, their flaming weapons simultaneously slicing towards the base of Hydra’s necks.

Chaos watched the two dealing with the massive fish, with envy flashing in his eyes.

Oh God, the power of numbers.

Soon, after a not particularly intense land battle, the Hydra died.

The massive body turned to ash and gradually dispersed, with the golden Crystal Giant Puppet falling from its belly being smashed to pieces by the crowd before it could even strike back, turning into golden shards, of which Maru picked a large one.

When the Crystal Giant Puppet was smashed, the contents were finally revealed to everyone.

It was...

A woman dressed differently from those outside.