Chapter 442

Defense Specialization and the Weather (2)

Pillars of ice stood side by side, water filling the ground. Players gathered under the cover of darkness. They watched the surroundingsaiming for the enemy camp.

There seems to be no one nearby

As expected, they wouldnt have gone this far since its a bit risky.

Unlike them, were going to take that high-risk action.

They infiltrated the enemy territory for a surprise attack. Thus, they had to sneak around without being noticed.

Lets double check. In case anything happens, retreat before you get surrounded. But if its a desperate situation, were going to go all-in to achieve a swift victory.

Okay.

It should be alright.

Sharpen their concentration, and boost their morale. Bit by bit, droplets of water fell from the sky, forming ripples in the puddle at their feet.

Is it raining?

Oh, apparently so. I didnt notice.

Its to be expected.

A country abundant with nature and water. Streams flowed here and there, while this area itself was rich with water terrain. Therefore, it wouldnt be that surprising if it were to rain.

Zaa zaa

Thus, they let their guard down.

Their conviction

to say the least

prevented them from recognizing what was actually happening.

Then, a shrill voice echoed quietly in the darkness.

Huh?

A suspicious player turned around to a.s.sess the situation.

At the end of the row, they were missing a person.

Hey, where did

N-no way, dead?

Everyone was wary. If it was a sniper, then they shouldve noticed.

Amidst the commotion, another player vanished,

right in front of them.

!

R-retreat!

Something

mysterious

with equally unknown mechanics and originwas being carried out.

Upon knowing that, they decided to withdraw.

Run! Run!

Impossible! Where did it come from!?

Zaa zaa

As they ran without looking back, another player vanished behind them.

They couldnt even do anything about it because they didnt know the source of attack. They just ran away in the rain.

They were excellent players. Naturally, they had prepared the perfect countermeasures to fight against Maple. Items were also prepared to nullify paralysis and poison and to resist any skills that lowered resistance.

However, that very [Poison Nullification] shrouded the fact that [Acid Rain] was dealing damage to them.

The silent rain of deathwhich not even the perpetrator herself was aware of. Even though Maple knew that shed used poison, she didnt know itd evolved into something so deadly.

Maple and the others made it rain. The extremely annoying rain clouds sitting in the sky gradually dispersed after they finished spreading the poison.

Its kind of plain. I was expecting something flas.h.i.+er from you, Maple.

Im sorry?

Ahaha, dont worry. Its fine as long as we can defeat them easily. But I wonder if that did the trick?

We can only hope

I cant look into the future.

Although it did produce results, it took time to reuse Knots [Sonar], so they couldnt accurately grasp the situation.

Theyll probably find out, but Maple, would you like to take it up a notch? After that, we can withdraw right away.

Of course. I want to see immediate result.

Where should we go?

When I went out on the field, I made a note of a place that I could use as a temporary base, so lets have Frederica search there.

Since it was more likely for players to be there, they expected some damage.

And so, the three of them headed for an area where the ground was covered in a thin layer of ice.

It was the perfect place to take a rest, as it made a sound when you walk on it, alerting the enemys approach.

Knots [Sonar]! Eh Theyre really here.

Were lucky. They shouldnt have picked this place.

Then, lets do it, Maple!

Yes, lets prepare ourselves!

Saying that, Maple equipped [Helping Hand] and rode on it with two s.h.i.+elds as scaffolding.

[Commence Attack]!

Frederica, can you amplify the size and range?

Of course! By that, I mean Knots!

Okay, then Ill cling to Maple.

With the two of them attached to Maple with a string, they could now return. Frederica made a bitter expression.

This is kind of weird

Maple returned Syrup to the ring and lowered her hand.

Lets go!

Uh, alright, alright

Knots!

Frederica secured the string to her body and clung tightly to Maple while giving instructions to Knots.

[Poison Dragon]!

Knots [Carrier Pigeon]! [Volume Up]! [Singing Round]! [Amplification]!

After Knots had buffed Maple, the poisonous dragon that emerged grew in size; submerging the entire area in poison.

It was too intense to be called rainand in an instant, it swallowed the players and pushed them away, as if they were suddenly thrown into the body of a waterfall.

The extensiveness of the poison swamp made it impossible for anyone to return alive. After all, Maples poison was specially made.

Since the preparations were swiftly performed, leading to a successful attack, the effect of [Sonar] remained, and Frederica was able to confirm that the number of players were decreasing.

Oh, they didnt have poison resistance?

Alright, time to go!

Uwah, does that mean!?

[Loving Sacrifice]!

Maple protected the two from the explosive flames generated by the suicide bomb and swept them away towards the direction of their own camp at once.

The alt.i.tude is enough.

Theyd be able to earn a considerable distance even while cras.h.i.+ng.

What about the landing!?

Theres no such thing! Well just fall on the ground!

In the first place, why would you even consider this as a means of transportation!?

Fredericas scream echoed in the sky. Still, at that height, the enemy couldnt hear them.

At the same time, a shooting star was seen from a distant enemy camp. No one wouldve guessed that the light across the sky was Maple whod exploded, burst into flames, and crashed at high speed.

No one could pursue them. The poison swamp would prove Maples involvement, but by that time, shed already be inside the town.

In this way, after leaving irrefutable evidence, the three fell towards the town.