One-Eyed Monster

The battle at Moonflow Stream continued fiercely.

While only one side was attacking, the evasion tactics of the other were just as captivating. Graceful movements, swift agility…

At this moment, both Kevin and Milo displayed exceptional combat skills, maintaining due caution no matter how the monster attacked them.

They would not cower and run because the enemy was strong, nor would they mock and ridicule a slow-reacting foe. They resisted fiercely, constantly observing. It was not their way to sit and die, nor to merely defend. Their strategy was to seize the chance to counterattack.

Despite the grudges between Alchemy Workshop and Kevin, the coordination between Milo and Kevin was spot-on at this moment. One feinted while the other amassed strength, one attracting attention while the other attacked. Though there were no results yet, it was clear they had reached a consensus: they had to defeat this monster.

They discovered that the monster had three types of attacks.

The first was Corrosive Slime. It would often spray from its body. This was the monster’s most common attack, as it seemed to involuntarily release the corrosive liquid.

Its second attack method was the Soundwave Attack, a new power the creature had recently shown. Its usage frequency was second only to Corrosive Slime. The power of its soundwaves was mainly focused on attacking the ears to induce a shared sensation. Uniquely, the monster’s Soundwave Attack couldn’t be prevented by simply blocking one’s ears; the soundwaves could pierce through many defenses. The auditory assault was only one aspect, as the attack primarily aimed to induce that disorienting shared sensation. Currently, Milo and Kevin had few methods to counter this attack.

The third attack method was Black Lightning!

This attack was incredibly powerful. Kevin and Milo had essentially no defense against it and were utterly helpless. They could only desperately dodge, and they had to time their evasions perfectly, otherwise they wouldn’t be quick enough.

However, despite the power of this attack, it had limitations. The monster couldn’t manipulate the Black Lightning as freely as its other two attacks. Every time it used this attack, it seemed to need to brew it for a long time. Apparently, the Black Lightning was not a power it could fully control.

Regrettably, even though Milo and Kevin had observed closely for a long time while evading, they had discovered nothing beyond the fact that the monster needed a significant interval before using this ability again. They could not find a pattern in its deployment of Black Lightning. Perhaps this Black Lightning had no pattern at all, appearing entirely at random, as if dependent on the monster’s mood.

It was an unsolvable problem; Kevin and Milo were utterly at a loss against this lightning.

But their exceptional combat instincts drove them to meticulously observe the monster’s every move as it conjured and unleashed the lightning. No matter how difficult, they were determined to find a pattern or weakness in this lightning attack.

Even if they couldn’t discover anything, they had to leave some clues for those coming after them. This would prevent the reinforcements from being at a complete loss upon arrival...

This was a testament to their caliber and their sense of duty. Even if they were to fail, they aimed to exhaust the monster’s strength. Though they might not defeat it, that didn’t mean no one could. They were currently buying time and fighting for others.

It might seem like they were only evading and accomplishing nothing, but their every word and action inspired those who came after them.

Even the Great Mentor was moved by their dauntless resistance. It was a spirit of fearless sacrifice, a spirit of putting others before oneself...

Whether it was Kevin and Milo fighting in plain sight, or Simon and Arnold struggling against Wizard Reed in the shadows, they all displayed utter fearlessness and unwavering resolution...

If it weren’t for Kuyi Tulan, the Kayne Empire wouldn’t have lost these warriors....

These were other matters; the Great Mentor couldn’t dwell on them now. He had to focus on his Inner World, or they wouldn’t be able to witness these events.

The Great Mentor wasn’t just concerned about Kevin and Milo at present, but also about Igor and Kadi.

Yes, just a short time ago, Kadi, Igor, Stan Sol, and that recently awakened youth, Hustace, had rushed off to Moonflow Stream.

They were going to assist Kevin and Milo.

Or rather, they were going to rescue them.

According to them, they weren’t entirely sure they could defeat the enemy, but they were confident they could extract Kevin and the others from that bastard’s encirclement.

After all, that youth named Hustace knew how to capture lightning…

The Great Mentor was once again impressed by these youngsters...

Now, he observed closely. He wanted to see how Stan Sol could reach Moonflow Stream. To use the Teleportation Spell to such an extent was truly remarkable. The Sol Family members were indeed emerging from their past gloom; more and more of the younger generation were mastering powerful abilities. A youth like Stan Sol could even use the Teleportation Spell continuously...

Many unthought-of occurrences kept happening on this mountain. The Great Mentor could no longer tell: was this mountain too miraculous, or was the world changing too fast?

Though they were staggering, Stan Sol had managed to bring the few young men to Moonflow Stream.

This was thanks to Kadi. The intense aura Kadi carried, stemming from his strong feelings for Kevin, allowed Stan Sol to quickly lock onto Kevin as a target. Although the target was moving swiftly and erratically, Stan Sol still accurately teleported them to Moonflow Stream, though they were still some distance from the true battlefield.

They could see the unspoken understanding Kevin and Milo had reached without any communication, and also the monster’s slowly moving body...

Milo’s Alchemy Potion mitigated the monster’s Corrosive Slime attack. Kevin’s Blade Array blocked the monster’s Soundwave Attack…

Only the sporadically appearing Black Lightning left them feeling helpless…

”Don’t worry, Old Man Kevin, now it’s our turn to handle the lightning!” Kadi, long unable to contain his excitement, immediately sprang up from the ground after wobbling to the location. He crossed his arms over his chest and declared loudly, showing no fear of the monster.

”Huh?” Kevin and Milo exchanged glances, then both turned to look towards the source of the voice behind them.

They saw a One-Eyed Monster standing confidently in the whistling wind.

The monster, however, paid them no heed. With a guttural roar, it unleashed a bolt of lightning.

The lightning was too fast to be seen by the naked eye. With a BANG, it struck the exact spot where Kadi was standing.

”Not good!” Kevin recognized Kadi, but it was a bit too late!