826 Mutual Probing (1/2)
”Indeed. Not only do we need to handle those monsters, but there are also still three million waiting to be slaughtered. This will be a very long fight, spanning for at least a month.” Anya nodded.
”Yeah. The problem is whether those 10-Star would come to us or stay in the back. If they come, it will be easy. If not, we need to pull them in or go there by ourselves.” Alex nodded while scratching his head. This matter had been troubling him since a few years ago. He thought it was easy to kill those thirty-four monsters, but it was different if he took the three million into account.
”As expected, we should start fighting back. I am sure that because of the portal, they will realize that the connection to their original world has disappeared. They must be panicking right now.” Anya fell into deep thought after giving an input.
”If that were the case, they will either search for a way to go back or slaughter us first before returning.” Alex narrowed his eyes.
”Yes. We can then kill the monsters bit by bit, luring those 10-Star in and killing them one by one.”
”In that case, we need to spread out.”
”How?”
”Each of us only needs to focus on our respective 10-Star. Each 9-Star Spirits who can fight will take two 10-Star monsters. Those who are 10-Star will focus on one monster. I want you to pull them in and kill the monster as soon as possible so you can move to help the others or take on another one.” Alex commanded.
With this, Leoz, Anna, and Jeanne would take one at a time while Jean, Nelson, Fabio, Vera, and Artur fought against two to hold them back. Anya was in charge of their support, and Greg was in charge of being her protector.
”I will also take two 10-Star. As much as I want to let others join, I will see the situation first. For now, focus on getting the lower level ones like 9-Star monsters. If the monsters are not a big deal, I will inform you guys, and you can fight against 10-Star as well.” Alex glanced at Firia, Sherry and the others who had no chance to fight.
”We understand. You are sure a worrywart.” Firia gently nodded and smiled.
”In total, we can fight fifteen 10-Star monsters at once. If we include the other leaders, we should be able to fight twenty-two monsters. We have no other choice other than letting the rest handle the other twelve if they move.”
”Understood. How about our True Spirit Body?” Anna asked away her doubt.
”Don't use it for now, but you can immediately activate it when fighting the 10-Star. We have been saving this for an occasion like this, so you can go rampage. In the worst case, I can level up a few of you to 10-Star to fight against the monsters, but I hope we don't reach that step.”
They ended up agreeing to his command.
”Letizia and Rose are staying on the back, alright?” Alex then glanced at the two girls that seemed to be left out. As much as he wanted to give them an important role, their strength had yet to reach that level, so he didn't want to send them to death.
The latter also understood his concern and weren't stubborn with it. They simply nodded with a bitter expression.
”Let's go.” Alex nodded and returned to the main area, finding Shakdi making a portal.
Shakdi glanced at him and said, ”This is the portal that will send you back. Considering the situation has stabilized, I can spare more energy. Of course, there is also another thing that this tower can do.”
”That is…”
”We can release a bit of Spiritual Energy we store from the Ancient Battlefield. This way, the disciples will have a good amount of supply of Spiritual Energy, allowing them to recover faster.” Shakdi nodded.
”I see. It's a good idea to the point I might use it myself.” Alex smiled. ”Anyway, our priority is to kill those monsters.”
”Yes. As much as we want to help you in this fight, we can't use our ability outside this tower or the World's Will will notice it and purge our souls.” Shakdi shook his head in remorse.
”It's fine. We should be fine outside.” Alex reassured him once more before glancing at the gate. ”Then, can we leave now?”
”Yes. I know that you won't come back and you don't have any interest in our treasures… That's why…” Shakdi clasped his hand and bowed, followed by the other Gods and Goddesses. ”Thank you for saving this world.”
”It's true that I have no plan in returning to this place, but don't thank me yet. We haven't solved those monsters outside.” Alex turned and started to walk toward the gate before glancing at them. ”Well… Take care.”
They smiled and closed their eyes, reminiscing how Alex saved them in the past. Whether it was the past him or the current him, both of them had their own charm that made one want to follow them. Sadly, they couldn't, due to their limitation.
Alex didn't think much about their feelings and went through the gate, finding himself teleported to outside the pillar.
The monsters were rushing to the tower from the horizon as if they were going berserk. Alex looked around and searched for a leader in this place.
”Alexander…”
Hearing someone's voice, he turned around and asked the person. ”Former Patriarch Davi. What happened here?”
”I was about to ask you the same question.”
”Ho? Is it related to me? No, it should be related to the pillar?”
”Yes. When the pillar shone, the monsters started to be restless as if they were angry over something. At that time, they began marching in a more reckless way to the point their 10-Star joined the war itself, leading them in the front.” Davi let out a long sigh. ”And I was about to go there myself to fight one of them.”
”…” Alex fell into silence and nodded. ”I will try to handle as many 10-Star Martial Saint monsters as possible. You can focus on your task and try to help my people when they are fighting those 10-Star monsters.”
”I can command the disciples to surround them to let your group kill those monsters.” Davi nodded.
”I will also inform the other influences before going to the battlefield.” Alex then turned to Nelson and signaled him to go.
After receiving the order, Nelson vanished into thin air, going to talk face to face with other leaders.