Chapter 311 - 36: Ouroboros! (1/2)

Meanwhile, back in Helheim City.

Cheers suddenly erupted in the main plaza as thousands of Heteromorphic players could now be seen gathered around the big floating screen above them. Every one of them ranged from lv40 to 70, with a lv71 to 80 scattered here and there. No one could be seen above lv80 here. It seemed Nao and his party were still at the forefront of level grinding.

A glint streaked across Momonga's eye sockets seeing the six Cherubims, combined with Nao's spells, Tabula's arrows, and the other two's blocking, cut away at the boss's health like it was nothing. It didn't stay at 80% for long.

Minutes began to pass as its % started to decrease even further. The six Cherubims soon began to deal the most damage, drawing the boss's Hate value through the roof. It ignored Nao and the other there, solely focusing its attention on the angels.

Unfortunately, the Cherubims began to perish one by one. A surprise factor gave the giant serpent another shock, each one of them exploded upon losing their last bit of health! Huge rainbow marks spread all over the giant serpent's body. It was sent flying high into the sky before it sunk into the raging waters.

Everyone thought it died from that chain of explosions and the flurry of attacks and spells from Nao's party, and an eerie silence soon spread out around the plaza.

Touch Me couldn't help but speak in a quiet tone to Momonga.

”Super tier spells really are something else. It's no wonder they change the outcome of the battle so quickly. The boss's health depleted in minutes!”

”That is true. Metatron also casted spells in succession, leaving no time wasted. He has a good eye at health management for his other party members. Still, I've always had a nagging feeling why they can keep up their efficiency while even our party of nine can't match their speeds. Despite his larger MP pool, it is now drained. Hmm?”, Momonga answered Touch Me calmly, yet his eyes stayed on the screen at a very specific location.

His gaze intensified at the ancient golden lamp in Nao's offhand. He did not give it much attention before, as he mostly focused on the battle itself.

”Since when did player Metatron have this lamp? Did he have it when we met six months ago?”

”I am not sure, but I don't remember seeing it on hand at the time. Perhaps he keeps his item stored...!?”, Touch Me started to reply, yet his eyes also focused the ancient golden lamp. Its suddenly emitted a dense blue light while Nao's party tightened their formation.

The two then saw Nao's MP pool that was depleted shoot all the way back up to full in a mere instant. Momonga even let out a frown emote seeing Nao's MP replenish back to full.

”The hell? I thought there was no way we could instantly recover our MP! That alone is insanely broken. No wonder why those four are so efficient. They literally don't need to stop till they get it done,” Touch Me actually let out a rare curse.

”True, we normally deplete our MP during grinding and log off for the day, or save it for our raids and dungeons. Yggdrasil does have HP potions to restore our health, but there are no consumables to restore our MP. I never would have thought that there would be high tiered equipment capable of doing this. We may need to stretch out our influence. Isn't our next target the Grenbera Swamps?”

”Oooh, are we going to start hunting for rare items like the robe you secured? That area is indeed our next target. Should we focus on locating more dungeons as we sweep through it?”

”Yes. If such equipment is a reality, we must increase our awareness. Rumors of World Items popping up in the other realms have come to the surface too. I have not seen any notice of players finding any in Helheim yet, so our best bet would be finding those and securing more Divine tier equipment, or any specialized equipment.”

”Roger that. Speaking of rumors, have you read the recent note from Yggdrasil's administrators, or have you been too busy with your work?”

Hearing Touch Me ask this question like that, Momonga went quiet before he suddenly let out a laugh and hit his robe with his hand.

”Hahaha! Work is always busy but having a livelihood is what keeps our guild alive and is one of our requirements to join. But despite that and playing Yggdrasil, I still got enough time to search for information. You are referring to the World Champion Tournament correct?”

”Right, that one! They didn't say much but it looks like its going to be a contest of champions. Further details won't get released until the first of nine realms to reach player lv100 it seems.”

”Hmm, a race to reach the highest level cap, lv100, is it? This tournament seems like this would be more of your field, Touch Me. Why bring it up to me?”

”Aren't you interested in joining such a tournament too, Leader Momonga? You may appear frail close up but your defense cannot be underestimated.”

”I'm not sure actually, but if this tournament will let Helheim grow closer, then it may be a good thing. I wonder player Metatron will enter it once we get the full details?”

'Well, considering he's one of the top idols of us grotesques, there's no way he wouldn't. Besides, Leader Momonga, you may even cross paths in the tournament. That would definitely be a match to see! Don't you guys agree?”, Touch Me asked the other seven. (A/N : just a tease of the final bit to come in the Yggdrasil Arc, yes I'm planning to end this arc with Nao vs Momonga~)

Four of them replied with a smile emote while the other three remained indifferent and silent with their eyes still on the screen above them.

”A tournament of champions...well, regardless of what the administrators are revealing to us, this won't happen till we reach lv100. We need to focus on closing this remaining gap first. Do we have our guild hall ready for our next meeting?”

”Yes.”

”Good..”, Momonga replied to Touch Me.

”Leader Momonga.', Nishikirenai suddenly said, reaching out to Momonga.

”What is it?”

”It looks like the fight is just about over.”

Hearing Nishikirenai, the nine players of Nine's Own Goal shifted their attention back to the screen. They soon saw an enraged giant serpent thrashing its body around on the sole platform, frantically trying to hit Nao and his party. The four nimbly dodged or blocked each hit, and fired off flurry of attacks and spells.

Jörmungandr soon roared out its last deathly woe, crumbling away in pixels of rainbow light. The fight was officially over and Nao cut his livestream, ending the video on screen. Momonga couldn't help but utter to himself seeing the battle end so quickly.

”So quick, even with it being a World Enemy? As expected of player Metatron. His party's efficiency is definitely up there. But it looks like its over. Let us depart for the guild hall.”

””Yes!””, the other eight members of Nine's Own Goal responded to Momonga in unison. They soon left in the shadows among the many players in the crowd.