Chapter 143 (1/2)

For starters, we would be— spreading it out.

Towards those flock of demons approaching from behind us.

I spread Pigimaru’s tentacles towards the monsters leading the group.

With my position facing towards them, those monsters were now in my field of vision.

[Let’s do it.]

Swwwoooooossshhhhh——–!

Pigimaru’s tentacles morphed.

Those tentacles bloomed in mid-air.

A large amount of those thin tentacles flew out in the air.

Just like countless missiles fired—-

Aiming towards those monsters kicking off the ground, those discharged tentacles chaotically assaulted.

[——<Berserk>——-]

[Gooooonnnoooooooohhhhhh—–!  Uuu! Uuuiiii! Gooooooooohhhhh!]

Several shouts of the Human-Faced blended along with the activation of my skill.

Towards the Human-Faced that were caught in my field of view.

Several tentacles were collectively “annihilated” by one of them.

By a Human-Faced that was breathing out fire.

However…

[Uruuguuaaaahhhhh!]

[Gigaruueeeaarruuuaaaahhh—-!?]

There were still some changes that happened behind us.

My skill has been able to “reach” some of them.

I’ve successfully invoked Berserk to the monsters.

They began to attack the surrounding monsters without any distinctions.

I could feel the vibrations flowing from Slei’s body with each of her kicks to the ground.

While feeling comfortable for some reason, I muttered.

[Go, crush them.]

Incidentally, the effect of the Gem of Voice Amplification has already ended.

Unfortunately, those words I’ve said just now won’t be able to reach the monsters.

I checked the semi-transparent status floating in front of my sight.

I still have some MP to spare.

[We have quite the good start huh.]

However, we obviously couldn’t say that we have successfully subjugated them.

The monsters following behind the leading group were mercilessly trampled down by the monsters I’ve invoked <Berserk> on.

Bitten to shreds…

Poked holes through their bodies…

Pulverized…

Torn into pieces…

Neither bewilderment, hesitation, nor any emotions.

The monsters’ ear-piercing screams resounded out all over the place.

It was as if I was watching the decisive battle between fellow monsters.

I brought forth even more tentacles and chaotically lashed towards them.

It’s time for the second wave— of invoking Berserk.

[<Berserk>]

That tentacle attack I used against that Smiling Mask in front of that ruins we spent a night in.

While I’ve converged the tentacles into one, I could control it more effectively compared to when I’m controlling multiple tentacles.

However, if it’s times like this where I had to fight several opponents, it would be fine even when I lose control of them.

I invoked Berserk towards several of them.

[Gurruuuooooooaaaaaaahhhhhhh——–!]

[Gigigyyyooooooeeeeeeehhhhh——–!?]

The monsters who have fallen into <Berserk> state again started attacking their fellow monsters.

It’s like seeing their own kind running in front of you suddenly losing its sanity and swoops down on you.

Some of the monsters were confused upon seeing this.

However, they immediately moved on to a battle for their own survival.

Survival instinct.

It’s kill rather than be killed.

That is their instinct.

I pointed towards the monsters who were fiercely fighting behind us.

That’s right…

[If you want to survive, kill as much as you want.]

Slei raises her speed.

Her eight tough hooves trample on the ground more violently.

I gazed behind our backs.

Contrary to what might have been expected.

[———It wouldn’t be that easy dealing with them huh. As I thought.]

They’re coming out of that horde.

Many…

Many…

Many more.

I can’t be bothered with the monsters that I’ve already invoked <Berserk> on.

The most particularly remarkable of them were the Human-Faced.

The Human-Faced crushed all the tentacles that were approaching from all sides at the same time.

As a matter of course, the monsters near them would also be unaffected with my skill.

[Uuiiiii! Uiiiiiiiiiii! Goooooooohhhhhhhhh—–!]

The fire-breathing Human-Faced in the leading group are also burning away the tentacles beside the nearby monsters.

I clicked my tongue.

[Some of the ones leading the group would be able to see through the distance of my range…]

When and in which timing should they crush those tentacles.

There should be several Human-Faced that understood this already.

There are some clever bunch mixed in among the Human-Faced huh.

Moreover, there were even some of them protecting the Golden-eyed monsters that weren’t Human-Faced.

Having said that though, It’s more likely that these weren’t compassion to their comrades.

Yes— They were disposable pieces.

If you make your disposable pieces scatter about, it’s possible that an opening would appear on the prey’s attention.

They would use all the things that they could make use of.

I could see it—- Their ruthless plans.

[Well—-]

Inside the mask, a smile spontaneously curved up on my mouth.

[That’s what I would also do if I were in your standpoint.]

Now then, unto the next part.

The effect of the combination of my multiple tentacles and <Berserk> has become less effective.

I can’t keep battling the same way.

I started bringing forth three times more new tentacles.

The number of the ones leading the group hasn’t changed much.

It’s because there would be someone replacing them after they fall.

It’s like even when a hole was created, the other parts would immediately fill in the gaps.

……..Well, fine.

Currently, I should hit those guys that were far spread out to the left and right.

They’re the newcomers who have just filled up the gaps from the leading group.

[—–

—–]

[Hi! Hiiiieeeehh!? Hiiiiiiieeeeeeehhhhhhhh!?]

Following that shriek (?), a change happened among the leading group.

A reaction that’s different from before.