46 Chapter 46 (1/2)
Chapter 46
”Seriously, is every floor going to have pack mobs?” Oak was grunting as he swung at a velocity raptor, forcing the little mob back. The other two members of the pack were trying to flank Oak, as the warrior had activated his taunt immediately after the mobs had appeared.
Z's group had made it one street into town, before the pack of velocity raptors had attacked them. It seemed the mobs were attracted to the sound of battle, and James could see other packs making their way through his city towards the group as well. They were smart, agile, and deadly. James regretted putting so many into his city.
”Well, you know the way this works. Kill one, and the others should get weaker.” Z let two arrows fly into the lead velocity raptor, taking its health down below half, stealing its increased movement speed from it. The other raptors called out in rage, but began to back up, eying the party cautiously. Seriously, had the developers added additional intelligence to these mobs?
”Oh, I think getting them below half slows em down.” Oak took a step forward and swung at the leader, causing it to leap back. The movement was noticeably slower than its previous leaps. ”Yup, definitely slower.” Oak and the others cheered, even as Elm and Z launched two more arrows into the leader. Their combined attack did enough damage to kill the leader, stealing the other two of their buff. The fight just got a lot easier for Z's party.
”Yes.” James cheered, shooting a grin at Rue. The velocity raptor packs may only count as one mob, but with the leader down, the team was going to be able to quickly finish this pack off. Then, it was just one more mob or pack, and James would win the bet.
”You know they're not going to make it.” Rue was grinning devilishly, and she pointed back at the screen. James turned, and his laughter quickly died. He had been so caught up on the battle against the velocity raptor pack, that he had forgotten what was lurking for the party. There was no way James was going to win this bet.
”I hate you.” James grumbled, and even as Z's group finished off the other two raptors, he couldn't' find himself joining in their celebration.
”76 more experience for that pack guys.” Z was all smiles as he looked over the items he received. He made a motion with his hand, and James saw a new dagger appear at his side. The archer had never actually used a dagger from what James had seen, but he had been wearing a basic iron one. Now, he had what appeared to be a gear covered, bent hilt attached at his side. James knew what the dagger was. It was a special drop from velocity raptors, as their retractable bladed claws could be dropped as a dagger weapon. The blade resided within the hilt, and James watched as Z drew the hilt and pressed a button on the back of it. The moment he did, the gears on the side spun, and the wicked curved blade extended from it. It was a dangerous steampunk cross between a karambit and a switchblade. James loved the steampunk weapons this floor could drop.
”Dude, that is awesome.” Oak was looking down at the dagger, as he checked his own inventory. The warrior frowned, and James guessed he had not received one of the clockwork blades.
”Trade ya it for your pet.” Z grinned down at the baby tricera-cog, which opened its mouth and let out a cute yawn.
”No way. Cera is mine.” Oak knelt down and patted his pet on the head. During the fight, the little pet had been launching spikes at the velocity raptors, they attack only did a few points of damage, and only after the velocity raptor's stats had been reduced with the loss of their buff, but it was both adorable, and helpful.
”Cera? Like, Land Before Time?” Faust's face a mixture of disbelief, and humor.
”Shut up man. I enjoyed those movies.” Oak looked away as the group broke out into laughter. James looked to Rue for the reference, but the pixie simply shrugged her shoulders back at him. It seemed whatever they were referencing, the pixie hadn't seen. Interesting.
”Anyways, should we get-” Z's comment drew short as a metallic roar ripped through the city, causing all of the Knight's to jump.
”What the hell was that?” Oak had his shield and sword drawn and at the ready, as he glanced around nervously.
”Whatever that was, maybe we shouldn't fight it in the city streets?” Med Ic was glancing back towards the entrance to the city, and the others started to nod in agreement. The velocity raptor pack had ambushed the Knight's from an alleyway, nearly killing Med Ic before Oak taunted them. The healer likely didn't want a similar instance to occur, especially if they were fighting whatever had made that roar. Sadly, their decision time was up.
”Say goodbye to those resources.” Rue was leaning forward in her seat, staring intently at the instance. Coming around one of the corner streets, giving it a clear view of the party, was B.L.U. flanked on either side by a pack of velocity raptors. Z's team was doomed.
”Run.” Z's voice shook the party from their surprise, and as one they all turned and fled back towards the entrance. Even though they had a good couple of blocks between them and the mobs, the velocity raptors, and B.L.U. had a much higher movement speed than the adventurers.
”Z, they're gaining on us.” The warrior had the slowest movement speed, and James could tell the tank was painfully aware of the fact. ”I'll hold em off, you guys get out of here.” Z and the rest of the party didn't even try to stop Oak, as the warrior turned, his shield raised, preparing to take on the approaching mobs.