290 The Beginning of the End, Part 1 (2/2)

Usually, the Destroyer would send jabs at Edward and Jun when it suddenly performed a two-handed slam on the already cracked ground.

The ground shook as a powerful shockwave caused further damage to the road. The asphalt layer cracked in a web-like manner while the already cracked ones rose up and pointed their edges towards the sky. Some small parts of the road became fragments that assaulted the team.

Jun and Edward flew back and hit a raised asphalt, causing some blunt pain in their back. Both kneeled, staring dazedly at the towering Destroyer.

Adrian continuously fired covering fire while the three front liners busily protected themselves from the impact. When the Destroyer was rotating in response to their attacks, he couldn't do anything but watch in the back. As the person who has the greatest accuracy in the team, he remained true to his task of dealing the killing blow.

Adrian's actions made the Destroyer furious but it could only defend. Its left hand was used to defend its head while the other to attack. The boulders have already returned to pebbles a long time ago. However, there were newly raised stones to kick around.

The Destroyer arched its foot in a kicking motion and sent a raised asphalt on Adrian's direction. The asphalt turned into small pieces after receiving the force from the kick.

Numerous small stones flew like meteors towards Adrian. He used his extreme agility to run out of the danger zone. Afterward, he heard explosions as the nearby housing had their roofs and walls pierced by the small stones. The small stones were nowhere to be seen as it already turned into dust upon impact.

In the distance, a tricycle could be seen stopping upon witnessing the ensuing chaos, Its passenger couldn't do anything but get off the vehicle and run the remaining ground.

Adrian heard the tricycle leaving and subconsciously turned his head. There, he saw Evo breathing roughly while running as fast as he can.

”What's the situation?” Evo asked while catching his breath.

”The enemy has exaggerated healing and defense. We've been attacking it for a long time and we can't kill it. Currently, the fight has become a battle of attrition.”

At this moment, Evo opened a sachet of peanuts. To be clear, he wasn't hungry. He eats peanuts every time he was stressed or is thinking of something. At this moment, it was both.

He was a low-leveled individual with low stats. How can he contribute to the battle? The question came fast, and the answer faster.

”Take this.” Evo handed Adrian a D-size battery, the largest battery of the small group. ”Hold both ends and charge them with energy. Throw it at the Destroyer's stomach. If you're accurate enough, no one would get damage except for the Destroyer.”

”Do I need to be the one to throw it?” Adrian asked feeling troubled. He didn't even ask what the item was about since he had some spare triple-A's with him. Seeing that this battery was thrice the size of the triple-A's, he felt immense pressure holding it.

”I have terrible aim and I suck at throwing. Just warning them should be fine. The battery has a controlled explosion and doesn't scatter more than one meter of the contact radius.”

'You're acting like this is nothing!'

Although he was still feeling afraid, Adrian went closer for a more accurate throw. His actions risked his life since he could get attacked by pulverized stones at any time.

With his arms pulled back, he threw the energized battery into the target. The chest of the Destroyer was high and bug enough to not miss. While the battery was still on its flight, Adrian yelled: ”Step back!”

As Edward and Jun defended with their shields, they heard Adrian's warning and mindlessly followed. It was trust developed by fighting numerous battles. These people have been together for a long time and any warning that came from one another can be treated as truthful.

And they were right to trust him.

Moments later, a soft ding sounded as the energized battery struck the Destroyer's chest. It didn't have any chance to bounce off as it exploded immediately.

A thundering explosion echoed in the surrounding as black smoke filled the area.

When the smoke disappeared, everyone witnessed the dire straits of the Destroyer. It was bloodied all over and has burnt patches on most parts of its chest. Its nose was bleeding and its eyes appeared dazed.

It might be thinking of its mommy or why it was still here...

The shock didn't last long. When its eyes regained clarity, the first thing it saw was Adrian staring directly in puzzlement.

”Roar!!!”

Adrian watched as the Destroyer raged and went berserk. Its eyes turned bloody-red and he could feel its desire to kill him. He could even translate the furious roar it did into simple words.

'You're dead meat, M.F.!!!