Transmigrated into a villain, I personally tore apart the shackles of fate.

Chapter 95 Lava Dragon Lizard

"Prepare for battle."

With Irina's words, everyone's attention turned to the monster standing in front of us.

The lava dragon lizard stood tall before us, its fiery scales gleaming in the torchlight, making it look extremely fierce.

"Roar……"

Its golden eyes were fixed on us, and it let out a low roar.

It is a dragon-shaped monster, belonging to a lower level of the evolutionary tree.

“It really is a Lava Dragon Lizard,” Nora said softly, her hand gripping the hilt of her sword. “This battle is going to be tough.”

'It seems she did her homework.'

Even though the academy is brutal when it comes to practical exams, it knows that not all hunters excel in combat, and some are more focused on practical skills. To test these skills, the monsters we encounter before entering dungeons are usually explained in the lessons.

Although we have studied many monsters, only those who are lucky or those who know everything can make a difference in this area.

It seems that Nora belongs to the latter category.

Byron, attempting to regain control, stepped forward. "Don't be afraid! We'll conquer this monster together!"

He spoke as if he were some kind of great hero.

"Pfft..."

Even Nora and Erica, the mage from the other team, couldn't help but laugh.

"What's so funny?"

"nothing."

"Tsk."

Seeing him mutter, no one said anything more, they just pursed their lips.

"Roar!"

However, the monster was not happy that its territory had been invaded, and it seemed to think we were mocking it. It appears that the monster also possessed a certain sense of pride.

boom!

With a loud roar, the lava dragon lizard pounced on us, its fiery red mouth wide open.

Whoosh!

Irina reacted quickly, releasing a ball of fire, but she saw that the fire was absorbed and neutralized by the monster's fire properties.

"Tsk."

She gritted her teeth, a clear look of frustration on her face, and glared angrily at Byron. The monster's resistance rendered her primary attack skills almost ineffective in this battle.

Whoosh!

She quickly refocused her attention ahead, using her explosive power to dodge the monster's massive jaws.

"Nora, George."

She called out, then nodded to the two of them.

"clear."

Nora and George quickly stepped forward, skillfully coordinating their attacks to try and distract the monster.

Their teamwork improved.

Seeing them like this is a stark contrast to when I was directing them. It seems they've put in some effort after I pointed out their weaknesses.

boom!

George's shield collided with the monster, absorbing the attack power from it.

"what!"

Immediately afterwards, Nora leaped over George, and as her magic focused on her sword, she activated her skill to slash at the magma dragon.

A small wound appeared on the monster's face, and blood spurted out.

Roar!

The monster let out a painful roar.

The two of them immediately hid behind George, while I distanced myself from the BOSS.

"Support them!"

Byron shouted, while simultaneously summoning a small magical barrier to block the monster's attacks.

'For a supporting role, it's not bad.'

Although he was a supporting character, there was a reason he became the captain. The other team members were also quite capable. Jack, as the tank, immediately went to protect the mage, while Leon, like me, kept his distance.

"Jack, you and George draw aggro together. Erica, can you use water-based attacks?"

"No, my water-attribute attacks are not skilled enough to damage it."

"I understand. Then support us from the rear. Leon, you provide cover from the rear and look for opportunities for a fatal attack, understand?"

"it is good."

"Very good, let's go."

After saying this, Byron immediately grabbed his sword and charged at the monster like Nora, with Jack close behind.

Whoosh!

The battle was filled with noise. The inexperienced fighters were helpless against the powerful monster, and the monster's counterattacks made it even harder for them to cope.

The Lava Dragon Lizard's scorching breath and powerful tail posed a significant challenge to this newly assembled team.

Although Byron and Irina were decent commanders, they were still not mature enough. Their orders sometimes conflicted, making the battles more difficult.

Despite Byron and Nora's commendable courage.

However, their attacks often lacked synchronization, leaving opportunities for the Lava Dragon to counterattack. Their sword strikes were powerful but lacked precision, sometimes even colliding with each other.

And Irina.

boom!

Irina's rage grew with each ineffective fire attack, the monster's resistance preventing her from dealing effective damage.

She grumbled irritably, her confidence shaken, and struggled to find an effective way to contribute to the fight.

"Tsk...this guy!"

This was the reaction I expected. As someone with a fiery temper who always does things her own way, this was the first time she had encountered a setback.

Although her attack did not cause significant damage, it still achieved some effect due to the team's coordination.

'However, there was one unexpected person, Erica. She did a pretty good job providing support.'

Most mages are arrogant, dislike providing support, and always boast about their magical attacks. However, Erica is very resourceful when dealing with enemies, able to adapt to the situation and provide assistance to her teammates.

Whenever Irina attempted to cast a spell, she would quickly unleash an ice spell, striking the same spot as Irina's magic. The temperature difference between hot and cold disrupted the monster's balance.

George and Jack did a pretty good job managing the combat scenes. Many people think the tank role is simple, but it's far from that. As a tank, you must know when to draw aggro and when to retreat.

They did a good job, though not perfect.

Finally, there's Leon.

Whizzing

'Where does he get the confidence to boast like that?'

If this is the level of archers the academy is at, then the quality is truly appalling. Now I finally understand why there's such a large gap in the rankings of archers.

His arrows were powerful, and his magical control was good, but he lacked one very important thing.

'His attack intervals are the worst I've ever seen, and his positioning is also problematic.'

His performance demonstrated a lack of training and awareness, which are of paramount importance for a ranger.

I turned my attention back to the battle, observing Irina's movements; her gaze was fixed on the sword in Nora's hand.

The battle is almost over.

Nora's blade began to gleam slowly, and she seemed somewhat surprised.

"what is this?"

"This is an enchantment."

"Enchantment?"

"Yes. But be careful when using it, it's quite powerful."

As Irina spoke, she gestured to Nora's sword, and Nora turned her attention to the blade, where a gleaming weapon appeared before her.

'It seems she used it unconsciously.'

Every monster has a weakness that can be exploited, and the Lava Lizard is no exception. Although it is resistant to fire and has very tough skin, its internal body is vulnerable once the skin is penetrated.

The way to break through tough skin is to concentrate energy on a single point. While Irina's fire magic is the most destructive, it's not concentrated on a single point; instead, it spreads across the entire surface, which is why her attacks fail.

Everyone in this world has the opportunity to shine; the key is timing.

Just like Nora is now.

Her sword didn't have enough power to pierce the monster's tough skin, but now the situation is different.

"Understood, I'll be careful." After assessing her weapon, she looked straight ahead. Jack and George were fending off the monster's attacks; the situation wasn't bad.

Whoosh!

Nora's eyes gleamed with a thirst for battle as she raised her enchanted sword and charged towards the lava dragon lizard. The weapon sliced ​​through the air in a bright arc, swiftly striking the monster.

hack!

The blade struck precisely, piercing through the magma dragon lizard's tough outer skin.

A stream of molten blood gushed from the wound, and the monster roared in agony, briefly losing its sense of direction.

Roar!

However, the Lava Dragon Lizard was an extremely powerful monster. It quickly sensed the threat, first letting out a loud roar, then releasing a wave of steam that blasted everyone away.

It turned its massive body, instinctively protecting its vulnerable parts, and began to activate its self-healing abilities.

"It's healing itself!"

"Nora cried out, her voice tinged with obvious frustration. The excitement she had just felt from the success vanished instantly when she realized the Lava Lizard could regenerate on its own."

“It’s not over yet,” Byron encouraged, watching the situation. “We just need to go around him and stop him.”

He charged in, his sword slicing through the air, trying to distract the monster and make himself its target.

Meanwhile, George and Jack took turns drawing the monsters' attention, using them as tanks and decoys. Their teamwork improved significantly, and their movements became more precise.

Although the team found a way to defeat the Lava Dragon Lizard, they lacked a strategy. The Lava Dragon Lizard's self-regenerating ability was difficult to overcome.

As the monsters adapted, they became even more ferocious, constantly retaliating against their attacks. It was a race against time; they had to end the battle before the monsters recovered.

Irina looked at the wounds they had caused, her face filled with frustration. She knew her options were limited and she had to find a solution as soon as possible.

She finally looked at me, her face clearly showing annoyance.

"you."

She called out. But of course I didn't respond. After all, my name isn't "you".

"Sigh... Morse..."

Realizing the situation, she sighed and looked at me.

Can you handle it?

These six words contained a simple request, but also demonstrated her trust in my abilities.

“Yes,” I replied simply, my gaze fixed on the burning sword in Nora’s hand. If she sliced ​​through the monster, I could follow up with arrows and defeat it from the inside.

"..."

She hesitated slightly, perhaps weighing the pros and cons of accepting this fact. If she accepted my help, she might have to change her mind. But even as she pondered, she continued casting her spell.

'As expected of her.'

Her ability to simultaneously think, observe the situation, and cast spells is what explains her high ranking. For her, using fire magic is almost instinctive.

"Come on! Leon, attack it from here."

"How could I not know? Do you think it's that simple?"

Just then, her eyes caught a glimpse of Leon and Byron's conversation. Byron urged Leon on, and another squad of archers attacked the monster from where Nora had injured it, but Leon's arrows clearly missed their targets.

"Tsk."

Seeing this, she made an impatient sound and then turned to me.

"bring it on."

"Hmm? Do you think I'm a 'tool'?"

"..."

"I'll only ask you this once. Do you believe those rumors?"

"...Shouldn't I have believed it?"

I'm not asking whether you should believe. I'm asking whether you believe or not.

"..."

She stood there without answering, just looking at me angrily, and I got my answer.

'You're no different from anyone else.'

As I thought about it, I picked up the bow and nocked an arrow.

"Your prejudice... will get you killed someday."

The Eye of Time

[Speed]

The moment I activated the skill, I felt time slow down and my body become lighter. Information poured in from all around me, and my head began to throb.

I focused my attention on the monster's wound.

Whoosh!

My arrow, imbued with green magic, shot at the monster from the side.

Whoosh!

Immediately after the first arrow hit its target, I fired a second arrow, this time using blue-gold magic.

In a mere second, I fired two arrows, each brimming with immense magical power.

boom!

The first arrow struck the wound precisely, leaving a mark.

Bang! Boom!

The second arrow struck the green mark created by the first arrow and exploded instantly.

Fresh blood gushed from the wound.

boom!

With a loud bang, the monster fell to the ground, its body collapsing heavily.