Chapter 77
The deep sea.
The one place on Earth that remains unexplored.
Rumors say terrifying creatures live there.
…And now, we’re going to meet them.
I really don’t want to do this.
Wow, just look at that size! How big is that thing, seriously?
Seeing something so massive swimming in the ocean made my skin crawl.
It’s the first time I’ve seen something bigger than Nika.
“Can Nika grow that big too?”
【Not yet.】
“Not yet” implies it will happen someday, right?
【But I’m still stronger!】
“Of course, our Nika is the strongest.”
I mean it. No matter how big something is, nothing can stand in Nika’s way.
With all the cheat-like abilities and my unique skills combined, is there anything that could stop Nika?
And on top of that, isn’t Nika the cutest thing in the world?
While I was enjoying a happy moment fussing over Nika, someone announced that we were almost there and asked us to prepare.
“Is everyone ready?”
“Yes!”
My sister, Lillian, the Heavenly Demon, Darami, and even the American Hunter, Joy.
After finishing all preparations, we jumped off the plane with goodbyes from Team Leader Cha Mi-rin and Tsurumiya Yui.
As soon as Nika enveloped us and we entered the Gate, the blinding light revealed an ocean bluer than Earth’s.
Hunters followed us into the Gate, floating in midair with the help of supporting Hunters, glancing in our direction.
They were too afraid of Nika to approach us.
“Then, as the leader, I’ll take command!” Joy declared confidently.
But there wasn’t even time for that.
The ocean began to tremble.
【They’re coming.】
At that moment, something burst out from the water. Why is it so huge…?
Whatever it was, it was over 30 meters tall and attacking us—and that’s the smallest size.
Larger monsters opened their massive jaws and flew toward us, as if they had wings, trying to devour us.
“Lillian.”
“Yes!”
Lillian swung her staff, summoning a magic circle in the sky and intercepting the monsters.
One down, then two.
But that was a critical mistake.
The blood from the fallen monsters attracted even more of them, swarming us.
At this rate, it would never end.
“Should I just freeze them all?”
“Can you do that?”
“Of course!”
She conjured another magic circle, and the sea began to freeze. But monsters aren’t monsters if they just stay idle.
Breaking through the ice and leaping out, the monsters were relentless. However, the freezing was faster than their movements, and soon, the entire sea around us was frozen solid.
The problem now is that the boss monster must be underwater, so we’ll have to go in.
Isn’t there a way to lure it out?
“Let me handle this,” the Heavenly Demon stepped forward, causing Joy to flinch.
How much has she been through to flinch at even the slightest movement?
When the Heavenly Demon drew her sword and slashed the frozen sea, it split perfectly in two.
Just how deep was that slash?
“Hmm… It’s deeper than I thought.”
“That deep?”
“I don’t think we can lure it out without going in.”
At that moment, one of Nika’s clones appeared.
【Shall I vaporize everything?】
Nika had a history of burning down lower floors in the past.
Now that she’s even stronger, it’s probably possible.
…But even if it’s possible, we’d burn too.
Even with a protective barrier, I can only protect myself, leaving my companions vulnerable.
“Denied. Let’s save that for later.”
【Got it!】
For now, I need to talk to the other Hunters.
“Joy, could you help with this?”
“Leave it to me!”
With that, Joy dashed off so quickly it looked like she was fleeing.
It must be because of the Heavenly Demon.
What kind of sparring did they have for her to be this terrified?
When I gave the Heavenly Demon a pointed look, she claimed ignorance.
Even she seemed to feel a bit guilty.
After a while, Joy returned with no solutions.
“There’s no way to get into the ocean. We don’t even know how deep it is.”
“So, in the end, the only option is to lure it out.”
“That’s right…”
“Then, it looks like Nika will have to step in.”
“I have a method. Could everyone gather around?”
Following my instructions, Joy called all the other Hunters together. I stepped forward and made an announcement:
“If you don’t want to die, leave the Gate now.”
“I’m about to unleash a wide-area attack. I’m going to wipe out the sea and the boss monster entirely. If you don’t want to die, leave the Gate immediately.”
Even though I sugarcoated it as much as I could, a few people looked dissatisfied.
But there’s a good reason why I was so blunt.
Hunters have incredibly high pride, especially those who are considered the top of the top.
If I had asked nicely, they wouldn’t have listened and would’ve underestimated me. This approach works better.
“So please, leave right now.”
This includes my sister, Lillian, the Heavenly Demon, and Darami.
Everyone except me must leave.
Although they looked displeased, the Hunters didn’t argue and left the Gate one by one. Finally, my sister was the last to remain.
“Do I have to leave too…?”
“Yes.”
“Don’t get hurt and make sure you come back.”
“Don’t worry.”
I patted my sister’s head and sent her out of the Gate.
【Can I start now?】
“Yes, could you set up a barrier for me?”
A protective barrier formed around me, leaving me floating in midair.
Nika descended onto the frozen sea and began releasing intense heat.
Even with the barrier in place, I could feel the scorching heat. Without the barrier, I’d probably turn to ash in an instant.
Soon, all the ice melted, and the water began to boil.
As I watched this surreal scene of evaporating seawater, I felt an eerie presence.
Something was approaching.
【It’s coming.】
At that moment, a monster burst out of the water.
It was so massive that its size was immeasurable, with only parts of its body visible.
To my surprise, it seemed capable of communication.
【%^#%###$#%^&!】
The problem was, it wasn’t speaking our world’s language.
“Could you speak in a way I can understand?”
【%^#%###$#%^&?】
“I said I don’t understand!”
【%^#%###$#%^&!】
An attack came flying at me simultaneously.
Did it think I was ignoring it? Well, even if we could communicate, a fight was inevitable. Getting attached would only cause me trouble.
“Nika!”
At my command, Nika grew to her giant form, using her clones to charge at the monster. Her sharp claws tore into it.
The green liquid oozing from the monster’s wounds made a hissing sound, likely due to its acidic nature. But that wouldn’t faze Nika—her saliva is acidic, too!
Perhaps realizing that its massive body was a disadvantage, the boss monster began to transform.
Its body became enveloped in light, and moments later, it took on a humanoid form.
Wait, where have I seen that form before?
“…An angel?”
The creature flinched and stopped attacking, staring at me instead.
【%^#%###$#%^&!?】
It tried to communicate again, but I couldn’t understand a word. Is it not under the Tower’s blessing?
With the Tower’s blessing, communication is possible even between different species. So what is it, then?
“Is there no way to figure it out?”
【There is!】
Of course, my dependable Nika has a solution.
I knew I could count on her!
“Then could you go ahead and do it?”
【Okay!】
Nika lunged at the monster with her sharp claws.
Wait, didn’t you say you had a solution?
It was only then that I understood Nika’s plan.
By absorbing the monster, she could learn its identity.
In other words, she planned to hunt it down and eat it—which might actually be the better option.
It’s an enemy, after all.
And besides, angels are Darami’s enemies.
Darami’s enemies are my enemies too.
The battle between Nika and the boss monster continued, and it was clear this wasn’t an ordinary monster.
If it had been, it would’ve already become Nika’s meal. But this one was holding its own.
Although, it seemed like its limits were approaching.
【%^#%###$#%^&!?】
“I don’t know what you’re trying to say, but you should give up while you can.”
Not like I’d understand anyway!
Just become Nika’s next meal!
Finally, Nika’s claws pierced through the monster’s abdomen.
Did we get it?!
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