Chapter 753 - Arrival (1/2)
When they arrived at Arkahan Volcano, it was already night, so they decided to wait until morning before hunting the monsters.
As if she was concerned with the party's strength, Maya said, ”By the way, I need to warn you something. The monsters around the volcano are a bit different than usual. Have you ever fought around the volcano?”
”No.” Theo and Agata shook their heads in unison. ”We've got the information about them, but let me hear your concern.”
”There are three types of monsters dominating the volcano. The first will be a fire-based monster. Even so, not many monsters like the fire, so they usually try to extinguish it the moment the trees catch fire.
”However, in the morning, you will see so many burned trees even if it's only a part of them.”
”That's understandable.” Theo nodded with a serious expression. ”I mean, if you think about a volcano, it will be the magma. So, it'll directly be linked to the fire-based monsters.”
”Yep. The second will be earth-based monsters. The soil around here is fertile, so it's comfortable for them. From what I know, there are many monsters hiding underground. So, if a battle breaks out, there's a possibility of them ambushing you from the ground.”
”Okay. We will take precautions.” Agata was the first to answer. Considering she had the widest detection range, she believed she was responsible for this task.
”Alright. I'll leave it to you. However, there's a possibility that they'll surround us.” Theo raised another concern.
”Yeah. That's the problem. When there are so many monsters coming out of the ground, they're going to surround us. It will be hard to break through them.” Maya nodded in agreement.
”I guess we'll use the element of surprise to disrupt their ranks and search for an advantageous place to face them.” Theo glanced at Agata. ”Get ready to force them out of the ground.”
”Understood. The usual thing?”
”Yes.”
”Well, how reliable you two…” Maya smirked.
”How about you?” Theo teased back.
Maya flinched and immediately replied, ”Of course, I'm reliable. I have enough firepower to handle them with my armor. But I think I will refrain myself from using it for the time being. So, I will just throw everything I have at them. In fact, I've prepared something just for this mission.”
”Okay. I'm looking forward to it.” Theo nodded and asked, ”What's the third one?”
”They're flying monsters. There are so many bird-type monsters around here, so we need to be careful of an attack from above us. We also need to protect the Cubicar, so our movement is restricted.” Maya explained.
”My clone will take care of the Cubicar. You also need to teach me how to summon those shields.”
”Should I teach you after this?”
”That'll be good.”
”Still, how do you plan to kill those flying beasts? I mean, I can shoot them down, but they're numerous and flying at fast speed.”
”Hmm…” Theo thought for a moment. ”I will take care of them. I've told you this but just shoot whatever you can shoot.”
”Alright.” Maya nodded with a smile, anticipating what Theo planned to do.
”That's all. We'll be careful on the first day to get used to the environment before we kill all of them.” Theo announced. ”Ava will take care of the unexpected situation, okay?”
Maya, Agata, and Ava nodded their heads, understanding their role.