16 Fighting To Live (1/2)

The mantis was dark green with purple outlines and an extremely thin build, its body was glossy and covered with small sharp thorns. Two sharp blade-like arms were positioned in front of its body. It looked just like the praying mantis from earth as the only difference was the height and the shiny blade-like arms.

”Now!” Marcos screamed once more, taking everyone out of their daydream. The monster had struck fear into the hearts of everyone. Everyone began to prepare and use their skills, however, unlike before there was slight confidence on their faces.

[Crown of Strenght]!

[Careful Protection]!

[Giant Candle of Nature]!

Skills were used one after the other. A white translucent crown appeared on the head of Marcos as well as a slight pink aura which surrounded his body. Simon's candle was erected from the ground once more, slightly healing anyone with an injury.

”All close combat fighters follow me! Attack only when you see an opening or if you see it being distracted then retreat, if you aren't confident in your ability then do not approach it, he is still too strong for you.” Marcos commanded once more as he began to walk forwards with a few people behind him.

Niko and his group stayed behind as well as a few other people who did not possess an offensive skill. The bald monk from before also stayed behind as his hand was still injured even after Simon's healing.

The crazy man with a mohawk stayed back as his tongue hung from his mouth. He looked excited at the mantis as if he was watching a thriller movie. His back was hunched and his eyes wide and a slight tremble was seen on his body.

Niko began to command his orbs to follow Marcos, and distract the mantis. He made all three of his rankless spirits go, however, he kept his Steampunk Bee spirit with himself, as he didn't know the things that could transpire.

Watching the mantis and the people get closer and closer to each other, Niko couldn't help but feel his heart pump faster. This looked like a scene from a movie, valiant heroes facing off against a huge monster, truly something incredible. Adding to that the surrounding was magical,the blue hue that the candle created along with many other mystical skills was truly a sight to behold.

”Create space! Move apart!! Get ready!” Marcos yelled as people began to space out and move around the mantis. The mantis didn't seem to mind as it felt like it was superior to everyone.

The mantis wasn't too far away from Niko, as he raised his hand and began to command the weak spirits to float around the mantis and strike it. Niko felt a slight headache as he controlled the spirits, however, he continued on controlling them.

The mantis looked at the orbs that floated around its face completely distracted. Seeing this, Marcos, as well as all of those near the mantis felt like this was an opportunity to strike. Marcos was the first to act as he slashed one of the four legs and retreated backward. The slash caused a small scar to appear on the mantis' leg that caused green blood to ooze out. Others tried their luck as well, however, they barely left a mark on the Mantis.

Feeling the pain, the mantis completely ignored the spirits and focused its glossy eyes on the people surrounding it. As the people felt it's gaze upon them a cold chill ran down their neck. The mantis slowly raised its blade-like arms above its head.

”Hahaha! Daddy will kill you, dumb green thing!!” The crazy man laughed maniacally towards the sky. His tongue which hung from his mouth was becoming longer and longer, then suddenly, the pink tongue changed its color into a green hue and flew towards the mantis at a speed comparable to Louis. The tongue wrapped around the Mantis arm and as the crazy man laughed the mantis pulled its arm back making the crazy man fly towards it.

”Slash!

The crazy man that flew towards the mantis after his tongue was pulled, was sliced in half gushing blood and guts everywhere. Everyone was disappointed, however, everything happened so quickly that there was no time to react. As if it was one motion, the mantis swung the other blade towards the people and a man whose hands glowed with a blue aura was beheaded. All of this in a few seconds.

”Monster!”

”Can we win this!?!”