Chapter 293 Teamwork
The Iron Mammoth was a Rank 1 beast whose defense capabilities were considered to be top tier amongst beasts of the same rank.
This beast was the single greatest reason why there had been so many casualties during the Battle of Stardale a few months ago.
Although, at the time, the mammoth hadn't directly killed anyone. It had, however, managed to break through the sturdy gates of Stardale, resulting in the enemy forces breaking into the city and massacring countless mortal residents and Magi alike.
The Iron Mammoth's defenses were so strong that despite being bombarded by dozens of Magi stationed at the city wall, it still managed to break through the city's defenses.
Now, the same type of beast had appeared in front of Adam and the rest.
To say that they were shocked out of their minds would be a major understatement.
Not having expected this sudden outcome, both teams had momentarily frozen in fear. Looking at the mammoth's crimson eyes that oozed with sinister intent, they didn't know what to do as horror slowly gripped every inch of their bodies.
If even dozens of Magi couldn't stop this beast in Stardale, how could this group of six? This dangerous monstrosity was a force to be reckoned with.
Alex glanced at the Iron Mammoth, his body trembling in sheer terror. His first thought was to immediately escape this place. But when he recalled the mana contract he had signed with Morden, he couldn't help but drown in a dilemma.
No, this is a great opportunity! He screamed inwardly.
The lure of all the resources he would acquire from killing Adam and his team had begun to slowly cloud his judgment. For him, who had to scrounge for every little thing to get to where he was today, the offer made by Morden was something he simply couldn't refuse.
He glanced at his teammates, Ivan and Kelley, his eyes flashing with a vicious light.
If I play my cards right, it is possible. As long as I make it out alive, that's all that matters.
As soon as he came to this decision, he roared, "Don't fear! We can still take this beast down. Everyone must do as I say!"
Forget Adam and his team, even Ivan and Kelley were looking at him as if he had gone insane.
Ivan screamed at him in a fit of anger, "Alex, what are you saying?! We can't defeat that thing!"
Kelley, who had already lost all the will to fight, panicked intensely. "There's no way I'm staying here! My life is more important than killing those—"
Knowing what a grave mistake she was about to make, she instantly shut her mouth. She secretively glanced at Adam and his team and realized that their entire attention was on the mammoth.
Breathing a sigh of relief, she turned back around and glared at Alex. "We're leaving!"
Suddenly, Adam appeared amidst them like a specter, causing the three of them to be stunned and instinctively be on guard.
But the next moment, he screamed heroically, "Boss is right! If we work together we can kill this beast. Nothing is impossible!"
With that said, he roared to the skies and aimed his hands at the Iron Mammoth.
Rank 1 Spell: Magic Missiles!
At once, three orbs of pure mana materialized from the bright magic circle in front of the youth's hand and shot toward the humongous beast.
The passionate way in which Adam had roared and attacked made one feel like his spells would obliterate mountains and separate the seas. Everyone watched with dumbfounded expressions as the Magic Missiles flew toward the mammoth.
And then…
PEW!
The Magic Missiles all landed accurately on the beast's head, but there was not even a scratch on it. All it did was manage to burn some of the fur growing on its head.
Alex and his team: "…"
Edward and Lisa: "…"
Iron Mammoth: "…"
An awkward silence descended on the battlefield. Only the sound of the light rain falling on the ground could be heard.
Then, Alex erupted in unbridled fury. "You bastard! What the hell do you think you're doing?!!"
Adam looked at him innocently, "B-Boss, I'm just trying to help."
Alex was so enraged that he wanted to slap this youth to death. But before anything like that could even happen, the Iron Mammoth let out a furious trumpet and rushed in their direction.
Adam hurriedly glanced at the mammoth and panicked, "Oh, no!"
Meanwhile, Kelley and Ivan also watched in fear as the mammoth approached them. Their hopes of escaping this place had now been completely eliminated.
Now, they could only grit their teeth and fight.
Adam appeared nervous on the surface, but inwardly, he sneered, Want to escape? Not a chance!
The Iron Mammoth's charge was like the force of nature unleashed. Its massive form thundered toward the group of Magi with frightening speed. The ground trembled beneath the Magi's feet as they struggled to come to terms with what just occurred.
At first, Alex's team panicked, their faces pale as snow. But as the mammoth drew closer, their panic was replaced by determination and level-headedness born from years of battle experience.
Alex cast a hateful glance at Adam before instructing Ivan and Kelley, "Formation B!"
"Boss, what about me and my team?" Adam asked nervously.
"You three will draw the beast's attention." Alex spat through gritted teeth. "Hurry, fight it at close quarter while my team casts spells from long distance."
"But, it's very dangerous to fight the Iron Mammoth at close
—" Adam tried to protest but was viciously interrupted by Alex.
"Just do as I say!" The blond Magus screamed angrily. "Or do you wanna die?!"
Adam gritted his teeth with great hesitation before finally relenting. "Alright, Boss! I'll trust you on this!" With that said, he hurriedly made his way toward Edward and Lisa, instructing them, "Let's go! We must draw the beast's attention while Boss' team deals with it from afar."
Inwardly, he sent a mental transmission through Mind Whisper.
Follow my lead. Do exactly as I say.
Edward and Lisa had grim expressions on their faces, but in the end, they chose to trust Adam. The three then rushed toward the incoming beast. They circled it and started attacking it with all their might.
The Iron Mammoth, now instead of charging toward Alex's team, stopped in its tracks and started to deal with Adam and his team.
Seeing this, Alex's lips curled up into a cold smile. He sent a mental transmission to Ivan and Kelley, instructing them,
Cast long-range spells for now. But after damaging the beast a little, start aiming your spells at those bastards. We'll escape while the mammoth kills them. We'll come back later to grab their corpses!
Ivan and Kelley nodded with solemn expressions. The next moment, the three of them unleashed a barrage of spells at the mammoth with deadly accuracy.
The teamwork between the two squads was flawless despite having never worked together before.
Everything seemed to be going just as Alex planned, but the next moment, something so bizarre happened that it caused his jaws to drop to the ground.
ROAR!
The Iron Mammoth roared in boundless fury and swung its trunk at lightning speed, striking at Adam, Edward, and Lisa in quick succession.
Such quick movement speed was not possible for a beast the size of this mammoth, yet it happened nonetheless.
Blood spurted out from their mouths as they were flung in three different directions. They listlessly fell to the ground, their bodies bloodied and bruised.
Alex was flabbergasted, and so were Ivan and Kelley.
"W-What…
"What the hell?!"
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