Gathering Wives with a System Chapter 492 Fighting In The Great Dungeon

[PanicMode]: That doesn't seem fair at all.

[IamLeaving]: Seriously, I'd log out faster than light.

[SnackKing]: They just strolled in as if it was nothing???

[Songtress]: It is nearly impossible for average teams to fight any monster located within the Great Dungeons. This is precisely why individuals who can regularly venture into Great Dungeons and vanquish monsters are recognized as top-tier awakeners.

Another message surfaced, commanding attention for an entirely different reason.

[SirLordPleaseHaveChildren]: She is absolutely right.

[WhyThatNameBro]: Dude, fix your username first 💀

[SirLordPleaseHaveChildren]: While Songtress's words might sound unreasonable, let us not forget historical records. Entire species comprised solely of Apex-level beings have existed in the past. Yet, they still succumbed to extinction during the great apocalypse. This fact alone demonstrates the immense power monsters possess.

[SirLordPleaseHaveChildren]: Naturally, monsters have always adhered to certain patterns and exhibited specific weaknesses. Consequently, normal monsters can be overcome provided one proceeds with caution.

[DeepThinker]: ...That actually makes sense.

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Emily's Point of View

Emily observed silently as the meticulously crafted plan began to unfold.

Avery initiated the engagement.

A long-range assault was launched forward, striking the Stone Giant and instantly capturing its undivided attention. The colossal monster turned with ponderous slowness, its heavy movements causing faint tremors to ripple through the very ground beneath them.

Avery persisted in unleashing barrages of attacks at measured intervals, ensuring the giant's unwavering focus remained fixed upon her.

This secured the crucial opening they needed.

Averon and Alice advanced.

Averon's combat methodology was characterized by its exceptional precision.

His fists were enveloped in a dense, crimson aura that pulsed with a subdued luminescence with every subtle motion. He adeptly timed each impactful strike, targeting moments when the giant's attention wavered or its physical stance shifted precariously.

Each blow landed with undeniable intent and consequence.

Alice, however, engaged in combat using a distinct approach.

She did not move with the agile weaving and darting movements characteristic of Averon.

Instead, she stepped forward with resolute intent and delivered powerful swings.

Her warhammer, aptly named Solis Breaker, carried a formidable weight in every conceivable aspect. Every swing was delivered with immense force, executed with deliberate care, and maintained a consistent rhythm. When it impacted the giant, the resounding echo reverberated throughout the surrounding colossal pillars.

The level of coordination displayed among the trio was remarkably seamless.

Avery sustained the monster's aggression from a safe distance. Averon exploited vulnerabilities and skillfully adjusted his positioning. Alice applied relentless pressure with her steady, potent strikes.

Yet, even with such exemplary teamwork, the engagement proved to be far from effortless for Alice and Averon.

The Stone Giant's defensive capabilities were nothing short of overwhelming.

Attacks that logically should have inflicted visible damage only managed to chip away minutely at its stony exterior. It felt akin to dismantling a monolithic wall piece by painstaking piece, rather than engaging a living, breathing entity.

Time continued its relentless march.

The initial sixty seconds were relatively manageable.

By the second minute, the subtle changes in their respiratory patterns became noticeable.

As the third minute elapsed, the physical strain began to manifest overtly on their countenances.

Despite this escalating pressure, neither of them resorted to deploying their more potent abilities.

The deployment of significant skills would inevitably generate considerable noise. Such sound signatures risked attracting additional monsters, thereby transforming a controlled confrontation into an exponentially more perilous situation.

Positioned behind the front line, Sera and Eleanor remained exceptionally vigilant.

Their focus was not directed solely at the immediate combat, but rather on the periphery of their surroundings. Any anomaly in movement, any sound that deviated from the expected auditory landscape, would be addressed with immediate and decisive action.

Emily concentrated intently on her designated role within the operation.

Tirra, the spectral avian entity, navigated the airspace silently overhead, its ethereal form effortlessly phasing through the massive pillars without generating the slightest audible disturbance. The Wisps, summoned through her unique Phantom Parade skill, dispersed outwards, establishing a loosely formed perimeter that relayed constant updates and meticulously scouted the surrounding environment.

Up to this point, no other hostile entities had made their approach.

"Maintain the current momentum," Eleanor instructed calmly.

An additional minute transpired.

Averon executed a precisely timed strike. Alice's follow-up hammer blow landed immediately thereafter. The synergistic force generated by their combined assault successfully breached the giant's formidable defenses.

A distinct fracture began to propagate across the giant's stony exterior.

Avery's subsequent projectile struck the compromised section, further destabilizing the colossal foe and tipping it precariously off balance. Alice then stepped forward, delivering the decisive, finishing blow.

The immense Stone Giant finally succumbed, collapsing with a ground-shaking thud.

Averon nearly buckled to his knees, exhaling a ragged breath. Alice lowered her warhammer slightly, her respiration controlled but undeniably heavy.

Both combatants were visibly drenched in perspiration.

"Dealing with these monstrosities is consistently a tiresome endeavor," Averon commented, casting a curious glance towards Alice. "Hold on, what in the blazes? Why do you appear less fatigued than I am? Just how elevated are your stats?"

Alice delicately wiped a bead of sweat from her forehead.

"They are quite significant," she responded, her tone measured and intentionally ambiguous.

Averon regarded her with a look of clear dissatisfaction, evidently unimpressed by her provided answer.

He held an Elite rank, placing him one tier above her. Furthermore, he possessed a Transcendent-rank Talent, and he had meticulously maximized all his stats during each preceding rank progression.

By all logical metrics, the inherent advantage should have resided with him.

However, unbeknownst to him, Alice was a Conqueror Candidate. This bestowed upon her double the effectiveness, resulting in an output far exceeding conventional expectations.

Even without a Talent specifically geared towards combat prowess, her innate nature as a Sun Dragon and a Conqueror Candidate enabled her to physically contend with him on equal footing.

While they took a moment to recover, Emily approached the fallen Stone Giant and opened her Soul Space. From within, she carefully retrieved a small, diminutive slime.

It appeared utterly harmless, and at that moment, it was in a state of slumber.

Then, it subtly twitched.

The instant the corpse was detected, its entire being tensed. It perked up immediately, its focus zeroing in on the remains.

Emily observed that it was starting to drool.

"You can eat it," Emily permitted.

The slime emitted a "kyuu" sound, as if in triumph.

It leaped from her palm and landed upon the giant's body.

Then, it commenced its dissolution.

Initially, the process was slow, but it soon gained momentum.

The stone, the dense substance, all began to break down and vanish into the slime's form. It was a peculiar spectacle, witnessing something so diminutive devouring something so colossal.

Despite the corpse's potential to fetch a substantial sum, no one intervened.

They comprehended that she was feeding it to ensure its robust growth.

By the time the slime concluded its meal, Alice and Averon had regained enough strength to stand steadily once more.

The slime then bounced back towards Emily, appearing noticeably more vigorous than before.

She promptly returned it to her Soul Space.

At that precise moment, Tirra issued a warning.

Emily's expression shifted subtly.

"Something is approaching," Emily announced.

The group immediately adopted a defensive posture.

Heavy footsteps reverberated throughout the area.

One approached from the left. Another from the front. A third from the right.

Then, they materialized.

Three Stone Giants stepped into view, their immense figures emerging from between the ancient pillars.

"Alice, Averon. Each of you handle one monster. Emily, summon Stoneward to draw the aggro of one monster until we are free. Sera, you will face the third monster alongside me. Avery, you will remain in the rear and support anyone who is being overwhelmed," Eleanor issued swift commands.

The group surged forward.

The ground before Emily trembled, and a colossal Abyssal Mammoth emerged. It let out a roar and charged towards the Stone Giant positioned ahead.