"Once Teglas entered its Final Form, it meant it had devoured enough energy. It would possess power close to that of a god. Even if Monica and I went all out, it would be difficult to harm it."
"It would open the Gate of Guidance within minutes. Based on investigations into several invasions during the Dark Age, its first guidance would bring at least three to ten Demigod Level monsters."
"The monsters that arrived would not invade immediately. Half of them would sacrifice themselves to Teglas to maintain the gate, while the other half would guard it and prevent its destruction."
"Also, the people on the island..."
Chris stopped halfway through, a look of reluctance appearing on his face at the thought of what came next.
At his side, his wife Monica continued, "No matter how many monsters are guided here, they will devour every living thing around the gate. To the monsters of Essex Star, it seems to be some sort of ritual that must be carried out."
"Wait, within minutes?"
Tang Qi, who had been pondering a way to resolve the crisis, suddenly realized something.
Teglas, that so-called Guiding Beast in its Final Form, was going to open the Gate of Guidance within minutes?
But the problem was, those minutes had already passed.
Tang Qi was not the only one. Everyone in this crude shelter understood in an instant.
And at that very moment, the unexpected happened without warning.
Boom!
Rumble!
The Black Reef where Tang Qi and the others stood began shaking violently.
The entire sea, along with every island and stretch of land they could see, was trembling.
"It's here!"
Without hesitation, they helped the mostly recovered Chief Conan out of the shelter. Five figures stood together atop the lonely reef.
The sea mist shrouding the