Chapter 150

Castorice had long known that the monarchs would eventually bring their Antimatter Legion to Earth. Compared to the subjugated, who were trapped in the portals and enslaved by the Demon Beast used as experience points on Earth, the monarchs' Antimatter Legion were undoubtedly far more terrifying.

Not only were they not driven mad by their rulers, but they also possessed strength far exceeding that of the defeated, making them the true main force of the war.

Just look at how any one of them has S-Class strength, and you'll understand. Although there are only thirty of them, these thirty elite soldiers plus the Antimatter Legion commander are enough to easily wipe out a country without National Power Level Hunter in charge.

Compared to these enormous giants, even Polykeus' body seemed somewhat small, but the levels of power on both sides were completely different.

Although they were only half the size of the giants, their overwhelming magical power and claws that could easily tear apart the giants' flesh and bones made the scene a complete one-sided massacre.

However, Castorice is not the kind of person who solves everything herself and doesn't give those around her a chance to grow. After controlling the number of Titans to be the same as ours, Polykeus, as Castorice's will, did not continue to take action.

"The rest is up to you all."

Castorice turned to look at everyone, taking in their shock, and then arranged the next tasks for them.

Goto Ryuji reacted the fastest. He naturally turned his attention to the giant Antimatter Legion commander opposite him and drew his sword without hesitation.

Although the others were somewhat stunned by the scene of the 'crisis of national annihilation being easily resolved', they understood Castorice's good intentions and quickly came to their senses before following Goto.

"Wow, that's amazing, Castorice- chan!"

As a healer, Shimizu Akari naturally didn't follow the others forward. Although she would have some combat ability after buffing herself, that was just a casual move when facing weaklings; she was just keeping herself occupied.

She wouldn't waste her magic like that when facing a real tough battle.

"Could it be that Castorice- chan is the strongest in the world?"

Shimizu Akari had this idea, and then asked it frankly.

"Perhaps."

Castorice did not deny it; at least in the world as she knew it, there was indeed no one stronger than her.

Shimizu Akari knew that neither of them had ever seen National Power Level Hunter, so it wasn't really fair to compare them. But she still took it seriously. To be honest, she had never seen a Hunter fight so easily. No, it was true that S-Class Hunter could fight B-rank Hunter so easily, but... the opponent was an S-Class Hunter who was no weaker than her own.

Even S-Class soldiers were slaughtered at will by the enemy. A few weeks ago, Shimizu Akari could not have imagined such a scene.

Watching Castorice's figure, and thinking about the gradually calming public opinion in Country H, the orange-haired girl couldn't help but ask curiously, "Castorice- chan... there's a question I'm not sure if I can ask, it's about... what the enemy said on Qizhou Island..."

This topic seems somewhat sensitive to Shimizu Akari.

Although she had never experienced this feeling, as the chosen one of the sun in place of her sister, she often had the opportunity to listen to other people's wishes. From those wishes, she could hear all sorts of experiences, and she had seen many people rejected because of their own differences.

Those involved in such incidents, or the victims, almost always avoid talking about it and treat it as a scar.

If it were before, Castorice might have been vague, but now there's nothing she can't say. However... even if she were to say it, she hopes that Che Huiyi and Han Songyi will be the first to know her identity. It's not that she rejects Shimizu Akari, but that she hopes that the two people she's closest to will be the first to know.

"Let's talk about this after we get out of here."

Castorice said.

"Good!"

Shimizu Akari, who hadn't expected a reply, immediately brightened up upon hearing this.

Am I going to be the first person to know Castorice- chan's secret?!

"Shimizu! What are you doing?!"

A snarling, baring voice came from ahead Shimizu Akari, who had been quite excited, turned around, sighed, and cast a healing spell on the other party.

The giants' power completely exceeded the hunters' expectations. In their original assumptions, such enormous creatures must have been clumsy, especially since Demon Beast had little intelligence and rationality. Although dealing with them would be troublesome, it was not impossible.

But when you actually encounter it, you find that it's not like that at all.

These giants were not only incredibly agile, but they also wielded their weapons with remarkable skill, revealing a trained demeanor and an understanding of power generation techniques and how to exploit openings in their defenses.

They weren't facing Demon Beast, but rather hunters with incredibly high stats.

Fortunately, the human side has Shimizu Akari, a healing hunter. As an S-Class healing hunter, she can instantly restore a person's vitality as long as they are still clinging to life.

Thanks to the wet nurse's advantage, even though the process was extremely difficult, the group still managed to win.

"If it were a one-on-one fight, I'd be dead in no time..."

The hunter, acting as a meat shield, murmured helplessly.

Goto Ryuji was also panting heavily.

The giant leader on the other side possessed unimaginable strength, but fortunately, he was equally formidable and had the support of Shimizu Akari.

Even so, he put in a tremendous amount of effort.

(Yuri's strength should be similar to Goto's. He was defeated so quickly not only because he underestimated his opponent, but also because he is not the type of person who fights head-on. Even when the back row was being attacked by warriors, he did not run away but continued to attack.)

"This time, we owe a great debt to Castorice."

Goto Ryuji walked to the center of the group and then looked at Castorice: "Thank you for coming to help this time, Miss Castorice, otherwise..."

The thought of those thirty S-Class Titans, and the Titan leader whom even they themselves struggled to contend with for long, if they were to face them alone, or even if they were to descend upon Country R's mainland...

Just thinking about that scene made him break out in a cold sweat.

He was indeed not National Power Level Hunter; he had no ability to deal with S-Class portals. Whether it was Qizhou Island or this time, he was only a high-level henchman of National Power Level Hunter.

Goto, unaware that he had misunderstood the power of the S-Class teleportation portal, thought to himself.

In reality, the level of the S-Class portal is the same as Qizhou Island without Bell. However, Goto encountered the King both times he used the S-Class portal.

"Let's keep going forward and see if there are any Magic Crystals or drops. A portal of this level might drop Divine Artifact."

Goto continued with the arrangements.

However, upon hearing Goto Ryuji's summary, which seemed to indicate that the matter was over, Castorice hesitated and interrupted, "Goto... the portal issue has not been completely resolved yet, and the dungeon lord is still deep within the dungeon."

Goto: "... Huh?"

Chapter Sixty: The Dragon Emperor.

"Wasn't the Demon Beast that Chairman Goto just dealt with a lord?"

Shimizu Akari's voice also sounded a bit stiff.

Although she is an S-Class healing hunter, her magic power is not Limitless. In particular, she not only has to heal everyone, but also has to apply buffs from time to time. Under such circumstances, maintaining the team's high-intensity combat is naturally very tiring.

If a few more battles like this were to occur, the other Xu people might still be able to fight, but he himself would probably be completely exhausted.

The combat hunters looked rather grim. Each of these hunters was on par with them. Although they could ask the Castorice Hunters to help, it would be as if they wanted to win without lifting a finger.

Isn't this a bit unambitious? Won't it leave a bad impression on the Castorice Hunter?

The thought that Castorice might see them as easy targets, even if that were true, made them incredibly uncomfortable.

Emotionally, they didn't really care whether Castorice looked down on them or not, but rationally, they hoped that Castorice would like Country R have a good impression of it.

"There is no need for concern, everyone. Currently, only the lord remains in this underground city."

Seeing their Castorice, Xia Die explained, "If you are not feeling well, you can stay here for now. I can handle it on my own."

"Our situation is not yet at the point of withdrawal."

Goto Ryuji naturally couldn't retreat; he wanted to see more of the true strength of powerful individuals and use that as his goal.

Castorice didn't refuse and nodded casually.

She had already discovered that there was actually only one king left in this underground city, and it seemed that the king was being restricted by something, so he was not a big threat.

After everyone had calmed down, they walked back into the depths of the corridor.

The vastness and imposing size of the building naturally evoke a sense of awe, but in this environment, that awe is transformed into a sense of oppression. Even though they know that only the lord remains, the recent arduous battle still makes the hunters imagine the lord's power.

Until... they saw a huge figure whose limbs were bound by several chains, and whose entire body was kneeling helplessly on the ground.

"This is... the BOSS?"

With its disheveled hair and dejected aura, the giant before him resembled an old man compared to the giants he had just encountered; it wouldn't be surprising if he suddenly died at any moment.

But they trusted Castorice's judgment more than their own feelings, and they never let their guard down, even though the 'BOSS' in front of them seemed very unpretentious.

"Humans?"

Just as they were pondering how to make their move, they heard the other party suddenly speak in a language that humans could not understand.

Castorice could understand, after all, she had accessed the Remembrance of the Frost Monarch.

Whether she understood or not didn't affect her ability to take action against the other party. After all, hunting down a king was one of her goals, and the current situation saved her the trouble of finding someone.

She revealed her murderous intent without hesitation.

"Wait! An unknown entity!"

Seeing that the other party was about to attack without saying a word, the Taizu Monarch immediately spoke up. Seemingly knowing that his words could not change the other party's mind, he immediately added, "I suggest you send these humans out!"

What does this mean?

"You carry the aura of royal blood; you have killed other kings, haven't you?"

Taizu Monarch asked.

Castorice remained silent, showing no sign of stopping her actions. The scythe in her hand silently pressed against the head of the Taizu Monarch, threatening to fall at any moment.

"Wait a minute! That's why I said wait a minute! You'll regret it if you don't let me finish!"

Taizu Monarch had not expected the other party to be so difficult to communicate with. Would he, as bait to delay the inevitable, end up dying from the delay?

Trying to think of a topic that could attract the other party's attention, the Taizu Monarch continued, "Have you already cooperated with the rulers?"

It can hardly be called a collaboration, since both of them are outsiders.

However... her Underworld has already merged with this world, supplementing its rules, so she is not entirely an outsider. Moreover... when you're out in the world, you give yourself your identity, and an outsider Grim Reaper certainly doesn't have the same identity as a native Grim Reaper.

Therefore, Castorice sees herself as a local Grim Reaper, or at least that's how she would present herself to others.

Seeing that Castorice remained silent and instead raised her scythe, the Taizu Monarch King was already about to curse, "Destruction Monarch! What are you waiting for!?"

Destruction Monarch?

Has he already arrived on Earth?

Castorice instinctively became alert to her surroundings, ready to shield others from attacks at the first moment, but... there was still no movement around her.

"?"

The other hunters were quite puzzled. They were surprised that Castorice could communicate with them in the language of Demon Beast. Although they didn't know what they were communicating about, the communication didn't seem to be very pleasant.

Then the Demon Beast suddenly shouted out of nowhere, and Castorice immediately became alert, causing them to tense up as well.

But... after a long while, nothing that needed to be wary of came up.

Castorice looked at Taizu Monarch, only to see that Taizu Monarch's face was extremely ferocious, and then he burst out laughing.

"Very good! Very good!"

He originally thought he was bait to lure the enemy into a false sense of security, thus creating an opportunity for other monarchs to deliver a fatal blow. Little did he know that he was actually a pawn to be sold off.

Seeing his loud laughter, Castorice guessed the situation. Feeling somewhat conflicted, she decided not to say anything more to a discarded pawn.

The scythe, which had been poised to strike, came down with a swift motion, but the moment she made her move, a subtle magical power suddenly appeared within her perception range.

If it were anyone else, even Cheng Xiaoyu and Che Huiyi, they would be caught off guard and unable to change their movements, thus being caught off guard by this sneak attack. However, Castorice's stats can completely compensate for her momentary carelessness.

A golden flame shot out from behind Castorice like a silver needle, piercing straight through the body of the Taizu Monarch after Castorice immediately withdrew her attack.

Although the pillar of fire was only as thick as a hair to the massive body of the Taizu Monarch, this insignificant attack brought the Taizu Monarch, who was laughing heartily, to an abrupt halt.

The dark gray scorch marks spread from the wound to the surrounding area. The extreme heat caused the Taizu Monarch's body to rapidly carbonize, and cracks spread inch by inch across his entire body.

"Antaris...! You bastard!!"

Taizu Monarch never expected his end to be like this. He was used as a disposable pawn by the Destruction Monarch, who killed him with his own hands.

He didn't believe that the attack was only aimed at that unknown entity; after piercing through that unknown entity, the attack would inevitably pierce through him as well.

However, no matter how angry he was, Taizu Monarch knew that his death was imminent.

Thinking that he should at least cause him some trouble before he dies, the Taizu Monarch mustered his strength and said, "Go find... the Radiant Shards..."

At the top of a building 700 kilometers away, a middle-aged man with long crimson hair, wearing silver armor and a red battle helmet, exuding indifference and majesty, suddenly let out a cold snort.

"Aren't you satisfied yet, Your Majesty the Dragon Emperor?"

The Illusion Monarch standing beside him glanced at the indifferent Destruction Monarch and asked respectfully.

Looking down at the desolate city below, riddled with holes and filled with embers, the Destruction Monarch coldly said, "Choosing humans as vessels instead of possessing them was Osborn's biggest miscalculation. However... this game doesn't seem too boring."

As he spoke, he looked into the distance, meeting the gaze of those purple eyes seven hundred kilometers away.