Trying to force his way into a completely unfamiliar team, especially in such an intense battle, was undoubtedly a foolish and dangerous thing to do.
Many times, even if you knew you were stronger than any member of the team, rashly joining the fight would only disrupt the tacit coordination they had forged through years of practice. It would turn "one plus one" into less than two and make an already difficult situation even worse.
Although Xia Nan had little experience working in teams, he understood this well.
Thus, in this encounter with the Deformed Shark Beast, aside from buying time for his teammates when they had fallen under Mind Control and occasionally supporting those in need afterward, his movements were far more restrained and measured than usual.
Most of the time, he merely circled the edge of the battlefield and observed.
He observed the Monster's weaknesses and fighting habits, searching for an opening. He also observed the Oath of Vengeance Squad's combat style, trying to find the point where he could best join them without disrupting their overall rhythm.
His keen Perception, coupled with his natural talent for battle and the experience he had accumulated since crossing over, allowed Xia Nan to gradually grasp the thoughts of the people before him after only a few exchanges.
—With the Spellcaster Hain as the absolute core.
This Druid from the Coral Society might not possess particularly destructive high-level skills, but she had memorized control spells suited to all kinds of terrain.
And that was the core of how the Oath of Vengeance Squad fought powerful enemies.
The distant Spellcaster used magic to control the enemy, creating opportunities for the three teammates with considerable offensive power to deal damage.
The ground beneath the Shark Beast's feet suddenly softening into mud that threw