With an eardrum-shattering roar, the carapace of the second-stage Flame Demon Parasite Emperor completely blackened, and its severed limbs regenerated into even harder, sharper Bone Blades.
It no longer spewed poisonous fire, having realized it was ineffective against these tiny creatures with extremely high fire resistance.
It chose the most primitive—and most terrifying—method—
Close combat!
A black crescent-shaped blade light swept across.
"Splat—!"
Several Flame Prison Guards at the very front were cut in half along with their shields.
Before the overwhelming level suppression and the physical penetration gained by abandoning fire damage, their fire-resistant armor was as fragile as paper.
"Clang!!"
A thunderous crash rang out.
Although Brute Force Yields Miracles had activated Titan's Favored Body, he was still sent flying more than ten meters by the Insect Emperor's lightning-fast scythe strike, his feet plowing deep furrows through the ground.
"Pah! That thing hits hard!"
Brute Force spat out a mouthful of bloody saliva, his legs trembling. He shakily raised his already deformed arm guards. "I can't hold it alone! This bastard's too strong!"
The Insect Emperor pressed its advantage, its six Bone Blades whirling madly like a blender. Every charge took several more players in flashes of white light.
"Don't panic!! Reinforcements are here!"
An angry roar came from the rear.
As the surrounding parasite swarm was cleared out in large numbers, the Mecha Corps and the bulk of the main force finally freed up enough to concentrate their firepower on this sole BOSS!
"Surround it! Trap it to death!"
"Mecha Corps, charge! Use your weight to pin it down!"
Rumble, rumble!
Dozens of remaining mass-produced mechas rammed into it without regard for losses. One person pinned each leg, restricting the Insect Emperor's movement. That brief delay was enough to buy the main force precious time!
Melee players