A Journey Across the Myriad Worlds Beginning with The Irregular at Magic High School
"Isn't this situation very bad?"
Lanti listened to the two people's conversation, swallowed hard, and then cried out in surprise.
The two were speaking quite loudly, and a gloomy atmosphere quietly settled over everyone present. The fact that the monster had enhanced its attack characteristics based on its strengths was definitely not good news for them.
"Don't worry! I haven't been using my full strength at all!"
"And even if it gets strengthened, it's not at its peak right now, I'm still quite confident."
William gently patted Lanti's head, trying to comfort the little girl.
His relaxed and natural attitude eased the concerns of the crowd somewhat, after all, the strength William had demonstrated earlier gave them reason to believe in him.
"What's wrong, Artemis!"
The handsome blond god couldn't help but feel concerned when he saw his fellow celestial being in such a state.
"Nothing!"
Artemis gently shook her head.
Her gaze remained fixed on that commanding figure, her slender hand gently pressing against her slightly throbbing chest.
She knew that with the most dangerous battle about to begin, she shouldn't be letting her mind wander here.
However, ever since the brief release of her divine power, she has discovered that William, who was nothing special to her before, now possesses an inexplicable attraction when she looks at him.
"Oh ho!"
The goddess's unusual behavior naturally did not escape the eyes of this shrewd and calculating man, whose lips gradually curled into an expression of keen interest.
However, he could still distinguish between what was important and what was urgent, and although his heart was now aching like a cat's claws, he managed to restrain himself for the time being.
"Uh-ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!"
The sound of a baby's shrill cry came from afar, and everyone present had an urge to cover their ears.
But no one was in the mood for that right now; instead, their hearts sank.
Because they clearly understood the source of the sound!
I am getting closer and closer to "Antares".
Everyone brought out their reserves, because they wanted to be in full readiness for the upcoming battle.
Use recovery medicine to heal all the injuries on your body!
Use Spirit Potion to restore your somewhat depleted magic!
He took out a whetstone and gave it to Mari, whose weapon was already somewhat dull.
Having made all the necessary preparations, the group, guided by Artemis, ascended the final flight of steps leading to the Temple Altar.
Because when she sealed "Antares", she provided the blueprints from the heavens to the elves who worshipped her in the mortal realm, she knew every plant and tree in this ruin.
The group walked up the long staircase and stood at the top.
A large round hole was opened at the top to allow sunlight to shine into the altar.
Looking straight ahead, there were no other living beings around, only "Antares" waving its two claws in the middle of the huge circular pit.
Its hard, jet-black shell is engraved with patterns resembling scarlet bloodstains.
Its size is comparable to that of a floor master like "Goliath," and its basic form is no different from the Black Scorpion it creates.
It has pincers that exude terrifying power and a high-pointed stinger. The only difference between it and other Black Scorpion is that the stinger should be located on the head of the scorpion.
A body resembling a human upper body grew out, with six spider-like joints wobbling erratically on the back of the human body.
"Uh-ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!"
Upon seeing the arrival of the crowd, "Antares" immediately let out a roar that sounded like excitement, and his constantly swinging pincers slammed into the ground, creating a cloud of dust.
Soon after, the thick fog dissipated!
The single, scarlet eye radiated an intense killing intent.
There was also a hint of impatient greed in it.
"Are they targeting us?!"
The well-informed Hermes immediately understood that Antares was now weaker than ever before.
Compared to his overwhelming power in ancient times, he is now only comparable to monsters around level 7 in the Dungeon.
Therefore, it is now eager to regain its former strength, and even wants to become more powerful.
Absorbing the earth's essence is certainly helpful for it to recover its strength, but the accumulation process is too slow.
So what's the simplest and fastest way?
Of course, it means devouring these two gods with immense divine power before us.
The divine power accumulated by the gods over countless years is the best and strongest tonic.
Of course, Antares wouldn't have such high analytical abilities, but its instincts as a beast told it to do so.
"Is that so!"
William stared at the Black Scorpion in the center of the altar for a moment, then burst out laughing.
"Everyone, please cut the black pipe connecting 'Antares' and the land."
"Once it's done, immediately retreat with the two deities."
He understood just by seeing the esophagus constantly expanding and contracting, as if it were eating.
This is Antares conserving his energy for this battle.
Although letting it accumulate energy for a few more minutes wouldn't make much difference to him.
After all, its level has just broken through to level 7, and it's impossible for it to reach level 8 in such a short time.
But if it goes unnoticed and left unattended, it's fine.
But if he discovers this and then does nothing, wouldn't he seem very stupid?
"But if we retreat, what will you do, William?"