Skywarden was attacked by monsters while lying on the ground. He tried to get up but his health kept dropping. Elincia was desperately trying to reduce the number of monsters around them, but her area of damage skill wasn’t enough to take them down quickly. At the same time, Livelywood was caught up in his own battle, unable to move away as he was surrounded on all sides.
Starfall, riding Polly, was having a hard time, too. Polly was running and leaping to avoid the monsters, trying to keep Starfall safe.
Meanwhile, Charmelyn was on Broken’s back because of an injury to her leg. Her movement speed had drastically decreased, making it dangerous for her to keep fighting.
It was an emergency!
In such a critical situation, Broken knew he had no choice but to use everything he had to give them a fighting chance or at least a way to escape from the unwinnable battle.
He called out Gaia’s name, and suddenly, a burst of green energy shot from his finger. It took the form of an ethereal spirit resembling a woman made of plants, her tendril-like hair flowing beautifully in the moonlight.
Elincia and Starfall were stunned, their eyes wide at what Broken had summoned. Charmelyn, however, had seen Queen Gaia before, so this wasn’t a shock for her like it was for the others.
“Is that the spirit Goldrich mentioned before?” Starfall murmured in awe. “So their prediction was right. Broken managed to conquer that spirit. But… is it really a Mythic-grade spirit?” Her voice trembled as she said the word ‘Mythic.’
“Alright…” Elincia smiled and giggled in the air, continuously maneuvering and casting lightning from the sky that struck the ground repeatedly. “Looks like Maylock and Goldrich’s analysis was spot on as always.”
[Nature’s Wrath (Active Skill)]
Without wasting a moment, Broken activated Gaia’s first skill. Instantly, dark green vines and massive roots burst from the ground, forming ten tentacle-like limbs that twisted and swayed across the battlefield.
With precise movements, he guided those ten extra limbs as if they were extensions of his own body. One giant vine arm crashed into the ground, sending nearby monsters flying. Another massive vine arm lashed out at the monsters attacking Skywarden. It took two enormous vine arms and several powerful strikes, but they finally managed to clear the creatures off Skywarden’s beleaguered form.
The ten large vine arms then twisted and turned in the air, striking away monsters to create space and give Broken and the others a fighting chance to hold their position.
The ten massive vine arms continued to attack, flinging the monsters away repeatedly. Despite their efforts, the sheer number of monsters kept them coming. However, the brief respite allowed Skywarden to finally rise. He quickly downed a mana potion and a health potion. With a determined expression, he once again cast his protective skills.
Broken gently lowered Charmelyn to the ground and immediately inspected the wound on her leg. “Charmelyn, let me help you.”
He touched the long gash on her thigh.
[Healing Touch (Active Skill) Lv. 3]
He used his healing skill from his Super Novice class, and the gash on Charmelyn’s thigh slowly began to close. But it wasn’t enough. The skill had a 10-second cooldown before it could be used again.
“Hang on. I need 10 seconds for my skill to cool down,” he said.
“I’m okay, Leon… I can fig—” Charmelyn abruptly stopped herself, realizing she almost said something she shouldn’t have.
Fortunately, Broken didn’t seem to hear as the battle continued to rage at a critical intensity.
Gaia could be summoned for only 5 minutes, so he had to make the most of this short time to turn the fight around. Thankfully, Gaia’s skills didn’t cost him any Mana, so he could use them to their fullest. He quickly cast another skill.
[Nature Conjuring (Active Skill)]
Suddenly, wild vines erupted from the ground, twisting and exploding at various points. Some of the vines and tree branches shot into the air, weaving and growing rapidly as if forming the veins and flesh of a creature from the wild plants.
Previously, the sky was only filled with Elincia’s lightning, but now a dragon twisted and turned in the air, its mouth agape as it roared fiercely. It was a spectacular sight that would leave anyone who saw it in awe. The majestic beast had a trunk-like body with leaves resembling a dragon’s, bark-like scales on its body, golden glowing eyes, and a pair of trunk- shaped horns.
[Elder Dragon Tree]
[Dragon’s Wrath (Active Skill)]
The dragon breathed green energy that looked like a cloud of flower petals spreading widely. This green energy filled the battlefield, causing explosive damage to the monsters it swept
over.
[Fern Rabbit]
A small rabbit with fur resembling soft, green ferns and gentle green eyes, its ears covered in fern-like patterns, appeared beside Charmelyn. It began to sniff and lick the wound on her thigh. As it did so, green healing energy flowed steadily, slowly healing her wound. At the same time, Charmelyn’s body began to turn transparent. It wasn’t her skill but the skill of the rabbit.
[Healing Herbs: Heals a targeted ally over time and grants them temporary stealth.]
Other plant creatures emerged on the battlefield and immediately attacked in all directions.
[Creeper Monkey]
An agile monkey with limbs made of creeping vines, its fur a mix of green and brown, with bright, mischievous eyes. The monkey leaped wildly, throwing explosive bananas in all directions. It cackled and danced joyously afterward, leaving behind explosive rings that ensnared anyone who stepped on them with vines. The monkey then continued hurling exploding bananas at the trapped monsters until they shattered into pixel fragments.
[Chili Pepper Rooster]
A vibrant rooster with feathers resembling chili peppers in red, orange, and yellow, and a fiery red comb and wattle. The rooster ran around the battlefield, searching for a safe spot to use its skill. It found a place near Skywarden, then jumped into the air and, instead of coughing, shot a blazing fire laser beam that incinerated distant enemies.
[Fiery Blast: Shoots a burst of fire that damages and briefly blinds enemies.]
“Damn, what kind of chicken is this?” Skywarden shouted loudly while continuing to bash the monsters around him.
Meanwhile, Elincia darted around the Elder Dragon Tree, which continued to bombard the ground with its magic. “What a beautiful skill! And to think that one person can cast something this majestic! Does he have any more tricks up his sleeve?”
Starfall was now on solid ground, protected by Thorn Ox and Truffle Boar. With her newfound security, she was able to cast her skills more easily, summoning showers of rocks, ice, and fireballs onto the battlefield. Their chances of victory were significantly increased.
Livelywood’s expression showed sheer joy; he grinned widely as he fought with Bark Hound by his side, tearing monsters to pieces until they vanished from the field.
[Nature Healing (Active Skill)]
Broken wielded the Wavebreaker Spear, his body wrapped in a blue aura. This time, another layer of energy enveloped him-a skill that would continuously regenerate his health and free him from negative effects. With newfound confidence, he charged forward, now able to fight without any restraints. It was a spectacular five minutes of enhanced power!
But then, notifications flashed before his eyes.
[Identifying new upgrades for the Super Novice Class…]
The system’s chime signaled the start of a new evolution.
[Identifying the new compatible weapon type for the user…] [The user is highly compatible with spear-type weapons.] [Analyzing more skills compatible with the user’s weapon type.]
[The new skill Spiral Pierce (Conditional Passive Skill) Lv. 1 has been unlocked.] [The new skill Spear Guard (Conditional Passive Skill) Lv. 1 has been unlocked.]
[The new skill Groundbreaker (Active Skill) Lv. 1 has been unlocked.] [The new skill Sniper’s Focus (Active Skill) Lv. 1 has been unlocked.] [The new skill Blade Dance (Active Skill) Lv. 1 has been unlocked.]