It is a term that only applies when there are more than 102 stars inhabited by species similar to humans. And it is said that 101 of them have been annihilated.

It may be a matter between cosmic beings that cannot be comprehended with common sense, but it left an unspeakably eerie feeling.

Bang!

However, there was no room to continue the thought.

With a loud noise, Ilaine’s shield split into two, and the team members scattered in an instant, dodging the invisible attacks.

At the same time, the wall they were leaning against on the entrance side was dented as if struck by a giant hammer. Suji clicked her tongue upon seeing a dent large enough for a human to fit in.

“Then the deal is sealed!”

− Good.

“This way!”

Suji shouted with all her might and swung her sword down from above to draw aggro.

The characteristics did not apply as the monster was of a very high grade, but instead, the newly acquired skill from refining the sword was activated.

Three long sword lines stretched out like claws scratching the ground, grazing the main body of the monster.

The moment the deal accurately hit, Suji noticed that the invisibility was briefly lifted, limited to the part being attacked.

‘…This seems worth a shot.’

Suji swallowed her saliva and gripped her sword.

It definitely wouldn’t be easy, but she felt like she could grasp a strategy.

“Hide behind Ilaine!”

She yelled. Once again, she called the team members behind him, aiming for the timing when Ilaine would equip a new shield.

Even though there were three team members hiding behind the shield, Suji’s aggro was drawn better.

Suji spun around the room, avoiding as much as possible, and then she also went behind Ilaine’s shield.

Clang!

Clang!

Clang!

Three times, two times, and then a very brief gap followed by eight times.

The higher the grade of the monster, the more complex the skills it possessed, making it difficult to read the attack patterns. It would be even more so for an EX-grade.

However, there was no time to observe the attack patterns for long. If they maintained this defensive formation any longer, Ilaine’s arm would fall off or the second shield, which was gradually crumpling, would also break.

Suji gritted her teeth and ran out, aiming for the timing when the eight attacks ended.

“Acting like it’s nothing just because you only cut half the HP!”

As Suji roared and drew attention, Saint and Peace launched long-range deals at the presumed location of the opponent, as if they had agreed in advance.

Monsters are sensitive to beings that pose a threat to them.

Since Suji’s attack power was far superior, even when she didn’t intend to, monsters often became wary of her and drew aggro. The team members were well accustomed to this type of attack.

Believing that offense is the best defense, Suji swung 〈(Incandescent) Shackles of the Perished〉 as quickly as possible towards the invisible spot and gained distance.

As observed earlier, whenever a deal properly landed, the opponent’s form was briefly visible.

However, not all attacks were effective.

Even though Peace and Saint’s strikes clearly hit, the monster’s invisibility was not lifted.

Bang!

As if annoyed by Suji running around, the monster launched a huge attack on the ground right behind her.

Even without receiving a direct hit, it was a fierce attack that made her body float.

Suji bit her lip and leaped back.

“I’ll break it in 1 try, so everyone stay focused!”

If they were to win this time, they had to fully grasp the mechanics.

‘What’s the point of upgrading the weapon? I can’t hit it because it’s invisible.’

Suji gritted her teeth and suddenly looked at the weapon in her hand.

〈(Incandescent) Shackles of the Perished〉.

Incandescent.

‘…Wait, could it be?’

The fact that a specific effect only appeared in her attacks, could it be because her sword had a special attribute?

If there was a hypothesis, it had to be verified.

Using the characteristic 〈Gaze that Sees Objects〉, even if it wasn’t properly visible, she could confirm that the deal was landing.

Suji shouted loudly towards Saint.

“I’ll tell you the deal value whenever my deal lands, so please check it!”

“Got it, Team Leader!”

The characteristic ‘Gaze that Sees Objects’ was truly unfair when reconsidered.

‘If I can’t break it in 1 try even with this characteristic, I’m a fool.’

Suji gritted her teeth and repeatedly hid behind the shield and ran out, slashing at the empty air.

“Current deal, 19!”

“Current deal, 40!”

“Current deal, 120!”

Suji recited the numbers whenever she saw the monster’s HP decreasing to convey the data, and Saint analyzed based on that.

No matter how much she tried to avoid it, it was impossible to dodge all attacks while the aggro was fixed.

The patterns were so complex that they couldn’t be perfectly grasped.

The moment she lost sight of the opponent, a large attack came from the side.

Suji flew through the air and crashed into Ilaine’s arms.

“…Ugh.”

Fortunately, it was a soft embrace, but it couldn’t absorb all the impact of being kicked with unbelievable force. A groan involuntarily escaped.

“Are you alright, Team Leader?”

Before they could have a long conversation, the surrounding ground was seen crumpling. As Suji was slow to get up, Ilaine wrapped one arm around her and leaped away from the spot.

As soon as he put her down on the ground, Suji expressed her complaint.

“What if you catch a flying person with your body? You’ll get hurt together.”

“Then should I let Team Leader crash into the ground?”

“That was a thank you. No, it’s driving me crazy because I can’t see it. I’ll be careful.”

While Peace stepped forward to protect, Saint, who was analyzing the data, shouted loudly.

“It seems to be a demon attribute. Clearly, dark attribute attacks are almost ineffective, and penetrating damage that ignores defense doesn’t go well either, so the armor isn’t high. Only light attribute items seem to work. It also matches that only then, the visible part of the body that takes damage becomes visible!”

‘As I thought.’

Confirming that her guess was correct, Suji gestured to everyone.

Most monsters, including boss monsters, had two or three attributes, and light or dark attributes were usually included as a side attribute.

Therefore, weapons with light or dark attributes were more efficient than ordinary elements.

Of course, they were also rare items.

It was decided to focus the attack on Suji, but the problem of the opponent being invisible was not resolved.

Suji was lost in thought for a moment, then saw Ilaine take out another huge shield that could cover his body and place it in front of her.

“You have another shield?”

Bang!

Clang, clang, clang!

Barely blocking the continuous attacks that collided with the shield as if clashing, Ilaine replied in a strained voice.

“This is the last large one.”

“What tier is this?”

“It’s 9-tier.”

“What about the one that just broke?”

“That was 8-tier. It has a wider protection area.”

‘How can you easily break an 8-tier item like that?’

The first thought was that it was a waste, but it was even more surprising that he brought several of these large shields. She couldn’t even complain.

“…I think it can only block a few more times at most. It would be better to just retreat.”

Listening to Ilaine’s whisper, Suji shook her head.

That couldn’t be done.

Even if there was a little waste here, they had to go.

Of course, if someone was in danger, she intended to retreat immediately, but it was still worth trying.

Suji quickly made a judgment and opened the inventory to take out 〈Νύμφη’s Breath〉.

〈Νύμφη’s Breath〉 Item Accessory

Durability Distortion: Can be equipped to weapons or armor, and when equipped, the durability of the item is not consumed.

As it was the first item obtained from the ‘Great Beings’, she had been saving it without using it. It seemed like it would be completely bound to the equipment once equipped.

But things exist to be utilized.

If she saved it at times like this, it would turn to shit.

Seeing Ilaine quickly equip the accessory handed by Suji to the shield, Suji shouted loudly.

“It’s going to be a long fight, so please take care of the cover, you two!”

Just in time, as they had steadily climbed up from the 1st floor to here, there were more than enough miscellaneous items. As long as they dealt even the smallest damage, they could confirm the monster’s location.

Light attribute arrows, throwing spears, throwing daggers, shurikens, etc. It was enough to just throw something and hit it.

Peace and Saint, who perfectly understood Suji’s words, re-checked their equipment and took charge of the cover without drawing aggro.

Instead of a head-on confrontation, they chose a strategy that could be considered somewhat cunning.

Once it was confirmed that the durability would not wear out, Ilaine even stuck the shield into the ground and supported it with his whole body. Suji hid behind it, only drawing aggro, and then ran out to deal damage in sync with the patterns.

[Νύμφη expresses dissatisfaction with your actions.] [νόμος expresses dissatisfaction with your actions.] [νόμος jeers at your actions.] [σκιά cheers for your actions.] [Κάστωρ becomes interested in your actions.] [Μουσα becomes interested in your actions.]

The status window log piled up in an instant.