Chapter 92: Frenzied Demonic Mastodon Elephant

When Mu Yi followed Kailier to the gathering point.

Several teams had already gathered here.

"According to the previous plan, we have formed battalions from different teams, stationed in different areas for joint exploration; this area is where our few teams are."

Kailier seemed to sense Mu Yi's doubt and casually explained to him.

Mu Yi nodded; he had previously said that moving with over a hundred people would be inconvenient in any way, so this arrangement of combining and separating was not a bad idea.

Just like now, when we encounter a big trouble, we can quickly rally part of our forces to cooperate.

"Although it's presumptuous, could you please tell us your approximate abilities so we can prepare for the upcoming battle?"

Kailier gave Mu Yi a friendly smile, his blond hair shining like sunlight under the spiritual light.

"I recall you filled in your position as support?"

Upon hearing that, Mu Yi nodded and briefly introduced his usual abilities.

"I can summon lightning to cause stasis, possess flames that purify negative states, and have a wide-area buff that induces rational frenzy!"

Faced with Mu Yi's vague description, Kailier did not press further; after all, this was their first cooperation, and neither could reveal all their trump cards.

As long as we know the general abilities and effects, that's enough for us to coordinate as a team; after all, none of us are novices, and teamwork is itself a skill.

Kailier nodded; Mu Yi's abilities are practical, indeed a fine support.

At any time, the ability to dispel negative effects is valuable.

"Let me introduce him—this is our new companion, a friend with support abilities who has just been cursed by Rose, causing indiscriminate fear shock; everyone, prepare your defenses and steel your minds."

As he spoke, Kailier maximized his courage aura, and together with the other two Holy Warriors, he enveloped everyone in that courage aura.

"Alright, guys, let's get moving!"

Kailier tapped his shield with his longsword, then strode forward.

His teammates followed closely, and the captains of the other teams nodded and fell in behind.

However, everyone gave Mu Yi curious and wary glances; they had all received a notice from the Net, but under the protection of the courage aura, they were unaffected.

Although he is cursed, the fact that he is connected to a deity is already enough to pique their curiosity.

"Ailyer!!!"

A red-robed female mage playfully patted the little cat-person wanderer who was shrinking in the crowd.

"Ahhh!"

The cat-person's fur instantly puffed up, and he darted to Kailier's side; upon realizing it was the female mage, he returned to the group with a resentful expression.

Although staying near Kailier feels safe, he is at the front precisely to guard against sudden danger; if one were to stay by his side, danger would actually strike faster.

"Sister Claire, can't you stop scaring me? You know I'm the most timid!"

The cat-person stared at the female mage with a resentful face; she could hardly fend him off and scooped him into her arms.

"Fine, fine, I shouldn't have frightened our cute Ailyer; come, sis, give you a hug!"

"Sister Claire!!! I can't breathe!" the cat-person broke free from the female mage Claire's embrace.

However, after being teased by the female mage, she actually managed to shake off some of her fear.

The noisy roughhousing drew Mu Yi's attention; upon sensing his gaze, the cat-person shrank back into a ball.

"Is he really that scary?" the female mage glanced at Mu Yi with her fiery eyes, then gently hugged the cat-person.

"It feels like he's carrying many souls, and his whole body is wrapped in bloody light; just one glance from him makes it seem as if countless eyes are upon you—it's truly terrifying!" the cat-person whispered.

"Sometimes having too high a perception isn't a good thing!" Claire patted the cat-person's head.

Kailier heard the cat-person's words, sighed helplessly, and remarked that within the Multiverse, one always encounters all kinds of strange things.

A person radiating red light yet remarkably pure—he had only heard of such beings from his elders; only after detecting evil and receiving feedback did he confirm that such people truly exist.

"Roar!"

Just as the group was advancing at a steady pace, the direction they were heading erupted with a earth-shaking roar.

Accompanied by the earth-shaking, mountain-swaying sensation, a huge figure charging from the distance knocked down all the trees along the way.

The dark-purple abyssal aura in the air became exceptionally active due to the beast's arrival, even turning into a flowing purple tide that wrapped around its body, forming something like a suit of solid armor.

With each breath of the beast, dark-purple mist like black smoke rose and swirled among its fur.

A crow flew out of the mist and landed before the crowd.

"It's completely demonized; now we can only send it to liberation!" the druid, who had taken human form, said with a face full of sorrow.

The forest was wailing, the beast likewise wailing, yet he could do nothing.

Having lost the druid's vision, the beast went mad in place, destroying the surrounding trees completely, making the druid's expression even more sorrowful.

As they drew nearer, Mu Yi, through the mist, saw the full appearance of the mastodon elephant: at least twenty meters tall, its massive body like a moving fortress tower.

Dark-purple markings covered the mastodon elephant's entire body, causing it to swell at a visible speed; its huge tusks and strong trunk were chilling.

Mu Yi sensed from the mastodon elephant something like an aura of fear.

However, thanks to his presence, the Holy Warriors maintained their courage aura, so the others were not directly affected.

"Apodiro, begin the blessings!" Kailier shouted, as the temporary team leader he also took charge of battle command.

"Ah~ brave warriors..."

The bard began to showcase his voice, emitting a song like a cantata from his throat.

——Inspire Courage

Inspire Courage: a bard whose performance skill rank is level 3 or higher can use singing or poetry to bolster the courage of allies (including himself).

Inspire Courage is a mind-affecting ability.

Allies who hear the sound continuously gain morale bonuses, whether resisting negative effects or during attacks and destruction, receiving a bonus based on the bard's level.

A level 9 bard can grant everyone a across-the-board +2 morale bonus.

Comparable to the bonus from two or even three feats, and more importantly, this bonus is all-around and suitable for everyone.