From MC's perspective:
Lake Area,
As the time passed, we were able to collect a few fish monster cores. But the bait method didn't last long.
Some monsters possess intelligence. So right after, we didn't spot a single fish monster in the outer area.
Ernest and Laverne are pleased to collect so many monster cores. Especially in this lake monster zone. Where no one was able to do it apart from the Rain Water Faction.
If their feats were to be posted online, it would create storms in the academy.
Laverne's big eyes shone with bright light. She wants to hunt more. So looking at Zack, she asked,"Why don't we go a little deeper?"
Hearing that I nodded my head in response. The Class-4 Monster Chores are a bit tasteless. Only if you go deeper, you can get Class-5 Monster Cores.
She then looked at Ernest. He seems to agree as well. Then using our flight ability. We fly across the lake. After reaching the deeper area, the three of us stopped.
In my perception, I saw something huge appearing. Seeing that I recalled the appearance of Catfish again.
But when the monster got closer to me. I saw something wrong with the monster's head. Under the water, the monster's head appears to be large.
Other two failed to notice the changes. But when I turned to warn them.
The Monster raises its head above the water surface.
[Class-5 Black Scaled Crocodile]
A quick glint flashes in my eyes. This crocodile monster is the rarest of species. Compared it to the other swamp crocodiles.
Seeing that it's a Class-5 Monster as well. I decided to attack.
But before I could do that I heard the fanatic call from Laverne.
"Zack, retreat backward. It's dangerous," Laverene shouted, at the same time she released several ice spikes at the monsters.
This was all happened in a blink of an eye,
Even Ernest stepped forward to defend.
Boom~
The ice spikes hit the monster's body. But when the dust was settled. I saw that the monster's body was completely fine without any dent.
My eyes flickered with a slight glint. In the Class-5 category, the crocodile monster got the toughest defense. It's comparable to the skin of a Class-6 Monster.
After gaining some clarity, fighting intent appeared in my heart.
"Let me try," I said. Then I used the lightning finger technique to shoot purple beams at the monster.
In a blink of an eye, the lightning beam touches the monster's scales.
Boom~
A terrible sound reverberated throughout the lake area.
The Black Crocodile rolled sideways in water ro alleviate the pain.
When the smoke settled. I saw a few cracks in the monster scales. Apart from that there was no damage.
A hint of surprise flashes my eyes. As I had guessed, this monster is special. And its monster core must be powerful.
Other two were shocked as well. Laverne looked at her hands before turning towards Zack. Her ice spike attack is pale in comparison to Zack's lightning finger technique.
Even Ernest was astonished. The ice spike attack power is Super Elite level. And Zack's lightning finger attack was only at Elite level.
Then why such a difference? Is it because of the element? But three of them belong to the same faction.
At the same time, the crocodile monster opened its wide mouth to launch an attack.
This sudden change appeared in my perception.
Roar~
The crocodile monster released powerful water beams at us.
"Lightning phantom technique"
A purple arc covered my legs. The next second, I retreated from the spot in a blink of an eye.
The water beam pierces through the air. And lands again on the water.
Ernest and Laverne are caught off guard by the sudden attack.
Swoosh~
A small river of sand released from Ernest's hand. He creates a wall in mid air to block the attack.
At the same time, Laverne created an ice wall to block the attack as well.
Boom~
The water beam manages to break the sand wall. But the force was not enough to cause injury to Ernest.
Similarly, Laverne's ice wall took the maximum brunt.
Meanwhile,
Seeing those two blocked the attack as well. I brought black sword outside.
The next moment, I started to charge the black sword with purple essence. The black blade beaming with purple lightning within seconds.
At the same time, the crocodile monster finally senses danger.
"Sword Divide"
I discharged the powerful lightning beam. The beam pierces through the air and reaches the monster body.
The Crocodile monster tries to go back into the water. But the attack came too fast. The lightning beam tore through monster scales.
The defense broke into pieces within seconds.
The Crocodile Monster disappears into the lake without minding the injuries.
Seeing that my mouth twitched. It's impossible to chase and attack the monster again. When I looked ahead, My eyes gleamed with twinkle.
If we go deeper, then we will find Class-6 Monster. So I stopped thinking about chasing.
Ernest and Laverne looked at each other.
"I have told you before. The monster has an obvious advantage here," Ernest said with a sigh.
"Should we chase it?" Laverne asked with a sly smile on her face.
Hearing the conversation between the two. I shook my head.
Then we decided to go back without wasting any time here.
Several minutes later,
We appeared back in the teleportation tower. "Zack, don't forget to call us next time," Laverne said before parting ways.
Ernest said,"Yes, it's quite fun to hunt together."
Hearing that I slightly gave a nod before heading back to the dorm room.
After entering the room, I walked to the training room. I plan to cultivate the blood method with these monster cores.
I entered the room and sat cross-legged on the platform. I took out the two Class-4 Monster cores and held it in my palm.
When I started to run the blood element method. The blood rune in my consciousness started to flicker.
I slowly started to absorb the monster core energies into my body. Then I guided the energy according to the blood element method.
The next moment, red blood light appears above the bloodstream. Then it quickly starts to absorb the monster energy and then convert them into white energies.
These white energies then started to drill into my bones. As the more amount of white energies starts to drill in. The blood red color in my bones starts to cover other parts as well.
Seeing that I continued to repeat the process.
Time passed in a blink of an eye,
After two hours, the monster core in my hand crumbles into pieces. I opened my eyes and looked inside.
I vaguely felt an increase in strength. But I know it's just a feeling. Then I got up and walked outside the training room.
A small black impurity covered my skin.
Then I went to take a bath.
Meanwhile,
Rebecca got permission from the Supreme Elder. She decided to dispatch all the five faction heads to investigate.
If everyone cooperates, then it would be a matter of time before they succeed.
Then without wasting time. She gave orders to other faction heads.
After two hours, several flying aircraft left the academy. The warriors were all shocked to the core. The next moment, panic began to spread among the institutes.
The situation is like the academy is going for a war. Shortly after, notice was released by the dean office.
After reading everyone sighed in relief. The notice says that it was a random inspection. There is no need to be afraid.
The commotion died down slowly.
Dorm room,
I'm looking at the online post. But suddenly I came across the Dean's notice. When I read the notice. My expression turned solemn.
I don't think it's random dispatch. I believe the dean has found something. Then I got up from the bed and decided to meet the dean Rebecca right away.
A few minutes later,
I walked out of the dorm building. On the way, I saw a solemn expression of a warrior. Looks like the notice was not enough to erase their worries.
Shaking my head, I stride towards the main building. After a few minutes, I reached the dean 's office.
Creak~
The door opened.
Seeing that I walked in. But when I saw Dean Rebecca. I'm stunned. Her expression was grave. "What happened?" I said in my heart.
Rebecca nodded at Zack before asking him to sit.
I sat opposite her. Seeing her, I couldn't help but ask.
"Dean?"
"Did you find the Sharp Daggers?" I asked.
Rebecca furrowed her eyebrows. This operation is confidential. But knowing Zack's strength, she decided to tell.
She asked,"Do you remember the unknown herbs in wooden boxes?"
Hearing that I nodded my head. "So it's true?" I said in my heart. I guessed the dispatch was related to this issue.
"The unknown herbs turned out to be banned drugs. It can affect the essence of Super Elite Warriors," She added further.
Hearing that my heart set off storms. No wonder, the smell was so powerful. I had felt the hint of danger from it at that time