The Demolish This Story
11. Baladorad (1)

"YYYYY."

The shout of one of the Hunters cleared everyone's mind of fear.

A huge snake monster, which was even larger in size than a car. The black scales all over his body looked slimy, giving off a terrifying thin mist.

"I–it..., that's [Baladorado]!"

[Baladorado], giant snake monster, leader of the serpents.

A huge monster that seemed to be able to prey on everything, with its level of danger being at Rank B.

"Why can Rank B monsters appear in this place!?" Someone shouted, but no one was able to answer him.

Based on the information, the Dungeon they entered was a 4th class Dungeon. The most powerful monster boss should be Monster C Rank.

Knowing the identity of the huge monster before him, the Hunters immediately made a move. With trembling legs, they ran, distancing themselves from the predator.

To defeat monsters, at least 3 hunters with Rank above the monster

The most powerful hunter in this place was Nick Cod, a fire element mage who was in Rank C. Although his strength was close to that of Hunter Rank B, his strength would not be enough.

Baladorado is known to have a passive skill [Dragon Scale] that increases its defense against magic attacks. Nick's fire will only feel like a tickle to the monster.

They know they are going to lose, even before they try.

"Run!!, keep running!!"

So their only choice was to run, save their lives.

Sssttt~

Baladorado sizzled behind the running Hunters.

Maybe it was just imagination out of fear, they felt Baladorado was laughing, seeing his prey doing things in vain.

Although the winding labyrinth should make it difficult for the snake with a large body, but in fact Baladorado moves smoothly without obstacles.

Instead, it was the Hunters who were overwhelmed. They were busy running away, not remembering which way was heading for the exit.

The more they ran, the further they got lost.

"Out of Dead ends!"

The movements of the Hunters stopped suddenly. A large wall blocked their way.

'There was a previous junction. That monster, it's still far away, but did we have time?' Ash Elliot began to think.

He looked at the Hunters, some of whom had despair in their eyes.

"We still have time! let's move, hurry!!" Ash moved his hand, giving an aba.

The Hunters ran back to follow Ash.

"Hurry up!!"

Looking at Baladorado who was not far in front of them, Ash raised his voice. The Hunters increased their running speed.

But when we got to the intersection,

Wush

Something stopped them. A wall, made of blazing fire covered the road.

"Ha ha ha ha!!"

Horrible laughter could be heard behind the wall of fire. The Hunters fell silent, the laughter was very familiar in their ears.

"You!! Nick! Don't joke with me!" Ash shouted, anger was clearly heard in his voice.

"He's the man you're playing with! "

"Yes! Your life, not mine!!" Nick said, his laughter was heard again.

Hearing that, the Hunters were engulfed in anger.

"You b**n!!"

"You should have died, you bi*dab!!"

They've been holding him for a long time, swearing by swearing they out.

They were on the doorstep of death, yet here he was, sacrificing others for his salvation.

"Shut up!" Nick's voice came back from behind the wall of fire.

"You should thank me! Your worthless lives, will be useful to save a hero like–"

Chuck!!

Nick's support stopped, the sound of something piercing can be heard. The fire wall slowly disappeared, and the scene behind it was revealed.

"...!"

Nick Cod was lying on the ground, there was a pool of blood around him. Beside him, Kevin Patron stood still, sighing heavily.

"Go." Kevin said, looking at Ash and the Hunters.

He raised a large shield on his back, then stuck it to the ground. The silver-colored shield emitted a bluish glow, where it flowed around it.

"I'll hold this big snake." Kevin said with confidence. There was a slight glint in his eyes.

Ash looked back. Baladorado is getting closer, only time remains until everything is annihilated by him.

He looked back at Kevin, as if saying 'are you sure?', which was answered with a light nod of the head.

Although Kevin would not be able to win against Baladorado, a Tanker seemed like it would at least last long enough, enough to allow the others time to escape.

Ash knows about it, but if he does that, how different is he from Nick Cod?

Ash bit his lips, he then looked at the Hunters behind him.

"Kevin has given us a way, don't waste his sacrifice!!"

Hearing Ash's orders, Hunter ran back.

"After going out, I'll call for reinforcements. Hang on, please." Ash said, patting Kevin on the shoulder, before finally running away leaving him.

Looking at his friend's back that was getting further away, Kevin just smiled wryly. There were some regrets for the actions he had taken, but it was a later affair.

Kevin looked ahead. Baladorado, the giant snake is in sight.

Shhh

Kevin swallowed. The creature in front of him is very scary, his courage is consumed by the horror of the monster in front of him.

Cold sweat began to wash over his back.

He smiled bitterly.

"Let me confirm this one more time." Kevin began to speak for himself. Of course, no one replied to his words.

Tap Tap Tap

But arriving, the sound of footsteps rang out, echoing among the labyrinthine passageways.

The figure came out from the shadows, slowly getting closer.

Kevin glanced at the figure beside him.

Jimmy, or at least that's how the party members called his name during these 3 days.

That young-looking face felt awkward. His eyes were empty, without a single life.

And a moment later his face started to move unnaturally. Like a painting whose paint is smudged by water.

A white mask appeared in place of Jimmy's melted face

"Is this really the plan, Mr Bell?" Kevin asked back.

The figure in the one called Bell was silent for a moment, before finally giving a word.

"perfect."