Conquering The Game's World

A shadowy, foreboding forest, its very presence shrouded in mystery and danger. The air is heavy with a highly toxic, noxious stench—making it very difficult for humans below A-Rank to survive without assisting tools or some insurance.

Tall, gnarled trees with twisted roots loom overhead, their branches intertwined like skeletal fingers reaching out from the murky depths below. A strange purple lizard slithers along the twisted roots, its scales glistening with toxic residue.

On the surface of the swamp, which is covered with a thick greenish mire. Ominous bubbles intermittently rise to the surface, releasing a noxious gas. The waters themselves are a sickly shade of black, reflecting the dim light filtering through the dense canopy above.

Strange, mutated flora cling to the swamp's edge, their twisted forms appearing to wither and decay even as they continue to thrive in this hostile environment. Vines hang like serpents from the trees, dripping with a viscous, venomous sap that oozes slowly down to the ground below.

The purple lizard seemed to sense danger from the swamp. However, it was too late for him to escape. Its predator had already arrived.

*Hiss! *

In a sudden ambush, the venom alligator lunges, snapping its jaws around the purple lizard.

*Swish*

Reacting swiftly, the lizard unleashes its tail, launching a venomous projectile towards the alligator.

*Spew*

*Crash! *

Undeterred, the alligator retaliates, spewing a toxic sludge to defend itself, ultimately swallowing the purple lizard whole. The next second, the venom alligator dived back into the waters, ready to hunt for another prey.

***

Dozens of meters away from there. Four people wearing poison gas masks, poison-resistant gloves and boots had just arrived and witnessed the Arrow Lizard's death scene.

"Oh, what a pity. We missed five points."

Although the words were regretful, the speaker's tone was unbothered and even listless.

"No, counting the Arrow Lizard. We missed seven points."

Another indifferent but feminine voice sounded beside him.

"Guys, I want to try smashing a Toxigator with my hammer."

A lively but childish voice sounded, barely suppressing her excitement.

*Sigh*

A helpless sigh sounded, attracting the trio's attention as they all turned to look at the fourth person in unison.

"What are you sighing for, Luis?" Bonnie asked.

Luis gave her a look, then shook his head. "Nothing, let's go start hunting for points. I'll find you a Toxigator later. You can try smashing it."

"Oh, yeah!" Bonnie nodded like an excited child. Although, she knew that she alone wasn't a match for Toxigator, a D-Rank monster. However, with her team alongside her. She was very confident.

"Although I have said this many times before in the practice, I'll remind everyone again. Under no circumstances will anyone get close to the waters. For the monsters such as Toxigators, we will drag or bait them to the land and then fight them. Is that clear?"

For Luis' warning, they all nodded with solemn expressions. As for why? There was no need to ask. Luis has repeated this sentence every time he spoke about the poisonous swamp zone.

'Those who dare to brave the treacherous waters of the poisonous swamp do so at their own peril, for its depths hold secrets best left undisturbed.'

Besides, they were also clear about the dangers of poison-type dungeons without being told.

"Let's continue walking in the formation. I don't want to extend the time for this zone."

The three had no opinion and followed his commands.

According to their plan, they planned to spend a maximum of two hours in each zone looking for the golden slates and harvesting points. In case they failed to find all the slates. They would join up with other teams from the Leviathan Class and try to snatch the slates from other classes in the remaining time.

They have already discussed this plan with the other teams of the Leviathan class, and they had no qualms regarding it. Rather, who dares to object to the top student?

The students of Leviathan Class are very clear. Luis talking about his plans with them is not asking for their opinions but giving them a sense of participation, to not hurt their feelings. They aren't stupid enough to not be aware of it. Alicia's situation is similar.

Some people are resentful because of this. Regardless, does Luis care? No, he doesn't. In his opinion, it's just some teenagers' jealousy. The beatings of society will teach them a lesson in the future. He doesn't need to bother with this.

"Cobert!"

By the time Luis called out his name. Cobert had already acted. Without waiting for any instructions, Cobert's figure disappeared in a mist and a few metal clashing sounds sounded.

*Clang*

*Clang*

...

With his perception, it wasn't difficult for Luis to follow Cobert's movements. He saw him waving his hands and clashing his daggers to block the incoming projectiles.

"Bonnie, block their exit!"

Without even looking, Luis already knew who their enemies were from the projectile attack.

"Leave it to me!"

Bonnie assured, then took a leap and smashed her huge hammer on the ground.

"Rock Wall!"

With her move, huge rocks protruded out of the ground, blocking the three tail-less arrow lizards from escaping.

"Miss Sufi," Luis called out in a calm voice.

"I know."

With an indifferent response. Sufi shot three fireballs, roasting the Arrow Lizards to death.

Luis scanned the surroundings with his perception and confirmed there weren't any monsters around them before he stopped relaying any commands.

"Good job everyone! The cooperation is still very good! Let's keep the heat going!"

***

Monster Information:

Arrow Lizards (also known as Purple Lizards)

Power - E-Rank (2 points each)

Their entire body is very poisonous, and they shoot their tails as projectiles. The attack is very powerful and deadly. But, there's one major flaw. They can only shoot their tail once. It takes more than an hour for them to regenerate another tail and, in that process; they are vulnerable. However, it's better not to touch them as their scales and skin can poison their opponent through contact.