三个女人的秘密工作生活

Chapter 65: Raiding an E+ Rank Dungeon Part 12

The Ice Dread Queen could only helplessly try her best to catch Echo who is maneuvering all over her in a quick and fluid motion.

There were times when the Ice Dread Queen was so close to catching Echo, but only to find out that he is far from her reach.

That's obviously because every time Echo would kick the Ice Dread Queen, it would also send him flying out of her reach. Plus, his attacks were done in quick succession, so before he falls within the range of her reach, he would already send himself flying once more.

Everyone can't still help themselves becoming mesmerized by Echo's style of fighting despite the fact that this is something that they have already seen on multiple occasions.

Contrary to them though, Kayn finally realized why he felt a sense of familiarity with Echo. This person was the Hero who earned the nickname Phantom Dancer in the future.

Phantom Dancer was one of the greatest assassins on Earth and in the 'Tower' in the future who masters using weapons with chains attached to them — scythe, daggers, sickle. Those were just one of the many weapons he would use. His signature move was the art of dancing that's combined with both martial arts and assassination. Every time he makes an appearance in a battle, the battlefield would become his dancefloor, thus the reason for the 'Dancer' in his nickname.

"Phantom Dancer…" Kayn unconsciously mutters the name as he felt great admiration for the fight that he is currently watching.

"That perfectly suits him!" Alice felt that Phantom Dancer is a perfect nickname for Echo.

"What?" Kayn was instantly pulled from his thoughts.

"I said, Phantom Dancer perfectly suits Echo,"

"Oh, yeah, it does," Only now did Kayn realize that he said his thoughts out loud.

"From now on, we will call Echo Phantom Dancer!" Alice claimed while looking at Diana who also seems to agree with her.

"Sounds good to me," Diana said in a remark.

Kayn truly didn't expect that in this life, he would be the one to bestow Echo his famous nickname from the future. But on second thought, that's actually quite nice as he can use that to build a strong relationship with someone with the potential to become one of the greatest assassins. He hopes so…

Just like the fact that all good things must come to an end, the Ice Dread Queen was finally able to think of a strategy to capture Echo after he repeated his attack dozens of times already.

Instead of grabbing Echo, the Ice Dread Queen decided to grab the chain that he uses to maneuver mid-air. It was a very smart move as this hindered Echo's next move. And since he only has two weapons with him, he could only use one now that she has grabbed hold of the other.

"Alice!" Victor exclaimed to Alice. "Do something, now!"

"I know!" Even without Victor to remind her, Alice already knew what to do.

It wasn't only her, but all the Mages as well.

Although they were mesmerized by Echo just now, they still kept themselves aware of their current situation. As such, the moment one of Echo's weapons was caught by the Ice Dread Queen, they already prepared a Magic spell to assist him

Whoosh!

Whoosh!

Whoosh!

Multiple Magic spells came raining down toward the Ice Dread Queen.

Unfortunately, it didn't affect the Ice Dread Queen a bit. She simply used one of her hands to block the Magic spells from hitting her vital spots while allowing the rest to hit anywhere else.

Nevertheless, that was good enough for Echo to get himself away from the close danger.

Seeing Echo getting out of her reach, the Ice Dread Queen became enraged. In the moment of fit, she threw the dagger in her hand to the burning magma inside the cracks.

"I guess I'll have to get myself more weapons in case something like this comes again," Echo muttered to himself while staring at the only dagger he has left.

Regardless, Echo still didn't give up. He is already close to defeating the Ice Dread Queen, so giving up now would be a stupid thing to do. The only question is, how?

As an assassin, his biggest advantage is executing a surprise attack. But how can he do that now considering that the Ice Dread Queen can see where he is?

Moreover, his way of fighting was interrupted just now, and repeating it once more is going to be difficult with only a single dagger.

"Echo!" Victor called out as he approaches the Ice Dread Queen along with Alex, Rys, Joshua, and James. "Retreat for a while, we'll try to create another opportunity for you,"

"Understood," Echo nodded his head before running away from the Ice Dread Queen. Since he can't find a way in the meantime, he'll just wait and watch for another opportunity later. At the very least, he has already turned the table slightly in the favor of the Black Panda team.

It didn't take long for Victor and the others to arrive in front of the Ice Dread Queen. She was already aware of their coming, so she immediately faces them for a fight.

As always, Victor and Alex tanked the Ice Dread Queen to distract her while Rys, Joshua, and James launch their attacks.

On the other hand, Diana cooperated with Victor and the others in providing support while Alice cooperated with the rest of the Mages in providing firepower. Albeit, this time, they have to be extra careful as there's a huge risk involved which is they might cause an unfortunate accident to befall the team due to the current environment around the Ice Dread Queen. In that case, they'll no doubt cause one of the main members to die.

Sounds of metal hitting against a hard object continuously sounded throughout the surroundings as Victor and the others exchanged attacks with the Ice Dread Queen.

Although the Ice Dread Queen is close to dying, she's not showing any signs of becoming weak. In fact, she's becoming stronger and stronger every time they land a hit on her.

"Fortunately, she doesn't have any Liches or Undead Soldiers with her right now," Victor said. If that was the case, they'd be in huge trouble right now.

Previously, the Ice Dread Queen could barely attack of any sort as she mainly relies upon her soldiers to do those things. But if back then she was in the state she's currently at this moment, her soldiers would simply be adding more trouble, which is unlike back then when they were merely distractions so that she can continue summoning more soldiers.

To simply put, the current Ice Dread Queen is a warrior and no longer a Mage or Summoner like the last time.

As if Victor's words were a jinx, everyone suddenly felt a powerful tremor underground. Because of this, Victor and the others retreated for a bit from the Ice Dread Queen.

In the next second, Undead Soldiers started climbing out of the cracks.

Looking down below the cracks, everyone could clearly see that the Undead Soldiers are coming out from the magma. Considering that this is the Undead's territory, it isn't strange for something like this to happen. What's strange however is how they are surviving the magma.

Albeit it didn't take them long to understand.

The moment a single Undead Soldier climbed out of the crack, they immediately spotted it having red-colored bones. This simply means that they are fire element Undead Soldiers.

Considering that the Ice Dread Queen is using her Gift, it's understandable why the Undead Soldiers possess fire element right now instead of ice element.

"You…" Alex, Rys, Joshua, and James pointed their fingers at Victor. Although the latter is their captain, they still put the blame on him for what is happening right now.

"I have nothing to do with this!" Victor is fully aware that his words just now didn't accidentally summon Undead soldiers from the magma. If that was true, he'd rather be endlessly praying for everything right now to be over.

"Focus everyone!" Echo interrupted everyone. "This is a sign that the Ice Dread Queen is close to dying,"

Echo believes that the Ice Dread Queen is using everything she got, even doing something she is not supposed to be capable of executing, in hopes of defeating the Black Panda team. Only a boss that is close to dying would show this type of desperation.

Hearing Echo's reminder, Victor nodded his head in understanding and quickly ordered the melee combatants, "Everyone, try to keep the Undead Soldiers away from us while we continue attacking her!"

Without any hesitation, the melee combatants brace themselves as they charge toward the Undead Soldiers. Of course, they made sure to be careful not to fall onto the magma underneath them.

Because of the sudden and unexpected arrival of the Undead Soldiers, a full-on clash took place.

The Black Panda team versus the Ice Dread Queen and her last desperate measures.

Realizing that it is close to an end, Kayn no longer sat and watch the battle. He stood up from his seat, grabbed his weapon, and before Alice and Diana could notice what he is doing, he charged straight towards the battlefield.

"Kayn!"

"Kayn!"

Alice and Diana called out at the same time.

"Don't worry, I'll just stay around the edges!" He isn't stupid to try and go to the main battle. All that he wants is to achieve his last remaining goal — to test and see the limit of his physique.

Holding a sword in his hand, Kayn entered the battlefield and joined with the Black Panda team in the fight against the Undead Soldiers.

Since the Undead Soldiers continuously climbed out of the magma, it isn't difficult for Kayn to find a target to fight one on one without anyone interrupting or assisting him.