Chapter 77: Ruin Guardian Rampage

Ignis let out a low roar, her body instantly swelling as crimson dragon scales covered her entire form.

She unleashed a blast of Dragon Breath directly at the “Scavenger.”

The searing flames crashed against the “Scavenger’s” alloy shell, merely scorching the silvery-white surface black without causing any substantial damage.

“Physical resistance, energy resistance… both are absurdly high.”

Vivienne steadied herself, her expression grave.

“Its core is protected.”

Alicia gathered Holy Light anew, a Light Spear forming at her fingertips.

“We must break through its outer armor first.”

They were analyzing the situation, but their actions showed no coordination whatsoever.

Vivienne charged forward again, her sword techniques unfolding like a storm, attacking the “Scavenger’s” lower joints.

Alicia’s Light Spear was thrown at the same moment, aimed at the “Scavenger’s” single eye on its head.

One attacked high, the other low.

It looked like perfect coordination, but in reality, they were getting in each other’s way.

The “Scavenger’s” single eye flashed red, calculating their attack trajectories.

One of its mechanical arms swept toward Vivienne, forcing her to retract her sword to block.

The other mechanical arm lifted, its energy cannon firing a precise energy bullet that collided with Alicia’s Light Spear mid-air, exploding into a chaotic energy flow.

“Stop getting in the way!”

Vivienne shouted at Alicia.

“I should be saying that to you.”

Alicia’s voice turned cold.

They were still arguing!

Even at a time like this, their thoughts weren’t on cooperation, but on who could solve this hunk of metal first and prove to Lynn who was the strongest!

Lynn hid behind a pillar, his scalp tingling.

“Self-Destruction Program activated.”

“Countdown: 180 seconds.”

The cold, synthetic voice, like a death sentence, made the temperature in the room drop several more degrees.

Both Vivienne and Alicia’s attacks stopped.

“Self-destruction?”

Vivienne’s brows knitted together tightly.

“A self-destruction of this scale… we’ll all be caught in it.”

Alicia’s face also paled.

Lilith peeked out, looking at the giant robot, an unusual light flickering in her eyes.

“Brother,” she asked softly, “you know this thing’s weakness, don’t you?”

Lynn flinched.

Of course he knew.

In pursuit of ultimate defense, the “Scavenger” integrated its energy core and heat dissipation system.

Every time it performed a high-power energy attack, a tiny gap would open in the armor on its chest for heat dissipation, lasting less than a second.

That was its only weakness.

But could he say that?

His persona was an “ordinary person who could sense special powers,” not a Game Planner with an encyclopedic knowledge of ancient civilization weaponry!

If he exposed himself, Lilith would be the first to tear his lies to shreds.

“165 seconds.”

The countdown continued.

“I… I can feel it…”

Lynn began his clumsy performance.

“Its energy… is very concentrated in the chest area. But there’s something very thick protecting it.”

He could only give this kind of vague hint.

“Chest?”

Vivienne looked at the “Scavenger’s” seamless chest armor.

“How do we break it?”

“I’ll do it!”

Alicia raised her hands high, the Holy Scripture floating above her head as vast Holy Light began to gather.

“Buy me time. I can use ‘Holy Light Verdict’ to pierce through its armor!”

“No!”

Lynn blurted out without thinking.

The incantation time for “Holy Light Verdict” was too long.

By the time she was ready, they’d have already been blown to dust.

“Who are you to order me?”

Alicia gave him a cold glance.

“150 seconds.”

“Everyone, listen to me!”

Lynn’s voice suddenly rose.

He rushed out from behind the pillar, standing in front of everyone.

This was the first time he had spoken to them in this nearly commanding tone.

Vivienne was stunned.

Alicia was also stunned.

Even Lilith showed a surprised expression.

“If you don’t want to die, do as I say!”

Lynn pointed at Ignis, who was still grappling with the “Scavenger.”

“Ignis, bite its leg and don’t let go!”

“Awoo!”

Ignis, receiving the command, excitedly pounced, biting down on one of the “Scavenger’s” mechanical legs.

“Vivienne!”

Lynn turned to the Knight Commander.

“Attack all its joints at your fastest speed, harass it, don’t let it take aim!”

Vivienne glanced at Lynn, her gaze complex, but she didn’t hesitate.

Her sword light flashed again, transforming into countless silver threads that entangled the “Scavenger’s” various joints.

“Alicia!”

Lynn looked at the Saintess.

“Prepare your strongest single-target Holy Light spell, not ‘Holy Light Verdict,’ the instant-cast kind! Wait for my signal!”

Alicia’s lips moved, but she finally nodded and began chanting an incantation.

“Lilith!”

Lynn finally looked at his sister.

“See those culture pods? Break one, attract its attention!”

Lilith smiled.

“Okay, Brother.”

She casually picked up a Metal Fragment from the ground and, without even looking, threw it at a nearby giant culture pod.

Crash!

The sound of shattering glass was especially piercing.

Green nutrient fluid and the unknown monster tissue inside spilled all over the floor.

The “Scavenger’s” single eye immediately turned toward the source of the sound.

“Warning, experimental specimen damaged…”

Now!

“Alicia!” Lynn roared.

In the instant the “Scavenger” was distracted, the Holy Light in Alicia’s hands had already gathered into a dazzling ball of light that shot forth.

The “Scavenger’s” single eye snapped back, the energy cannon on its chest lighting up, preparing to fire an energy beam to intercept.

And at the very moment the cannon port lit up, to power and cool the weapon system, the heavy armor on its chest silently slid open a tiny, almost imperceptible gap.

Lynn’s eyes were locked on that gap.

“Vivienne, right there!”

Vivienne’s sword was already poised. She had been circling the “Scavenger’s” side, following Lynn’s instructions.

The moment she heard the signal, she pushed off with her feet, her body shooting forward like an arrow from a bow.

Man and sword became one, transforming into a silver light that tore through the air.

The timing was perfect.

Alicia’s Holy Light projectile forced the “Scavenger’s” attack action.

The “Scavenger’s” attack action exposed its only weakness.

And Vivienne’s sword was the fatal fang aimed at this weakness.

Clang—

A crisp sound of metal being pierced.

Vivienne’s sword, with unerring accuracy, stabbed through that gap, sinking in all the way to the hilt.

All of the “Scavenger’s” movements ceased abruptly.

Its massive single eye flashed red violently.

“Energy core… damaged… Self-Destruction Program… accelerating…”

“Countdown… 10… 9…”