Seiji, being the main attacker, rushed forward without hesitation. He jumped up, raised his blade, and swung it down, planning to cleave the monster in two.
"TAKE THIS!"
*TING!*
But his full-power attack only bounced away from the monster's helmet. Again, not a single scratch was inflicted on it!
*BAM!* *THUD!* *SHING!*
A second later, the rest of his party's attacks also landed. But not a single one managed to inflict any damage to it.
"It's immune to physical attacks too?!"
Their healer cried immediately, seeing that her spear didn't even leave a scratch on the enemy's armor.
It was immune to missile, magic, and even melee... meaning they couldn't hope to damage it!
"Don't let up!" But Seiji was, as expected, a quick-witted leader, enough to be appointed the leader of Dragon's Roar's two latest parties. "There should be a catch. Monsters can't be immune to all attacks! Let's try simultaneous attacks of all types!"
As usual, their coordination was on point. The two parties moved immediately, with a third of them equipping their guns, another third gathering mana to launch their magic, and the last third preparing to rush forward and attack in close range.
"Ready!" Seiji shouted as he raised his sword, ready to dash forward. "Mages, fire!"
"Secundi Flarre Spicht! Flame Lance!"
"Secundi Frysta fen Sphar! Icicle Barrage!"
"Secundi Brais Skaal! Wind Blade!"
As the magic flew, the gunners aimed their pistols and rifles, waiting to pull the trigger. The melee, on the other hand, ran as fast as they could toward the enemy. Then, at the moment that the spells landed, they timed their attacks and swung their weapons from close range, along with the gunners pulling their triggers!
Three layers of attacks rained, completely battering the Azure Knight boss monster.
[Repel Counter!]
But at the same instant that all the attacks landed, a robotic voice came from the monster, causing everyone to be surprised. A monster spoke!
"Nice timing! Switch!" Aster grinned while raising his voice.
He was already right behind Tina at that moment, with his sword already wrapped in thick mana, ready to release a powerful attack. "Mana Slash!"
Tina jumped to the side, with Aster's sword swinging downward. He was too close to be able to release a mana wave, so the attack connected as a melee attack.
"...!"
As he swung his sword, Aster opened his eyes wide. It was just an attack he launched, expecting it to bounce back like the rest, but his attack opened a large gash across the boss monster's chest. As if it were surprised itself, the Azure Knight took a few steps back before falling to one knee, using its sword as a cane to support itself, avoiding falling completely.
[Warning! Sustained Heavy Damage! Reason: Unknown. Changing Priorities...]
Right then, a robotic voice echoed once more. This time, even Aster and the others were able to hear it, causing him to raise a brow. 'Is this thing a robot?!'
Still, they learned that his attacks worked on it. Aster's mind ran in overdrive, thinking of ways to end the fight with the least effort and casualties. In the end, he decided to rely on the two tanks as usual.
"Liz, Tina! Draw its attention! I'll try to find another opening and end it!"
As he commanded, he watched the Azure Knight stand back up. But the next moment, he was unable to react at all.
"Star!"
"Aster!"
"Weakling!"
"Darling!"
All four girls saw the Azure Knight rush forward, ignoring the taunted state and coming for Aster directly!
A large sword, befitting of its three-meter tall figure, came swinging down at blinding speed.
'Ah, so it can move this fast despite wearing heavy armor.' Aster thought, watching the blade come down on him.
It was too late to dodge!