Chapter 38 - One By One

One by One 

Jake took advantage since the creature was busy looking outside. He silently stepped inside the cottage and fired then again fired at the one that was rushing toward him. It reduced two more. Only two were left and they were perhaps hiding. 

Jake did not take risk of exploring the cottage. He threw one grenade where he thought that the creature was sneaking. One grenade did blast small part and the creature fell dead. The body got ripped due to blast. The last one left the cottage and got caught by the gluey substance. The creatures wading in the gluey substance took the ogre as the feast. 

They seemed hungry from ages. Jake witnessed this and gulped dry breath. All of them were fortunate to not cross this gluey substance instead decided to clear the cottages in first priority. Jake was done clearing the cottage. Now he was standing and looking at the right side where Ahram was drilling to destroy the cottage. 

Ahram did not venture inside the cottage because his weapons were slow. He was beating ogres then handling attackers. He was doing his job perfectly. "Just where are you hiding scum boss?" every player was anticipating what kind of boss they would face in the district. 

Jake could not take ten feet jump and reach other side for two reason, first he could see the hungry creatures wading in the gluey substance, second he felt that the ten feet jump was restricted in the third street. Jake looked at the other cottages in the distance. Junan also completed his job. He was done killing ogres and trying to jump. 

Perhaps he was thinking to help others so that they could get it done earlier. After some efforts he gave up and stood there. He voiced and guided Sashi in killing the enemies. Jake was keeping critical eye at the gluey substance; with the two cottages cleared, the creatures were no more opening their flexible mouths and yawning in the open. 

Jake understood and patiently waited for others to clear at their ease. The other team members were doing their best. And one by one all the cottages got cleared. With this the gluey substance died down and there were no more creatures stopping by to welcome them. 

It also reduced the threat in the third street. The eyeless serpent was standing with its army at the end of the street. "See the enemy as if it has the power to stop us." Orin chided. None of them got noticeable injury or fall back in the hp. The eyeless serpent was not expecting them to come alive even after separating their collaboration. 

The players were pushing defenders of the district towards the corner slowly. It was not good sign for the rage of the Hidden Python. The third colony was getting cleared by them, almost all creatures responsible for the safety of the second heart were agitated. The threat was visible. The players were walking towards the army of the eyeless serpent. 

There were no more hidden creatures that could provide sudden help. This would be final battle to save the third street. The creatures and ogres were standing in very organized troops. Junan slowed down a bit to guide their formation and how they would tackle this big army. 

"All those who have strong grasp on the weapons should lead, those who are new with the strange weapons they would give cover in case any of the leading team member faced ambush. Jake you will live at the back of everyone because your job is tough." Junan pointed the positions and turned toward younger player. 

"You have best weapon for long range. Be sure that the team member is not in the range then use the grenades as well dynamite in case small troops of the creatures tried to surround us." Junan waved his hand circling the area that could become their death spot if they ignored important aspects of the head on battle. 

Jake nodded and understood what team head expected from him. They were only seven team members while the enemy gathered hundreds of creatures for the battle. It was unfair however they were not here to complain. 

Four of them stood at the front because they were familiar with their present supply of weapons. With their level of experience they could mass kill without taking interval. Two of them got ready to provide cover. 

"In this entire ruckus no one should forget that the second shingle is with the eyeless serpent. It is responsible to guide the army of ogres however I think this eyeless serpent is not much threatening after losing the vessel on its head." Junan spoke out his thoughts. 

"We cannot take the enemy vulnerable. If it could lead the army of ogres then it has strength to show real self." Jake interrupted because he was already aware about the possible danger. His words were straight and easily got the attention of the team members. 

They looked at him then the team head. "Indeed, kid is cautious and this is what should follow. No one should ignore this." Junan coughed a bit and nodded. He was team head and consecutively accepting the opinions of the younger kid. He might have ignored however Junan could not accept to face losing this level. 

He was not someone to take on useless arrogance or unacceptable attitude when it was not necessary. The level was important than any haughty decision. He was selected by the trusted bosses of the 'Sovereign Rulers' game and did not want to disappoint them especially when he was well aware about the team members, their attentions and the reason why they joined this game portal. 

He was strictly advised to play like professional rather than seasonal. After deciding on the collaboration and the formation they walked toward the end of the third street.. The third street was ready to see the blood bath of the ogres or witness the demise of the players.