Black Killer Whale Baby [EN]: Chapter 254

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Light erupted from the enemy ranks the instant I gave the order.

‘Did it work?’

The attack Loreil had warned us about.

A massive firestorm materialized seemingly out of nowhere. Miraculously, the fire that rained down burned only the enemy, leaving the walls and structures untouched.

Fortunately, our people who had already entered were unharmed by the flames and made it into the building without incident.

‘First target neutralized.’

This was thanks to Bellus and Atlan, who were already in position, wielding their water magic.

However, it was clear that even with their combined power, this fire was no ordinary blaze and couldn’t be extinguished.

‘This isn’t just fire.’

Tilting my head slightly, I spotted a towering bell tower.

Instead of a bell, a large, pulsating red energy was suspended within the tower’s frame.

‘Is that the dragon’s power?’

Ekion speculated it was likely a red dragon’s influence.

A red dragon controls fire, so shouldn’t Ekion, as a blue dragon, be able to control water?

But I’d never seen Ekion manipulate water.

I pushed aside these absurd thoughts.

Because another wave of fire was incoming.

Although Atlan and Bellus managed to block most of it, we still suffered some casualties.

Surprisingly, the fire was also burning the enemies.

‘An indiscriminate attack?’

So they must have been attacking only from beyond the wall… But because Camula broke the wall, the enemies were also suffering losses.

As expected, having Camula breach the wall first was the right call.

‘Next…….’

Loreil’s squad was engaged in fierce combat near the breach.

“Second fire incoming! Scatter!”

They moved with practiced efficiency, as if they’d faced this before.

The second fiery blast narrowly missed our assembled forces.

Without pause, a third wave of fire hurtled towards us.

“I’ll handle it.”

A low voice seemed to resonate in my ear, followed by a gentle breeze.

In the blink of an eye, Ekion stood at the heart of the battle.

The crown atop Ekion’s head was now visible.

‘Come to think of it, where did Tus go?’

Ekion had said Tus hadn’t disappeared, but was simply inside him.

In the next instant, I understood with absolute certainty that Tus was indeed within Ekion.

A blue light flickered behind Ekion, and then a colossal serpent materialized.

‘Ah.’

I recalled the day I first met Tus, when he lamented the scarcity of water.

And the sight of him devouring half the water in that massive lake.

Why had I forgotten?

Tus was intrinsically linked to water.

The incoming fire abruptly vanished.

No, the snake had swallowed it whole, the flames visibly extinguished within its translucent belly.

It was a breathtaking sight.

To be honest, I always felt a twinge of anxiety whenever Ekion used his power, wondering when he might lose control again.

However, looking at the faces of our people as they watched the serpent devour the fire…

The memory of their terrified expressions when faced with the berserk Dragon Duke began to fade.

Now, they gazed at Ekion, clad in his robe, with faces full of joy.

So, a dragon could inspire feelings other than fear.

Was it my imagination, or did the dark bell tower in the distance seem…disconcerted?

The enemy’s confusion was palpable on the ground.

“S, suspicious person! Capture him! Seize him now!”

“Deal with the fire-swallowing guy first!”

Camula, having already breached the wall once, was actively engaged in the fight.

When the enemies surged towards Ekion, Camula repositioned herself, guarding him like an unyielding wall.

Others, seeing Camula’s actions, also surrounded Ekion, forming a protective circle.

‘Lilibel and Hauser seem to have gone in with Levi.’

I narrowed my eyes, scanning the scene below.

It’s about time they showed up…

Kuaaaaaaak!

Soon, the unearthly roar of something not human echoed through the air.

A sound familiar to me, a sound that instilled terror in others.

‘Yes, it’s time for you to make your entrance.’

Madrum. The monkeys in this city were obsessed with their research.

The fruits of their twisted experiments had been unleashed mercilessly during the 3rd war.

The grotesquely disfigured monsters that suddenly appeared were products of their research.

They were abominations created by grafting the limbs and bodies of those who couldn’t fully transform into human form.

There were about twenty to thirty of them.

Moreover, a large number of beasts, drawn by the chaos, were gathering around the monsters.

Loreil, who was leading the charge, looked momentarily taken aback.

‘She was always frustrated by her inability to counter that fire, so she wasn’t expecting what would come next.’

I shared the information I had with Loreil.

So, that surprised expression on her face must be because things were unfolding as I predicted.

“Eusha.”

I stretched, my gaze fixed on the renewed battle below.

“The main character is a little late to the party.”

Muttering nonsense, I raised my hand.

Blue water began to coalesce in my palm.

“I need to show these villains the salty taste of seawater.”

As I spread my hand, the blue water expanded, growing vast and immense.

And then it crashed down upon the ground, creating a colossal wave.

Kwaang!

The tsunami, large enough to threaten my grandmother, engulfed the beasts and monsters.

From the moment I realized they were helpless against the fire, I knew the monkeys would inevitably deploy their maximum force.

But if I swept them away from the start, they wouldn’t risk sending out their entire arsenal.

And having waited patiently, my wave became a bowling ball, scattering them like bowling pins.

Those who couldn’t withstand the force were swept off their feet.

Among them, the monsters toppled over, crushing their own allies.

I focused on the struggling monsters and conjured a blue spear above them.

“…I pray for the souls of those who were used in this life as well.”

Puk!

Dozens of monsters, the pride of the monkeys’ experiments, perished instantly.

Those who had been transformed into such abominations could never return to their original human form.

This was why the monkeys were considered the most depraved.

A handful of beasts, barely regaining consciousness amidst the receding wave, were swiftly dealt with by Atlan and Bellus, along with those of Loreil’s comrades who specialized in combat.

This, too, was part of the plan.

‘Now, then… next.’

The wave created a swaaaa ebb tide, dragging enemy beasts off their feet as it receded.

I gathered the recovered water and shaped it into a massive hammer.

I leaped to the ground and raced along the stream of water in the air.

My destination: the research center.

The further I ran, the larger the hammer grew.

Finally, I arrived before the building.

I swung the hammer without hesitation.

Kwaaaang!

In truth, I should have done this sooner.

I couldn’t because the city was ruined first, but I want to achieve the downfall of this city that I wanted to do in the 3rd round today.

Because the crazy bastards who use the same humanoids, aquatic animal humanoids, as experimental subjects don’t deserve to breathe.

A weapon forged from water amplifies the water pressure based on its inherent properties.

The tremendous force and pressure bored a gaping hole in the floor.

I’d heard there was an underground facility beneath the building.

Pajijijik. Experimental equipment sparked and sputtered.

“Hick, hey, hey! Wake up!”

“Everyone, protect the research results!”

“Secure the report!”

The monkey researchers scrambled to escape the underground facility.

I didn’t stop there.

The power of water flowed smoothly, this time coalescing into my fist.

‘Then please take care of the back, Loreil.’

Just in case, I placed Bellus here, so he will judge the unexpected situation on his own.

I plunged into the hole without hesitation.

As soon as I landed, two figures touched down beside me.

“Ekion, what happened to the tower spewing fire?”

“I destroyed it.”

One was Ekion.

And the other was Atlan.

As soon as he landed, he was busy grumbling. It was an unpleasant voice.

“Ugh, the smell of blood. XX. Crazy bastards. They did a lot of work……”

Along with Atlan’s grinding voice, a breathing sound was heard.

Turning my head, I saw monkey humanoids huddled against the wall, their faces etched with terror, unable to escape.

“…What should I do? Should I kill them?”

“Let’s stick to the plan.”

I averted my gaze without a second thought.

“Atlan, as planned, gather the humanoids that the initial team couldn’t rescue.”

Ekion claimed he could sense my location even from a great distance.

“Ekion, as planned, find the rescue team and return to my location within the allotted time.”

“Okay.”

Atlan took a ragged breath.

“Ah, Lord. I don’t know the layout, so can I take one of these bastards with me?”

Atlan’s eyes gleamed. I nodded slightly, glancing at the terrified monkey humanoid researcher.

“Then let’s move.”

For the downfall of this research center.

This will surely mark the beginning of the imperial family’s downfall.