The S-Classes That I Raised [EN]: Chapter 255

253. Medusa’s Muse (3)

A streamlined, sleek warship approached the Mana Hole. It was flying, but without wings or anything, literally shaped like a ship. I didn’t think their technology could do that. Did they use a skill? If support-type Guards with applicable flight skills gathered, they could create such a sight.

‘But you’d need at least dozens of people.’

It’s heavy and big. Ah, maybe they applied support skills to reduce the weight? If they used a combination of various support skills, they could fly a huge object with relatively few Guards.

– Kieeeek!

A monster, narrowly avoiding the bombardment, lunged at the warship. But a defensive skill quickly formed at the point of attack, blocking the monster, and a small door on the side of the warship opened, revealing a gun barrel that targeted the repelled monster. A loud gunshot rang out, and the monster’s body was shattered in mid-air before it even touched the ground.

[This is the Medusa First Warship, Flor. We advise evacuation near the Akates City Mana Hole.]

The broadcast played. If it’s the First Warship, does that mean there are more like that? All the warship’s gunports opened and moved towards the Mana Hole in unison. Yoohyun, Moon Hyuna, Sigma, and the Guards who were fighting near the Mana Hole retreated.

“…It’s a bit, very different from what I expected.”

Moon Hyuna shrugged at my words.

“I didn’t expect something like that to show up either.”

No sooner had we moved away from the Mana Hole than the bombardment began again. Mana-filled magic bullets, as if the warship was carrying the Mana Hole, poured down incessantly, and monsters below S-Rank literally melted away.

SS-Rank monsters, especially the strong ones, only got injured and escaped. A thick rope was fired from the warship towards the SS-Rank monsters that had moved beyond a 100-meter radius from the Mana Hole. It was called a rope, but the thickness was almost like a utility pole.

The rope, which appeared to be a special item, wrapped around a huge SS-Rank bear, and the monster collapsed forward. It wasn’t dead. The small door on the side of the warship opened, and S-Rank Guards appeared. The Guards jumped down onto the stunned SS-Rank monster, and it didn’t take long to dismantle the monster that had lost its power to resist.

“That’s really something.”

There’s no need to help. While I was just standing there blankly, the sun rose. The dawn light gradually spread out, and the number of monsters emerging from the Mana Hole gradually decreased. Soon, it was completely bright, and the cannon fire stopped.

Silently, the warship’s bow turned towards us. It seemed that it was indeed floating with skills, not machinery. Even though it came down to about 10 meters above us, there was no particular noise.

“Thank you for your help!”

I shouted that first. I shouldn’t call him Noah right now. The warship was silent, as if it hadn’t heard my shout. While waiting for a response, a part of the warship’s front opened with a clunk. Several Guards in uniforms were visible. Unfortunately, there were no familiar faces among them.

Then, the rope that had bound the SS-Rank monster was fired. Towards us.

“Hyung!”

Yoohyun shielded me. Golden chains blocked the rope, but the light disappeared from the chains the moment the rope and chains intertwined. The faded chains of the Seeker drooped powerlessly to the floor. That rope, could it be an item that absorbs mana?

“Yoohyun, it’s dangerous!”

Before my shout was over, the thick rope unraveled into strands. Ropes slightly thinner than a wrist wriggled like snakes, circling around us. The first to be affected was none other than Yoohyun.

“…Ugh.”

“Yoohyun!”

I quickly supported my brother’s collapsing body due to the rapid mana depletion. He hadn’t lost consciousness yet, but the hand that grabbed my arm had no strength. Moon Hyuna and Sigma also couldn’t move rashly. Unlike Yoohyun, they had mana protection engravings, but it would be dangerous if they directly touched the rope.

“I thought I got along well with Noah Hunter.”

Moon Hyuna glanced up at the warship.

“I can understand him being hostile to that face and Dojun-nim, but. Come to think of it, Solemnis wasn’t on good terms with Medusa either, was it?”

“It’s not like we’re being unilaterally attacked.”

“Then is it because of Sung Hyunjae and Dojun-nim after all?”

No, why our Yoohyun… I couldn’t bring myself to say that. But I didn’t think it would come to this.

“Hyung…….”

“Just a moment, I’ll buy a mana potion right away─”

“No, it’s okay. They won’t touch Hyung.”

Yoohyun struggled to get up. I need to modify the engraving quickly.

[We ask that you put all weapons in your inventory. We will fire if you show threatening behavior.]

Then a broadcast came from the warship. Everyone’s expression frowned at the order to disarm, but they obeyed for now. We can take out the weapons in the inventory at any time. After a while, Medusa’s Guards came down.

“I will warn you again. Please be careful in your actions as we will respond immediately if we think you are suspicious.”

“You’re so picky. Is this an audience with His Majesty the Emperor? The leader who protects the city is the same for you and me.”

Moon Hyuna grumbled. Well, Sigma was abandoned and Akates is in a position to receive help, but she, Lambda, is not. Whether Moon Hyuna complained or not, Medusa’s Guards silently stepped aside. Figures appeared between them, lined up on both sides. It was teleportation.

Under the increasingly dark dawn light, golden hair fluttered lightly. It was a more intense gold than the original hair color. The eyes were the same. It had a grayish tint, but at the same time, it was a dark, deep purple.

Except for the hair and eye color, the appearance was much closer to the original Noah’s than Yoohyun or Moon Hyuna. There was almost no change, just a slight maturation. A pure white uniform wrapped around his taller body.

“Hello, everyone.”

Muse, Noah, said with a faint smile. The person next to him was also an SS-Rank Guard. Are there two SS-Rank awakeners in one city?

“Oh, Muse-ssi. First of all, can you get rid of this rope? Of course, we have no intention of attacking.”

At my words, not Noah, but the SS-Rank Guard next to him stepped forward with a stiff expression.

“How can we believe that? Moreover, one of them is an SS-Rank awakener whose identity is unknown.”

He glared coldly at Sigma. I looked at Noah for help, but he only smiled and didn’t step forward. Hey, Noah-ssi……?

“Who is Han Yoojin?”

“…That’s me.”

I raised my hand slightly at the SS-Rank Guard’s question.

“I’ll make an opening, so come out. No one else.”

“What are you talking about? I can’t leave my brother behind.”

My expression frowned involuntarily. Only me? Is it because I’m from Medusa City? In the first place, he said he would come to help me, but leave the kids behind? Are you crazy? The SS-Rank Guard’s expression also turned fierce at my words.

“Muse-께서 [esteemed Muse] went out of his way to come here, but your attitude is disrespectful.”

“I did ask for help, but if you can’t solve the problem with the Mana Hole, do you think Medusa will be safe? If you’re not going to protect the world and survive alone, you have to cooperate, ugh.”

I felt a strong pressure from the SS-Rank Guard. You’re a damn high rank, oppressing a weak C-Rank. My fear resistance is S-Rank, but it’s not like I haven’t experienced one or two SS-Ranks, so go ahead and glare. Do you think I’ll be intimidated?

“Han Yoojin-ssi.”

Noah finally opened his mouth while I was having a staring contest with the Medusa SS-Rank Guard.

“Come out first.”

“But.”

“We cannot bring SS-Rank awakeners into the ship defenselessly. Moreover, there are more of them than us. We will provide a suitable safety measure and allow them to rest inside the ship.”

I perked up at the word rest. All three of us needed to rest. Even if it was daytime, the number of monsters had only decreased by tens of thousands and would continue to come out. It would be nice if we could rest while entrusting the defense to Medusa.

“…I understand.”

Noah’s attitude was a bit disappointing, but he was right. They can’t just bring in three SS-Rank awakeners from another city. Are they going to seal the inventory?

“Hyuna-ssi, please take care of my brother.”

I entrusted Yoohyun to Moon Hyuna and stepped forward. As I approached the mana-absorbing rope, I felt a slight outflow of mana. Is it because I don’t have an engraving, or is it because it’s a body from a different world than this one? It didn’t seem to have a big effect on me.

The rope moved smoothly, creating a gap. As soon as I got out, it closed again.

“I’m glad you seem safe.”

Noah said in a friendly voice.

“No, Muse-ssi too.”

“You can just call me Noah. It’s my name.”

Did Noah say that was his real name? I felt relieved when he said that. It seemed that he was definitely recognizing me as Noah, not Muse of Medusa. I was worried that Muse, not Noah, would be prioritized.

“Thank you again for coming to help.”

“You’re welcome. It’s only natural since Yoojin-ssi is here. Subdue them.”

I didn’t understand the last words right away. It was too cold and firm a voice to come from Noah’s mouth. Subdue them?

“Wait a minute, Noah-ssi!”

As I turned around in a panic, I saw Yoohyun, who had completely lost consciousness. Moon Hyuna, who was supporting my brother, was barely standing with her spear as a cane. Sigma was similar.

“What are you doing!”

“It’s okay, Yoojin-ssi.”

Noah grabbed me as I tried to run out. Even if he’s a support type, he’s an SS-Rank, so I couldn’t escape his grasp.

“Don’t worry, I won’t let them get hurt.”

“You don’t have to go that far!”

In an instant, I felt like my whole body was being squeezed tightly. Immediately after that, the surrounding scenery changed. It was indoors. There was a round hole in the center of the wide room, and blue light was leaking out beyond it.

It was the light of the Mana Hole.

“This is Medusa’s Mana Hole.”

Noah said.

“By connecting the space, you can directly receive the mana of the Mana Hole from anywhere.”

In other words, if Muse of Medusa is with them, there can be no mana depletion for the Guards of Medusa. I remembered the magic cannons that were pouring down like rain on the monsters. They could do that because the mana was constantly being replenished.

“In addition, within a certain distance, Medusa’s Guards can also receive mana from me through engravings. They can use skills indefinitely even if they are not right next to the Mana Hole.”

I ignored Noah’s words that there was nothing to worry about and headed to the window that was attached to the wall. Damn it, it’s the other side. I crossed the room and stuck to the window again, and the outside scenery was visible.

Moon Hyuna and Sigma also seemed to have lost consciousness and collapsed. The rope was being withdrawn, and Medusa’s Guards were approaching the fallen three. They were only going to restrain them, but the back of my neck prickled. Someone’s hand grabbed Yoohyun. I felt bad. Unconsciously, my teeth grinded.

“…You don’t have to treat Yoohyun like that, even if he’s not someone else.”

“Are you angry?”

“I can’t say I feel good.”

I turned my head. Noah was smiling as if he was a little troubled. He was a more familiar face than the other two, but he felt even more unfamiliar. As soon as I saw Yoohyun and Moon Hyuna, I thought, ‘I know them,’ but.

“Noah-ssi, you seem a little… different.”

“People always change. But I’m still the same. I just found out a new fact.”

“Found out?”

“Yes. How much a support-type awakener can do.”

Noah turned around. The hem of his white uniform fluttered lightly. He walked forward and proudly showed one hand.

“In Medusa, teams are created mainly with support-type awakeners. Of course, combat types are also needed. But if you properly combine various support skills, you can make a combat-type awakener demonstrate abilities beyond their rank. Even more than one step.”

Noah continued confidently.

“You saw it yourself a little while ago. The sight of easily subduing SS-Rank monsters and Guards.”

“…But that’s because it’s hard to replenish mana here. You can’t apply it when you go back.”

“Yes. But the fact that it’s easy to replenish mana can also be an advantage. Because you can’t use skills as much as you want without me here.”

“At the same time, there is also a limit to the number of people entering the dungeon. It is impossible to bring in various support-type hunters without restrictions.”

Of course, a support-type hunter combination is helpful. However, due to the limitations of the space inside the dungeon, it was difficult for support types to be the center of the hunter team. In addition, there was also the realistic problem of increasing the number of people who had to share the profits. The more the number of combat-type personnel is reduced, the more individual profits increase.

“I know that too, Yoojin-ssi. I’ve seen it a lot and experienced it myself. I also have healing skills, so it’s relatively less.”

Noah said with a smile. I was a little embarrassed at those words. He usually showed a shy and weak side, but Noah is also a former Guild Leader. There’s no way he wouldn’t know the reality of the hunter world.

“Ah, it would be better to rest first. You must be tired, but I’ve been holding you for too long. Don’t worry about the others.”

“…Yes.”

It’ll be okay. Because it’s Noah-ssi. Noah called someone and ordered them to guide me to the room.

“If you need anything, you can press this button to request it.”

The person who guided me to the room left, and I was left alone.

‘…Support type.’

In order for support-type hunters to receive the spotlight as Noah wanted, a special awakening center was essential. Because most of the general awakening centers before the regression were structured to awaken as combat or defense types.

…More than that, is Yoohyun okay? I’ll be quiet, so can I ask him to let me be next to him?

– Hyung!

Then suddenly, Irin popped out from under my clothes. I was surprised. Why are you with me?