Not-So an Extra



"Where's the monster?"

The white-haired boy lifted his head and pointed upwards. 

They followed his gaze and saw a giant monster spider hanging on its intricate web.

Its body, covered in a sleek black and red exoskeleton, glistened in the dim light. 

Eight long and hairy legs, each ending in sharp and deadly claws, extended from its massive thorax. 

The giant spider ranking rating was borderline between D+ to C-.

Given their experience fighting monsters of a similar rank during the Survival Test, Adrian thought that they should not have a problem.

"Shall we start, then?"

Rhea asked, a smirk planted on her lips; her eyes glimmered with excitement.

As Adrian nodded, they retrieved their weapons from the Magical Sphere.

"Here I come!"

Rhea issued a warning to her teammates before hurling her chakrams at the menacing monster.

But, just when her chakrams were about to strike, the spider leaped sideways, narrowly dodging the attack.

"Squeeaakk!"

Green blood sprayed into the air as the spider's body was flung to the side; it was struck by a lightning-streaked arrow.

—Boom!

A thunderous thud resounded, causing the ground to tremble violently and sending debris and clouds of dust billowing into the air.

Seizing the opportunity, Perez and Ralph dashed toward the spider, which was now upside down.

Finished with his chanting, the wheat-haired boy's spear soon covered in flames.

Arriving before the spider, he swung his spear.

Nonetheless, Péréz was forced to jump back when the spider spat out its venomous acid.

—Splat!

The acid landed on the ground with a sizzling sound, causing nearby vegetation to wither.

The spider turned around, but it was quickly bombarded by a barrage of fireballs.

—Boom! —Boom! —Boom!

"Squueeaakkk!!"

Multiple explosions sent rubbles, and black smoke flew into the surrounding area.

However, the attack didn't stop there.

Before the spider could recover, Sylvina unleashed a volley of arrows.

"Squueeaakkk!!"

Annoyed, the spider hastily leaped to a nearby tree to escape the attack and let out a deafening screech.

"Squueeaakkk!!"

The monster jumped down with a loud thud and immediately sprinted toward the girls in the distance.

With each thunderous step, the monster's enormous legs shook the earth beneath them.

—Thump —Thump —Thump 

When the firewall suddenly burst from the ground, the spider reared up in surprise and stumbled backward.

"Squueeaakkk!!"

As the spider wobbled, Péréz jumped and landed on its back, swiftly pinning its body to the ground with his spear point.

"Squueeaakkk!!"

The spider's piercing wail of agony echoed through the air, and green blood could be seen streaming down to the ground.

"Squueeaakkk!!"

The monster writhed and thrashed about, desperately trying to dislodge the boy from its body.

Undeterred, Péréz persisted, driving his spear deeper into the spider's writhing abdomen.

Despite his efforts, in the end, the boy was flung to the side and rolled several times on the ground.

Without delay, the spider approached him and swiftly swung its sharp legs.

—Bang! 

Fortunately, Ralph arrived just in time, preventing the monster's legs from impaling his friend.

"Are you okay?"

Ralph asked as he struggled against the spider's power.

"Yes, thanks!"

Péréz answered whilst standing up on his feet.

Upon watching the scene, the white-haired boy couldn't help but let out a thin smile.

In contrast to their previous encounter with a monster, during which they were confused and unsure of what to do.

Right now, they demonstrated significant improvement.

They had a clearer understanding of their objectives and were able to rely on one another.

It seemed the Survival Test had undoubtedly fostered their teamwork, huh?

Soon, Adrian unsheathed his gleaming sword, causing Rhea to glance toward him and gasp in disbelief.

Wasting no more time, the tomboy approached him and posed a question.

"You want to join, too?"

Adrian turned to Rhea and nodded.

"Yes."

Sylvina, who saw it, immediately approached him.

Suddenly, she crossed her arms in front of her chest, forming an X-sign that was impossible to ignore.

"Please, don't interfere!"

"Huh?"

Adrian couldn't help but furrow his forehead, and Rhea chimed in.

"Yeah, yeah, put your sword back!"

"What??"

Adrian was left bewildered, unsure of what to make of the situation.

Shortly, Pérez's voice echoed in the distance.

"That's right! Don't let Adrian ruin our fun!"

'What the hell?'

The others nodded in agreement, aware that Adrian's participation would end the fight too quickly and rob them of the satisfaction of a hard-earned victory.

The corner of Adrian's lips twitched in annoyance.

'Did I just get kicked out?'

As the girls continued to wave their X-sign arms in front of him, Adrian decided to give up and sighed in disappointment.

"Fine."

Adrian shook his head in disbelief and put his sword back into the Magical Sphere.

Upon seeing it, the girls chuckled merrily and thanked him playfully.

"Thanks, Ian!"

"Hehe!"

They quickly returned to their ideal position to continue launching long-range attacks.

Reciting a spell inwardly, Rhea unleashed a barrage of fireballs while Sylvina shot a volley of arrows toward their target.

—Boom! —Boom! —Boom! 

The ground trembled violently, causing debris and clouds of dirt to erupt into the air.

"Squueeaakkk!!"

The spider shrieked, and amidst the flying dust, it suddenly shot a spider web.

—Splat!

However, the spider's web was intercepted by Ralph's newly summoned earth wall, preventing it from reaching the girls.

Wasting no time, Péréz lunged forward and swung his spear. 

Yet, to his surprise, the spider jumped backward and spat out a stream of green liquid from its mouth.

—Splat!

Péréz skillfully dodged the spider's acid and charged toward it. 

Soon, a massive earth pillar soared beneath him, propelling him into the air. 

Without delay, the boy thrust his fiery spear at the spider's head, causing the creature to let out a piercing screech.

"Squueeaakkk!!"

Green blood gushed from its head, drenching the soil in a sickly hue.

"Squeeaa—"

As the spider staggered, Perez hastily leaped down a moment before the monster's body crashed to the ground.

—Boom!

The ground trembled violently, sending clouds of dust billowing into the air.

"Fyuu! That was fun!"

Péréz wiped the sweat from his forehead with the back of his hand, and Ralph nodded in agreement.

"I concur."

Suddenly, a bright light illuminated the surroundings, forcing youths to shut their eyes. 

And when the light subsided, they immediately exclaimed in surprise.

"Whooaa!!"

Before them lay a small chest, and without wasting any time, they rushed toward it.