I’m an Appraiser, But What the Heck is a [Divine Eye]? ~I Want to Live Freely as the World’s Best Beginner Class~ - Episode 181: An Unexpected Survival Life 48

Episode 181: An Unexpected Survival Life 48  

The number of magical beasts was ten.  

Five in the front, four behind them, and a single exceptionally massive beast at the rear.  

The last beast had a high level of 130.  

While Haku’s overall status was superior, this particular beast had one stat that was exceptionally high.  

If that stat wasn’t properly neutralized, there would undoubtedly be casualties on our side.  

“Yuria, Ryan-san, Vil-san, and Ricott-san, handle the five in front! Alicia and Leyreina-san, support with magic!”  

For numbers, counter with numbers.  

Everyone prepared themselves by eating the fruit to bolster their combat readiness.  

Although they could deploy their strongest fighters right from the start, that would be a poor strategy.  

The Appraisal skill revealed that the beasts’ abilities were closely tied to their unique strengths.  

“Arata and Haku, take on the second wave of magical beasts! Madoka, support with magic! Gregori, protect the mages!”  

Arata and Madoka were saved for the second wave to ensure proper balance.  

Gregori was tasked with not only guarding Madoka but also protecting Alicia and the other mages.  

“Sensei, provide backup while monitoring the battles of the first and second waves!”  

In terms of sheer magical power, Madoka was overwhelmingly strong.  

However, Sensei was more suited for calmly analyzing the battlefield and making appropriate decisions.  

Sensei nodded immediately and unleashed a massive spell just as the first wave charged forward.  

“Thunderstorm!”  

A colossal whirlwind appeared, crackling with lightning that danced around its edges.  

The magical beasts at the forefront, an Orthos, was sucked into the vortex.  

(Note:

 If you don’t know, Orthros is like the forgotten middle child of the family. You might know about Cerberus, but you might’ve never heard of Orthros before. According to Greek mythology, Orthros is a two-headed dog that guards the cattle, child of Typhon and Echidna. While its sibling is Cerberus, the three-headed dog that guards the underworld.)

Though its figure became obscured by the swirling dust, its agonized screams were audible.  

The remaining four Orthros dodged the tornado and charged ahead.  

Lightning struck them sharply, causing damage even if it wasn’t enough to finish them off.  

“Fireball!”  

“Earth Spear!”  

Alicia sent multiple Fireballs flying toward the beasts, while Leyreina-san’s Earthen Spears shot up from the ground to attack.  

Although the attacks hit and slightly slowed the beasts, they weren’t strong enough to deliver a finishing blow.  

Instead, the beasts grew angrier and charged even more furiously.  

“Take thiiiiiis!”  

“Haaaaah!”  

Vil-san and Ricott-san struck a beast coming from the right.  

Each aimed for one of its two heads, decapitating them simultaneously with sharp blows.  

Meanwhile, another Orthros charged in. But Yuria engaged it head-on.  

There was no cause for concern.  

Yuria’s level might still be lower compared to Arata or Madoka, but her strength was undeniable.  

Her growth rate was slower due to her special class. Yet even so, she remained formidable.  

“Eiiiiiiyah!”  

Having eaten the apples and grapes, Yuria’s power ranked among the top in the group.  

Her battle experience, both against beasts and other humans, was unparalleled among the otherworlders.  

That’s why Yuria could now face an Orthros alone.  

As the two heads lunged toward her, Yuria stepped forward boldly and unleashed a powerful right straight aimed at the base of the necks.  

—CRUNCH!  

An indescribable sound echoed as skin, flesh, and bone were all torn and crushed. The Orthros’ body was split cleanly in two.  

Bl00d sprayed everywhere. But Yuria, now soaked in the Orthros’ bl00d, grinned.  

“Yesssss! How do you like *that*?!”  

…….…Honestly, she’s really changed.  

I’m starting to resent the Knight Commander just a little for turning her into this battle-crazed maniac.  

But with three fighters clustered on the right side of the Thunderstorm, the left flank was left vulnerable.  

Two Orthros charged from that direction, where only Ryan-san stood to face them.  

“…Hmph!”  

With a sharp horizontal slash, Ryan-san’s sword cut through one beast cleanly. It split it into upper and lower halves while gouging the ground.  

The final Orthros leaped in from behind, descending with increasing momentum due to gravity.  

“Steel Blade!”  

Without wasting the force of his swing, Ryan-san adjusted his posture slightly upward. He drove his greatsword into the ground to steady himself before slicing upward toward the beast.  

—SLASH! 

Dirt scattered. And unlike Yuria’s raw power, Ryan-san’s precise cut instantly bisected the Orthros cleanly.  

“…….Who *is* this guy?”  

Without the sheer pressure of numbers, Ryan-san might just be the strongest fighter in Granzawall, aside from the otherworlders.