My Level Zero System

Chapter 169 Realization

The second wave of monsters was much less intense than the first wave of monsters, but Kain was not complacent because of that. Because the second wave of monsters was mostly just remnants of the first wave of monsters. Stay tuned with empire

The real test comes later.

In Kain's head, the shape of the entire lonely fortress was simulated and reconstructed.

The entire lonely fortress is divided into eight main areas, with a headquarters at the center of the fortress.

They are currently stationed at the edge of the inner western area.

Through the events that had occurred, Kain could deduce that perhaps "that thing" although it had not yet fully awakened, had vaguely realized the deficit in the defense force in the inner western region. However, because it only acted on instinct, what it did was very simple, which was to let its "army" flood into the open areas, on one hand to replenish the forces that had been killed, on the other hand to hunt for intruders.

But here a problem arose.

It was the navigation of the monster army that took place completely unconsciously.

If "that thing" really had intelligence and used strategy to attack and hunt down enemies, Kain would never be at peace like this.

To explain it more clearly, after "that thing" gave a vague command to the monsters, they simply followed.

However, this is an unexpected disaster.

This was a foggy dungeon, a situation that reduced their sense of direction to the lowest level. This caused the monsters to move differently even though they received orders. This caused a delay in gathering, and it took a whole week for a wave of monsters from outside to attack them.

And from the recent monster attacks, Kain also confirmed another truth.

Emphasizes that "that thing" only controls monsters by instinct, not intelligence.

If "that thing" was using real intelligence, then even if its intelligence was only at the level of a normal person, not as high as a strategist or anything like that. Then after sending troops to the same place twice and never returning, it must have known that this was the enemy location it was looking for.

It's surprisingly simple.

This can be compared to someone accidentally touching a hot object and getting burned, then touching it again to confirm.

However, the monsters still groped their way around instinctively, because there were no specific commands to guide them.

This results in them attacking in waves and inconsistently.

That bought Kain time.

But, sooner or later, the situation will not be as peaceful as it is now.

Although they were unable to fully utilize the advantage that the massive number of monsters brought, this still could not bridge the huge gap in numbers between the two sides.

Soon, this entire area will be filled, even the entire lonely fortress will be filled.

By then, they will be crushed.

So, Kain created a new plan based on the old escape plan.

In this new plan, Kain needs to confirm three things.

First of all, it was the fact that "that thing" unconsciously called an army of monsters to protect it. The key here was not "calling an army of monsters", because he had already determined the nature of "that thing" beforehand. The key here was "unconsciously".

Second, he needed to know the delay in the monsters' movements, at least a relative amount of time.

Third, and finally, Kain needed to confirm the range of influence of the monster summoning from "that thing". Although both leader monsters had previously displayed their far-reaching influence, even the Pythonel confined within the guardian monster's room was capable of remotely controlling a huge number of monsters.

So, after confirming all three of the above, what will Kain get?

That is all the elements of the plan have gathered.

Of course, there could still be another plan, that is, instead of thinking too much and getting a headache, he could completely run straight to where "that thing" was sleeping and kill it. That way, this nightmare would end.

Kain is a living map, so the problem of passage and direction confirmation is not an issue for him.

At first hearing, this plan seems very feasible.

With a living map like Kain, they could move as a raiding party straight to where the thing slept.

However, logic is often different from intuition.

This intuitive and feasible plan has many uncontrollable factors.

Other factors could be overcome and ignored. But there was one thing that Kain was not sure of, nor dared to confirm.

Nothing but protection right next to "that thing". He wasn't sure what horrors and horrors awaited them there, but seeing as how even the dangerous Nightcrawlers were running around like foot soldiers, Kain really didn't want to bet on the possibility that the monsters guarding "that thing" were something they could handle smoothly without taking any casualties.

Not to mention the biggest problem, which is the "that thing" itself.

This is not a normal siege game where the king, although the most important element, is also the weakest. Here, the king is the strongest, and even too strong.

The power of "that thing" is immeasurable.

That's the scariest thing.

And Kain couldn't bet that it would be within his reach.

Compared to the monster level ranking that Kain had constructed in his mind, Crawler ranged from rank 2.5 to rank 3, Nightcrawler was rank 4.5. As for that thing, rank 6 in Kain's assumption was probably the lowest limit. It was also a bit below Kain's current strength.

But Kain feared that thing could reach rank 7, or even rank 8.

The difference between each rank was already huge. As Kain currently assumed he was rank 6, he was already able to overwhelm rank 4,5 opponents like Nightcrawler or the standard rank 5 like the leader Pythonel. So, if "that thing" was really rank 7, the plan to kill the king would be no different from a death sentence that would send everyone to their deaths.

If they go there and awaken "that thing", it will be the end of everything.

Under so many factors that require extreme luck, even a seemingly feasible plan turns out to be far-fetched.

So, Kain couldn't take the risk.

Screams interrupted Kain's thoughts, bringing him back to the fight.

The third wave of monsters has arrived, this time, the huge and ferocious Nightcrawlers have appeared.

However, no matter whether he was facing the massive Nightcrawler or the swarming swarms of Crawlers that looked like bugs, Kain's expression did not change.

In Kain's eyes, they were nothing more than moving blocks of skill points.

Thunder struck again, lightning flashing across Kain's cold face.

A new round of carnage begins.

…

Meanwhile, on the other side of the battle line.

Different groups of students are splitting up to defend different sections of the wall.

Compared to the diverse battle terrain before, their mission this time was very simple.

That is magic casting.

Unleash as much magic as possible, firing it like a cannon at the monsters that are trying to crawl up.

Everyone was sweating profusely from the intensity of the attacks, their bodies and minds were gradually drying up from using too much magic. However, the discipline and stamina they had developed during the intensive training did not go to waste.

And the bravest one is Mera.

The Lady Devil of the course is not only famous for her "meanness", but also because she is really strong.

After such a long battle, Mera's coordinated attacks were still surprisingly fierce, as if they were no different from the beginning.

During the course, she complained a lot and caused a lot of trouble.

But she also tries harder than anyone.

When driven by greed and desire, people can push themselves further than they could ever imagine.

Mera also had desires, intense desires. Although she did not express them as deeply and intensely as Myra, she also wanted to know the truth that year, the reason why her father - a noble, a mayor - could only helplessly sit and cry.

To do that, she needs to get stronger.

Mera is also greedy, very greedy.

Even though he was so high and unreachable to her, she still longed to be by his side, to be on par with him.

Mera feared that Kain was nothing more than the moonlight in the fountain they had gazed upon that night.

It seems so close but yet so far.

Yes, she loves Kain, whether it's the scholarly Kain, the determined Kain, or the naive Kain.

This feeling was planted and sprouted at some point. Perhaps from the first moment when Kain thanked her on behalf of those ignorant people, or when Kain saved her in the dark Dungeon.

Or maybe it was when she sat by the stream, sitting next to Kain, and then he laughed. The most beautiful smile Mera had ever seen.

"I wonder if he's okay?"

For a moment, Mera saw herself clearly.