Once the dust cloud settled, Erik reappeared. 

He was injured. 

However, he was in good shape considering the fact that he'd taken the Mamonas's Ray of Destruction head-on.

It was truly an amazing feat.

While it was true that the Mamonas had been significantly weakened by Serena's Water, it wasn't an attack that could normally be blocked by a single player.

Erik managed to do the impossible.

As expected of the Empire Guild's second strongest!

Then, Irene, who assaulted the beast from its left flank, took center stage. 

"Groups 1 through 3, attack it head-on! Groups 4 through 6, use long-range attacks! Insect Mages, summon artillery bugs!"

She immediately took control of their troops.

Irene was nicknamed Queen Bee. She was called that because her troops moved like a swarm of bees whenever she commanded them.

The Glacier Squad moved in unison as if they were a singular entity. 

It was almost like they were engaged in siege warfare. A portion of her troops climbed onto the Mamonas, while the rest attacked it from afar.

"Arise, Hellfire Bug!"

Tiagon, as well as the rest of the Insect Mages, began summoning insects.

Whir!

A giant insect arose from the massive magic circle on the ground. It was about 5 meters tall.

It had a thick body, and...