When Randidly saw that 8% he just blinked Did that mean he avoided 8% of all damage that he would receive and all Skills cost 8% less
And the line about avoiding universal laws
Randidly couldn’tÆ help but wonder if this Skill rather than MonstrosityÆs Appalling Physicality was the reason that using All Else Succumbs Yet Time Whirls the Earth was possible Somehow he was now only bound by 92% of the limitations that covered other people
Chapter 937
Donny folded his arms This was his least favorite part of the preparations His hands were sweaty and his breath came short and often That was excitement But most of that was being dispersed by the reality of what he had to accomplish before the actual battle would start
The plan was important he knew but it wasnÆt something that he needed to participate in At this point it just felt like a farce Donny reached up and rubbed the bridge of his nose This was why so many people were turning toward battle he knew This management portion of being a leader it was a heavy weight to bear
Likely that was why Randidly had passed it off on Donny so long ago That was why his life had taken an abrupt turn for the better even after everything went to hell
His ability to absorb peopleÆs Mana certainly makes things difficult Glendel said
Stan shrugged Then he shot a quick glance at Mrs Hamilton who was standing behind him while wearing a thin smile Seeing no other indication Stan turned back to Glendel Maybe but it was already for the best we streamline this group If people arenÆt able to ignore the mental strain that Randidly can cause they will just get in the way during the fight
Plus it seems that those with Fates condensed can have somewhat lowered Stats and still resist the image well enough Mrs Hamilton added lightly Although these two criteria cut down our numbers to only about fifty those fifty will be the most capable group that Donnyton can field They will be the group that shall gather information as to whether the final rung will be necessary
Frowning Donny forced himself to remain quiet This was all just an act An act that he knew was necessary
Not that this would be the end of it Hell before the challenge started he was required rile up the spirits of the audience That could be considered a portion of this act Yet it all felt so exhausting All this effort spent on placating and preparing while Randidly simply stood in the center of the arena and waited for the challengers to line up before him
It was somewhat envious To simply walk from one battlefield to the next waiting for brave challengers to throw themselves at him In between to be able to lose oneself in training and not be required to manage the lives of others
Of course Randidly had his own concerns They just seemed somewhat manageable from DonnyÆs perspective
Ahem Stan coughed lightly There are a few details that I want to review with everyone Specifically images That is that stated motivation for this challenge that is RandidlyÆs main justification
What we have learned is that in a lot of ways heÆs right about their effect Stan readily admitted These are a powerful force that are a much broader application of Skills When trained to extremes well everyone felt the reverberations from his attacks Everybody heard the terrifying noise produced by the grand tree he summons If Donnyton can master that our strength will be that much greater
ShouldnÆt we focus on the plan at the moment There is no need to dither here throwing out meaningless compliments Mrs Hamilton asked sweetly Stan paled
After blinking several times Stan spoke again Ah yes of course There are only two critical facts relating to images that give us a fighting chance two images canÆt be maintained near each other and Skills possess inherent albeit weak images Therefore the initial part of the battle will involve us attempting to circle around both Randidly and Helen to force them to stay in close proximity
So far theyÆve separated and acted independently to lessen their individual images interference on each other So we force them to remain in next to each other Both images are powerful but that is without us being able to mount any real resistance to the image If the two images mix their strength
They will simply overpower us to break out Dozer said folding his arms Many of the surrounding elites nodded agreeing with his assessment
Stan nodded as well Of course ThatÆs when we spring the trap
Mrs Hamilton cleared her throat By far RandidlyÆs most dangerous weapon is his ability to manipulate plant life Without suppressing that it becomes a battle of attrition and his monstrous regeneration makes any sort of competition on that front extremely perilous By letting him break through with his Skills and then quickly suppressing them we will put him on the backfoot Also he will be alone Without support we will then we force him into melee range
The surrounding peopleÆs expression darkened at that last statement Paolo and KayleÆs injuries were too fresh in their mind for them to be excited about the prospect of facing RandidlyÆs attacks directly Donny sharpened his gaze Even I need to take part then
Then Donny spoke lightly keeping his tone even to gently refocus the thoughts of the surrounding individuals How confident are you in suppressing his plants
Rather than answer Mrs Hamilton turned toward two individuals standing next to each other on the far side of the VIP booth Clarissa and Sam
Sam just sent Mrs Hamilton a sour look He detested these sort of shows even more than Donny did And although Sam likely didnÆt know the true trick of the battle he was too used to dealing with Mrs Hamilton not to expect a dagger hidden in the dark aimed at RandidlyÆs back
Instead Clarissa spoke Relatively confident During my challenge it seemed that my frost within the ground heavily suppressed his Skills effectiveness And that was only collateral damage if I focus my spells it will be much more effective He can brute force his way through it as he previously demonstrated but it is enough to make sure he cannot simply dominate all of us with that SkillÆs reach
Stan spoke to continue with the explanation So they break through we begin to suppress the plants In addition the group will split into two groups The final group insisted on by uh consensus is fifty two people Only those who possess a Fate and the requisite ability to resist RandidlyÆs images and those who are deemed
All she had to do was frown and Stan shivered
Donny suppressed a laugh Mrs Hamilton certainly had this fool on a short leash after the debacle of the earlier rung Donny had only heard the end of their discussion but Stan was willing to give ground on all of those who participated without Fates except the Cortez siblings
Theoretically more was better against Randidly but StanÆs plan involved pushing Randidly to the edge Therefore Stan argued if the individual standing nearest when RandidlyÆs weakness was revealed couldnÆt strike a decisive blow
But Donny agreed with Mrs Hamilton on this count Having the kids gain experience wouldnÆt make a difference either way Besides Mrs Hamilton didnÆt currently have a Fate and yet no one dared to voice opposition to her inclusion
anyways Stan drew a shaky breath While most everyone will surround Randidly and work together to whittle away his Attributes Alana Dozer and the two Cortez siblings will work on suppressing Helen
AlanaÆs gaze tightened but she said nothing She simply looked at the stone ground That caused Donny to blink in surprise
SheÆs getting better at hiding her displeasure Is it because she understands that Helen is the weak point we need to manipulate or does she think it wonÆt matter in the end But to think she isnÆt going to say a word as the rest of us hog the dubious pleasure of slowing down Randidly Ghosthound
If we can force Helen into desperate straits and eliminate her then Randidly will be entirely surrounded Mrs Hamilton finished Without overwhelming power Randidly Ghosthound will fall before our combined attacks
A logical statement generally Donny allowed Yet none of the evidence we have witnessed today seems to support it It will be a long fight either way