The Player's System

Chapter 78 - The Boss II

The boss II

Orin and Clark got much influenced with the way the Python looked in their eyes. The strange and horrible eye structure they never witnessed in any boss of other games. It multiplied their doubts about their possible or impossible success. 

They could not deny that the last boss was actually powerful. The Python sneered to look at the audacious young player. It was hundred percent sure that the hidden attack would definitely scare this kid. The direct gaze of the Python could easily force the stronger creatures kneel down in front. 

Yet the kid did not budge instead kept looking back at it. It only happened when two equal level enemies confronted each other. It was impossible because the kid was visibly weaker. 

Junan noticed this and he remembered their battle back then. Jake walked from behind and stood in front of the Cobra for few moments. It saved the life of Albert back then however he never thought that it could actually let the kid stand in front of the Python. 

The Python hissed and Jake covered his head with the shield. Before entering through the seal all of them decided not to speak or take guidance instead come up with ready to follow actions at the spot. 

It was so that they should not let the last boss know their strategy in the battle. They were not in condition to attack with the equal strength as earlier. 

Presently two team members were not ready for this direct battle. The collective strength was tainted however they were ready to collaborate with available sources. 

It would be survival battle rather than forceful attack type. They were again relying on the fate. Jake and Albert were ready to face all out. Nobody could tell what was running in their heads. Ahram was equally geared. 

He was standing beside Jake. As soon as the Python diverted its attention toward others Ahram whispered to the kid, "If you have concrete plan then I am willing to provide cover." He did not mind to work with utmost madness. 

His aim was literally stronger just like Albert and Jake. They were not going to speak bad about the other team members because they knew that everyone worked sincerely. 

This was benefit of a team. And their team spirit was unmatchable. "Avoid the direct gaze of the Python." Jake spoke to remind them. He knew that the team members might follow his method. 

His actions were questionable however the others were getting habitual with it. The only perfect weapon was with the team head. Jake thought to first create path for the battle then see what awaiting them. 

"If you will provide cover then we are going to kill this last boss sooner than the time limit ends up. Use all your weapons with perfect placements. As long as they matched with the needs for the battle we will make it." Jake also whispered. 

Albert was experienced and learned player. He only needed gesture and he could collaborate at his best. The effected players were at the back. They should keep the distance and use any long range weapon if they possessed. 

They gestured each other silently and started spreading around. For the first time they would separate and surround the boss this was intentional attempt. The purpose was clear. 

Retreat was the best tactic in time of need. They finally learned the advantages of retreat so they were ready to follow it whenever needed during the battle. 

All of them individually got the responsibility how they will protect their whereabouts if the Python leapt at them. The Python saw them separating around. 

Looking at their possessions the Python was heaved a sigh of relief because it somehow believed that it could kill them one by one. However every battle could take any turn depending on the performance and the collaboration. 

They held their long range weapons along with short range. Jake was unable to see whether this Python only hiss and attack with it could attack differently. 

For a boss having more than two skills was expected. For the team they should be prepared for any type of circumstances. It was highly likely that the boss intentionally hid some skills for surprise attack. 

In such situation they could not retreat instead find counter attack for the skill. They were able to communicate with the mere gestures. Junan let the kid take extra space in this battle for two reasons. First that he was not active as earlier. 

Second reason that Jake Lin was smart kid, he knew some better choices during the battle. It could help them go through the ordeal. Ahram was ready with the chain and shovel. Albert was prepared with the spear and the shield. 

Clark firmly held small drilling machine. He minor readied to drill the body of the Python. The combination of the professions was oddly done however they got accustomed to it. 

Orin held mace and another weapon. Sashi and Junan were standing side by side. They were at some distance. In case Python tried to rush toward the direction they would attack or retreat considering the situation. Their current position was helpful for retreat. 

There was creeper tower winding around the back street. It could provide them few moments' shelter from the Python. They called it street however it was similar of hidden mouth of the cave. 

Their actions were speaking about their intentions. They were getting in form to start the battle any time soon. The Python was not going to hide somewhere. It was instead checking on the players and what type of single attack could cripple them for rest of the time. 

Making a player cripple means that it would not be able to put another attack on the boss. For a boss this was advantage. Two of them were already out of the team. Python looked at Albert. He was holding big shield and it captured its attention. 

Jake silently gestured firstly Ahram and then Clark.. They were going to give surprise attack of different type.