A crossover anime/manga series, starting with Kaguya's fiancé.

The war to save the goddess begins now.

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A sudden, frantic snapping sound rang out.

"Crack-!"

Something's not right about this sound.

Too rough, too chaotic, not at all what a scout operation should be like.

Lessa's heart clenched, and she instantly assumed a fighting stance, placing her hand on the hilt of her sword.

The girls of Artemis's Familia all stood up instantly, drew their weapons, and looked warily in the direction from which the sound came.

A figure scrambled out of the woods, and upon seeing the campfire, used the last of his strength to crash heavily to the ground.

He was one of the scouts sent out.

Ella, a member of the Lilliputians.

"~ Ella!"

Lessa dashed forward, followed immediately by the girls behind her.

Lynn and Liu also stood up and quickly walked over.

The scout girl known as Ella is in a terrible situation.

Her armor was torn open, and her face was covered in dirt.

"Treatment!" Lethesa's voice was urgent and cold.

A young girl immediately knelt down, a soft healing light shining from her hand, and pressed it onto Ella's wound.

"What happened?" Letesa crouched down and tightly grasped Ella's uninjured arm. "Is it a derivative of Andares?"

“No…no…” Ella shook her head violently, speaking haltingly and hoarsely, “It’s…it’s a monster…”

"What monster?"

“A bull… a bull-shaped monster…” Ella’s breathing calmed down a little. “Very strong, combat strength… at least LV4!”

LV4!

The girls' faces all changed.

Their clan was quite powerful, but for a single scout to encounter a level 4 monster and survive was already a miracle for the "53 Reading Club".

Lessa's face grew even more somber.

"It attacked you?"

"No!" Ella's answer surprised everyone.

"It didn't...it didn't even look at me..."

"It's trying to escape!"

These two words stunned everyone.

"What did you say?" Lessa thought she had misheard.

"It's running away!" Ella's voice rose a few decibels. "It's like a madman! It's rushing outwards from the direction of the valley's core! I was just... just too close, and it knocked me away..."

A level 4 monster.

On their own turf.

They fled in panic.

This scene is even more surprising than Ella being severely injured by the monster.

What is it afraid of?

What could possibly frighten a powerful LV4 monster like this?

Andares?

But why?!

Lynn suddenly spoke;

"Black dragon scales!"

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Upon hearing that the other monsters in the core area had been driven away, an idea immediately popped into Lynn's mind!

It's not driving them away, it's clearing them out!

It is eliminating all entities that could potentially threaten it.

Then, seize the most precious things in this valley so that they may not be disturbed.

In the Bio Valley, the most valuable item is the legendary black dragon scale.

Therefore,

The scorpion monster Andares, and the unknown enemy,

They might all have the same goal: to get the black dragon scales.

That makes sense now.

"What? You mean black dragon scales?" Letesa looked at him in confusion.

“Andares’s target is the Black Dragon Scales!” Lynn said with absolute certainty. “It’s looking for that thing, no, it should be said that it has already found it.”

"You mean, Andares is preparing to seize the Black Dragon Scales? This is just your speculation; there's no evidence to support it yet. Making a hasty judgment would be..."

Lethea's tone still carried a hint of doubt.

This is just his speculation; there is no evidence whatsoever.

“This isn’t speculation, it’s logic.” Lynn looked at her calmly. “A group of 630 intelligent monsters wouldn’t kill for no reason. It drives away the other monsters for one purpose only: to eliminate all possible competitors and monopolize the best loot.”

"And in this valley, the only thing that could make it go to such lengths is the legendary black dragon scales."

Lynn's analysis was clear, logical, and reasonable.

Even the girls who had always been hostile towards her couldn't help but nod in agreement.

Lessa's expression was rather unpleasant.

She had to admit that this man's mind was much clearer than she had imagined.

“Even if you’re right,” she asked doubtfully, “then what should we do? Stop it?”

“You could also call it prevention.” Lynn shook his head. “Because, knowing its purpose, we can predict its actions.”

He walked up to the simple map and drew a circle around the core area with a twig.

"It's clearing the area now, which gives us an opportunity; it's bound to fight other monsters."

"We must take the initiative, find it, and eliminate it!"

Lynn's tone was unusually firm, unlike that of the "53 Book Club".

Artemis looked at him, her eyes sparkling with admiration.

This man, when faced with such a powerful enemy, not only showed no fear, but also displayed extraordinary calmness and wisdom.

This is what a leader should be like.

"Take the initiative?"

Lessa repeated herself, and the girls behind her gripped their weapons, their faces hardening with determination.

They are Artemis's warriors, and they never fear battle.

“That’s right.” Lynn’s gaze shifted from the map, sweeping over everyone present. “However, there’s a condition.”

He paused, then turned to Artemis and began to speak;

“Artemis, you must leave here immediately.”

"No."

Artemis refused almost immediately, her tone equally firm, leaving no room for negotiation.

"My children and my loved ones are hunting powerful monsters ahead. How could I possibly leave alone?"

"Moreover, Andares was sealed by a powerful immortal under my command. Now that the seal has been broken, it is my responsibility to destroy it once again."

“This isn’t a responsibility, it’s suicide!” Lynn raised his voice, meeting the goddess’s gaze without backing down. “You know better than anyone that Andares is the ‘Assassin of God,’ and your divine power is of no use.”

He pointed into the distance;

“You’re a walking super target here! A living advertisement that’s glowing and screams ‘Come and hit me!’ Once Andares finishes dealing with the black dragon scales, he’ll smell your divine scent and come looking for you.”

These words were extremely rude and disrespectful.

Lethea's fists clenched tightly; had it not been for Artemis not being angry,

She would have rushed up to him and shut him up long ago.

However, many of the girls behind her nodded subconsciously.

Rough words are not rough.

What Lynn said was indeed true.

Artemis remained silent.

A hint of grievance appeared on her stunningly beautiful face.

Throughout the long years, no one had ever dared to speak to her like that.

But she couldn't refute it.

Because she knew that every word Lynn said was true.

Liu stepped forward and gently tugged at Lynn's sleeve, signaling him not to be so harsh in his tone.

Then she turned to Artemis and spoke softly;

“Artemis, Lynn is only thinking of everyone’s safety. Your presence here does indeed pose unpredictable risks to us.”