Conquering The Game's World

{No! I'm just curious. What do you plan to do now? It's obvious there's something wrong with him.}

Luis wasn't surprised that Cobert would ask this question. On the surface, he continued chatting with Kress like a good old friend and answered Cobert via telepathy.

{Well, let's follow them for now. Everyone knows professors are monitoring us, but Kress is still up to something. This means he is not afraid of being caught. He alone shouldn't have the courage to make trouble here. There must be someone behind him.}

Cobert agreed with Luis' guess. He had the same thought. Although he knew it was going to be troublesome. He didn't want to keep an enemy close to them, hidden in the dark, which might bring unnecessary trouble in the future. So, it was better to bring them down as early as possible.

{Do you know who it might be?}

{No idea.} Luis shook his head in denial. {But, we should be able to get the answer pretty soon.}

{Hmm, as long as I am not the target, everything's fine... I don't want my peaceful academic life to be ruined any further.} Cobert's indirect words made Luis very dissatisfied.

{Tsk, are you blaming me now? It's not like you were enjoying your so-called academic life any better.}

{Before getting entangled with you, I was happy.}

Luis didn't care about Cobert's rebuttal. Instead, he asked. {Why don't you find a girlfriend?}

This sudden change of topic caught Cobert off guard. {Why should I?}

Luis started preaching like an experienced old sage. {An academic life without romance always feels incomplete… How about Sufi? She should be able to bear with your sloppiness.} As if pondering about the suggestion he gave, he continued. {'An Elf and a lousy assassin'. Hmm~ It sounds like an interesting matchup!}

The blank expression on Cobert's face turned dark for a moment. At this time, he really wished he could give Luis a knife stab. Unfortunately, no matter how ruthless or unafraid he was in the past, he didn't dare provoke Luis' background with his current meagre ability.

Besides, he wasn't sure if his attack would even be successful. Who knows how many trump cards this guy Luis is hiding?

For Cobert, the mystery surrounding Luis and the lack of information made him unwilling to cause trouble.

Because of such circumstances, a well-known assassin like him has to bear with these ridicules.

'Sigh, how come I have fallen so low?'

As if afraid of getting further annoyed, Cobert steered the topic back on track.

{Should I control them right after they show flaws?}

{Do as you please~} Luis shrugged.

{Got it!}

At Cobert's words, Luis cut off the mind link.

…

The Veno Bats territory or the central area of the Poisonous Swamp Zone has the most concentrated number of monsters. Thus, increasing the difficulty and danger level for the students entering this area. For these reasons, even the rescue staff following them had to call for support. Prepared to deal with any emergencies the students may encounter.

It didn't take long for their team to enter the territory of Veno Bats.

Luis sensed the approaching Veno Bats with his 'Perception' and warned everyone.

"On guard! Five monsters at front! 60 meters!"

Regardless of the reaction of Kress' team, Luis and the others had already taken action.

Cobert leapt forward, closing the distance with the Veno Bats and then controlled them with mist after they were within 40 meters' range from them.

"Sufi, quick!"

Sufi gave him a thoughtful glance, but her actions didn't slow down in the least bit. Aiming towards the monster, she shot a Fire Bullet rotating at high speed. The Fire Bullet flew past the first Veno Bat's wings, puncturing a big hole, and penetrating the head of the second Veno Bat, which was at the back. Then the second shot and the next. In this way, she shot all five monsters to death.

"Wow! Nice shots, Sufi~"

The enthusiastic Bonnie praised her. Which made a soft smile appear on Sufi's cold face as she responded indifferently.

"It's nothing. After fighting the swarm, my aim has improved a lot."

"Even so, it was amazing."

Kress and his team also agreed with Bonnie's words in their heart. After all, just some time ago, they had seen her shoot hundreds of monsters in the canyon.

To be honest, if it weren't for the things prepared by 'that adult', Kress wouldn't have the confidence to go against them.

'I just hope everything works out well.'

Just imagining that amazing ability shown by that adult and thinking that he might also have such power in the future, he couldn't help but get excited.

He became so lost in thought that he didn't notice someone talking next to him.

"…ess… Kress!"

Kress' teammate yelled out loud next to his ear.

"What?!"

Kress snarled at his teammate, which made him tremble timidly. But he still spoke the words he wanted to say.

"Mr. Luis was going to ask something."

"Huh? Mr. Luis!" Kress realized his gaffe and immediately apologized. "Forgive me for being dazed. What were you going to ask?"

Luis stared at Kress with a calm expression and asked with a smile.

"How long before we get to the Golden Slate's location? Mr. Kress?"

"It's not far, just a few hundred meters more."

"Hmm, is that so?" Luis gave him a sideways glance and nodded in understanding.

Sufi beside him frowned and confirmed the location with the map. Suppose they keep walking on this route. They will soon enter the lair of a high-ranking Veno Bat, which should most probably be a C-Rank monster. There might also be many D and E-Rank Veno Bats gathered there.

Just when she wanted to remind Luis. She saw Cobert's signal and instantly realized what was going on. Kress was leading them into a trap! Luis and Cobert are already aware and have plans regarding it!

Thinking that she was kept in the dark, she pouted in grievance. However, looking at Bonnie, her heart soothed a little.

With the support of Luis' team. Kress and his team didn't have to exert much effort on their way, as they easily bypassed many Veno Bats. Of course, Luis kept his word and helped Kress' team acquire some points as agreed.

Finally, when they entered the lair of C-Rank Veno Bat, Kress spoke.

"We are here."