"Gwarrrrrrrrr!"
<Jurra Saugus> let out an explosive roar, apparently noticing us nearing itself.
It, who was as calm as undisturbed water surface until just a while ago, was dyed in a hostility so intense as if we were its parents murderer.
I don't know why it regarded us as outright enemies instead of prey.
I don't recall we did something to antagonize the boss so much, but I guess he must have sensed we're brimming with the thought of defeating it.
"It's quite a sharp monster, don't you guys think so?"
"It's not the time to joke around, Zephyr, <Taunt>!"
And the activation of Sierra's taunt skill marks the beginning of our battle.
The first chooses its target at random. Thus the common strategy is for the tank to attract its aggro. Well not like it changes anything we have been doing until now.
"Gwarrrrrrrrr!"
"Deploy!"
The boss roared, whose target was made to fix Sierra. A yellowish hue effect enveloped the body of Jurra Saugus quickly following its roar.
It is the effect that signifies the activation of a monster's skill.
In field boss case, it was the <Charge> skill that quadruple beast commonly possesses.
The Jurra Saugus made its rush being dyed in a yellow hue effect. Given how it's a one dimension rudimentary skill, it's easy to avoid.
However Sierra deliberately didn't dodge and set up her shield to receive its charge.
"Ku... Heavy"
Bang
The sound of crashing echoes as Sierra expressed her slightly bitter emotion. Though she received the skill without any setup.
It wasn't an optimum setup to receive the offensive but contrary to what Sierra's sound like, she has easily stopped it.
"My turn. <Divine Barrier>! <Healing prayer>!"
Lana finally buffs and heals her after seeing that. Sierra's wish is to try receiving the first attack normally always, hence why Lana kept her hand until now.
Lana buffed everyone and promptly healed Sierra of whatever paltry amount of damage she received.
"Gawwwrrr!"
Jurra Saugus, whose charge was stopped, shook its head left and right like a whip. This is another skill, <Headbutt>.
Sierra stepped back to dodge the attack while propping up her shield in front.
"It has stopped moving! Amp up your attack gradually, not at once! <Lightning Slash>!"
"Roger! <Long Thrust>!"
"<Fire Lance>!"
"Gawwwrrrrr!!"
I urge everyone to focus on observing its movement since it's their fight against Jurra Saugus and gradually joins in to attack.
Ester has high vigilance towards the boss and decided on choosing <Long Thrust> that uses minimalist action so that she can dodge at any time in case of danger. I'm always impressed by her spirit to always opt for the method that gives her the chance of dodging any given moment.
I already know the boss's behavioral pattern and even if I receive its attack, I will not fall into a perilous situation so I use the art from the get-go.
Hannah attacks with magic borrowing the help of <Magic return - R>. Though she looks already prepared to switch equipment if the situation seems to go south. Hannah has more than a few boss battle variations.
"Hm, range attack incoming! Avoid it!"
"Yes!"
"Ok!"
The Jurra Saugus brandished its head and tail and made a semicircular rotation on the spot just after Ester and Sierra retreated back at my voice. Then it spins once again. They would have blown away if they were present in the boss range.
The spinning attack was simple but swift that gives minimalist signs of its action which makes it hard to dodge. Fortunately I made it in time and everyone avoided it safely.
It's a slightly troublesome attack since you would be blown if it hit and to avoid it at times, you have to stay at a distance which makes it hard to attack it from up-close.
Though the boss is an easy prey from the rearguard attacker's perspective. After all, it is just spinning in that spot. Not to say the vanguard has retreated on time, have secured their line of fire and are in condition to let loose their attacks.
"Chance! <Shining saber of the sacred light>! <Light blade>! <Sacred pillar>!"
"Gaaaaawr!"
There goes Lana's magic. The boss HP goes down considerably due to the rapid fire of her powerful arts.
We can always rely on her firepower.
However, this isn't simply the end.