AutoTerra: Operating Systems

Chapter 20: Someone?

On the other side of the tropical forest of Darzia, a man walks through the dense forest. He is a man in his 20s with a large body physique, long blonde hair, a red jacket, and also wears glasses to protect his blue sliced eyes.

He was confused where else to go. Wanting to return to the spaceship, but it seems impossible because it is separated from its own Squad. Wanted to go back to Squad, but he didn't dare to because he still felt guilty.

“Haaah…. Where should I go...?” He walked while scratching his neck.

For a moment those blue eyes looked at the sky framed with tree leaves. Have you ever wondered if there is any point in living in this universe? During being a hunter and joining several times in different Squads, he continues to be blamed in various things that are not even necessarily all his fault.

“Is there any good thing I'm alive.?”

The wind blew a little fiercely, blowing dramatically on her blond hair strands. It is this kind of feeling that can calm him down. Sometimes he also thinks, maybe alone like this is the right choice.

He sighed again, walking straight ahead. Not knowing the direction of the goal, the important thing is that he keeps going.

At that time, there was a giant bird flying carrying a large rock to be used as material to build a nest. Because it was not strong to carry the stone, the stone fell towards the man.

“Later I'll find a way to—.”

His steps suddenly stopped when he felt something hit his head. Apparently, the stone that the bird carried fell hit the head of the man.

But instead of the man's head was crushed by a stone of that size, even the stone was split in two.

“Loh?”

The man stroked the top of his head, felt fine, looked up for a moment, then turned to the two pieces of huge rock that had already been split by him.

“So when the stone falls, anyway? How come there's a rock coming down from the sky, huh?”

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After failing to make an attack, Astan turned back, away from the Alpha mutant frog that was still overwritten by a tree. The tree that hit Alpha was even split in two after being hit hard using his tongue.

“Astan Bang!”

Arni who had been hiding behind a tree had begun to approach Astan. One hand of Astan raised, giving a warning to Arni.

“A-what...?”

Instant talk with a serious look, “Change plan. We won't be able to help you level up fast this way. Their numbers are too many. So, just shoot which one you can shoot.”

“I understand. But... we won't be able to finish them off if the Alpha is alive.”

“I'm going after the Alpha. If you have the chance, you also help to shoot from far away.”

Arni wants to intercept. This plan is crazy for Astan who is a defense type hunter. The attack from his assault rifle would not be enough to pierce through the thick defenses of the Alpha Mutant Frog.

For a moment Arni noticed the sniper rifle in her hand. If only he was good at shooting and had a good type of Sniper Rifle, it might be easier to subvert the Alpha.

Arni shakes. He doesn't need to be smart in a situation like this. They must defeat the Alpha with the power they have now.

It was indeed a shame if they lost in a Tier D mission, but what harm did it do to fight. The number of enemies this much is beyond their expectations.

This fight even impressed against the enemy in missions Level C and B.

Arni disappeared with his ability, looking for a safe place to target the enemy. Meanwhile, Astan again attacked the Mutant Frogs who more and more attacked him.

Astan's Assault Rifle bullets continued to be fired at the Mutant Frogs, while running away from their pursuit and slashing long tongues.

“Mamam, new!”

Astan threw another grenade towards the several Mutant Frogs behind him, resulting in the bodies of the Mutant Frogs exploding instantly.

[Score :35]

[Score :243]

[Score Bonus: 490]

“Damn…! Because I keep attacking them indiscriminately, I get a lot of Score,” muttered Astan still while running, “Padah, I do not want to level up fast.”

Now, Astan again tried to get closer to Alpha. Astan threw another grenade at the Alpha, but its explosive effect could only destroy the bodies of the Mutant Frogs in the vicinity. The Alpha survived with a steel shield.

“How can creatures of a Massive nature with Hard Levels be this hard?!”

Astan was forced to re-gun several Mutant Frogs who were close to him.

Behind the tree, Arni shoots several Mutant Frogs around Astan, sometimes shooting those who are already dying.

After filling the weapon back up with a few bullets and docking it. Through the rifle telescope, Arni saw more mutant frogs popping out of swamps and forests. Everyone focused on targeting Astan because Arni was still hiding safely behind the tree.

“The number of Mutant Frogs is twice as many as before. Bang Instant in danger.”

Intending to petrify, Arni tries to aim at the Alpha, and shoots him.

[Critical!]

Unexpectedly, that one shot inflicted critical damage, creating a small gap of bluish-transparent Shield around Alpha.

Suddenly the Alpha looks towards the origin of the bullet that hit his body, looking for the whereabouts of Arni. But luckily Arni had activated Invisible.

“Crack?”

Astan who realized there was a gap caused in the shot Arni did not want to waste the opportunity. He started shooting in a row right at that gap. Unfortunately, the gap quickly closed back into the Shield.

[Health Status: 98.3%]

“Only so?!”

Realizing that Astan was shooting at the crack, the Alpha toppled one of the largest trees around the swamp forest using his long, thick tongue. Throw the tree right at Astan.

“Sial—.”

Luckily Astan can be high salto to avoid it. However, the tree continued to dart down other smaller trees, and also headed towards Arni.

“Arni!”

Realizing that a large tree was darting towards her, the girl's reflexes slid down, so she dodged.

Instant who saw it also sighed in relief, “Fyuh~ Thank goodness...”.

But not get there. The tree continued to accelerate rapidly until it reached someone passing near the swamp forest.

“AWAS!” yells Astan and Arni together.

“Huh?”

That person instead of dodging, was even dumbstruck on the spot. As a result, his head was hit by the impact of a tree very, very, very hard.

Arni glared, Astan shocked, the Alpha Mutant Frog remained with a flat gaze while voicing ‘Glodok’ without knowing sin. They were shocked not because the person fared ill’as hit by a tree throw that big.

But the tree is split in two.

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