I guess we could call it holding our own against the monster, right? Of course, that was when the monster wasn't going all out with us. To be precise, the monster is playing with us. At least that's what it looks to me when seeing the pleasant smile on its face.

Anabel, unable to hold any longer threw the monster to the nearest tree. As it crashed against the tree, the supposed tree was blasted beyond recognization while the monster came out completely unscratched. Well, not really an unexpected case is given how productive the monster is. Just then, I heard the bang-bang noise. Turning toward the source, I saw the members of paradise firing the shots toward the monster. Of course, for the monster, that wasn't really much to regard as the bullets never penetrated its body. If anything, the bullets are the ones getting squashed like a bug.

It wasn't really a creative move against the defense holder like the monster. I wonder what are they even doing? Well, at least they are doing something unlike me. So, I am not really in a position to complain. After all, something is better than nothing. While speaking in that regard, I can't even do that 'something.' Alright, take care of me, everyone. I will leave my fate to you guys.

'I will leave my fate to you all', fufu! what an amazing way of saying, 'Imma just scared. I will go into hiding.'

True to my word, I made a distance, hiding on the nearby tree. Though I doubt a tree would really save my ass when the time comes, I just told you, something can be better than nothing. There was once a saying that goes like this, those that survive can engulf themselves in effulgent. Those that get worked up over a trivial matter can't survive, through virtuality and effectiveness can a person bring out their best.

According to great ancient philosopher Laozi:

Just remain
in the center;
watching.
and then forget
that you are there.

Taking everything into consideration, I am going to stay hidden while watching my friends battle. Of course, as a silent wind that I am, just a petal am going to disappeared like I am never there. Thank you for your great teaching, old master.

...Eh! that wasn't the real meaning behind those wonderful words. Geez! it matters not as I am going to get killed if I remain ignorant. After all, you can't survive in this world by just doing what's always right. Being alive right now is my happiness. May you not know but happiness is the richest thing humankind can ever own. But I am not really looking for that kind of development from the current society we are living in. So just let me bask in the feeling of current being alive. That is if the monster also completely forgets that I am here. I would be gone the moment the monster targets me. I really haven't it easy.

...Says the one who is literally hiding spouting nonsense while her friends are fighting. Fine, say whatever you want but my decision is mine. All the rights that belong to humans. Going back to the battle, while my friends are fighting, I am, of course, watching over them like a guardian angel. The monster wasn't really serious. Even I can tell that it is just playing with us. I don't know if I could call that ignorant or the pride that belongs to the monster. If anything, I would say, it really loves to look down at us.

But even if that's the case, I doubt we could do anything about it. But no matter the enemy, I also doubt it is omnipotent. So, if we could explore any of its weaknesses, we could gain an upper hand. But what could it be? Nevertheless, any vital organs. You could always go for eyes if you want to, haha... For some reason, I doubt we could literally just pop its eyes.

With the support of Looker and Faba, I guess you could say they are complying against the monster. But looking at the Looker, you would never find him the type that would support you. I mean just look at his getup. But hey, what do you know? He is pretty much a badass in the battle. Especially with the way around the gun. And Faba... seriously what is he even doing? He is dancing around(?), cheerleading... Now, he just got into the sleeping position as he started to wriggled like a worm. No, seriously, what the hell is even doing? Please stop this, I can't bear to watch any longer.

Just then, not only from my friends, even those bullets got faster and stronger. I looked back at Faba to see some ball glowing as he weirdly danced around. Though his dance was relatively unbearable, he can support the party by bluffing them. In other words, all our friends' powers are increasing. That means the scouter of Mamane and the healing ability of Mallow. Oh, nice going Faba. Even though you just stick to the end, you are pretty much useful. All I need to do is adjust my eyes so I never meet you. So, wriggle as much as you like and change your weird sacrifices to bring forth the power within my friends.

If that's the case, then I guess you could say that the unpowerful bullets would be pretty much awesome. Great going mobs of paradise. You guys can rock. Go ahead and kill the monster. Go, go, hurray, hurray. Too bad I don't have a real cheerleader's code dress. Like the beauty that I am, I am sure to boost the morality of the members that are fighting in the arena. But sorry that I could only go cheering you from the deep within my heart. I am really cheering. It's definitely not because I want to be protected. Yup! no chance of me being that cruel.

But there was one weird thing among the members of paradise. Among the ten, one was using the bow to be precise and on top of that, her attack was the real deal. Though to be honest, her attack wasn't hitting the monster because of its speed. But when I looked at the track of her arrow, wherever it hit was enough to put real damage. Is she by any chance playing around too? No way, right? Anyway, if she is fighting by our side, all is well done.

Regardless of our fight, to be honest, we have done zero to no damage to the monster. Not only its speed was great enough to dodge our attacks, even if we were to hit, it would also leave no damage. And damage it barely also auto heals. And while in our battle, with Faba's fabulous dance, increase the parameter, bluffing us, along with Lana's unstoppable attack with Kiawe's defense, while Mamane is coordinating the movement of the monster and Mallow healing any sudden wounds. After all, in such a battle, a bit of careless could shift the slight advantage we have over the monster. Meanwhile, the gun master Looker in his weird uniform is supporting by halting the movements of the monster. The same could be said about the archer among the ten too. And the remaining nine were shooting guns too. But there was certainly lacking compared to the Looker and the archer.

A gun, huh?

Maybe I should borrow one and shoot. No, no, don't think about the useless thing, Lillie.

So, back to watch again. While fighting, something weird happened. One of the bullets exploded as soon as it touched the monster. Maybe because the monster thought that the bullet is as harmless as it had been, so it didn't bother to dodge. But the price was, it literally ripped the hand of the monster as the hand fell down like when you pick up the cut pizza. But this is the first time I saw the bullet exploding. Alright, I never saw an actual firing before this but even in movies, the bullets don't normally explode, right.

A grenade, maybe.

Nah! the grenade can't be so small. So, explosive material-filled ammunition, huh... Hmm~ hmm~ I think I can be of some use after all. Hehehe~ just you wait, damn monster. I will show you what the real hell feels like.

I made my way toward the members of the paradise while watching the battle between my friends and the monster. Why am I not surprised? The hand that was destroyed had been already regenerated. Well, the monster looked slightly pissed as it honestly began to fight with my friends. And as expected, they are barely able to hold back by working together. No, if this goes on, we will be killed. I don't know about the monster, but we are sure to get tired, even with the help of the battle suit. And not to forget that the horde attack was still raging on the city.

As I kept running to execute my plan, I called Kiawe through the call system of the suit. Good thing that we don't have to dial or anything. Also, can be connected with all the members of the guardians. Do or die. If we were to succeed, then we could show the monster how the real hell feels like. Be prepared. whahaha~ I can barely contain my smile. After all, it is me we are talking about. Full action on the road...