Such a strange request made Asfi and Amid beside him grow curious.
Then they saw Fron let out a sinister, chilly sneer and say something to the two of them.
"???"
Asfi's eyes widened, filled with disbelief as she looked at him.
"Are you sure this will work? Isn't this basically helping the enemy. Wait, no, maybe it really could work, "
At the same time, thanks to Fron's reminder, the one who reacted and understood the plan the fastest was Amid.
As if resonating with Barca' status and development ability, Mystery, the power of the "curse" had drastically increased.
To complete the artificial labyrinth, Barca needed several development abilities.
Just for that alone, the man had undergone three Level-up's, reaching at least Level 4. After all, you don't always obtain a development ability with each Level-up.
And judging from the hidden potential he displayed after being parasitized by the "Jewel Fetus" and transforming into a monster, it was clear he had possessed considerable strength even before he mutated.
Similarly, during the mutation process, for the "Jewel Fetus," Barca's development abilities combined with the Daedalus' incomprehensible obsession and tragic wish made his body an absolute feast.
Compared to the parasitic hosts, Fron and the others had encountered before, Barca's body could be considered a good match.
Even more… through a twisted evolution that defied logic and broke human principles, perhaps influenced by his warped will, the transformation produced bizarre, impossible monster characteristics that shouldn't have existed.
Possessing "Mystery" as well, Amid, Fron, and Asfi instantly understood this.
"That warped obsession and will toward this astonishing Knossos… So that's the true nature of its 'curse,' huh?"
With Fron's help, Asfi and Amid quickly analyzed the principles behind its creation and the true face of the curse.
When they joined this operation, Amid had already learned from Fron during the pre-battle meeting about the origins and history of this so-called Knossos.
The source of the curse.
"If the truth is really as you say, Fron… then based on my knowledge and experience, perhaps he himself was also afflicted by the curse. By his own blood."
Amid looked at the rampaging, hideous monster with a complicated expression.
Fron understood what she meant and sighed.
"Perhaps Barca is both the victim and the carrier that keeps the curse alive. That terrifying, twisted obsession and wish… even after turning into a monster, his body, imprisoned by the curse, proves it."
The three looked at the 'Barca Monster' in silence.
This enemy was exceptionally complicated, just from its traits alone you could understand that much.
"Since he insisted on going this far, then from each of our standpoints, we are now enemies."
"Amid, are you ready to sever this chain of curses?"
Fron withdrew his scattered emotions, his gaze sharp and solemn.
"Phew… no problem. Please give the order."
The two exchanged a glance. Fron firmly gripped his staff.
"Asfi, tighten the formation. Have the other healers take over recovery support for me and Amid regardless of the cost. Get everyone to bring out their trump cards and go all-out. Once the two of us activate our magic, you must maintain the front line even while the enemy goes berserk!"
She looked at Fron deeply, her gaze slightly dazed.
She didn't know since when, but it felt like it had been a very, very long time since she'd seen this serious expression on him. Was it because he rarely encountered opponents that pushed him to reveal his true self?
She shook her head lightly and stopped overthinking. Under Fron's gaze, she pulled out another vial of explosives and took a deep breath.
Then, wrapped in her white cloak, she charged forward.
"Let's begin, Amid."
"Yes."
"[Healing droplets, tears of light, eternal sanctuary.]" x2
"[Compose a medicinal hymn-three hundred, sixty, and five.]" x2
"[The melody of the healer's almanac saves all things.]" x2
With a synchronicity rate of 99.99%, their dual chanting echoed, spacious and sacred.
Not only that, but Fron and Amid also simultaneously activated the high-speed chanting technique as though their minds were linked.
And at the same time they began their "cast time," the sharp adventurers noticed something different.
Compared to the magic they had been maintaining earlier, this chant was infused with a far stronger power.
"ROOOOO!!"
The Monster, sensing something amiss from their strange behavior and high, resonant chanting, suddenly shifted all its firepower, unleashing a downpour of curses toward Fron and Amid.
"Tiona! Tione!!!"
"Urgh!"
Asfi shouted, commanding the vanguard to raise their shields and form a protective formation centered on Fron and Amid.
Amid the vanguard unleashing a storm of attacks, Finn took charge of the front-line formation, while the middle and rear ranks were controlled by Asfi, who commanded the battlefield from above.
Even with the Braver in berserk mode, as long as she was here, neither the offense nor the defense surrounding Fron and Amid would collapse.
The speed at which they shifted tactics and formation was proof that they had already discussed multiple plans beforehand , A, B, C, D, and so on.
"[Come, destruction of evil. The burial of wounds, interment of disease.]" x2
"[Curses be gone in the light of vitality.]" x2
As the chant continued, two overlapping rhombus-shaped, sacred magic circles began to shine with purifying radiance.
This only made the monster more frantic, slamming its terrifying vertical tentacles against the shields blocking its path, but to no avail.
All of its attacks were denied by the vanguard fighting with clenched teeth and full power.
Standing before Fron and Amid, they would never allow even the slightest gap in the defense.
"[In the name of all that is holy - I heal you]" x2
Chant complete. Fron and Amid exchanged a glance and unleashed the spell at the same time.
"[Dia Fratel.]"
"[Dia Fratel.]"
A violent surge of pure white light erupted.
Its destination: the body of the 'Barca Monster.'