Arthur's voice rang through the massive crystal chamber.
"Everyone, concentrate your attacks on the monster!"
The students from the arriving academies turned toward him.
"We cannot let anyone take the crystal before us!"
Arthur pointed toward the golden crystal resting on the pedestal behind the Chimera.
"The crystal is protected by a spell. It can only be claimed after the boss monster dies!"
His crimson eyes gleamed.
"Together with the 5 points this A-rank monster gives, this is the best chance any of us have!"
For a moment, the chamber fell silent.
Then a collective sense of relief spread through the gathered students.
Arthur's words made sense.
They had all seen the protective barrier surrounding the crystal. No matter how tempting it was, none of them could touch it while the Chimera remained alive.
More importantly, they did not doubt Arthur.
If he had been capable of stealing the crystal while the monster was distracted, he would have already done it.
