Infinite System Inheritor Return From The Abyss-Chapter 249 248: It’s coming

John quickly grabbed Seoyang's waist, pulling her back just in time to dodge a monster that shot out from underground. The creature, a black-scaled worm with razor-sharp teeth and glowing red eyes, screeched as it missed its target. Before it could attack again, Huno dashed forward, his claws glowing with mana as he tore through the monster's tough skin.

"Tsk, these things keep coming," John muttered, adjusting his stance.

Seoyang took a deep breath, her expression tense. John noticed and turned to her. "What's wrong? You're losing focus."

Seoyang smiled faintly but then raised her hand, the wind gathering around her. With a deep breath, she activated her ultimate skill—Hurricane Ascendant. The air exploded around her, forming sharp, slicing winds that tore through the approaching monsters like a storm of invisible blades.

"I'm worried about Seojun," she admitted, watching as the wind cut down more enemies. "I know he's safe in the academy since it's also a shelter, but I don't know... I want to see him safe with my own eyes."

John grabbed her hand, his grip warm and firm. "How are you gonna see him if you're losing focus now? Seojun won't like it if you show up injured."

Seoyang looked at him, then let out a small laugh. "Right, I don't want to worry him. Besides, we have more to talk about later."

She turned her gaze toward Huno, who was tearing through a group of monsters with his powerful jaws. His movements were swift and precise, leaving no room for his enemies to counterattack.

John whistled. "Yeah, also that snake monster that keeps stopping the sneak attacks."

"You see it too?" Seoyang asked. "It moves so fast. It's small but many around eight.."

John nodded, his eyes scanning the battlefield. "I hope this wave will be over soon. Now that we cleared this area, with Huno's nose, we can track the people hiding and rescue them. Let's go to the boss dungeon to finish this up."

Seoyang nodded, and Huno let out a bark, lowering his body. John and Seoyang climbed onto his back, ready to move toward the dungeon where the real battle awaited.

Just as they were about to take off, a loud voice called out from behind them.

"Whoa! Is that your familiar, Mrs. Lauren?!"

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eoyang turned her head when she heard the voice. "Seoha, it's you."

Seoha, with her large sword still burning in flames, walked toward them, eyes fixed on Huno. "Who is this guy?" she asked, amazed.

Seoyang didn't answer the question directly. "Other than that, we need to go to the boss dungeon. It's coming out soon."

Seoha's face lit up with excitement. "Yup! I'm already on my way! But where are the twins? The monsters falling from the sky are getting fewer, so that means it's almost here. I'm so excited! I wonder what kind of boss monster we'll face, hehehe."

Seoyang and John exchanged glances, both sensing the same uneasiness. "This isn't good, Seoha," Seoyang said seriously. "I have a bad feeling. This boss is different from the dragon bosses we fought a year ago."

Seoha placed a hand on her chin, thinking. "The twins are probably on the way too. Come on, ride here," Seoyang offered.

But Seoha waved her hand and grinned. "Nah, I'm fine! I'll go ahead! Hehehe!"

Before they could say anything else, Seoha dashed forward, running straight toward the dungeon entrance.

John sighed and shook his head. "She never changes, does she?"

Seoyang chuckled. "Not at all. Let's hurry and follow her."

With that, they rode on Huno's back, quickly catching up to Seoha as they all made their way toward the boss dungeon, where an unknown and dangerous enemy awaited them.

Later on, Seoyang arrived in the area, and Huno crouched down, letting John and her get off. John got down first and helped Seoyang carefully. The area was quiet for a moment, only the sounds of breathing and the distant roars of monsters filling the air.

The twins, Alex and Alexa, were already there with Seoha and the other top rankers. Some of them were sitting on broken pieces of buildings, trying to catch their breath, while others checked their weapons or adjusted their armor.

"Good, everyone is here," the chairman spoke in a steady voice, his presence bringing some relief to the group. "Sani."

Sani nodded and raised her hands. A soft, golden glow surrounded them, filling them with warmth. Their tired bodies felt lighter, and their lost mana slowly returned. The heavy exhaustion lifted from their shoulders, and deep wounds started to close. It wasn't a full recovery, but it was enough for them to continue fighting when needed.

Seoha stretched her arms and let out a satisfied sigh. "Ahhh, that's the stuff! I was feeling a bit sluggish after swinging my sword so much. Thanks, Sani!"

Sani gave a small smile. "Don't push yourself too much, Seoha."

"Hah! You know that's impossible for me!" Seoha grinned.

The chairman crossed his arms and spoke in a serious tone. "Before we move forward, there's something you all need to know. The Final boss monsters in other countries have already appeared."

A heavy silence fell over the group as they turned their attention to the chairman.

"They appeared? Already?" John asked, furrowing his brows.

The chairman nodded. "Yes, and the other top rankers have started their battles."

With a motion of his hand, he opened the global system. A large screen made of blue light appeared before them, showing live footage from different locations across the world.

They watched as the top rankers fought against massive creatures—dragons, giant golems, and monstrous beasts of all shapes. Explosions of magic and weapons clashing filled the screen, showing intense battles everywhere.

"The bosses look... normal," Alexa muttered, narrowing her eyes at the images.

Alex crossed his arms. "Yeah, they seem strong, but nothing too unusual. They can handle it."

"But ours feels different," Alexa added, her voice laced with uncertainty.

Seoyang frowned. "I've been feeling it too. Something is off. The monsters we fought before this were too strong, even for a normal S-rank wave. And now... the air feels heavier."

Seoha grinned, punching her fist into her palm. "Well, whatever it is, we'll just smash it like always!"

"Be serious for once, Seoha," Yoon-ji said with a sigh.

The chairman turned off the global screen and looked at them. "Whatever comes out of that dungeon… we must be ready. If it's more powerful than we expect, we may not have the luxury of fighting one at a time."

"So we need to hit it hard and fast," Ji-eun stated, her expression serious.

"Exactly," the chairman confirmed. "Rest while you can. We don't know how much time we have left."

As they rested and waited, Alexa glanced around the area with a bored expression. Lilith sat quietly, her eyes closed as if meditating. Min Joon leaned against a destroyed car, arms crossed, seemingly lost in thought.

Seoha, on the other hand, was sprawled out lazily on top of the same car, tapping her fingers against her large sword as if waiting for something exciting to happen. Meanwhile, Dae Won had already wandered off, smashing through smaller monsters to pass the time.

Alexa let out a deep sigh, rubbing her temples. A strange feeling crept into her chest, something she hadn't felt in a long time. This feeling... I-I'm scared. The boss this time... can we handle it?

Sensing her distress, Alex stepped closer and placed a firm hand on her shoulder.

"Relax," he said in a steady voice. "Whatever happens, we can do this. We have four S-rankers here: Mrs. Seoyang, Dae Won, Tae Hyun, and Sani."

Alexa exhaled heavily. "I can't help it, Alex. This feeling is so different from the other boss monsters we've faced in previous waves. It reminds me of when everything first started... five years ago."

Huno, sensing her unease, padded over and nudged her arm gently. Alexa looked down at the large beast, her tense shoulders relaxing as she wrapped her arms around Huno's thick fur. A warmth spread through her, calming the anxious storm in her mind.

Tae Hyun, who had been standing nearby, walked toward them with a curious look. "Anyway, who are these two?" he asked, his sharp gaze shifting between Nymira and Huno.

Alex, keeping his expression neutral, answered smoothly, "They are the Hamilton familiars."

Tae Hyun hummed, observing them. "Hmm, a fox and a dog monster. I should consider taking a familiar myself. They're becoming quite popular lately."

Before the conversation could continue, the ground suddenly trembled beneath their feet. It wasn't a violent earthquake, but a deep, unsettling rumble. Everyone braced themselves, gripping their weapons as they steadied their footing.

Then, all at once, the red gate of the dungeon in front of them began to shift. The swirling crimson color drained away, darkening into an eerie black. A suffocating aura seeped out from its depths, pressing down on them like an invisible force.

Their eyes widened in shock. The pressure was overwhelming.

If not for Sani's quick thinking continuous blessings reinforcing their bodies, many of them would have fallen to their knees from the sheer weight of the energy pouring out of the gate.

The atmosphere turned heavy, thick with tension. Any remnants of boredom or casual conversation vanished. Everyone's expression hardened as they gripped their weapons, muscles tensing in anticipation.

Lilith's voice was barely above a whisper, but in the silence, her words echoed loud and clear.

"It's coming."