“Die, Kuuga!”
The roar, like that of a wild beast, reverberated through the air.
The Mantis-like Grongi, Gallima, was once again enveloped in a swirling vortex of dark wind. She launched herself into the air, wielding her six double-bladed scythes with a fierce determination, charging towards her target with a deadly intent.
Facing Gallima’s lightning-fast assault, Red remained calm and composed. One hand kept the throttle steady, while the other smoothly raised a purple jewel, radiating an ethereal glow, aimed directly at the charging Grongi.
“Expand!”
The next moment, the inky-black power of the God, under Red’s masterful control, surged like a raging torrent into the purple jewel on his wrist. The Titan Form’s mastery over the element of Earth amplified instantly, causing the ground to tremble subtly.
Then, with the force of a thunderclap, several stone spikes infused with the Titan’s formidable power erupted from the ground. They shot forth with deadly precision, targeting Gallima’s limbs, torso, and other vital areas, pinning her firmly in place.
“What!?”
“This is a power that the previous Kuuga couldn’t master. How could you…”
Gallima, completely unprepared for Red’s unexpected maneuver, froze. A look of panic spread across her face, and she let out a feral cry of fury.
“Boom!”
Before she could finish her sentence,
Red, without hesitation, slammed the Trial Chaser 2000’s throttle down. With a deafening roar, he charged forward, driving his motorcycle straight at the Mantis Grongi.
At the same time, the two massive tentacles of the Trial Golem in front of him ignited with a fiery golden glow.
“Boom! Crash!”
With a resounding explosion, Gallima was flung back like a bird with broken wings, sent flying by the Trial Golem’s impact. She crashed heavily onto the solid concrete.
Then, a burning golden inscription accurately burned onto her chest, rapidly spreading across her grotesque form.
From a distance, Johnny Stone, having just finished evacuating the crowds and preparing to join the fray, couldn’t help but smile at the sight.
In his understanding, when this burning golden light appeared on these unidentified life forms, it meant they were close to death.
However, what unfolded next completely defied his expectations.
Gallima, struggling to her feet, was once again enveloped in a swirling vortex of dark wind. With surprising strength, she managed to completely disperse the golden burning inscription.
Seeing this, both Johnny Stone and Red’s faces were etched with astonishment. They couldn’t believe their eyes.
The powerful, lightning-fast attack had failed to completely destroy the ferocious Grongi monster.
Despite the shock, Red’s actions remained unwavering. His grip on the throttle tightened. Seeing his initial attack fail to subdue the Mantis Grongi, he relentlessly pressed down again, preparing to unleash a second, even more potent attack.
But at that crucial moment, the Golem attached to the Trial Chaser 2000, its energy depleted, instantly turned to lifeless stone.
Seizing the opportunity, Gallima, with the agility of a phantom, disappeared into the vast, empty expanse of New York’s Times Square in a few quick blinks.
Left with no other choice, Red deactivated his transformation, his expression heavy with concern as he watched the direction Gallima had vanished into, contemplating his next move.
New York State University.
"This female Grongi from the Me Group is quite something, isn't she?"
Inside the classroom, Jessica raised an eyebrow, her voice filled with astonishment as she watched the Grongi monster successfully escape on the screen.
“She actually managed to escape after enduring Red's full-powered attack, combining his Titan Form, God power, and Golem strength. That's truly unexpected!”
“That’s not surprising, Jessica.”
Harry, sitting in the front row, turned his head and chimed in. "Remember, this Grongi monster is the strongest member of the Me Group."
"I know that!"
Jessica scoffed, a frown on her face. Then, with a worried expression, she continued, “But this was Red’s strongest attack, yet he couldn’t even take down a single Me Group monster… How can he possibly stand a chance against the far more powerful Gu Group monsters later on?!”
Gwen, who hadn’t said a word until now, suddenly turned pale.
Jessica’s words were like a sharp hook, mercilessly dragging out her deep-seated fears.
At this moment, the scene on the screen abruptly changed. It shifted focus, ultimately settling on a dilapidated, abandoned pub. Then, it slowly began to play.