Infinite System Inheritor Return From The Abyss-Chapter 342 - 340: Attacked

On the surface, chaos erupted. The Siphon Wraiths, insect-like creatures resembling oversized mosquitoes, swarmed around them. Each one was about the size of a fist not the usual thumb size they seen, buzzing with sharp wings and piercing proboscises dripping with a dark, oily substance.

"Hold your ground!" the second-in-command shouted, his voice barely rising over the frantic flapping of wings. Blades swung wildly through the air, slashing at the darting insects, but for every Wraith they struck down, it seemed two more took its place.

"We need to back down!" Fumiko urged, her voice tight with worry as she saw more members getting pierced by the Wraiths. A single sting left deep puncture wounds, and those hit staggered back, clutching their limbs or necks, pale and shaking. "We need a mage!" she yelled desperately, frustration clear on her face.

Si-eun stood at the center of the group, hands glowing with healing light as she worked frantically to patch up the injured and keep the front line steady. Sweat dripped down her face, and her breathing grew labored. "I... I can't keep this up!" she cried out. "My mana is almost gone!"

"There's no mana potion left!" one of the guild members yelled, his sword barely slicing through a Wraith as it zipped past. The blade missed its main body, only catching a thin wing that fluttered to the ground. He cursed loudly, slashing wildly at the air.

Fumiko bit her lip, glancing back toward the forest. "We have to pull back! This is pointless without magic support!" she shouted.

"Not an option," the second-in-command growled. "We're finishing this raid with or without him. Now get your head in the game, Fumiko!"

Fumiko clenched her fists, her eyes burning with frustration as more Wraiths descended upon their ranks. "We need a mage... damn it," she whispered.

*** In Seoul White Moon Academy

Inside the bustling classroom, Alex and Alexa were busy with their studies when a sudden alert from the Global System flashed across their devices. The holographic screen flared in red, pulsing with urgency. Both of them immediately exchanged glances before standing up.

"Class is dismissed," Alex announced firmly. The students murmured in confusion, but the authority in his voice left no room for questions.

A professor approached, looking concerned. "What's going on, Mr. Alex?"

Alex glanced back. "Just continue the classes as usual. We'll handle it." The professors nodded, albeit reluctantly, and returned to their work.

The twins hurried to the dean's office, where Lady Sani was already waiting, her hands clasped together in worry. "Did you see it?" she asked softly.

Alex nodded, his expression tense. "Yeah. It doesn't look good."

Just then, Alexa's device rang, and a hologram of Chairman Alexander appeared in front of them. "Grandpa!" Alexa shouted, her voice full of worry. "What is this all about?!"

The hologram of their grandfather rubbed his temples. "I've sent Daewon's guild to the Siphon Wraith island... along with Seojun," he explained.

Alexa's eyes widened in shock. "No! Why did you do that, Grandpa?! Without even asking us?!" Her voice rose, almost cracking with panic.

Chairman Alexander sighed heavily. "Just as you described, the Siphon Wraith is dangerous and needs to be eliminated immediately. Daewon's guild is the best for it." freewёbnoνel.com

"No, Eternal Return Guild is the worst for this mission!" Alexa shouted, her fists clenched. "Their guild mostly uses weapons. They don't have proper mages! The Siphon Wraith's weakness is fire, Grandpa. We need mages!" Her voice was sharp, filled with frustration.

The chairman paused, his brows knitting together. "But... wait..." His voice trailed off, and his eyes seemed to lose focus for a moment. His hand went to his head as if trying to shake off a sudden headache. "Who... who told me Daewon's guild was the best for this?"

Alexa and Alex exchanged worried glances. Sani stepped forward, her eyes gentle but firm. "Chairman... are you feeling alright?"

The chairman rubbed his temples harder, wincing. "I don't... I don't remember," he whispered, the strain evident in his voice. "Someone... someone told me it was the best option, but... why can't I remember who?"

His voice cracked slightly, and for a moment, pure confusion washed over his face. It was like a fog had settled in his mind, blocking out a crucial memory. He clenched his fists, his breathing heavy.

"Grandpa...?" Alexa's voice softened with concern.

The chairman straightened, taking a deep breath. "I'll figure it out. For now, focus on the situation. I'll be in contact." His hologram flickered and vanished, leaving the room tense and silent.

Sani looked at the twins. "Something is wrong, seems like chairman was brainwashed" she whispered,

"Who could have done that?! What are they trying to do?!" Alexa said, Sani grabbed her shoulder "It's okay now, i healed him. Chairman is just confuse now, We need to the something about Daewon, he probably move alone again."

Alex's eyes widened as he suddenly remembered. "Saito Fumiko... she's probably with them too." Without wasting time, he pulled up the Global System interface and dialed her number. The call connected almost instantly, but before Alex could even finish his sentence, "What is going on th—" loud shouts and panicked voices erupted from the other end.

He could hearFumiko's strained breathing, followed by her voice, "Hold on! Please, hold on!" In the background, there was the sound of heavy footsteps and the buzzing noise of Siphon Wraiths flying around. Fumiko's clones were carrying Si-eun, moving swiftly while dodging attacks.

"Fumiko! What's going on?!" Alexa shouted, leaning closer to the holographic display.

Fumiko's voice came through, strained and breathless. "We're... we're under heavy attack! The Siphon Wraiths—they're swarming! We tried to push forward, but there are too many of them!" Another loud buzzing noise was heard, and Fumiko cursed under her breath. "Si-eun's running out of mana, and we have no potions left! The others are fighting, but... it's not enough!"

Alexa gripped her fists tightly. "Where's Seojun?!"

Fumiko hesitated, and her silence was deafening. "We... we lost him. He fell into the river... and then... he just disappeared," she admitted, her voice heavy with guilt. "We tried to find him, but the Wraiths... they came out of nowhere."

Alexa's eyes went wide, and she nearly dropped her communicator. "That's impossible! Just how?! How did Seojun disappear like that?!" Her voice was sharp with disbelief, echoing through the room. Sani placed a hand on her shoulder, trying to calm her, but Alexa shook her off, pacing frantically.

Through the holographic display, Fumiko's voice came back, louder and more chaotic than before. The background noise was pure chaos—buzzing wings, clashing metal, and frantic shouting.

"Watch your left!""I can't hold them back any longer!""Si-eun's out of mana!""Move, move! They're coming from the right!"

Fumiko's clones were desperately shielding Si-eun, who looked pale and exhausted, barely able to keep her eyes open. One of the clones suddenly burst into dust as a Siphon Wraith struck it with pinpoint accuracy. Fumiko cursed, her breathing ragged. "We can't keep this up! There's too many of them!"

Alexa's hands were shaking. "Fumiko! Where are you right now? Is there any water source nearby?"

Fumiko blinked, surprised by the sudden question. "W-Water? What are you talking about?"

Alex stepped forward, his voice firm. "Listen to me carefully. Find any deep water source! A river, a lake—anything! Jump in it!"

There was a pause, and then Fumiko shouted over the noise, "Are you insane? We're surrounded! There's no way to reach the water!"

One of the guild members yelled out, "She's right! We're stuck here! We can't break through this swarm!"

Alex clenched his fists. "You have to try! If Seojun disappeared in the river, that means there's something down there—an entrance, a path... something! It's your best chance!"

Fumiko hesitated, then turned to the second-in-command, shouting over the chaos, "We need to get to water! Now!"

The man scowled. "Have you lost your mind? We're fighting for our lives here, and you want to go swimming?!"

"Do it!" Fumiko snapped back. "It's our only shot!"

Another wave of Siphon Wraiths came crashing down, forcing everyone to duck and cover. Screams filled the air, and Si-eun cried out as her barrier flickered, barely holding.

Alexa gripped the edge of the table. "Fumiko, trust me. Just get to the water!"

Fumiko, eyes blazing with determination, turned to her clones. "Clear a path!"

"Yes!" The clones moved forward, cutting down Wraiths with ruthless efficiency, forcing a way through the chaos.

The second-in-command cursed under his breath but followed behind, barking orders to the rest. "Fine! Move it! If we die, it's on her!"