After Nick's order through the message, the fight between the students and the hooded figures started.
Nick watched as chaos erupted in the cave. He saw Casper tying up Ken and couldn't help feeling relieved. "Finally, that annoying guy will get what he deserves," he thought to himself.
Nick then turned on his communication device and contacted the members of his organization who were present in the cave. "Stop hiding and start attacking with full force," he ordered his voice firm and commanding.
As he looked around, he saw some students attacking their own peers instead of the hooded figures.
He was pleased with what he saw, knowing that the chaos would help him achieve his true motive. "Excellent," he thought to himself. "At least some deaths will happen until Veronica appears."
Nick watched as he scurried away, then turned his attention back to the chaos around him.
He knew that with a little more effort, he could turn this situation to his advantage.
Daphne's heart raced as she watched Elena's attack pierce Noah's stomach from behind.
"Noah!!" She let out a scream of shock but didn't waste any time.
She immediately ran at full speed towards Noah, all the while shooting arrows at Elena using Homing Shot and Rapid Fire.
Homing Shot was a skill that allowed Daphne's arrows to track their target and adjust their trajectory in mid-air to follow it. Rapid Fire was a skill that allowed her to shoot multiple arrows in quick succession.
Elena, caught off guard by the sudden attack, had a hard time defending herself.
Despite her agility, she struggled to dodge the arrows that kept following her. Some arrows grazed her arm, leaving behind small wounds.
The pain was enough to cause her to lose focus momentarily, giving Daphne an opening to strike.
Luna and Marry quickly joined Elena in the attack, and Daphne found herself outnumbered.
She continued to dodge their attacks and fight back with her own arrows, but it was a struggle.
Luna and Marry were skilled mages, and they knew how to coordinate their attacks to put their opponent off balance.
Just when the other students were about to help Daphne, she shot an arrow into the air using Rain of Terror.
The arrow multiplied into a barrage of arrows that rained down on Luna, Marry, and Elena, causing them to be momentarily disoriented.
The arrows were exploding upon contact, creating a shower of sparks and shrapnel.
Sensing the danger, Luna and Marry simultaneously cast a spell and created a magic shield around themselves.
The shield glowed with a bright blue light, and it absorbed the impact of the exploding arrows.
However, as the arrows made contact with their targets, they exploded, causing chaos and confusion among the group.
Luna felt a sharp pain in her arm, while Marry stumbled backward with a cry of pain.
Elena managed to avoid most of the arrows, but a few grazed her arm, causing her to wince in pain.
Daphne was exhausted after using the powerful skill and fell to the ground. Just as she was falling, Amy caught her. "Leave everything to me," she reassured.
As this scene of betrayal unfolded, Nick was hoping to see many students die as Veronica fought Casper.
However, he was surprised when, after a short conversation between Veronica and Casper, Casper surrendered. "What kind of magic did she use?" Nick was baffled.
He quickly messaged his group members to retreat. "Everyone, retreat!"
Although the tension continued to rise, one of the hooded figures called out to the attackers, "Retreat! We've lost too many already!" The attackers hesitated for a moment, and then turned and ran away.
The students and guardians let out a cheer as they saw the attackers flee.
Daphne rushed over to Noah's side, her heart pounding with fear. She saw the blood pouring out of his wound and her hands shook as she checked his pulse.
"Noah, please don't leave me," she whispered, tears streaming down her face.
Noah's eyes were closed and he was barely conscious. He managed to open his eyes slightly and saw the tears in Daphne's eyes.
"Daphne," he said weakly, "I'm sorry."
"No, Noah, don't talk like that. You have to hold on," Daphne said, her voice choked with emotion.
"I didn't want you to get hurt," Noah said, struggling to speak. "I should have been more careful."
Daphne took his hand and squeezed it tightly. "It's not your fault. I'm just glad you're alive."
Noah looked up at her with a faint smile. "I'm glad too. You're the reason I'm still here."
Daphne's heart swelled with love for him. "I'll always be here for you, Noah. I'll never let anything happen to you."
Noah's eyes started to close again. "Daphne, promise me something."
"Anything, Noah," Daphne said, her voice cracking with emotion.
"Promise me that you'll keep fighting, no matter what happens. That you'll never give up on your dreams," Noah said, his voice barely above a whisper.
Daphne nodded, tears streaming down her face. "I promise, Noah. I'll never give up. I'll keep fighting for both of us."
Noah's breathing became shallow and he closed his eyes. Daphne hugged him tightly, feeling his body go limp.
"Noah, please don't leave me," she sobbed.
Suddenly, she felt Noah's hand tighten around hers. His eyes opened and he looked up at her with renewed strength.
"I'm not going anywhere, Daphne," he said, a smile spreading across his face.
Daphne's heart leaped with joy. "Noah, you're alive!"
"I am, and I'm not going to let this stop me," Noah said, sitting up slowly. "We still have the battle to win."
"Meh, so much drama." Nick frowned.
"At least, there won't be any casualties on our side." Nick tried to think positively.
As the hooded figures fled, Casper appeared out of nowhere, his heart pounding in his chest.
He knew what was at stake if they were not stopped. He snapped his fingers, summoning a horde of shadow clones that materialized in a blur of darkness.
With a swift, deadly stroke, the shadow clones moved in on the traitorous students and hooded figures.
Their movements were fluid, almost graceful, as they eliminated the threat with deadly precision.
Veronica approached Casper, her eyes glinting in approval.
"Is this enough?" Casper asked, his voice still trembling with adrenaline.
"Of course," Veronica replied, her smile softening her sharp features. "But you still have your punishment pending."
Casper shuddered at the thought, wondering what Veronica had in store for him.
He knew he had to face the consequences of his actions, but he couldn't help but feel a sense of dread.
As he followed Veronica out of the cave, he couldn't shake the feeling that his life was about to change forever.
Meanwhile, Nick, a fellow student, watched the scene unfold silently from a distance. "Looks like he won," he thought to himself.
But as he looked at the defeated students lying on the ground, he couldn't help but feel a twinge of guilt. "Looks like I failed again," he grumbled.
He wondered how this had happened, how he had ended up on the wrong side of the fight. He vowed to do better next time.
***
[On the Unknown Island]
The sound of crashing waves echoed through the air as a figure stood motionless on the sandy beach.
The salty sea breeze tousled his hair as he gazed out into the endless horizon.
His eyes were fixed on the vast expanse of blue water that stretched out before him, seemingly never-ending.
The sun was setting, casting a warm orange glow across the sky, giving the scene an otherworldly feel.
The man appeared lost in thought as if contemplating something profound. What was on his mind? Only he knew for sure.
"System, has the event ended?" he asked.
A few moments passed before the System replied, "[Yes, Host.]"
Rain felt a rush of excitement as he read the next message. "[Congratulations to Host to pass milestones of 5% plot progress.]"
His heart raced as he read on. "[Rewards are being issued. Extra rewards will be issued because of the Host influencing the plot.]"
Rain couldn't help but smile. He had been working hard to progress the plot, and it was paying off.
"System, tell me how much I affected the plotline?" Rain asked in an amused tone.
"In the original plotline, the 'Roaring Cave' event happened the next year. However, because the host meddled in the plot, it happened much earlier."
"Eh? It's not meddling. I am just making it a little fast," Rain chuckled.
"I think this isn't the only change," he said, trying to remind the System to continue.
[In the original plotline, Noah and many students were supposed to die. However, because of the Host's 'meddling', they didn't die and were saved.]
[Host's sister Kaya and Host's ex-fiancee were supposed to fight alongside Ken. However, they were lost in the cave.]
[Casper were also supposed to injure severly while fighting the beholder. But neither beholder was summoned nor the fight happened.]
[The members of evil organization and those insiders weren't supposed to die in this event.]
[Arya, the third heroine was supposed to fight the monsters. But unexpectedly Ben became the saviour. Now even his reputation is being restored.]
[Many heroines and Villainess were supposed to have fight in the middle term exams. But nothing happened.]
[All of this because of the host's meddling.]
Rain sensed a hint of irritation in the System's responses. "Looks like I'll have to ask about this later," he thought.
"It won't change anything even if you ask later. The System remembers everything," the System replied.
"Okay, okay. Just give me rewards," Rain didn't want to argue with the System.
"It will take half a day to issue the rewards," the System said.
"Why so slow?" Rain asked, puzzled.
"Host, this isn't 'slow'. With how much you have 'meddled' with the plot, I have to count the points and every little effect thoroughly," the System explained.
Hearing this, Rain shrugged his shoulders and began to recall what he had done until now.
This chapt𝙚r is updated by fr(e)ew𝒆bnov(e)l.com