Chapter 262: Chapter 262: System's First King Wipe

"Don't despair!" Elio's voice cut through the chaos. "We can reduce the expenditure! We just need 2 well-coordinated impulses!"

As the battle continued, the group began to find their rhythm. 

The movements became more precise, more efficient. Where before they needed three impulses to move someone to safety, now they managed to do it with two.

Elio, Zara, and Micah also improved their timing. They learned to read the King Locus's movements, to anticipate its jumps. With each attempt, they became more efficient in their escapes, trying to reduce mana expenditure.

"It's working!" Kriz shouted while coordinating another successful escape.

But the improvement wasn't enough. 

Even with their increased efficiency, the numbers were relentless. They didn't have the 300 mana points needed to move everyone twice until defeating the monster.

"Thirty points!" Mei warned, her voice tense while monitoring their remaining mana.