Chapter 248: Chapter 248: System's First Team - 3

The group advanced cautiously towards the main chamber, their steps echoing in the eerie silence.

When they finally caught sight of the Locus, Elio felt a shiver run down his spine.

Just as the traitor had reported, these monsters had a small, bright blue mark on their bodies. The glow was unsettling, pulsing with an otherworldly energy.

"Magic resistance," Elio murmured, his mind racing. "We don't know how much, but based on what we were told, it could be between 5 and 10 points."

"Will we have to attack more times?" Lila asked, concern evident in her voice. Her hands tightened around her weapon.

"For me, it won't be too significant - 6 hits with or without magic defense," Elio responded. "For you... you'll have to hit between 14 and 16 times, instead of the 12 it would be without magic resistance."