As the burly man's head soared through the sky and the flaming dagger-wielding degu user dissolved before their eyes, the remaining three degu users stood frozen in disbelief. The weight of the loss settled heavily upon their shoulders, suffocating them with shock and anger. The reality of the situation had turned their world upside down in an instant.

The monster, reveling in its merciless triumph, sneered mockingly at the fallen degu users. Its voice dripped with cruel amusement as it taunted them, "Two men down. Is that all you've got?" The words hung in the air like a venomous echo, further amplifying the suffocating atmosphere that engulfed the survivors.

Unable to process the sudden reversal of fortunes, the three remaining degu users found themselves overwhelmed by a wave of conflicting emotions. Their faces twisted in a mix of shock, anger, and profound grief. Their eyes, once filled with determination, now mirrored the weight of the loss they had endured.

Around them, the onlookers, who had cheered moments ago with unwavering trust in their S-rank heroes, were now struck dumb by the brutal display before them. Their voices vanished into thin air, replaced by a collective gasp that rippled through the crowd. A voice quivered with disbelief, breaking the stunned silence, "What's happening? Did the monster just kill our S-ranks that fast?"A sense of denial and desperation colored the inquiry, desperate to grasp onto any shred of hope. Another voice joined in, its tone tinged with desperation, "No! This can't be happening! Tell me this is fake!" The words carried a plea, a desperate plea for someone to reassure them that what they were witnessing was nothing more than a terrible nightmare.

But there was no solace to be found in their shattered hopes. The grim reality of the situation pressed down upon them, casting a shadow of doubt and fear over their once unshakable faith in the degu users. The realization that their revered S-rank heroes could be felled so swiftly by the monster's might was a devastating blow to their spirits.

Tears welled in the eyes of some, while others clenched their fists in anger and frustration. Their trust had been shattered, their sense of security fractured. It was a moment of profound vulnerability, where the people of Earl Harbor were forced to confront the harsh truth that their protectors were not invincible.

Yet, amidst the despair and disbelief, a flicker of determination burned within the hearts of the surviving degu users. They gazed at each other, their eyes reflecting a shared resolve to avenge their fallen comrades and protect the city that had placed their faith in them. Though battered and grieving, they refused to succumb to despair.

With clenched jaws and steely gazes, the three remaining degu users prepared themselves for the impending battle. They knew that their path would be treacherous, their enemy formidable, but the memory of their fallen comrades fueled their resolve. With a shared understanding, they silently vowed to bring down the monster that had dealt them such a devastating blow.

As the crowd held their breath, the atmosphere thick with anticipation and sorrow, the three surviving degu users took their first steps forward.

The monster, relishing in the crowd's reaction, sneered at the remaining degu users. Its voice dripped with sadistic mockery as it taunted them, reveling in the swift turn of events. "Now, it's my turn," it hissed, savoring the transformation of predators into prey within the blink of an eye.With lightning speed, the monster lunged towards the woman, a blur of movement that caught the remaining two degu users off guard. They could only watch in horror as she was mercilessly struck down, her body crumpling to the ground in a lifeless heap. Blood spurted from her neck, staining the earth crimson.

Shocked and seething with anger, one of the remaining degu users clenched his hand tightly, a surge of energy crackling around him. With a fierce determination etched upon his face, he unleashed a shockwave that reverberated through the air. The sheer force of the impact forced the monster to stagger back, momentarily caught off guard by the unexpected counterattack.

Seizing the opportunity, the other degu user, his eyes burning with righteous fury, opened his mouth wide and let out a resounding shout. A powerful sound wave erupted from his throat, tearing through the air and crashing into the monster's body. The impact resonated with a bone-cracking intensity, causing the creature to wince in pain as its previously invulnerable exterior cracked slightly under the assault.

"You abilities aren't bad. But do you think such sound attacks can stop me?" The monster just grinned, its expression dripping with smugness and disdain. Then, out of nowhere, it transformed its body into a tiny speck, leaving the two remaining degu users dumbfounded. Even the people in the crowd began to doubt their own eyes, wondering if the monster had pulled a disappearing act.

But hold up, the confusion didn't last long. Before anyone could say "hocus pocus," the two degu users hit the dirt, their faces twisted in shock, and a pair of bullet holes right smack in their foreheads. The monster had shrunk down, caught them off guard, and blasted them with deadly precision. It was like a horror movie playing out right in front of the crowd's eyes.

A collective gasp swept through the crowd, and one could hear the murmurs getting louder. People couldn't believe what they were seeing. Hope had been snatched away in an instant, replaced by a sinking feeling of despair. Meanwhile, that monster, big as ever now, was basking in its victory, grinning like a maniac at its own handiwork.

It didn't waste a second, either. The monster swaggered back to its posse of creepy companions, the bunch of monsters that had been waiting for its return. The people could practically see the evil glee radiating off it, like it was saying, "Job well done!" It was a sickening sight, like watching the bad guys throw a party while they were left picking up the pieces.

The city of Earl Harbor fell into a heavy silence, as if the air had been sucked out of the place. The people stood there, stunned and heartbroken, struggling to make sense of what had just gone down. It was a gut punch, no doubt about it. Their heroes, the S-rank degu users we put all their trust in, had been taken out without breaking a sweat with just a similar S-rank monster.

Whispers of disbelief and sorrow spread like wildfire, mingling with the soft sobs of those who couldn't hold back their tears. The weight of the loss settled upon the city, casting a dark shadow over everything they knew. The faith they had in their defenders was shattered, like a broken mirror reflecting shattered dreams.

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