Raising A Few Wives in a Beast Apocalypse

"So it has begun already huh?" Shockingly to Muku's group, a feminine voice spoke from the direction of the plant monster.

If they weren't mistaken, it was the one that had spoken, and it did so without moving its large mouth. Which made the whole experience even more strange.

It had never crossed their minds that these creatures could actually speak. Especially not a plant-type. The reality that times had changed hit them all hard again.

"Earth Guardian, you appeared too early. This isn't what was agreed upon. For that, you should let us kill you without resisting" Before Muku and the girls could get used to the fact that the plant could speak. One of the beasts that had appeared spoke as well.

It was a large black tiger that looked to be around 20 metres in height. Also, like the plant, it didn't move its mouth like humans did when it spoke. For some reason, while they were certain that the language the two beasts spoke wasn't the same as theirs. They could still understand every word.

It was a quite mystical experience. However, the information they overheard didn't let them dwell on it for too long. While it was little, it exposed a lot. The major revelation was that the plant was an Earth Guardian, whatever that was. And also, it wasn't supposed to appear yet.

Which pretty much meant that they had likely screwed up really badly by disturbing the plant beast. So, they were all secretly praying that their actions weren't too significant.

"Oh please. I never agreed to anything. The leaders did. I was just playing along until now, but since I'm awake now. I might as well continue doing what I want" The plant replied in a dismissive voice. It was clearly not taking the four beasts seriously.

"I guess we're going to have to do this the hard way then..." The black tiger replied in a serious tone. Its aura, along with that of the other four, started to rise.

It, being a dark element beast, was quickly submerged in darkness as it covered itself in its condensed domain. Which was a sign that it was already close to breaking through to Rank Four.

The other beasts, which comprised a Giant Green Eagle, a Giant Three-Tailed White Fox and a Brown Buffalo-like creature with paws, claws and jaws, also deployed their condensed barriers.

The Eagle was submerged in a swirling wind. It was also the one that had passed by Muku's group as it flew to the battlefield. Which made it easy to tell that it had the wind element.

The Three-Tailed Fox was covered in a purple mist. Muku's group couldn't tell which element it was. However, they were certain that they didn't want to be at the receiving end of it.

The Feline Buffalo was covered in a brown Earthy energy. Clearly an Earth Elementalist. The energies around the beasts too the same shape as their bodies as they covered them. It was like they were wearing energy armour.

Though Muku's group could tell that it was more than just amour. It was also a weapon which was definitely going to be used in the battle to come.

"Sigh, it seems my weakened state is enough for even little brats like you to think that you stand a chance. However, let me educate you all. No matter how weak I get, you will never stand a chance. For I am out of your league" The plant replied arrogantly.

For some reason, Muku couldn't help but imagine it as a lady dressed in green, disdainfully looking at the four beasts like they were worth less than an ant in front of it.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

The four beasts clearly didn't care about what the plant said as they immediately charged forward. The other three beasts didn't even bother speaking from start to finish. Clearly, they already knew how it was going to turn out.

"Fools" The plant had become really chatty since the moment it said its first words.

As soon as it spoke, vines exploded out from the top of its head and charged in for directions. Each beast was attacked by countless thick vines. The plant monster was around 50 metres tall. An adult Blue Whale is around 30 metres or less. The beasts attacking the plant were between 20 and 15 metres.

So, the size difference could easily be noticed, along with how absurdly huge the plant was. It was like an adult fighting a toddler. Even if the toddlers were more in number and were technically equal in strength to the adult. The size difference would still play a part.

If the plant was slow in its reaction, then the four beasts would have the advantage. Unfortunately for the beasts, the plant was way too good at moving its vines around. It did it quickly and accurately in all directions. So it didn't matter if its actual body was slow. They couldn't get close enough to attack it.

They could barely defend themselves against the vines. Their condensed domains were quickly giving in to the lashes. If they didn't change their tactics, they would likely be defeated soon. All they had been doing since the battle began was jump or fly all over the place trying their best to dodge the vines.

Clearly, that plan wasn't working. The plant didn't even seem to be going all out as it kept on mocking them as they fought. It was a rather frustrating experience for the four beasts. However, it was quite entertaining for Muku's group. They never knew that there were beasts with such "strong" personalities that could put even the most vulgar humans on notice.

Soon the beasts gave up on fighting the plant in close combat. They all retreated a distance away and started gathering up power. They were preparing to send out their strongest ranged attacks.

A humongous pitch-black orb appeared above the tiger. A huge tornado appeared below the eagle. Countless huge rock spears appeared around the feline buffalo.

Oddly, no visible attacks appeared around the fox. Its aura just got more intense, matching the other beasts. So it was safe to say that it was also preparing some kind of attack.

"What? Couldn't get close to me so you thought ranged attacks would be better? Let me show you a bit of my power then" The plant spoke, still as arrogant as ever.

At this point, even Muku's group was a bit annoyed by it. Couldn't it just shut up and focus on the battle like the others? Why did it have to always announce what it was about to do like a third-rate movie villain? Didn't it know that it was basically setting up death flags for itself?

However, while they did find it annoying. They hoped it came out on top. While they and it weren't allies, hearing it being called Earth Guardian and knowing that the other side was invaders was enough for them to support it.

Anyway, as soon as it spoke. The plant's body exploded with a green aura. The mana was so strong it blew away everything around it. Raising dust around the area. Its body was completely covered up in the dust.

The four beasts, however, didn't wait for the dust to settle. They immediately threw their attacks at it. A tornado, a black orb and countless rock spears flew into the dust.

What Muku's group didn't notice were the hints of purple in all three of the attacks. Which was likely the doing of the Fox. It had the ability to add a buff to the attacks of allies making them stronger. Which was why nothing visible appeared around it when it was preparing to attack. Its power was merging into the attacks of the others.

BOOOM! BOOOM! BOOOM! BOOOM!....

One earthshaking boom after another rang out. The attacks were so strong that Muku's group immediately lost hope in the plant. At the same time, they couldn't help but feel that it deserved it for not fighting seriously from the start.

"Hehe... Nice try" When the four beasts were breathing heavily as they looked at the area covered in dust and smoke. A voice that made them feel even weaker than they already did rang out.

BOOM!

Another boom immediately rang out. However, it was a different kind of boom. It wasn't an attack. It was the result of the plant forcefully blowing the dust and smoke away with its aura.

As soon as the dust cleared, everyone's eyes widened in surprise. Whether it be the four beasts or Muku's group. That was because the play they were seeing was no longer the plant from before.

While the colour was still the same. Everything else was different. Instead of a giant Venus Fly Trap. In its place stood a giant green Humanoid Lady?

The scene was so bizarre that no one knew what to make of it. They even forgot how to breathe as they looked on.

"What? Is my true form too beautiful for you?" The plant... Woman spoke teasingly. It was clearly enjoying how surprised everyone looked. Also, unlike before, its mouth moved correspondingly as it spoke.