novel-bin Why did we lose in Chapter 171, a 4v1 fight? First, let's rule out the possibility that my skil
Why did we lose in Chapter 171, a 4v1 fight? First, let's rule out the possibility that my skil
Chapter 171 Why did we lose in a four-on-one fight? First, let's rule out the possibility that my skills are lacking.
A blurry figure appeared out of thin air without any warning!
His speed was so fast that it completely exceeded the limits of what the eyes could capture, like a dark illusion that happened to pass through a violent energy turbulence, or a fleeting mirage caused by the distortion of light!
His location was so precise and cunning that it was unbelievable!
It was precisely at that fatal juncture in Rabble's frenzied charge, where the old force had been unleashed, the new force had not yet been generated, and the power transition was most subtle, making it the most difficult to change tactics or defend against!
There was no earth-shattering energy explosion, nor any spectacular light and shadow effects.
There was only a single, intensely refined, deep, cold light that seemed capable of swallowing all light.
"puff--!"
A dull, almost negligible sound.
However, Labour, who was putting all his strength into the charge, was struck head-on as if by an invisible, powerful hammer!
His massive, imposing body stiffened abruptly, as if all his forward momentum had been instantly drained, bringing him to a halt.
The chest, covered with hard dragon scales that could withstand the impact of a battering ram, was visibly dented with a clear finger mark!
"Ugh—!"
Labour let out a scream that was a mixture of extreme pain, shock and disbelief!
Completely out of control, he flew backward at several times the speed of his charge, like a cannonball being fired with a deafening roar.
It crashed violently into a section of the already crumbling palace wall in the distance, and was completely buried by the flying bricks and rubble. It fell silent instantly, its fate unknown!
This sudden and overwhelming change plunged the chaotic and noisy battlefield into a deathly silence!
You could hear a pin drop!
Even Sean, who had been calm and collected as if he had everything under control, suddenly had his pupils shrink to the size of pinpoints!
His hands, which had been hidden in his wide sleeves, suddenly clenched tightly. The previously calm and pervasive shadow energy around him fluctuated violently and uncontrollably for a moment, revealing the extreme shock and horror churning within him!
who is it? !
Who is it?!
How could someone so easily and strangely inflict such a severe blow on the powerful dragon warrior Rabul, who was known for his physical strength and defense?!
Moreover, it appeared without any warning, completely bypassing all his warnings and perceptions!
Silian, who was at her last gasp, was also suddenly alarmed, but at this moment her magic power was almost exhausted.
His body was being torn apart by overexertion and the backlash, and his vision was going black. He was only able to stay upright by holding onto the "Radiance" staff in his hand.
She could barely lift her heavy eyelids to look at the blurry figure that had suddenly appeared like a divine warrior, standing between her and the deadly threat.
As the smoke and dust, along with the lingering particles of holy light in the air, slowly settled, the outline of the figure gradually became clearer.
He wore a dark robe that appeared simple but was actually made of extraordinary materials, with a faint yet mysterious magical glow that shimmered on its surface.
He was tall and slender, not the muscular type, but naturally exuded a strange aura of profound and unshakable strength.
His face was mostly obscured by a shadow that seemed to form naturally yet was just right, making it difficult to see clearly. Only his thin lips and jaw, with their hard lines pressed into a straight line, could be vaguely seen.
He stood there quietly, his posture even appearing somewhat casual, yet he seemed to instantly transform into an invisible but indestructible absolute barrier, firmly keeping all danger, malice, and aggressive gazes away from Sirian.
Sean stared intently at the uninvited guest, as if trying to pierce through him with his gaze.
His voice was hoarse and cold, filled with extreme fear, anger, and scrutiny; each word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth: "Who—are you?! How dare you interfere in the affairs of the Silent Forest?! Think carefully about the consequences!"
The mysterious figure seemed to chuckle almost imperceptibly, the sound so light and airy, like the whistling of the wind through the ruins, making it impossible to discern any emotion within it.
He completely ignored Sean's questioning, only slightly turning his head to glance at the swaying, barely holding-up Sirian out of the corner of his eye.
A clear, calm voice, yet possessing a peculiar power to soothe the mind, resonated deep within her mind.
"Hurry up and focus on his recovery. Leave him to me."
The moment he finished speaking, his gaze was already fixed on Sean in the distance.
Although there were no exaggerated opening moves or signs of energy bursts, an invisible, chilling sense of oppression spread out like a tide, enveloping the entire ruined square!
Like a slumbering, ancient beast, it slowly opened its indifferent and ruthless eyes and locked onto its prey.
Sean's face instantly turned extremely ugly, his complexion turning ashen with a hint of paleness.
The other party's complete disregard and unfathomable composure made him feel more angry and humiliated than any verbal insults or provocations, and at the same time brought an unprecedented sense of threat!
The situation on the battlefield was dramatically reversed in an instant due to the sudden intervention of this mysterious powerful figure!
Sillian gained a precious respite, while Sean, who was originally determined to win, had to face a terrifying opponent who was completely unknown, unfathomable in strength, and extremely dangerous!
Sean's face was pale, but with a suppressed, ashen hue.
The other party not only completely ignored his existence and questioning, but their calm demeanor, as if in control of everything, was the greatest contempt for him and the Silent Forest.
He could clearly feel the energy field in the surrounding space that had become violent and chaotic due to Sirian's final outburst.
It was being forcibly calmed and stabilized by a cold, pure, and powerful willpower, and the focus of all the pressure was that mysterious man in black robes!
"Your Silent Forest—"
The mysterious man's voice rang out clearly for the first time. It wasn't loud, but it carried a cold, questioning quality, as if ice were scraping against steel.
"Are you trying to openly break the implied contract and deliberately provoke a wizarding war that will engulf the entire Aicar?!"
Faced with the man's cold questioning, Sean's face surged with murderous intent, and shadow energy churned violently around him.
"I don't care who you are! This woman must die today! No one can save her! I said it!"
Sean's voice was sharp and menacing.
"Heh, you want to kill a member of my Eternal Tower who is officially registered and highly regarded?"
The mysterious man let out a contemptuous sneer, a laugh that carried an undeniable air of dominance.
"Then I'll have to personally assess whether your Silent Forest truly possesses the capability!"
"The Tower of Eternity —"
Sean was startled, then his expression changed slightly as if he had thought of some extremely troublesome entity.
"The 'Sun' unit?! You, the most secretive special operations unit in the Tower of Eternity, would actually appear in a place like this for her sake?!"
"If it weren't for this opportune moment, when I was ordered to investigate the unusual energy fluctuations..."
The man's gaze was like a tangible icicle, piercing Sean.
"I truly had no idea that the Silent Forest had become so audacious! Not only have you massively intervened in worldly wars and used forbidden soul magic, but you've even dared to openly ambush and kill the young talents that my tower is focusing on! What do you want to be done to?!"
"There are many things you don't know!"
Sean's eyes flashed wildly, clearly unconcerned about being exposed and forcefully questioned.
"Today I will—"
However, before he could finish speaking, he suddenly froze, as if he had received an irresistible command, and swallowed back the harsh words that were on the tip of his tongue.
A fleeting look of extreme resentment and disbelief crossed his face, which quickly transformed into absolute obedience.
"Hmph! You're lucky you survived!"
Sean's face contorted, and he forced out a venomous threat through his teeth.
"Next time! You'll never be so lucky again!"
After uttering those harsh words, he didn't hesitate; his figure became blurred and dim as if merging into the shadows!
Almost simultaneously, in the ruins not far away, Sori, who was also seriously injured, was also holding on, and a faint spatial fluctuation came from the place where Rabble was buried—the three of them disappeared without a trace in an extremely skillful and synchronized manner!
With the complete disappearance of Sean and the others, the suffocating, nauseatingly intense dark pressure also quickly dissipated.
The ruined square was left with nothing but devastation, scorched earth, and the lingering, pungent smell of the faint holy light and shadow energy after their dissipation.
The threat has been temporarily eliminated; the mysterious man in black robes is a member of the Eternal Tower "Sun".
The tangible, icy killing intent and immense pressure emanating from him receded like a tide, completely subdued.
He did not immediately choose to pursue; clearly, ensuring Silyan's safety was the top priority at the moment.
He turned around, his steps silent yet with a steady rhythm, and walked to the almost exhausted Sirian.
Despite the excruciating pain and weakness in her body, Silian struggled to stand up and offer a formal gesture of gratitude. However, the severe depletion of her magic and the injuries to her body caused her to sway violently, almost dropping her "Radiant" staff and nearly falling to the ground again.
"No need for such formalities, junior."
The voices of the members of the Sunrise Group came through the seemingly ever-present, blurry shadows, calm and carrying an unquestionable authority of someone who had long held a high position, but without much warmth, more like the calmness of someone performing official duties.
He reached out, his fingertips swirling with a circle of soft yet extremely complex and exquisite arcane runes, emanating a cool aura, and gently pressed them against Sirian's forehead.
A cool, pure energy, far surpassing the quality of Silky's own, slowly flowed into her body.
This energy was not of the light attribute she was familiar with, but it was balanced and peaceful, containing powerful vitality and restorative properties. Like the most efficacious nectar, it gently and efficiently soothed her meridians that had been damaged and torn due to excessive energy burning and her nearly dried-up source of magic, while rapidly replenishing her almost exhausted physical strength.
Sirian's pale face regained a sliver of color at a visible speed, and her heavy, rapid breathing gradually became steady and long.
She clearly felt the powerful, yet incredibly stable and controlled, external force within her body, and was filled with awe and shock.
Is this the skill level of the "Yobi" members?
Their control and application of energy has reached an unparalleled and inconceivable level!
"Thank you for saving my life."
After regaining some strength, Sirian immediately straightened up and sincerely thanked them. Although her voice was still weak, it was much clearer and more stable.
"If you hadn't arrived in time, I'm afraid I would have been in serious trouble today—"
"It's my duty, no need to elaborate."
The members of the group interrupted her casually, seemingly unconcerned about the gratitude, and withdrew their hands as if they had only done something trivial.
His gaze swept calmly across the wrecked square, lingering for a moment, especially on the deep crater Brown had smashed and the spot where Sorey had disappeared. His tone became heavy and cold.
These madmen of the Silent Forest have become increasingly reckless and unscrupulous in recent years! They dare to use such vicious methods against a mere mortal of a duchy, even targeting a rising star like you within the tower!
His voice carried a clear hint of anger.
"It seems that certain ancient contracts and tacit understandings have become meaningless in their eyes!"
Deep within the silent forest, in a dark canyon.
"My lord, I'm sorry! We—we failed."
Sean knelt on one knee on the cold ground, his head bowed low, his voice filled with undisguised fear and unease, even with a slight, imperceptible tremor.
We've deployed a full four official wizards!
Go and besiege one of the enemy's official wizards!
The results of it?
Brown was critically injured and on the verge of death, Sorey was critically injured, and Rabble was slightly injured. Only he himself was unharmed thanks to his special abilities.
The most important target, Ryan, not only survived, but was also rescued by members of the most troublesome "Sun" unit in the Tower of Eternity!
This is a complete disaster!
"Shameful" is an understatement; this was an utterly humiliating defeat!
Hick's beam of light fell calmly on Sean, who was kneeling on the ground. There was no obvious anger in his gaze, but rather a deeper, more unfathomable scrutiny.
He tilted his head slightly, seemingly lost in thought, his fingers tapping lightly on the table unconsciously.
He couldn't understand why, even though they were both formal wizards, their performance in actual combat was so vastly different.
Is it because my cooking skills are not good enough?
The moment the thought crossed his mind, Hick rejected it without hesitation.
Absolutely not!
After a long silence, Hick's voice, devoid of any discernible emotion, slowly rang out, echoing throughout the hall: "Sean, to be honest, I'm very disappointed in you."
His tone was calm, yet it pierced Sean's heart like a cold knife.
"I put you in charge of the intelligence network and gave you the authority to mobilize resources because I believe in your ability and efficiency."
As a result, the operation you described as "absolutely certain" and "flawless" has produced this outcome.
"What the hell are you doing?"