Chapter 905: Chapter 903: Attackers in the Shadows!
Just when Canon didn’t know what to say, Long Mei’er spoke.
Raising his head, Long Mei’er looked at Canon and said, “Back already?”
“Uh, yes.” Canon nodded, still at a loss for words.
“You know, the Hall Orcs Branch has had another incident.” Long Mei’er said.
Canon’s eyelids twitched, finally finding words to speak, he frowned slightly, “Is it a continuation of the last problem?”
“Yes.” Long Mei’er replied, “The chaos from that last forest incident has become even bigger. Hall Orcs has elevated the danger level and sent elite teams to investigate, but they still lost contact, not a single one returned.
After continuously losing a large number of personnel, the Hall Orcs Branch is having operational issues. They are applying to me for transferring some members from your branches to supplement them. This way they can form a stronger team to thoroughly uncover the forest’s secrets.”
Canon’s expression tightened upon hearing this, instinctively wanting to refuse since the number of members at his branch was not abundant either.
But Long Mei’er spoke first, “I have agreed to them. Try to squeeze out a squad in the near future, and then send them over.”
“I…” Canon hesitated, looking at the pet rabbit curled up quietly in Long Mei’er’s arms, sighed helplessly, “Alright, I’ll do it.”
“Okay.” Long Mei’er nodded and then asked, “By the way, how is the situation at your branch? What about that Richard you mentioned to me last time?”
Canon’s expression turned a bit serious: “Supervisor, I was just about to report to you. Since the last time Wizard Richard exchanged a lot of spell materials using points, there was a period of calm. But a few days ago, he repeated the same action.”
“What did he exchange for this time?”
“Still exchanged for spell materials, but the range is no longer broad like before. Concentrated on spells in the Shaping Energy category, especially Light Magic.” Canon said and thought for a moment, “If I remember correctly, he used quite a lot of points to exchange for the ‘Taida Glory Radiance’ spell.”
“‘Taida Glory Radiance’?” Long Mei’er frowned, contemplating, the actions of stroking the big white rabbit stopped, after a long while she said, “Isn’t this an incomplete Four-Circle Magic spell? What’s the use of him exchanging for this?”
Canon shook his head.
“Alright, I understand.” Long Mei’er thought for a while and made a decision, “When you have time, go ask him, and while you’re at it, warn him: ‘Taida Glory Radiance’ in its incomplete state already reaches the difficulty of Four-Circle Magic. Trying to fully repair it is simply impossible, since too much knowledge from ancient civilizations has been lost. If he is wise, he should not waste points on this but rather invest in something else meaningful.”
“Yes, I will certainly tell him.” Canon replied.
“Good.” Long Mei’er said, standing up from her seat, then casually placed the rabbit she was holding onto the table as if it were an ornament, and walked out without saying anything.
Canon watched Long Mei’er leave, then turned his head towards the pet rabbit on the table, seeing that only then did the rabbit dare to move, revealing an exceedingly aggrieved look.
“Sigh——”
Canon sighed, picked up the rabbit, and began comforting it.
…
In the afternoon.
A team of ten people entered the Silent Forest. This was the Truth Society’s highly valued third exploration.
Within the squad, even the weakest member possessed the level of High-level First-level Wizard skills. Most members were Second-level Wizards, and there were also two Third-level Wizards stationed.
Such a force, even on the Main Continent, would be powerful enough to destroy a small country. Now it is specifically used to explore the forest.
After entering the forest, everyone remained extremely vigilant, constantly casting spells to keep their bodies in a defensive state, preventing sudden attacks.
But for some unknown reason, this time the Silent Forest was extraordinarily peaceful, with no incidents appearing, allowing the team to delve deeply.
In the blink of an eye, it was late at night.
The wizard team, already deep within the forest, stopped to rest at a clearing.
A large bonfire was lit, six wizards silently ate and meditated, while the other four wizards sat in four directions standing guard.
This situation persisted for quite a while, until half an hour later, one of the watching wizards suddenly opened his eyes wide, looking sharply in one direction at the night.
He then slightly turned his head, looking at his companion guarding in another direction, finding that the other had also noticed and was looking back. The two exchanged a discreet glance, one hand gently pressing on the ground. Invisible power was released, quickly transmitted underground, causing the burning bonfire flames to pause.
“Rustle rustle rustle… ”
Then faint sounds appeared all around, hidden attackers in the darkness were approaching.
Soon after, “Whish whish whish” sharp sounds pierced the night, a multitude of Wind Blades appeared, whistling towards the wizards on the clearing.
“Crash!”
A sound rang out as the Wind Blades appeared, whether guarding or resting, all the wizards sprung up, quickly raising Energy Shields to block the Wind Blades.
Subsequent Wind Blades kept generating and flying, continuously hitting the shields but failing to harm anyone.
The attackers hidden in the shadows seemed to realize that this batch of enemies was unlike any before, very difficult to deal with.
“Hiss!”
A bizarre shriek spread throughout the area, the Wind Blades instantly vanished, followed by the sounds of “rustle” swiftly retreating, as if the attackers planned to retreat and reposition.
“Trying to run?”
A voice sounded, a middle-aged warlock from the team stepped forward. His name was Goda, the leader of this mission, possessing Third-level Wizard Middle Stage strength, quite competent, though perhaps a bit impulsive.
He waved the Short Wand, a gigantic Light Ball soared up, exploding brightly and illuminating everything within a hundred meters radius. After confirming no danger, he leaped high, applying numerous Defensive Magics to himself, and darted towards the fleeing attackers, intending to see what kind of existence they were — which was the purpose of this forest exploration.
The remaining wizards were slightly slow to react, seeing Goda disappear into the forest, they hurriedly looked towards another Third-level Wizard and asked, “Wayne, Deputy Leader, what should we do?”
“Of course, follow him.” Deputy Leader Wayne spoke without hesitation, waving his hand and leading the rest to pursue.
Just as they were about to move, “whish whish whish” sounds suddenly echoed around again, even more dense Wind Blades flew forth.
Wayne’s face changed greatly, “Everyone, be careful. There’s a second batch of enemies, quickly defend!”
This time the team was absolutely elite, reacting swiftly, and before Wayne finished speaking, they had already raised their Magic Shields, confronting the Wind Blades.