Summoning the Holy Sword

A scream broke the silent night. Lapis’s body couldn’t help but tremble. When she stood up, Gillian had already made her move.

Burning flame suddenly broke out from her body. It spread around them and the surging flame formed into a shield, blocking in front of them.

Followed by a cracking sound, a dozen arrows flew across the night sky, but completely disappeared before the flame shield.

This time, the other mercenaries also reacted. They quickly took out their crossbows and arrows while hiding in the shadows of the surrounding buildings. They stayed vigilant while looking at Gillian, who didn’t seem to panic even the slightest. She was still leisurely standing in the center of the camp and the surging flame around her destroyed any threats that stood before her.

Although she had lost her original power, as a Fire Elemental Lord, she was still able to manipulate the flame element. She was unable to display large-scale destruction spells, but she had no problem using a simple elemental spell.

“Holy spirit above…”

Seeing the girl who was covered in flame, the mercenaries couldn’t help but be shocked. Fortunately, all of them had gone through the battle in Blackrock Depth, so they were already immune toward any strange and mysterious things like this. In addition, Gillian’s appearance was different from ordinary people, so when people saw her do something like this, they were not too frightened and surprised.

However, right now wasn’t the best time for them to discuss her.

Gillian frowned while looking at the surrounding forest and waved her right hand. Followed by her motion, a flame appeared out of thin air and burned the trees. Soon, the fire spread wider. Under the firelight, the mercenaries could see a few shadows jump out from the trees, trying to escape.

Seeing the group of wasps, the mercenaries subconsciously held their breath. They were holding the burning tree branches while clenching their teeth, desperately trying to drive away the wasps that were getting near them. However, they knew deep down that their actions were meaningless.

If their enemy was a beast, then their method might somehow work, but now they were facing a group of small insects. What to do?

Soon, the mercenaries no longer had to think about that question anymore.

“A bunch of fools.”

Seeing the mercenaries who were trying to block the wasps’ attack, Gillian frowned. She and Lapis were also surrounded by the wasps. However, the wasps weren’t able to break through Gillian’s fire shield. Seeing those wasps clearly under the firelight was definitely not a fascinating scene.

“Then, let’s end it here. I’m sorry, I’m not going to play with you guys anymore.”

Having said that, Gillian clapped her hands.

The fire burned even more violently.

A fire dragon suddenly appeared from the fire shield and roared toward the mercenaries who were surrounded. The mighty fire dragon moved like a surging wave and quickly filled the entire camp. Soon, those wasps disappeared under the boiling air and high temperatures.

“Haa…”

The mercenaries finally felt relieved. But when they looked around, they finally noticed something.

Where was Rhode?

The attack failed.

Hidden in the depths of the forest, a man wearing a camo cloak looked at the bright camp. He frowned as he saw the mercenaries who seemed harmless. He thought that the mercenaries would be easy to deal with. But now it seemed that he was wrong. Especially the girl with fox ears and tail—her power to manipulate fire even made him tremble. He was sure that she was not using any spell. Judging from her appearance, it seemed that the fire was a part of her, blending with her in harmony.

Why did such an existence exist in that corrupted and contaminated world?

He frowned and didn’t know what to do. He originally thought that he had the upper hands, but now the situation didn’t go as planned. Thinking until here he couldn’t help but bite his lips. It seemed this time, he was too anxious. After seeing the Oriole, he became a little bit nervous. After this attack, the mercenaries would definitely be more prepared. It would be difficult to attack them again.

He had no other choice; now, the only thing he could do was retreat.

Thinking until here, he turned around, planning to leave. But he immediately stopped after taking a step.

At this moment, Rhode was already leisurely standing before him, watching him.

“Is your business finally done, sir? So now, can you answer my questions? Seeing your passionate hospitality toward us, I think I must also do something in return.”

Rhode said expressionlessly, while gently swinging the sword in his hand.

The bright red sword’s light immediately pierced the darkness.