Chapter 405
405 – Unable to escape
Not only did the little skeleton have intelligence, it was also a little sinister and ruthless. This really caused Han Shuo to feel conflicted.
However, what Han Shuo could be sure of was that the current the little skeleton would be able to survive better in the netherworld. In that realm full of slaughter and invasion, the little skeleton was strong enough to let him feel reassured.
With the head of the House of Menlo dead, the willpower that Florida had just barely maintained finally collapsed. Florida no longer dared to continue staying in the air, desperately yelling for his men to retreat and flew towards Laureton.
“Hehe, you are still thinking of escaping!” Han Shuo’s cold laugh suddenly arose. Issuing an order, dark dragon Gilbert, hydra Lania and the little skeleton all abruptly gathered by Han Shuo’s side and fought their way toward Florida.
There were still around twenty experts of the Rainbow Sickle mercenary band surrounding Florida. Once Florida met up with Laureton, killing him would become extremely difficult. This time, Han Shuo was resolute in killing Florida, so as to avoid leaving endless trouble for Trunks.
Before, when Han Shuo alone headed towards Florida with murderous intent, the experts that surrounded Florida disregarded everything to attack Han Shuo. Although Han Shuo had killed a number of experts along the way, he was still unable to finish off Florida like he’d wanted to.
However, with the addition of two super rank magical creatures and the little skeleton, the experts surrounding Florida were unable to threaten them. Han Shuo only needed to keep his eyes on Florida. The rest were naturally disposed of by the little skeleton and the others.
Rain of fire, ice cones, wind blades, lightning and other spells were recklessly aimed at Han Shuo and the others. Because of this shower of magic, the dim sky suddenly became colorful, as though a group of beautiful fireworks was glamorously blooming open.
Han Shuo’s demonic yuan energy circulated, a thin cicada wing-like protective layer surrounded his body. On the outer surface, a large bone shield with bone thorns savagely poking out formed. Most of the spells were blocked by the bone shield. Gilbert and Lania made use of this opportunity to release attacks of toxins and torrential rain.
Humans were always selfish. With Florida and Adam Menlo dead, Han Shuo was almost certain that the Rainbow Sickle mercenary band and the House of Menlo would immediately break out into chaos, especially Florida’s Rainbow Sickle mercenary band which would definitely fall into a period of civil strife or break apart.
In that case, the group’s threat to the Soul Destroyer mercenary band will decrease substantially. Han Shuo only needed to observe as they collapsed. Hence, he left carefreely.
Things indeed developed as Han Shuo had predicted. After Han Shuo left, the people from the Rainbow Sickle mercenary band and the House of Menlo immediately sank into strife.
In particular, the Rainbow Sickle mercenary band had immediately split into a few smaller groups. Only a small portion strived for revenge. The remaining majority advocated leaving this place as soon as possible. The House of Menlo was slightly better off since Adam Menlo was after all, their senior. As the majority of the authority within the House of Menlo were in the hands of relatives, most were yelling sorrowfully about first taking revenge for Adam Menlo before deciding on other matters.
The sudden quarrels disrupted Laureton’s thoughts. Looking at the Rainbow Sickle mercenary band, which was already prepared to leave, and the frightened leaders of the small powers, Laureton suddenly had a helpless feeling.
So many flying magical creatures had been killed. Wanting to rely on flying magical creatures to enter the Soul Destroyer mercenary band was completely impossible. With the existence of spatial rings, trying to starve the Soul Destroyer mercenary band to death with a siege was also impossible. The only way was to attack head-on. However, this method would come at a large cost which they simply couldn’t afford.
At this moment, Laureton had no confidence in victory. As he looked at the people of the Rainbow Sickle mercenary band and the House of Menlo arguing endlessly, he suddenly felt somewhat helpless.
“Chief, should we make use of this opportunity to eliminate the two groups?” While Laureton was feeling vexed, Harris suddenly approached and lowered his voice as he made a vicious suggestion.
Glancing at Harris before looking in the direction that Han Shuo had left, he smiled bitterly and said, “That fellow definitely wishes for us to do so. If we were to fight with those other two parties, it would be following his wishes. Once all three groups depleted their power and energy, the master of the Valley of Sunshine would really be the Soul Destroyer mercenary band.
Harris was stunned for a moment. He processed Laureton’s words for a while before nodding and saying, “Chief is still more far-sighted. In any case, with Florida and Adam Menlo’s deaths, we have two fewer enemies. The current Rainbow Sickle mercenary band and House of Menlo are no longer enemies to fear.”
“That is also true. However, if we are unable to eliminate the Soul Destroyer mercenary band now, their reputation will increase greatly. In the future, other than our Cairo mercenary band, there will no longer be any powers that can shake their position. I’m unsure if this is fortune or misfortune!” Laureton replied painfully.
Just as Laureton and Harris were discussing quietly, some of the leaders of the smaller mercenary bands had walked over together. One of them gloomily looked at Laureton and said, “Chief Laureton, now that the situation has become like this, I think we no longer have the opportunity to destroy the Soul Destroyer mercenary band.
If the Cairo mercenary band wants us to spearhead the attack and essentially throw our lives away, I apologize. We are unwilling to exchange the price of our brothers’ lives for the benefits that you are giving us. Based on the current situation, I feel that we should just disperse!”
“I agree. That place is too hard to attack. Without the assistance of flying magical creatures, we simply have no chance of winning at all.” a leader of another small mercenary band shouted.
It seemed that there weren’t just one or two of them who had such thoughts. All of them who had walked over together probably already planned to leave.
A bunch of short-sighted fellows! Laureton cursed them inwardly. After being silent for a moment, he said, “Consider this carefully. If we are unable to eliminate the Soul Destroyer mercenary band now, everyone that participated in this attack will all suffer a calamity. Our Cairo mercenary band has sufficient strength and aren’t afraid of Trunks’ revenge. As for you guys, it might become a troublesome matter.”
“Chief Laureton need not to remind us of that. We’ve naturally also thought of it.” That person replied.
“Then do as you’d like. In any case, I’ve already reminded you guys. When the time comes where Trunks seeks you all out for revenge, don’t come and find me!” Laureton coldly snorted and disdained upon continuing to talk to them. These people looked at each other, simultaneously bidding their farewells before leading their members to leave. The majority of the Rainbow Sickle mercenary band had lost their faith in Laureton once Florida died.They had already left without even notifying him.
Of the six thousand people that had come to attack the Soul Destroyer mercenary band, only around three thousand were still alive. If they wanted to attack the base of the Soul Destroyer mercenary band without flying magical creatures, it wouldn’t be just a problem of the number of casualties. Instead, the question would be if they would be able to eliminate the Soul Destroyer mercenary band after suffering heavy casualties!