Chapter 969
When Rhode’s group arrived at the scene, the battle had almost ended.
Magic spells were a kind of AOE skill. The lush forest leaned unsteadily from side to side due to the blast. There were two groups of people facing off. One side wore neat, bright-colored robes and uniforms while the other looked like a group of mercenaries clad in a variety of clothes while wielding different weapons. But it was this group of miscellaneous mercenaries who crushed the other side, leaving many lying in ponds of blood. The spell casters at the back struggled to maintain their magic barrier as they faced the magic attacks from the mercenaries. The five people wielding magic weapons standing in front of them were dealing with the mercenaries, perhaps attempting to drag out time or turn the situation into their favor. But their efforts were obviously meaningless because not only were there spell casters among the mercenaries, but there were also monsters encircling them. If this continued, they would be annihilated in less than 10 minutes.
Rhode didn’t find anything strange about the mercenaries. He swept a glance at them and immediately recognized their identity. Although in normal circumstances, there shouldn’t be spell casters in mercenary groups, it was an exception here, especially for the guys who were specially here to capture elves. If they didn’t bring along spell casters, they would be seeking death entering the Enchanted Forest.
But why are they facing off with the people of Mage Tower?
Rhode patted Mini Bubble Gum’s head at this thought. The Mage Tower was the most popular organization for spell casters in this continent and it wouldn’t do them any disfavor if they offered help. Perhaps the Mage Tower might even be inclined to help the Void Territory in the future.
“Go, Bubble.”
“Yes! I’ve been waiting for this, Leader!”
Mini Bubble Gum jumped up in excitement and raised her hand high.
“Oh-oh-oh, it’s finally time! Here I comeeeeee!”
As she announced her arrival, a white radiance burst from her body and she darted forward like a blinding meteor.
“———!”
But at this moment, a sudden burst of blustering gales instantly dispersed the flames and smoke on the battlefield. Not only that, but the glowing rune traps used to obstruct the mercenaries’ retreat also vanished completely. The violent winds continued to gust through the periphery and sealed off the only way of retreat for the spell casters.
“How is this possible…!”
The spell casters turned ashen at this scene. They knew what this meant. For one to chant a spell in such a duration and also manipulate the element proved that there was an elemental mage in the Legendary Stage among the enemies!
“What should we do?”
All the spell casters were at their wits’ end. The strongest among them was only in the Peak Master Stage. They were completely powerless against the attacks of a legendary Mage!
But suddenly, an energetic and cheerful voice rang in their ears.
“Ahhhhh! Hold up! It’s not over yet, is it? Don’t be destroyed that easily!”
At this moment, the spell casters witnessed a dazzling ball of light darting toward them from the other side of the forest. It was a petite young lady. Suddenly, she sprang up in midair and crashed-landed between the two parties. The instant she appeared, the tense atmosphere changed abruptly. Both sides stared at the young lady in confusion and bewilderment. After all, they didn’t know if she was a friend or foe. But the young lady didn’t seem interested in introducing herself either. Without shooting a glance at the mercenaries, she turned around and went up to the spell casters before heaving a long sigh.
“Are you people doing alright? Forget it. I got my answer just by looking at you people.”
Mini Bubble Gum said and waved her hand airily. A warm, sacred white light enveloped them.
“This is…”
Richard looked at the young lady in astonishment. The instant he felt the white radiance shining on him, the strength and depleted spiritual energy in his body were swiftly restored. In the blink of an eye, he found himself completely refreshed. Not only that, but the painful wounds also healed and recovered fully.
He had never seen such a powerful spell in his life!
Who is this young lady!
Now wasn’t the time to ask for her identity. Even though her appearance was rather… It seemed apparent now that she was here to assist them. Richard took two steps back hurriedly with his battle ax.
“Excuse me, Miss…”
“Ah, just stay away and enjoy the show. These swines are those idiot hunters, right? My hands are itching to get busy…! Come. Let’s fight, idiots! Oh-oh-oh-oh, witness my one-and-only mighty punches!”
Before Richard completed his sentence, Mini Bubble Gum waved her arm and cast a translucent barrier over them. Then, she balled up her fists and charged at the mercenaries.
“This…”
Richard was speechless. It was apparent from her high-level spells that she was a Cleric. But why did she charge at the enemies like a warrior instead? Not only that, but she also wasn’t wielding any weapon. Would she be fine?
Shortly after, Mini Bubble Gum cleared their doubts with actions!
“Heyah!”
Mini Bubble Gum swung her tiny fist, which landed heavily on one of the mercenaries in light armor. Boom! The strong collision sent the pitiful victim flying like a rag doll. Looking at his twisted body, it was obvious that he couldn’t be alive. Mini Bubble Gum had no intention of stopping. She moved along with powerful momentum and hurled another punch as a massive white brilliance erupted and devoured the mercenaries altogether.
“Who are you?”
The man in black cloak grimaced, but Mini Bubble Gum didn’t take him seriously at all.
“Why do you wanna know, idiot? Come if you dare!”
Mini Bubble Gum threw a punch forward and resisted the attacks from two mercenaries. Then, she hurled her other fist.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
“…”
Richard witnessed the brutality in the young lady’s attack and sucked in a deep breath of cold air. Even though they learned close-combat skills as elites of the Mage Tower, they had never thought that such explosive attacks were possible. He stared blankly at Mini Bubble Gum, who was crushing the enemies, and felt a chill running down his spine. A few seconds later, someone asked softly.
“Can Clerics… be so powerful?”