Side Story: Reset

Therefore, Lucina's idea of "all teams banding together to fight the enemy" is actually very idealistic.

In fact, not only them, but other teams were also unable to find other teams after entering the Dungeon.

So while they were running around, the other teams were either defeated by the Copy or hid in some corner, concealing their presence and not daring to show themselves.

Right now, they're the only ones left who can still wander around the entire Dungeon like this.

"There are several Mana reactions behind this wall approaching us... three... no, four people! We've been discovered!"

As Lucina ran alongside the group, she used her Mana to survey her surroundings.

After realizing that the other party was clearly targeting them, she quickly spoke up to warn everyone.

Right now, the two groups are separated by only a wall, and it's anyone's guess which corner they'll clash.

"No, how did they manage to spot us?"

Galan was surprised when he learned of this.

It should be noted that although the group was running openly, they did not relax their efforts to conceal their presence for a moment.

Throughout the journey, he felt that Clinton and his group had done an excellent job with their stealth measures. Even he himself might not have been able to easily spot them in complex terrain.

But the fact that those Copy knew their location without ever seeing them was truly incredible.

"Could it be that one of those Copy is skilled in [Mana detection]?" Galan guessed.

"Hmm... I think so too."

Lucina nodded; she couldn't think of any other possibility.

If Mage has a sufficiently high level of perception, it is indeed possible to detect their existence.

After all, the group had been in a state of high-speed movement, making it difficult to perfectly suppress their aura with each breath.

However, for those experienced Mages, they only need to seize the moment when the aura is leaked to keep their eyes glued to their opponent's body.

But this also means that among the four people chasing them, at least one is Mage.

She has already used up a lot of her Mana, and if she were to encounter another battle with Mage, it's uncertain how long she could last.

"If there are four people... as long as there isn't Copy of myself among them, there shouldn't be a big problem..."

Because this corridor only has one direction to go, and they cannot turn back.

As Galan ran alongside the group, he was making his own plans.

To accommodate Lia, who was the least mobile member, he had to stay at the back of the group. However, this had its advantages. If they encountered the enemy, Clinton, who was leading the way, would be the first to engage, giving him enough time to react and find a way to break the deadlock!

Just as he was thinking this, to his left front, without warning, a huge hole was suddenly blasted in the wall by a violent explosion.

A small pebble hit Lia on the forehead, making her groan softly in pain.

The rising dust obscured the vision of Galan and Lucina beside him, but they quickly realized what was happening. "Damn it, do these guys have no sense of public decency?!"

To deal with them, they actually just blew up the middle wall?

Galan quickly regained his composure, drew his weapon, and stood ready, his eyes fixed on the dusty hole Lucina beside him also raised her Staff without hesitation and cast a spell, [Lightning-Piercing Magic], into the dusty hole.

Those who approach them in such a brutal way are undoubtedly enemies, so she had no psychological burden when she made her move. The spellcasting process was smooth and seamless. Since the other party could no longer hold back, she would strike first.

Purple electric currents, carrying an aura of destruction, dispersed the gray dust and flew straight into the large hole.

Because of the great age of the building, the dust created by the destruction of the wall had accumulated to a considerable thickness, so that apart from the loud explosion, they could not detect any other movement.

Are you alright?

Clinton and Pass also stopped and returned to the three of them, both looking as if they were facing a formidable enemy.

Instead of fleeing again, they stayed here to prepare for a direct confrontation.

On the one hand, the fact that the other party was following them made their escape a constant source of anxiety.

Furthermore, if they continued to flee, and the other side managed to get behind them through the large hole, their positions would cause them considerable trouble. They would not only have to be constantly aware of potential dangers ahead, but also be on guard against threats from behind.

This is a situation that none of them wanted to see.

Moreover, apart from these four Copy, Lucina didn't detect any other Mana activity around her, which is why she dared to launch the first attack.

The rest of the Copy are still wandering far away. If they can deal with their current opponent soon, the road ahead will be much easier.

"It's alright, let's get ready... I feel like this time they've come with some serious trouble..."

3

Galan clicked his tongue and shook his elbow, signaling Lia to stay obediently behind him.

Lia obediently clung to his clothes, only peeking out a small section of her head to look at the scene with them.

Although he hadn't seen the other party's true face yet, Galan could already feel the intense killing intent emanating from the large hole.

Judging from this alone, the Copy that came this time is definitely stronger than Pass, and even... stronger than Clinton!

When the smoke cleared, the faces of those people were revealed to everyone.

Standing at the cave entrance were two men and two women. Judging from the weapons they were holding, they appeared to be two warriors and two Mages.

However, they did not appear to be injured or wolf-foxed by Lucina's attack; they simply scanned the group of people present with empty, lifeless eyes.

"The attack was actually blocked?"

A hint of surprise flashed through Lucina's mind. She had released her magic without hesitation the instant she realized what was happening, but judging from the current situation, it was clear that her magic had been defended against by the opponent's Mage.

To have such a reaction ability despite the lack of visibility due to the dust...

She subconsciously pursed her lips; the other person was undoubtedly Copy of a seasoned Mage.