"Quickly! Activate the defensive Magic Circle immediately..."
"Yes!"
A squad of soldiers in uniform rushed out from the once peaceful street.
They were well-trained and swift in action, sweeping forward like an iron torrent.
Standing at the very front of this team was a captain with a stern expression and resolute eyes.
He adjusted his glasses and, without the slightest hesitation, gave the order, "All personnel, listen up! Spread out immediately! Target: the maze!"
Before the words were even finished, all the soldiers behind him raised their hands in unison and answered in unison, "Yes, sir!"
Immediately afterwards, the soldiers dispersed at top speed and rushed toward the enormous maze.
In the blink of an eye, they had surrounded the entire maze, each of them clutching a crystal-clear gem tightly in their hand and throwing it forcefully into the air.
At the same time, an incredibly powerful Magic Power surged forth from their bodies and flowed into the crystals through their arms.
In an instant, a buzzing sound was heard, and a layer of blue transparent defensive barrier instantly unfolded around the maze.
"Phew~ How could I forget about that? Thank goodness I was prepared... That scared me to death!"
The Pumpkin- shaped host was now slumped on the ground, panting heavily, his face a mixture of relief and a bitter smile.
It turned out that the Magic Council had been prepared for this situation all along; they had been waiting for it to happen.
"It seems the Magic Council has some defensive preparations!"
"Blue Domain Sky-Defending Formation!" The First Master's voice rang out again, his tone tinged with ease.
This Defensive Magic circle requires many people to maintain it, concentrating all Magic Power into a single point to form a defensive barrier.
"But..." The First Master's tone carried a hint of worry.
"The Magic Circle maintained by these people alone is clearly insufficient to completely block it; the central area will likely suffer severe damage."
"Then, what if we add our Magic Power as well!" The Third Generation Makarov was the first to stand up, ready to rush over and add his own Magic Power to it.
"No, not everyone can use Magic Power; they've undergone special training!"
"It requires extremely strong control to maintain the resonance of Magic Power at a single point!"
"If I'm not mistaken, then that captain is definitely carrying out this mission!"
The First Master Mavis's gaze was fixed on the captain, her eyes revealing obvious approval.
Such powerful control is truly rare.
However, at this moment, the interior of the maze was clearly on the verge of collapse.
"This energy... we absolutely cannot let it leak out!" The captain, who was doing his best to maintain order, clearly sensed the terrifying energy contained in the bright light through the Magic Circle.
"Protecting the lives and property of the people is what we must do... We must hold them off no matter what!!" He suddenly squeezed out more Magic Power from his body, and his face became even paler.
"Captain..." The team members standing nearby were deeply moved.
Hopefully, this will alleviate as much pressure as possible on the team leader.
With this feeling, everyone's Magic Power resonated harmoniously, greatly reducing the captain's pressure.
The Magic Circle shone even brighter, further enhancing its defensive capabilities.
A furious roar echoed from within the barrier, "The glory of Sabertooth!!"
This was accompanied by Minerva's loud roar.
Boom! Boom! A series of violent explosions rang out.
The defensive magic circle trembled violently, and the captain's body trembled, blood slowly trickling from the corner of his mouth! He felt he was about to give up...
The captain watched helplessly as the explosion was about to breach the defensive barrier, while the other ordinary civilians remained completely unaware.
Their tension eased slightly when they saw the members of the Magic Council's guard appear.
By this time, they had all reached the designated safe location, anxiously gazing at the dense light emanating from the maze, worried about the damage to their homes and property, as well as the safety of the brave and fearless guards.
"That was quite an achievement, Zachary. Long time no see!" Zorn moved with lightning speed, appearing beside Zachary in the blink of an eye, a faint smile on his face as he spoke softly.
With a simple wave of his hand, without any unnecessary movements, he effortlessly took control of the Magic Circle.
Immediately afterwards, a powerful surge of Magic Power erupted from his body like a raging torrent.
"That's amazing! Truly worthy of Zorn!!"
Zachary stared in disbelief at the impenetrable defensive barrier in mid-air. At this moment, the originally pure blue surface of the barrier was radiating a dazzling golden light, like a solid shield that tightly sealed the violent explosive energy within a specific range.
At the same moment, the Magic Power supply to the other teammates was forcibly cut off. They stared at Zorn in astonishment, their eyes filled with disbelief.
This means that the defensive Magic Power required for the entire protective shield is now entirely under Zorn's control.
"What's wrong, Zachary? Don't you recognize me?" Zorn easily maintained the operation of the Magic Circle with one hand, while waving his other hand a few times in front of Zachary's blank and dazed eyes.
"Ah~ Ah~ No, of course I recognize it..." That second sun hanging high in the sky had already left an indelible mark on the depths of his heart, becoming an eternal symbol of justice in his heart!
It was this light of justice, shining like the brightest star in the night sky, that guided him through the fog and ultimately led him to the path that truly belonged to him!
Ever since that arduous mission of the Dark Sky Guild, he has followed that light closely, like chasing stars and the moon, running step by step until now.
Finally, he arrived at this place—the source of the light.
At this moment, Zorn was completely focused on maintaining the operation of the Magic Circle, chatting happily with Zachary about their first meeting and their experiences after successfully defeating the Dark Sky Guild.
They had a very pleasant conversation.
Since that incident, Zachary and Soya have always adhered to the righteous path in their hearts, sparing no effort to protect the peace of the people and actively cracking down on the illegal activities of those Dark Guilds.
This is why they were quickly promoted to Headquarters and received high regard.
However, even at Headquarters, they still inevitably faced suppression from other factions.
Fortunately, their sense of justice prevented those who wanted to attack them from finding a way to do so.
Suddenly, the explosion stopped, and the smoke slowly dissipated.
Immediately afterwards, Zorn raised one hand triumphantly and snapped his fingers lightly.
In an instant, the surging energy transformed into countless shimmering points of light, which slowly drifted to the ground.
"So this is the power Lord Zorn possesses now!" Zachary was extremely excited, his eyes shining brightly as if he could see infinite possibilities for the future.
However, at that moment, he suddenly felt his clothes being gently tugged.
Zachary turned his head in confusion, and what came into view was the innocent smile of a little girl.
"Thank you, big brothers from the guard team! You guys are so handsome!" the little girl said in a clear and melodious voice.
His eyes were filled with admiration and gratitude.
Her words, like the warm sunshine of spring, instantly pierced Zachary's heart, making him feel a surge of warmth.
A relieved smile spread across Zachary's face. He bent down, patted the little girl's head, and said gently, "You're welcome, little cutie. It's what we should do."
Just as Zachary was about to turn to the little girl and tell her that Zorn had also played a part in this, his expression suddenly turned somewhat astonished.
He turned his head, only to find that Zorn had vanished without a trace.
At this moment, on the hotel rooftop, Makarov finally relaxed completely. He turned around, looked at the relaxed Zorn, and couldn't help but tease him, "What's wrong with you, kid? Are you shy or something?"
Zorn smiled slightly, not directly answering Makarov's question. His gaze passed over Makarov and landed on the defense team members who were surrounded by the townspeople below.
Cheers, praises, and the aroma of food filled the air, serving as the best reward for their heroic act.
"Hehe, that's right!" The First Master Mavis chuckled, her bright eyes sparkling with mischievousness, seemingly enjoying the relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.
Zorn watched all this quietly. These honors did not belong to him personally, but to everyone who had worked hard to protect the town.
Zorn said softly, "These honors should belong to them, so why should I steal their limelight?" A faint smile appeared on his lips.
All honors belong to anyone who works hard.
To be continued~