Group Battle

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Just as Han Dong broke through the barrier with a single move of Tentacle Burst and escaped with the heavily injured Demps on his back.

A face that had been blending into the surface of the stone wall also disappeared.

Everything that happened here was witnessed by the men in the French mansion.

Despite the barrier sealing off the area, it's unbelievable that [Adelaide] failed to capture the two Knight-Errant alive. If this news got out, probably no one would believe it.

At the same moment, the man completely severed his connection with the otherworldly being.

He had already laid out a backup plan, and no matter how much this incident is investigated, it will not lead back to him... Even if it is found that someone helped the demons enter the city, in the end, a poor cadre will take the blame for him.

However, after this incident...

The mysterious man still managed to uncover the weaknesses in the defenses of the Holy City's Slums, thus achieving his basic objective.

He was also very interested in these two young people who had seen through the conspiracy of the secret stone and managed to escape from the demons...

"Both of these Knight-Errant have undergone rather complex facial camouflage... One of them was seriously injured by Adelaide's sneak attack right from the start, so not much information can be gleaned from him."

Judging from the shattered Magic Shield, the only possible explanation is that it came from a student at the [Library].

As for the guy who can burn Adelaide's face, use sand abilities, and even escape the barrier with a higher-level pollution skill, his disguise is even more sophisticated. He seems to have even changed his body shape and height, making it impossible to determine his identity... He's not simple at all.

Could it be that besides me, some other "king" has also infiltrated this group?

Is it New King or an old king? How interesting...

The camera cuts back.

In the Slums of the Holy City, there is a market completely sealed off by Stone Wall Barrier.

Han Dong's prediction was absolutely correct.

When the attempt to capture [Adelaide (Otherworldly Demon)] failed, it was completely abandoned.

He could no longer contact that 'master', nor could he directly travel to the French mansion through the 'Stone Sensation'.

He will also be unable to obtain the 'reward' promised to him by the adults.

He blamed all these terrible outcomes on the two Knight-Errant who escaped from his grasp.

They were determined to kill the two men completely and turn them into stone sculptures before escaping through a pre-arranged abandoned Underground Sewer.

When Han Dong and his group came to the surface from the underground tavern.

Adelaide's stone spies, stationed in the Slums, immediately spotted and locked onto Han Dong, determining from his route that he would head to the nearest 'center point - market' location.

Therefore, Adelaide has preemptively implanted all civilians in the Market District with stones, and also transferred all the [Wild Monster] she had summoned here.

These include:

Thirty Petrified Person, shrouded in cloaks and requiring rolling stones to move due to complete petrification of their lower bodies.

It appears to be humanoid, but is actually just a stone.

Due to years of erosion from pollution outside the city, the pollutants that accumulated inside the stone, by chance, developed self-awareness... and eventually formed a humanoid Wild Monster with the stone as its shell.

Such a "Petrified Person" can perform various secret techniques using stones that are contaminated with pollution.

They can be disguised as small pebbles and carried by Adelaide on ordinary days.

also.

On top of the market building stand six gargoyles.

Similar to descriptions of typical fantasy creatures, it has a pair of stone wings that allow it to fly, a terrifying, skull-like face, and four sharp claws that can tear its prey apart.

When a gargoyle is damaged, it can transform into its "complete gargoyle form".

It greatly enhances overall defense and rapidly repairs physical injuries in a short period of time.

at last.

An artificial hill covered with coral and seaweed in the market has also come to life.

A portion of it was pulled out of the ground and stood up to a height of five meters... It was called the "Stone Giant".

It is a colossal stone creation that Adelaide is proud of... Outside the city, this Stone Giant is his mount.

It can move indefinitely simply by feeding on stones.

In addition, there was a group of Wild Monster belonging to Adelaide that had been pre-assigned to other key locations, but were too far away to arrive in time.

However... in Adelaide's view.

The small stone army in the market is enough to take care of these little guys.

Adelaide remains hidden in the shadows, observing the group of people who are hindering his Great Plan through the numerous stone eyes on the "Stone Face".

"No wonder they dared to come and sabotage the array's core after escaping."

It turns out you have a Formal Knight in your party backing you up... But what good is one knight if you only have one?

The Knight Order, whose main force is stationed inside the Holy City, will take some time to arrive, giving me ample time to kill you all.

Adelaide uses the Stone Heart to contact all the Wild Monster and the controlled civilians.

"Slaughter all these inferior humans. For every one you kill, you will receive my reward."

After Adelaide gave the order, terrifying screams erupted from the market... The civilians, their bodies possessed by stones, ran away like crazed zombies.

Han Dong's team of six had already entered combat mode, standing back to back with each other.

Knight Veno, wielding a light shield and a flail.

The "Holy Flame" spread outwards in the form of a halo.

Friendly forces within a five-meter radius will receive a certain amount of fire protection enhancement, while enemy forces within a five-meter radius will periodically be burned by holy flames.

At the same time, various amplifying blessings were bestowed upon each member of the team.

During the arm-wrestling match, Vino acknowledged the group of prodigious Newcomer and therefore spared no effort in providing them with support and blessings.

After a year apart, Han Dong had never seen Cas change in a way he had never witnessed before.

A full-body suit of armor, incorporating the mechanical craftsmanship of the Holy City, instantly adapts and covers the body the moment Cas activates it.

The armor is powered by a built-in Steam Power source, which provides 'deformation tension'.

Joints joints are connected by multiple high-pressure springs and gears, which can adapt to any form of body movement and provide additional impact during an attack.

The armor's shoulder section is designed with a dark gold "lion head," exuding an imposing aura.

The deep black helmet features a T-shaped vent and observation port, giving it a dignified and imposing appearance.

A broadsword encircled by 'golden aura' was held in his main hand, Lionheart Shield in his off-hand.

Just standing here gives people a very reliable feeling.

same.

The rest of the squad also entered combat mode.

Mia also unleashed her demonic sword, which had not yet reaped souls.

The intense demonic aura, combined with the terrifying illusion of a woman that faintly appeared when it was drawn, startled even Knight Veno.

When the first group of 'residents' surrounded them.

Knight Veno swung the flail in her hand.

The Holy Flame Cross crashed down from nowhere, its area-of-effect damage sending residents flying in all directions.

"Nicholas ... I need your eyes to help me spot the location of the [Otherworldly Demons] during the battle. Once you find them, tell me... Otherwise, if the Otherworldly Demons continue to occupy the nearby civilians and keep attacking, our physical strength will suffer."

"Good!"