Faced with the pursuit of over a hundred Mana Web Walkers charging at them all at once, Shut and the others' first choice was to run.
Given the strength of Shut's group of four, even though their average level was considerably higher, they could not possibly be a match for a hundred Mana Web Walkers... After all, Azure Power was not known for its offensive strength.
Shut and the others could only continuously cast the Level 3 spell Azure Leap on themselves, increasing their speed as they ran toward the imperial capital.
However, among the pursuers behind them, more than a dozen were not merely as fast as they were—they were steadily closing the distance.
Atlanm even looked back as he ran and shouted, "Misunderstanding! This is a misunderstanding! We mean no harm! Stop chasing us!"
"Stop running! Surrender obediently, and we'll stop chasing you!" said the nearest tall, brawny spellcaster behind them.
"Surrender? We were just passing by and happened to see you making bricks. Is that enough reason to arrest us? Seriously?" Atlanm said helplessly, his legs nearly turning into two phantom wheels.
"Happened to see it? Heh, I think you've got ulterior motives! Stop running! I'm going to catch you!"
The tall, brawny spellcaster sneered as he closed the distance further.
Shut and the others shook their heads. They could only lower their heads and accelerate again, hoping to enter the imperial capital and obtain support from the Azure Hand Guild.
However, more than a dozen pursuers behind them used some unknown spell and quickly caught up. Seemingly realizing that they intended to head for the imperial capital, they overtook them and blocked their path.
"Head into the western forest!"
Shut quickly adjusted their strategy and led them into the dense woods to the west, intending to