Li Qi stared into the distance, his right hand still gripping the blade as he pressed it against the wound on his left shoulder, attempting to use Healing Magic to mend it.
But a wound inflicted by Anti-Magic Metal naturally resisted magic. After testing it and finding the effect negligible, Li Qi gave up on treating it.
Seeing the enemies surrounding him, all eyeing him hungrily, he tore off his clothes and simply bandaged his shoulder.
Only after that did he warn the hidden spy:
"Stay farther away in a moment."
"Huh?"
The spy had no idea what he meant. Before he could ask, Li Qi had already charged straight toward the darkness from which the bullets had come!
A transparent Magic Shield hung over his body, while various Defensive Magic spells instantly strengthened him.
Li Qi completely ignored the other soldiers around him and ran straight toward the 'sniper' ambushing him from the distance!
"Stop him!! Fire!! Fire!!!"
The leading commander continued roaring as gunshots rang out one after another throughout the Prison District.
Under the barrage of gunfire, countless bullets flew toward Li Qi.
Clink, clank—
The bullets struck Li Qi's Magic Shield but failed to break through its defenses. They bounced off the shield, spraying golden sparks.
Seeing this, Li Qi felt slightly relieved and charged even more recklessly toward the person firing from the shadows.
The Magic Shield strengthened by the Magic Device finally lived up to its name.
At least with the firearms available now, nothing could damage Li Qi's shield. Even after enduring a hail of bullets, it remained completely unharmed.
With no need to worry about the soldiers' attacks, Li Qi focused even more intently on rushing toward the shooter.
As he drew closer to the gunman, Li Qi could sense the man's