[West Wall of Rhein Town]
After dealing with the assassin, Lu Cang returned to the battlefield, weighed down with worry.
Lu Cang actually didn't want to come back, but the Warrior had talked him into it.
"If you return to the battlefield, the Observer can keep a close eye on the assassin's whereabouts."
"We'll also come to your aid as soon as we can."
"If you leave now, you'll be all alone."
"A mage alone against an assassin is in even more danger than on the battlefield."
He had indeed convinced Lu Cang.
Just now, if the Observer hadn't warned him, his reaction might have been a split second slower.
The consequences would have been unimaginable.
From the assassin's perspective, they'd probably be eager for their target to leave the Observer's sight and wander off alone.
Lu Cang didn't know how long he could stay on guard.
But he could imagine that fleeing alone would only leave him surrounded by danger.
In the end... he still couldn't get away.
Damn, I really don't want to be involved in something life-threatening.
I've already killed so many. I've done my part, okay?
That's what he told himself...
But he was already back. He might as well stay. What else could he do besides kill monsters? He couldn't just stand there doing nothing, could he?
The Observer stood behind Lu Cang, keeping a close eye on everything around him. She would warn him at the slightest sign of trouble.
After what had just happened, two Level 3 defenders had also been assigned to Lu Cang. They stood on either side of him like guardian lions at a gate.
The Level 4 defenders had to join their teams in fighting the Tier 4 Demonic Beasts. There simply weren't enough people to spare.
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