Tree Card's Fury, A Single Tree Becomes a Forest

Three Acromantulas broke through the trees' defenses from two directions, but Uther and Eugene quickly dealt with them.

Clearly, Adam had relaxed the defenses somewhat based on everyone's strength, focusing more on other areas.

Klon and Bernard were a bit unwilling, but now wasn't the time to be reckless. Adam wasn't going to let two Acromantulas break through the line just to let them prove themselves.

Seemingly intimidated by the fate of their companions, the Acromantulas' attacks slowed slightly, giving everyone a chance to respond to Adam.

"At most... I can take out a dozen or twenty at once, but I'd only have about three or four chances, then I'd only be able to handle two or three."

Eugene held his wand, reaching into his pocket with his other hand.

"Normally, I can handle three or four at a time, and more in special circumstances, but it only lasts for a little while..."

Uther took a deep breath and pulled his necklace from his chest, holding it in his hand.

Just like Bernard would bring guns and grenades, they had naturally brought anything they could use for self-defense before coming to the Forbidden Forest.

Judging by the current situation, that decision was undoubtedly correct.

Klon thought for a moment:

"Two... no, one."

He was actually confident in dealing with two, but to prevent accidents from holding others back, he reduced it to one to ensure safety.

"One."

Bernard's answer was without hesitation. Although curious about where his confidence came from, the others didn't doubt his answer.

"Enough."

Adam nodded, the situation was much better than he had anticipated.

"Dragging this out isn't a solution. There are at least several hundred Acromantulas outside."

Hearing this news, everyone's expressions turned grim.

"Did all these damn things gather here?"

"We might have stumbled into their nest... maybe when we were walking in this direction before, many Acromantulas were watching us from the shadows."

Bernard's guess sent a chill down everyone's spines. Uther gripped his wand tighter:

"It's too late to say this now, Adam, tell us your plan."

"I can deal with them, but I need a little time."

"How long?"

Eugene was concise.

"A moment, about three or four seconds."

"Then why not just use it?"

"I can't maintain the magic during those few seconds. Right now, those trees outside are holding back at least several hundred Acromantulas."

Adam heard a chorus of gasps around him and continued:

"I'm going to control the trees to kill the Acromantulas and intimidate them, then collapse them to form a barrier, but there will definitely still be Acromantulas breaking through, I estimate at least ten. If they break through to us..."

"I got it, leave it to us."

Uther smiled as he spoke:

"If it really comes down to it, we'll set them on fire. Klon is right, detention is better than losing our lives."

"The key is, can such big spiders really be driven away with fire?"

"I know Fiendfyre."

Klon's question was solved by Uther's one sentence. The four looked at Adam:

"Go for it!"

"Okay!"

Adam closed his eyes, fully controlling the trees, then suddenly opened them:

"Get ready!"

The end of the Wand of Darkness struck the ground, and the trees in all directions erupted!

"Rumble—"

Accompanied by a chorus of roars, the trees, which had suddenly expanded in size, collapsed neatly, causing the ground to tremble slightly. The Acromantulas' voices paused, then fell silent for a moment. Three huge black shadows climbed onto the barrier formed by the trees and pounced towards the group!

Fortunately, only three.

Just as the four were thinking this, two more black shadows couldn't resist and climbed over the barrier, followed by four more...

They had to deal with them quickly, otherwise the Acromantulas behind them would see that they were okay and rush up together!

This thought appeared in the minds of the four at the same time, and they each raised their wands.

"Reducto!"

"Confringo!"

"Ice Bind!"

"Crucio!"

Adam, not daring to delay, shouted:

"Release!"

The Wand of Darkness touched the Tree Card, and countless vines and branches erupted from its surface. The Tree Card's spirit, with only leaves covering its body, slowly opened its eyes amidst the verdant greenery, gazing tenderly at Adam.

"No time to explain, quickly use your magic to surround these spiders!"

Adam had already drawn a Clow Card.

The Maze Card, depicting a labyrinth, could create a large-scale maze.

First, they'd use the Tree Card to confine the Acromantulas to a certain area, then trap them inside the maze. Relying on these two Clow Cards to imprison the Acromantulas within the maze, they could seize the opportunity to escape.

The Tree Card reached out and gently grasped Adam's hand:

"No need to go to such lengths."

Although the Tree Card wasn't a high-ranking Clow Card, it was still among the stronger ones, capable of speech.

She looked at the swarm of spiders rushing forward, a glint of severity flashing in her eyes:

"Shall I just eliminate them all...?"

Instead of manipulating the surrounding trees, the Tree Card seemed to draw upon Adam's own magic. A sapling sprouted from the ground, instantly growing into a tree that would take four or five people to encircle.

Seeing the uneven trunk and the aerial roots hanging down, Adam was taken aback:

"A banyan tree?"

Before Adam could react, the Tree Card had already taken control of the grown banyan tree and launched an attack. Countless aerial roots flew out, assailing the Acromantulas. The soft, slender aerial roots were far more agile than regular roots, and their magically sharpened tips pierced directly into the bodies of the dozen or so Acromantulas.

In the next moment, roots, branches... countless indistinguishable structures burst forth from the Acromantulas' eyes, spinnerets, or the joints of their limbs, soon forming small banyan trees that quickly took root in the soil and grew rapidly.

Thus, the Tree Card had even more aerial roots to control.

The others, who had finally been able to relax and catch their breath after the Tree Card took over the battlefield, were instantly horrified by what they witnessed.

Before long, the Tree Card finally ceased its attack, turning to Adam:

"They've fled far away. Chasing after them would deplete too much of your magic."

Adam said, his face pale:

"This is enough..."

In fact, even without chasing them, the level of consumption could be said to have exceeded Adam's expectations. Of course, the Tree Card's power also surpassed his expectations.

Looking at the spectacular sight of a single tree forming a forest before him, Adam opened his mouth, only to find himself unable to think of anything to say.

"Take good care of yourself. Next time you encounter danger, come find me again."

The Tree Card stroked Adam's cheek, returning to the Clow Card amidst the dance of vines and branches.

"...What was that just now?"

Uther asked with some difficulty.

"It's a spirit from the Clow Cards."

Adam looked at the Tree Card in his hand:

"Each Clow Card has its own life."

They were living magic itself, which was why the Clow Cards could act on their own and unleash incredibly powerful forces.

"...Oh."

Uther nodded, refraining from saying anything more in front of the Clow Card, then suddenly seemed to remember something, his expression complex as he looked at Bernard.