Barking's Encounter Battle

With the boost of Lawrence's acceleration magecraft, the group advanced rapidly.

Many Phantasmal Spirits lined both sides of the road. Some were harmless, while others might not be.

"Little Red Riding Hood, the Big Bad Wolf, dwarves, Cinderella, and... a whole bunch I don't recognize." Fujimaru Ritsuka looked at the Phantasmal Spirits by the street, trying to identify them, but after staring for quite a while, he only managed to recognize a few fairy-tale characters.

Mash and Mordred both struggled not to laugh, while Lawrence still seemed somewhat listless.

"Professor, are you all right?" Manlio ran beside Lawrence, watching her worriedly.

Even after resting all night, she was still in poor spirits? And according to her Master, Lawrence had also slept through the entire night before heading to the Singularity, but now she...

Don't tell me she's obsessing over it again, just like I said?

"I'm fine, Manlio. Once we reach the Blank Point, stay alert. We could enter battle at any moment." Lawrence nodded, though she could not hide the exhaustion in her eyes.

"Mm, I understand." Manlio could only nod helplessly.

The group moved swiftly, and before long, they were close to their target Blank Point.

"Straight west from here, in the Croydon area, there's another Blank Point." Fujimaru Ritsuka spoke cautiously. "We can't rule out the possibility that the Blank Points are connected. If a battle breaks out, stay alert for other enemies while focusing on the fight."

"It's up ahead. Stop first, then approach carefully." Mordred slowed down. "Mash, I'm counting on you."

"Mm, leave it to me."

Mash took the front and advanced toward the Blank Point. Mordred stood at the rear, while Lawrence and Manlio flanked Fujimaru Ritsuka on either side to protect him. The whole formation moved steadily.

Meanwhile, on the other side...