To that end, they had even prematurely strengthened some wizards from ordinary humans into Marrow Eater wizards, sacrificing the advancement slots that should have gone to some of the younger members of the clan.
There was no helping it—they were too young.
Even if they became Marrow Eaters, they would only be ordinary Marrow Eaters. Their combat strength was still far too weak compared to that of Marrow Eater wizards. In order to preserve humanity's range of activity, they could only sacrifice the lesser for the greater.
"Yes! We will complete the mission even at the cost of our lives," Anthony said decisively.
The statue's gaze dimmed, and its eerie aura vanished.
At that moment, Vernie lifted a corner of his skirt with one hand and hurried over in tiny steps, seeming to float like a little princess of Western nobility.
He looked elegant, but he moved quickly.
As soon as he reached the group, he urgently said to Anthony, who was putting away the statue:
"I just received the latest news. The evil spirits across all of Michigan have rioted. They're gathering together and charging toward us in an organized frenzy.
"This has never happened before.
"Anthony, with such an enormous number of evil spirits, Defense Line Number 17 definitely won't be able to hold. Report to the clan immediately. We must evacuate at once.
"If we wait any longer, we'll all die!"
After speaking, Vernie suddenly turned toward Wu Heng and the others, assuming a guarded stance as he said to Anthony:
"This kind of madness among the evil spirits has never appeared before.
"Even when they expanded from Faro Path, they never displayed such order.
"Anthony, I suspect these five are the reason. They are very likely spies for the evil spirits!
"I heard that a new