But having come this far, Marcus could not retreat.
He swung his blade repeatedly, cutting down the Berserker Demon before him.
After the Berserker Demon died, its projection vanished, and the supernatural stench pervading the area finally began to dissipate.
The two remaining Ape Demons could not stir up much trouble either. Surrounded and attacked by the pirates, they soon failed to hold out and ultimately died under the siege.
Isabella charged toward Charles as well.
But at this moment, Charles and Bruce swiftly retreated to the front of the ten Tide Warriors.
The Tide Warriors had all readied themselves for battle. Some held bows, prepared for ranged attacks, while others raised shields and gripped their blades.
The Book of Orenis floated before Charles. With his wand in hand, he continued casting spells at high speed.
First-circle spell: Weapon Infusion
A faint glow began to spread over the weapons of Bruce and several Tide Warriors.
This spell made their weapons sharper, raising them by at least one grade.
Charles then cast various enhancement spells on Bruce.
First-circle Shield Spell!
First-circle spell: Path of the Gale!
First-circle spell: Minotaur Demon Strength!
This time, Bruce was the main force blocking Isabella, so he had to be strengthened all the more.
Bruce had changed weapons. He now wielded a two-handed axe, and paired with his strength, it was an absolute battlefield dominator on land.
When Isabella rushed forward, Bruce let out an enraged roar and launched a countercharge straight at her.
At the same time, Charles cast:
Soul Strike!
This spell was exceptionally effective against Tide Warriors.
A stabbing pain erupted in Isabella's head, and her combat strength rapidly declined.
"Kill!"
Bruce charged at tremendous speed, like an armored wild boar rampaging through the forest.
Of the Tide Warriors scattered about, several followed