Wail
The general's expression shifted from shock to fury, then from fury to terror.
"You want me to stay behind and cover the retreat?!" the general demanded.
The Messenger did not even look at him. After handing the Bishop to the Witch, he reminded her again, "Protect the Bishop. Tell Momo to get ready. I'll hold back the Hidden Boss. Remember, you must not abandon the Bishop and log off on your own! Otherwise, all our efforts will have been in vain!"
The Witch sneered. "I know that better than you do."
She picked up the little boy and turned to run, with the Doctor and Starlight immediately following behind.
However, before the two could catch up to the Witch ahead, their footsteps came to a simultaneous halt! Terrifying Mental Pressure spread across the entire area like a tidal wave, freezing everyone's movements in that instant.
Whoosh!
A Steel Blade gleaming with cold light burst through the shattered bricks and rubble, precisely severing the Doctor's and Starlight's heels! Blood splattered everywhere!
"Arghhh!" Starlight fell to the ground with a scream.
The Doctor endured the pain and treated herself.
The four players holding Paladin Cards immediately activated shield skills.
The Messenger also swiftly cast Delivery to suppress the Hidden Boss!
Crack, crack—the dust reeking of gunpowder rose up as the Hidden Boss slowly stood from the broken walls and rubble. It was no longer human in appearance, but had transformed into an increasingly swollen Second Form.
It raised its horned head, loose stones rolling down with a rustle. Its golden pupils gleamed dangerously through the haze of dust, while its hook-like foreclaws scraped over the concrete, the grinding sound enough to make one's scalp tingle.
"Go!" the Messenger shouted in a low voice. His already enlarged body swelled again! Two meters,