Chapter 153: Instantly kill the toad! The misfit soft fox?
Boom—!
Merren Port, deep in the night, was torn open by a violent explosion and flames, leaving a hideous gash.
This city, known for its sea breeze and frequented only by foreign tourists and merchants, welcomed an unstoppable, furious legion tonight!
Adventurers, holding high clown banners and wreathed in dense ghostly aura, ran like a black torrent!
Wielding sharp weapons, they instantly crushed the Amazons on outer watch and charged directly into the heart of the harbor!
Following orders, the members quickly split into several teams, rushing to different battlefields.
Heart-wrenching cries echoed from afar, causing the Amazon warriors guarding the trade port to turn their heads one after another.
"What's going on?"
"Could it be reinforcements from Orario?"
"Impossible! They wouldn't organize a counterattack that quickly!"
The Kali Familia, who didn't understand the common tongue, exchanged bewildered glances, as the bursting flames in the dark night sky illuminated the clown banner fluttering in the wind.
"Loki Familia!?"
The cry of surprise reached the center of the battle. Ais smoothly parried the twin battleaxes coming at her and twisted to return two sword slashes to her enemy!
However, the burly enemy wore full heavy armor and didn't dodge the sword slashes, instead crashing through them head-on!
"Ha!"
The enemy roared, unleashing an all-encompassing storm of slashes. The fierce aura descended, causing Ais to frown involuntarily and dodge sideways.
A bomb-like roar resounded, and a powerful shockwave rippled out from the ground, kicking up countless rubble and dust!
Crack!
Ais, who had retreated with the blast, raised her hand to shield her eyes. She looked down with a frown, only to see a noticeable chip in the longsword in her hand.
With just this backup weapon, how much longer could she struggle under those brutal slashes?
Freyja, whose attack missed, was furious. A sinister grin spread across her ugly face, which was enveloped in soft light particles.
"How much longer do you ugly women think you can last… "
Bang!
A sudden gale swept across the entire area. The clamoring toad didn't even get a clear look at who had arrived before she was instantly kicked flying far away, crashing into layers of cargo boxes!
Arthur descended from the sky. He turned his head to look at the disheveled Ais, who was covered in dust, and raised an eyebrow slightly.
"What's the situation? Angie said the enemy was the Kali Familia from Dou Country, but wasn't that just the toad from the Ishtar Familia? How could you lose?"
Hearing this, Ais, despite her surprise, clumsily organized her words and explained haltingly.
"I don't know either. She's Level 6, she suddenly blocked me, she can seal magic, and Tiona and the others are currently…"
Arthur's eyes flashed. He raised his hand and threw the Sword of Despair, which hung at his waist, to her, his voice steady.
"You go. I'll handle this."
Looking at Arthur's sturdy back, once again shielding her, Ais pursed her lips and, no longer hesitating, turned and broke through the battle circle.
"Stop right there!"
Freyja, who was trying to crawl out of a pile of dried fish, saw this and her eyes nearly popped out. She raised her hand and swung a heavy battleaxe, which whistled through the air!
Clang!
Amidst the clash of metal, Arthur raised his hand and split the battleaxe in half with a single sword stroke.
He gazed at the ugly silhouette not far away, enveloped in strange light particles, and smiled provocatively.
"I heard you're Level 6?"
Freyja's ugly face, twisted in rage, completely contorted. She slammed her other battleaxe heavily against the ground and roared loudly.
"Don't get in my way, you brat!"
"I know you're completely infatuated with this beauty, but I don't have time to sleep with you right now!"
Arthur tightened his grip on the sword hilt. His previously relaxed and carefree smile vanished, his eyes as cold as ice.
"Although I've long heard of your various infamous deeds, when I truly saw you, with that appearance, utter such remarks—"
Thunder exploded, and a blur of extreme speed swept forth. durandal silently cut through the air, striking at the proud, crimson heavy armor!
Arthur's figure instantly appeared behind Freyja, and he softly uttered the latter half of his assessment.
"I can't help but be impressed."
The belated sound of flesh tearing was dense and ear-piercing. Sprays of crimson blood burst from the toad's body, and the scent of blood permeated the air!
Freyja, who didn't even have time to scream, rolled her eyes and fell face down, a symphony of armor and bone shattering echoing!
This sudden, lightning-fast scene left the Amazon warriors who were still watching dumbfounded and astonished.
Aisha, the long-legged warrior leading them, turned pale. She turned to her terrified companions and allies and snorted coldly.
"What are you all thinking? Do you think begging for mercy will keep you safe? Don't be so naive!"
"Oh, as expected of the 'Beauty' of the Ishtar Familia, a very accurate judgment."
Unbeknownst to them, Arthur, riding the wind, had already approached the group.
He looked up at the Amazons before him, who, though of the same race, had vastly different accessory styles, and a playful smile curved his lips.
"The Ishtar Familia colluding with the Kali Familia from outside the city? I think the Guild will be very interested in this matter."
"Tch!"
Aisha spat fiercely, drew the large broadsword from her back, and charged at Arthur first!
The other Amazon warriors, seeing this, swarmed forward, raising their weapons and launching a siege!
Arthur's smile in the center of the encirclement did not diminish. He held durandal in a reverse grip and suddenly plunged it into the ground!
Wind King Hammer!
The powerful gale, imbued with surging magic, violently ripped up the ground, forming an explosive shockwave!
The charging Amazons were struck as if by a heavy hammer, all of them thrown back, falling to the ground and spitting blood!
"Miss Aisha!?"
Outside the battle circle, a gasp came from beneath a pure white cloak. In those emerald eyes, there was helpless panic and fear.
Aisha, suffering from severe pain in her chest and abdomen, ignored her injuries and turned to the fox-girl standing foolishly, sharply barking.
"Go! Everyone! Cover Haruhime and go!"
Arthur raised an eyebrow sharply and taunted, "Loudly conspiring? Do you think I'm deaf?"
Before his words finished, he casually swatted away the Amazons attempting to block his path and instantly caught up to the stumbling fox-girl.
Looking up at the tall figure standing with a sword, Haruhime, feeling that she was doomed, collapsed to the ground, her eyes darting around, looking pitifully vulnerable.
"Is… is this my end?"
Looking down at the delicate and self-pitying fox-girl, Arthur used his sword to push aside the pure white cloak that covered her whole body, his eyes filled with inquiry.
"Foxian?"
Among the many types of beast-kin in this world, Foxians were the only anomaly.
Their 'Youjutsu' was completely different from the elves' bloodline magic, a rarer and stranger form of magic.
"It seems that the toad's leap from Level 5 to Level 6 must be related to you, Miss Foxian."
Haruhime's delicate body trembled violently, her fluffy golden beast ears drooped, and she remained silent.
Aisha, who was still struggling to get up not far away, gritted her silver teeth. She scanned the entire area, looking for help.
But when she realized that all the warriors belonging to the Ishtar Familia were unconscious, her eyes flickered, as if she had made some kind of decision.
"Let's make a deal! Holy Sword User!" She shouted with all her might, "I know the Kali Familia's true purpose for coming here! And the secret about Haruhime!"
"Believe me! You absolutely won't lose out!"