Chapter 975 - The Inner kingdom: Powerful assassins (1/2)

Chapter 975

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The right in front of everyone's eyes is not a hunt anymore but a war between beast and men. The large horde continues to advance mindlessly as they are cut down by the people in front of them. The casualties on the side of the humans are also piling up as the battle continues.

Luckily, Shin Jiao is here to protect most of the students especially those that belong to the Alto Magus Academy.

And so the battle continued for another day.

While this is happening a few shadowy figures is currently dashing towards the direction of the fortress. These shadowy figures holding higher and strong realms are a force to behold. There are 2 warriors at the 50 plus level and one primary stage Grand Magus. The rest of them are Arch Mages and level 45 and above fighters.

This magnificent force belongs to a private mercenary group that usually does not interfere with the business of the kingdom. However, when they are mobilized one would need to spend an exorbitant amount of money.

And since they decided to make their move one could tell that the one who hired them is very serious and is willing to pay just to eliminate someone.

”Master Kwan, the target this time is the 5th prince. And his protector is someone from the Mystique Shop. Do you think we would get into trouble if we make a move on one of them?” an assassin asked while sitting atop a Windfall.

”As long as we are not discovered then we would not face any danger. However, once we are discovered, the upper echelon would not let us down. A mere shop would not be able to handle our strength.” Master Kwan said with a sneer.

Although they have been in seclusion all the time and would seldom go out. They are not oblivious to the news in the outside world.

In fact, they are a well-informed group and knew what is really happening in the kingdom.

However, none of them believe that a mere Mystique Shop would be able to fight against their mercenary group, the Dao Fang Heavenly mercenaries.

But they did not care as all they care about is the money that they could get.

As the group reaches the stronghold, they left their Windfalls and directly proceed on foot to the battlefield.

Even from the stronghold, one could hear the loud explosion coming from the forest. And once in a while, the patrol guards would encounter those beasts that escaped the hunt.

Upon nearing the place, the group immediately stopped.

”I will be scouting ahead and if possible eliminate the target immediately. The rest of you should standby…” Master Kwan said commanded.

”Master Kwan, can I accompany you?” one of the mercenaries asked.

”Hmm… Alright… You and… you. Come with me.” Master Kwan called another guy to accompany him.

The three of them immediately disappear through the forest while the rest stayed.

”Master Gao and Master Ki, should we set up a trap in here?” asked one of the mercenaries who looks a bit bored.

”Yes, you guys set up a trap just in case. The rest would wait in ambush…” Master Gao commanded.

Master Gao and Master Ki are warriors of a high level, so they are in command of the group without Master Kwan. With their command, the rest of the mercenaries began to set up arrays and formations to trap those who would retreat.

They do not care what would happen in this hunt, all they care about is the accomplishment of their duty and mission.

After setting up one-kilometer wide differing traps from simple to one using an array formation, the group took their ambush positions.

Meanwhile, Master Kwan and the two with him have already reached the battleground. What they saw thoroughly dumbfounded the three.

In front of them is barren land with many destroyed trees and shattered rocks everywhere. In addition to this, they were shocked to discover that there are no monster corpses everywhere.

”This… this is not a hunt but a war…” one of the mercenaries beside Master Kwan muttered while looking at the devastated area in front of them.

As the three walks through the clearing, a deep voice suddenly stopped them. Two soldiers walk out of an inconspicuous mound while pointing their rifle staves at the three in a defensive manner.