Chapter 239 (2/2)

However, he suddenly heard the rustling of leaves in the distance. He then paid closer attention, and after listening for a moment, a smile emerged on his face. Vance that old bastard…To think that he would do this without first discussing it with me. I will have a good talk with him after I get back.

Since a powerful aide was coming, the only thing he had to do now was to stall time.

Auselia had also realized the reason for this stalemate.

She sighed, “This is not good. My dear servants will be killed if this carries on. Dear Link, it seems like I have to personally discipline you.”

As she said these words, she turned her body to face a tree at the side of the battlefield, chuckling, “Are you going to come out yourself, or do I have to personally drag you out?”

Link’s Traceless spell had completely no effect on Auselia, the wielder of the Divine Gear. However, he most certainly would not surrender. He turned his body around and hid behind another tree.

“One small sapling will not be enough to defend against my baby.”

Auselia smiled once again as her figure vanished from her location instantaneously. The next moment, she had already appeared at the edge of the tree, flinging her whip menacingly. She then set her gaze in Link’s direction before lashing out an attack with full force.

There was nowhere to hide from the attack of a Divine Gear!

Clang! A figure suddenly appeared and blocked the Dark Serpent’s attack. It was Kanorse. He had rushed back in the most crucial time and defended Link against Auselia’s assault.

However, he had also paid the price for his action.

The Khorium sword in his hand was extremely sturdy. However, it was still material from the mortal world. After blocking this attack, a series of spider web-like cracks appeared on the sword. It seemed like it would shatter anytime soon.

Kanorse stared at his sword in shock and quickly turned to look at Auselia, focusing his gaze on her. While putting up a guarding position, he said, “Sir, please leave, I will block her!”

“Block me? What qualifications do you have?” Auselia laughed as she lashed out another attack.

Kanorse lifted his sword to block the attack.

With a crisp metallic snap, the Khorium sword was immediately shattered into fragments. The whip then continued on its trajectory with full power, landing right on Kanorse’s body.

Kanorse immediately vomited a mouthful of blood before his body jerked violently. He then collapsed weakly to the ground. Just one attack from the Divine Gear brought him to the brink of death.

“Dear Kanorse, you are too annoying; I have to punish you slightly.”

Auselia smiled as she lashed her whip. With this action, the tip of the whip transformed into the head of a snake. The snake then opened its mouth and revealed its poisonous fangs, glistening dangerously in the dark. It then charged straight towards Kanorse.

“Demon, you still have to get past me!” With a loud bellow, Felina freed herself from Bruttan’s grip and charged straight towards Auselia from behind her back.

Swish! Auselia immediately retracted her whip. This speed was extremely fast.

Felina was taken aback by this reaction speed and immediately raised her dragon claws to protect herself.

Clang! The dragon claws shattered into pieces followed by Felina’s scream of pain. Her hands were drenched in blood and trembled involuntarily from the impact.

Felina lost all her combat abilities in one single strike.

Bruttan arrived soon after. He sung the giant sword in his hand and with a muffled bang, the sword landed right on Felina’s head. Felina then vomited blood from the heavy impact before losing consciousness.

The scouts were horrified at this scene and instinctively decided to retreat and defend their stronghold. However, while the ghouls were unable to deal with Kanorse, they could totally deal with the Level-4 scouts. In a matter of seconds, the scouts were all tragically defeated by the ghouls, and they lay on the ground weakly. No one knew if they were still alive after the brutal assault. Annie was the only one lucky enough to rush to Link’s side before the ghouls got to her.

Upon seeing this scene, Link helplessly sighed and said, “Let them go and I will go back with you.”

“Oh? Give me a reason to.” Auselia stared at Link with interest.

Link the calmly said, “The Dark Serpent can make me your servant. However, it would also remove any shred of intelligence and rationality from my brain. If you let them go, I will swear in the name of the Lady of Darkness to serve the Dark Elves.”

“Oh? That is a wonderful idea.” Auselia was clearly intrigued.

If a Magician were to become her mindless servant, he would truly be quite useless. However, if the other party voluntarily agreed to serve her, the Dark Elves would gain a Magician with almost infinite potential. To get a Magician of this caliber in exchange for the lives of a few Warriors was indeed a good bargain.

Kanorse roared, “No, Master! You cannot do this!”

Annie had the most extreme reaction. She took out the dagger and was prepared to drive it right into her heart. Link would no longer have any reservations if all of them were dead.

It would definitely be a catastrophe if Link were to become a Magician for the Dark Elves. Compared to this, her life meant nothing.

However, when she was only halfway through her suicidal act, Auselia prevented her from doing so.

Auselia gently grabbed Annie’s hand as she said, “My dear, you cannot die. If you die now, Link might not be willing to go with me anymore.”

Annie stared at Link with a tear-stricken face as she shook her head.

Kanorse stared into the sky and slammed his fist onto the ground with all his remaining energy as he roared. His voice was filled with helplessness and pain.

However, Auselia was only concerned with Link. This Magician was a perfect specimen. If such a treasure could belong to the Dark Elves, it would be her greatest harvest.

“Swear it.” Auselia stared at Link keenly.

“Let them go first!” Link’s voice was calm, and his face showed no signs of fear. No one could guess what he was thinking.

After ten seconds, Auselia finally decided to agree to Link’s conditions. As long as this Magician was willing to return with her to the Skeletal Fort, she would be satisfied. She then stared closely in case Link had other tricks up his sleeves, “Alright…”

Before she completed her sentence, a young girl wearing green battle armor with exquisite features appeared in the Dark Forest. A crisp voice emerged from her body, “Master discovered…Master Danger Rating: 5 Star. Commence rescue mission!”

“What is this? A magic puppet?” Auselia was taken aback.