Section 3, Blanchester
Jiawen stood in front of Boban, completely indifferent to the enemy's attempts to break through the defense. At the moment Fengseka killed the archer, he suddenly lunged forward, wielding his twin blades, one in front and one behind, like a bolt of lightning rushing towards Fengseka.
Boban reached behind him without turning around and made a few gestures.
In a very short period, the mercenaries on the periphery, whose physical strength had severely declined and whose coordination was not very proficient, opened a gap, exposing the core archers and mages to the thieves.
It is merely a small matter, but I hope Mr. Boban can leave the weapons in your vehicle, and by the way, also leave... your lives! As soon as the word 'lives' left his mouth, a sword energy was already slashing towards Boban from Fongseka's hand. Although the distance between them exceeded 30 meters, with Fongseka's strength as a 7th-tier warrior, there was every hope of instantly defeating someone like Boban, who possessed no martial power.
The rock lizard moved lightly, landing soundlessly, as the towering stone pillars were left behind. The shadows ejected from the hot spring fissures churned throughout the cave, and in the dim light, the shadows overlapped, resembling phantoms.
It must be said that the people under Bo Ban are truly remarkable. After a long journey, they found themselves blocked in a disadvantageous terrain, yet they remained calm and composed, waiting for the enemy to tire. Not only did they maintain their formation, but they also countered several of the enemy's spells and successfully eliminated a few of their archers.
Before Gavin could think much, a second strike arrived unexpectedly, slanting in and heading straight for Gavin's side.
Oh? I wonder what Mr. Fonsaca wants us to leave behind? Boban absolutely does not believe that the other party would mobilize so many people for a peaceful resolution, yet he cannot help but inquire, after all, he is a businessman. Despite having gone through numerous battles, he fundamentally still hopes to resolve issues through trade.
Feng Seika casually struck down two archers beside him and charged towards Boban, bringing his sword down with a single slash
This is also the first city that Matthew and his companions entered after arriving in the underground world
However, this is merely an illusion
In recent decades, the Storm Harp Mercenary Corps has dominated the scene, rapidly developing its strength. Not only has it gained entry into the Council of Elders, but it has also subtly revealed its ambition to vie for the position of Chief Elder. In contrast, the Solomon family, represented by Boban, is a coalition of several prominent families from the early days, standing in opposition to the Storm Harp. The struggle between the two factions has persisted for many years; however, such a large-scale assassination is unprecedented. Boban knows in his heart that this day would come sooner or later
Just over thirty minutes had passed when the initially loud and boisterous thieves began a fierce assault, likely part of their original plan to better exhaust the merchant convoy's stamina
Boss?" Seeing the unusual movement, Gavin, who was beside Boban, leaned over and asked in a low voice. Unlike the other hired mercenaries, Gavin was a warrior of the Boban family and one of the most loyal members of the team.
Bob shook his head and said to Gavin: "The situation is unclear, and it would be very dangerous to approach recklessly. You are not a Night Eye; it would be quite unwise to go forward. Gavin, call out and see if anyone responds."
Although 2 groups of scouts have been dispatched for reconnaissance, no one dares to let their guard down during the march. Due to significant casualties on the return journey in the first half, Boban had no choice but to select this shortcut, a tunnel close to the habitat of the fearsome wolves. The only sounds in the entire team were the rustling footsteps and the low murmurs of commands, reminding everyone of their existence in the void, preventing them from going mad
Am I really going to die here?
"It is safe now." After turning around a rock, Boban wiped the sweat from his brow and said loudly
Gavin desperately tried to evade, but he felt a sharp pain in his back. He couldn't turn around—if that knife struck, he would undoubtedly be split in two. Gavin had no doubt about Fonsaka's strength.
Although he successfully blocked the opponent's longsword once again, Gavin was also knocked back by the force of the strike, causing the dagger in his hand to fly away as he knelt on the ground.
Jiawen gritted his teeth, gripping the steel dagger tightly in both hands. While enduring the intense pain radiating from his tiger's mouth, he realized that his legs had gone weak—he had nearly been brought to his knees by a single strike from his opponent
It turns out to be the Grand Swordmaster Feng Saika, who has come to welcome me. Boban smiled slightly and said, "I wonder if you have any guidance?" Although Boban's expression was relaxed, he was secretly distressed. This trip to the Dwarven Empire to purchase weapons was primarily aimed at countering the oppression and infringement of the Storm Harp Mercenary Corps against his family in the Free Alliance. However, the appearance of members of the Bloodhand Thieves Guild here made it all too clear what their intentions were. While outsiders might still be unaware of the collusion between the Storm Harp Mercenary Corps and the Bloodhand Thieves Guild, the major powers within the Free Alliance were fully aware, and it was only a matter of time before a formal merger occurred. Everything else had become mere decoration. If it were not so, the Storm Harp Mercenary Corps could not have risen to one of the top three positions in the Free Alliance in just a few years.
The entire team seemed to come alive, with sounds of mutual teasing, laughter, and the loud gulping of water all emerging.
Jamil and several other scouts remained seated by the roadside, utterly motionless
For a level 7 human greatsword master, facing a level 6 elven assassin not only puts him at a disadvantage in terms of strength, but also in combat style, which is significantly unfavorable to himself
Upon seeing Boban's personal bodyguard, a few words were whispered, and the instructions were quickly relayed to the entire team
With her heart racing, she still asked in a low voice: "So, boss, should I go check m.hetushu.com?"
In accordance with the master's instructions, Leo prepared to first go to Blai City, and then, following the map provided by the master, sought a way to find the books that the master had brought down from the storage cave, in order to learn more about the things that the master had not explained.
Ding
With a "poof," the sword light struck directly against the magical shield that appeared in front of Boban. Accompanied by the fluctuation of magical energy, although several cracks appeared on the magical shield, the sword light vanished. Caution is the key to longevity; long before Fonsaca appeared, Boban had already prepared the scroll, ready for use at any moment.
Strong, the other party is truly formidable
"Wow!" Fonsaka turned with his long sword and let out a fierce cry, striking down once more. His eyes sparkled with light, as if he had already envisioned a scene of hope
No one should think they can easily bring me down
"Do not make a sound." The professor gave a glance and whispered, "They have already arrived."
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, as expected of the elder of our Free Alliance's foremost merchant guild, not only are your business tactics impressive, but your discernment is also top-notch." The figure gradually became clearer, revealing a swordsman clad in soft armor.
Ginger is indeed hot when aged; without even seeing the enemy, based on the habitual setup of this trap and his analysis of the enemy, Boban has already deduced who is coming
At this moment, the rear team also sensed that something was amiss, and gradually fell silent. A few of the more thick-skinned guards were also restrained by those nearby, and they ceased their chatter
Everyone dismounted, drawing their swords and nocking their arrows, ready to face the enemy. Several assassins employed their stealth skills, vanishing into the shadows, and in the blink of an eye, the entire team had formed a defensive formation. A few mercenaries also promptly drew their weapons and took their positions.
Feng Seika charged at the forefront, wielding a long sword that reaped lives mercilessly like the scythe of death, leaving behind a ground strewn with severed limbs and broken arms in his wake
Ding!
The underground world is unlike any other; assassinations and cold arrows are utterly senseless. Perhaps a large-scale massacre could erupt over just a bag of grain. Boban has traversed this path several times. Although it is close to the terror wolves, this route appears dangerous but is actually the safest. The reason is simple: the more terror wolves there are, the fewer enemies hiding in the darkness.
Not only is there a disparity in levels, but the profession is also not advantageous to oneself
Jia Wen waited for a while but saw no movement, so he could not help but retreat to Bo Ban's side to seek instructions on the next course of action
Boban believes in his intuition, and it is this very intuition that has allowed him to escape countless dangers
Seeing the situation, he could only meet his opponent's longsword with dual daggers once again
According to the agreement of that year, the council of elders has the authority to depose the king and elect a new one, thereby alleviating the greatest concern of the allied nations regarding despotism. However, the elected king must possess the bloodline of the "Gulottis" family. In other words, the Free Alliance Kingdom acknowledges the ruling status of the Gulottis family, with the only distinction being who will assume the role of this king
At the same time, countless arrows shot out from the darkness, while a group of swordsmen and assassins suddenly charged towards the merchant convoy
The longsword did not fall upon him as he had imagined. Gavin focused his gaze and saw that the sword he had just struck was being blocked by a curved dagger that had extended out from behind him at an angle
The skills that assassins excel in primarily rely on agility and dexterity, seeking opportunities in mobile warfare rather than engaging in direct confrontations of strength with the enemy. However, Elder Boban is right behind, and if I were to give way, I would undoubtedly be killed by Fonseca
In Fongseka's imagination, there was no great hope for this sword strike to instantly defeat Boban; it was merely regarded as a signal to initiate the attack. Upon seeing Boban retreat into the crowd, he said little, merely tapping his toes lightly to descend from the mountainside, leading his subordinates to charge forward.
Raising his finger to point at the scout ahead, Boban whispered, "Jameel and the others have been with me for several years; they wouldn't be so ignorant of the rules. We have come out and they haven't reported. It seems there is something going on!"
"Who am I to offer guidance? We are merely trying to make a living. However, we would like to ask you, esteemed elder, for a favor: to leave behind some material, which would be akin to providing us with a meal." Feng Saika displayed a smug expression of a petty individual who has achieved a small victory.
Boban took a few steps and, seeing the scout sitting by the roadside ahead, suddenly felt a twinge of unease, prompting him to pull the reins and bring the rock lizard to a halt
Under Gavin's protection, Boban retreated into the defensive formation, where several carts had already formed an inner circle, effectively shielding against the threat of ranged arrows
A rustling sound was heard, and within the shadows on the cave wall, a figure appeared. Immediately, as if triggered by a chain reaction, many armed opponents emerged from behind the rocks below and from within the bushes.
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"Is it Feng Saika or Flynn? Since you are here, there is no need to hide; we are all old acquaintances, so let us meet openly this time." After guessing the enemy's identity, Boban surprisingly felt more at ease.
When a puff!
Jiawen pulled the reins, and the rock lizard took two steps forward, then shouted loudly: "Jameel, what are you all doing? Why aren't you coming over?"