Chapter 336 - 334: A Desperate Battle

Chapter 336: Chapter 334: A Desperate Battle

Natalia stepped out of the carriage, a bluish-purple Magic Staff now in her right hand.

It was a Magic Staff crafted by the Magic Research Institute, inlaid with a Mid-Level Magic Crystal Stone.

This Magic Staff not only reduced the consumption of Magic Power but also assisted a Mage in casting spells quickly.

Seeing her lady step out of the carriage, Eleanor immediately dismounted and moved to protect her.

"Miss, it’s too dangerous out here! Please return to the carriage!"

Natalia’s young face was taut with tension.

The whistle of Arrows never ceased. Although most were blocked, some men had been wounded, and the disorienting poison gas was growing thicker.

She looked at the soldiers enveloped in the poison gas, her expression grave.

"This is a premeditated assassination attempt targeting me."

Natalia showed no sign of panic. Magic Power flowed from her slender fingers into the Magic Staff.

In an instant, the Crystal Stone at its tip erupted with a dazzling light.

Magic Power burst forth!

Natalia guided the Magic Power, swiftly tracing a Spell Model above the staff.

Soon, a fierce whirlwind erupted from her position, sweeping out in all directions.

This was the powerful Gale Technique, a Magic developed by Lady Louis based on the Clear Wind Technique.

As the strong winds blew, the purple mist lingering in the air was instantly swept into the distance, clearing their vision once more.

"As expected of our lady! That’s a huge help!"

Everyone’s spirits lifted.

However, at that very moment, they saw Martin and Trent being sent flying.

Two Earth Tier Peak Warriors, defeated so quickly.

Heinrich’s expression changed. "This is bad! We’re facing a powerful enemy!"

"Eleanor, take some men and cover the miss’s retreat! Bertrand and I will lead the others to hold them off."

"Right!" ℯℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

The assassins were ahead, so retreating back toward Sea Cliff Castle was the safer option.

But just then, the road behind them suddenly trembled. With a rumbling sound, the earth abruptly rose five or six meters high.

Three earthen walls shot up, blocking their path of retreat.

"It’s Earth Magic! There are more of them!"

Heinrich swung his Great Sword, and a fierce flash of sword light shattered the earthen walls, but the falling chunks of dirt completely blocked the carriage’s path.

Natalia was also very surprised. She had just used Wind of Inquiry and clearly hadn’t detected this group.

’Considering Wind of Inquiry has a range of about three hundred meters, that means this group was hiding more than three hundred meters away.’

The sounds of shouting and killing came from behind.

Among them, three Mages used Spell Scrolls in unison, raising several more earthen walls and once again cutting off the retreat.

"Protect the Miss!"

Heinrich made a snap decision, abandoning his advance and turning back to protect Natalia’s retreat.

He pulled a black Scroll from his coat and fiercely injected it with Fighting Qi.

BOOM!

A massive wave of fire billowed out, blanketing the assassins behind them.

Bertrand shouted, "This won’t work! We have to rescue Martin and Trent and shrink the encirclement! If they die, we’ll never get out of here!"

"Tch!"

Heinrich realized this and raised his Longsword. "Eleanor, Rees, Mateiro, you protect the Miss! Everyone else, take up your arms and kill the enemy with all your might!"

As his voice fell, he and Bertrand charged toward Martin and Trent.

With them joining the fray, it became a two-on-one fight, and the pressure on Martin and Trent eased considerably.

Just then, the assassins ambushing from the mountain also dropped their Bows and Arrows, took up Longswords and Shields, and charged down, joining the killers from the rear to attack Natalia’s position.

"Kill!"

"Charge!"

The Guards of the Kennedy Clan were no pushovers. Though some were wounded and had fallen, they outnumbered the enemy and showed no fear.

In an instant, the two sides were locked in a chaotic melee.

But the enemy had clearly come prepared.

Besides the two Celestial Tier warriors, including Liam, there were also three Earth Tier Warriors among the group that appeared from the rear.

In just over ten seconds, two Advanced Warriors were severely wounded because they failed to recognize the gap in strength.

"Eleanor, you three go too!" Natalia commanded.

"No!"

But Eleanor refused. "I must stay by your side! Those are the Count’s orders!"

Although Natalia was a Level 4 Mage with powerful spells, her situation would become extremely dangerous if a Warrior got close.

As for Rees and Mateiro, they didn’t leave either.

Natalia didn’t press the issue. Her gaze locked onto a Mage in the distance who was about to cast a spell.

The Magic Staff lit up. Multiple Arcane Missiles shot out like Shooting Stars, streaking across half the battlefield to strike their target with precision.

A Mage’s constitution was not as robust as a Warrior’s. Hit by all three missiles, he was blown apart and died instantly.

SWISH!

SWISH!

Wind Blades and Water Arrows came whistling toward her.

Eleanor and Rees stepped forward to intercept the two spells.

Natalia paid no more mind to the two magical attacks; they were Level 2 Magic, which these two Human Tier Warriors were more than capable of handling.

The Magic Staff shone again, and Multiple Arcane Missiles whistled out.

This time, she split her focus, directing two missiles toward one Mage while the remaining one disrupted another’s casting.

The face of the Mage who was casting a spell changed.

’The genius Magical Girl truly lives up to her name! To control the missiles’ trajectories so precisely while dividing her attention!’

He no longer hesitated and rolled to the side.

His companion nearby did the same, but unfortunately, though he dodged the first missile, he was still hit by the second.

With a BANG, he was sent flying, severely wounded and vomiting blood.

"Damn it!"

The last Mage began to panic. He took out a Spell Scroll, preparing to use his ultimate move.

But just then, a sharp Arrow pierced his chest, passing straight through his heart.

"Excellent Archery!"

Natalia praised.

The one who shot the arrow was Mateiro, one of the captains of the Kennedy Clan’s Magic Energy Archery Squad.

Mateiro’s gaze swept across the battlefield, searching for his next target.

Natalia took a deep breath.

Even with the assistance of the Magic Staff, continuous, rapid casting still placed a burden on her Spirit.

However, this was far from her limit.

She continued to use Frost Imprisonment to precisely disrupt the enemy’s movements, creating opportunities for her warriors.

"We can’t let her keep using Magic! Get up there and restrain her!"

The three stalled Earth Tier Warriors erupted, breaking away from the fight and lunging toward Natalia.

"Go!"

Eleanor, Rees, and Mateiro moved to intercept them.

At the same time, two Human Tier Warriors fighting in the melee quickly fell back to defend, and for a moment, the two sides were locked in a stalemate again.

"Useless trash!"

A cold glint flashed in Liam’s eyes. With a low shout, his Longsword drew a sharp arc of light, forcing Heinrich and Martin back several steps.

Seizing the opening, his figure moved like lightning, instantly breaking through the battle lines and lunging straight for Natalia’s position.

His speed was extreme, leaving a string of afterimages on the ground.

"Oh no!"

The expressions of Heinrich and the other three changed drastically, and they all fell back to defend.

But it was too late.

Liam was already less than ten meters from Natalia. He raised his Longsword, Fighting Qi condensing into a blinding white light.

"Die, you damn Mage!"

Natalia’s pupils contracted, and she instinctively raised her Magic Staff.

But in close-quarters combat between a Warrior and a Mage, victory and defeat are often decided in an instant.

At that critical moment, a dark figure suddenly slammed into her from the side.

BANG!

Mateiro knocked Natalia aside. In that same instant, the blinding white light passed through his body, piercing him.

Blood sprayed out, splattering across Natalia’s pale face.

"Mateiro!" she cried out.

The loyal Archer Captain used the last of his strength to say, "M... Miss... run... quickly..."

"Meddling trash!"

Liam cursed angrily. He knew that delays could lead to complications, so he lunged at Natalia again.

This assassination could not be allowed to fail!

Natalia had no time for grief. She quickly pulled out a Spell Scroll.

A flicker of light, and she vanished from the spot.

At almost the same moment, Liam’s Longsword struck the spot where she had just been.

The Fighting Qi exploded, tearing the earth asunder.

He couldn’t believe his attack had missed.

"Is that... the Blink Technique?"

He hadn’t expected Natalia to have a Level 6 Spell Scroll on her.

’Where did she go?’

His gaze darted across the battlefield, and he soon found Natalia, who had collapsed to the ground in the woods thirty meters away.

He wanted to press the attack but was surrounded by Heinrich, Bertrand, and the other two, who had rushed over.

SCHLICK!

Liam slashed his sword at Heinrich, but the man merely sidestepped slightly, letting the Longsword crash onto his shoulder Armor so he could rush forward and land a blow of his own.

In the fierce exchange, Heinrich felt the bones in his left shoulder shatter, and his legs buckled, forcing him to his knees.

However, his own Longsword had also struck viciously against his opponent’s vambrace.

The violent impact dented Liam’s vambrace, and the force sent him flying backward.

Bertrand and the other two seized the opportunity and swarmed him.

They were ready to trade their lives to take one of the enemy down.

Perhaps sensing the danger, Liam roared, "Malachi, what are you waiting for? Go kill Natalia!"

At these words, the expressions on the faces of Heinrich and the others changed drastically.