Chapter 337 - 335: Natalia’s Desperate Counterattack

Chapter 337: Chapter 335: Natalia’s Desperate Counterattack

Natalia gasped for breath.

The Blink Technique Spell Scroll was a gift from Duane. She had planned to keep it forever as a memento, never expecting a day would come when she’d actually have to use it.

However, using a Level 6 Spell Scroll as a Level 4 Mage took a heavy toll, leaving her feeling exhausted.

But among everyone present, not even the strongest of them, Heinrich, was capable of such a feat—

Warriors generally have low Spiritual Power. Even a Warrior at the Peak of the Earth Tier would suffer a powerful backlash from using a Level 6 Spell Scroll, likely losing fifty percent of their combat effectiveness in an instant.

Meanwhile, Malachi’s expression soured when he heard Liam’s shout.

’This is an assassination. Why is he shouting my name and exposing my identity?’

Still, this forced him to go all out. Only by killing every last one of them could he keep his identity from being revealed.

’I was hoping to wait for Liam to get injured so I could steal the spotlight, tsk...’

He hesitated no longer and charged toward Natalia.

He wasn’t using his top speed, but he was still moving fast.

Watching the Celestial Tier Warrior charging at her, Natalia’s eyes showed no panic. Instead, they were filled with resolve.

At this moment, Heinrich and the others couldn’t get to her, and Eleanor’s group was no match for a Celestial Tier Warrior. If she wanted to survive, she had to rely on herself.

She took a deep breath, quickly pulled a black scroll from a pocket at her waist, and spread it flat on the ground.

’Better to fight and risk it all than to just sit here and wait to die.’

She slammed her Magic Staff onto the center of the scroll. Her own Magic Power, along with the immense energy bursting from a Magic Crystal Stone, surged into the scroll beneath it.

Malachi’s eyes narrowed. The surging Magic Power made his heart palpitate.

’This is an offensive High-level Magic! The equipment and scrolls this woman carries are probably worth more than my entire fortune!’

He abruptly accelerated, his body becoming a phantom, trying to end Natalia’s life before she could successfully channel the Magic.

But just then...

WHOOSH!

The ground before him was violently torn open by a torrent of water, which then surged ten meters into the air like a flood released from a dam.

"Tidal Cage!"

Natalia shouted, the chaotic Magic Power around her kicking up a fierce gale that sent her waist-length silver hair flying.

WHOOSH!

The torrent split into dozens of watery tentacles, each one lunging for Malachi as if it had a mind of its own.

"Damn it!"

Malachi’s expression changed drastically as he leaped away.

BOOM!

A pillar of water slammed into the ground, blasting out a large crater, then shot toward him again as if it had ricocheted.

She clenched her teeth, her face growing paler. The drain on her Magic Power and Spiritual Power gave her a splitting headache.

’But now is not the time to give up.’

She manipulated five of the water pillars, forcing Malachi to constantly reposition himself and preventing him from getting any closer.

At the same time, she used the other five pillars to box him in.

Malachi used his Fighting Qi, and the flames erupting from his longsword met the water, creating a thick cloud of steam.

His vision was completely obscured.

And at that very moment, a pillar of water descended from the sky, smashing down on him.

Immediately after, the remaining nine pillars rushed forward like a pack of hunting wolves, enveloping Malachi, lifting him into the air, and forming a massive, transparent cage.

Natalia bit her lip so hard she tasted blood, the metallic tang helping her focus to complete the final stage of the magic.

The high-pressure water currents battered him relentlessly. Even with his armor’s protection, the repeated impacts gradually dented it.

The immense pressure from the cage forced the air from his lungs, leaving him suffocating.

He tried to unleash a burst of power, but a high-pressure jet of water struck his wrist, knocking the longsword from his grasp.

"Break!"

He used his last ounce of strength to try and break free from the cage, but in the end, he couldn’t overcome the immense pressure.

Malachi felt like a prisoner with his limbs tied to posts, completely unable to move.

The high-pressure water battered his body and head. Malachi’s vision soon blurred, his consciousness faded, and he finally passed out.

Natalia struggled to maintain the magic, but after a few seconds, she could no longer hold on and stumbled to the ground.

BANG!

The watery prison exploded like a water balloon, scattering in all directions as a heavy rain that stung the skin.

Malachi plummeted from the sky and crashed into the mud below, showing no signs of movement. It was impossible to tell if he was dead or alive.

"Bastard!"

Liam was frantic. He never imagined Malachi would be defeated by a single Spell Scroll.

The Celestial Tier Warrior was defeated, and he himself had been injured in the trade of blows.

This assassination was turning into an even bigger failure.

In contrast, the morale on Kennedy’s side soared.

"Kill them!"

Heinrich yelled, "For glory!"

Natalia’s performance had exceeded their expectations, and Malachi’s defeat was a massive morale booster.

It was like a shot of adrenaline for everyone, and they began to counterattack ferociously.

But Natalia was no longer aware of any of this.

The Tide Cage Spell Scroll had completely drained her Spirit and Magic Power.

She had done everything she could.

...

In the reception hall of Sea Cliff Castle, Count Kais was discussing recent matters concerning the Silent Shore with Cruz and his other vassals, as well as officials from the territory.

The topics included not only Lloyd’s marriage but also the details of expanding the Warm Sun Soup business and protecting their various interests.

Duane was a completely hands-off partner, rarely asking about business matters and leaving everything for Count Kais and Baron Uriel to handle.

But then again, who could complain when he only took a smaller share of the profits?

To the able, more work is given.

THUD, THUD, THUD...

The sound of urgent running, accompanied by the clatter of armor, brought the conversation in the reception hall to a halt as everyone looked outside.

A guard appeared at the door, a look of anxiety on his face.

Kais frowned, a bad premonition rising in his heart.

The butler, Moer, who was waiting at the side, spoke up. "What’s going on?"

"My Lord Count, it’s terrible! The young lady’s convoy has been attacked!"

Count Kais shot to his feet. "Say that again?"

"The young lady’s convoy was ambushed! They’ve suffered heavy losses! Captain Allen went to provide support... I heard... I heard the young lady was injured and is unconscious!"

Everyone in the hall turned pale, unable to believe what they were hearing.

Putting aside the matter of Natalia’s marriage alliance with Duane, she was also the Count’s only daughter.

How could something like this happen to someone of her status, with a lavishly equipped Defense Team, and in the Silent Shore of all places?

Cruz demanded, "What about Heinrich and his men?"

The guard didn’t know the full details, so he could only report the limited information he had.

"It’s said there were two Celestial Tier Warriors among the assassins. Lord Heinrich is severely injured and on the verge of death. I don’t know the specifics..."

Two Celestial Tier warriors!

Everyone’s expression changed, and they all turned to look at the Count.

"This was a premeditated assassination!"

Count Kais’s usually composed expression twisted with fury. "Moer, inform the physicians and healers in the castle to go and meet the wounded immediately!"

"Also, send someone to the Magic Research Institute and inform Delilah of this matter!"

"Cruz, Jick, Marles, we’re leaving now!"

He strode out of the reception hall, leading several knights as they mounted their warhorses and charged out of the castle.

Group after group of riders charged out of Sea Cliff Castle, galloping through the streets.

The anxious expressions on the faces of these knights and guards made it clear that something serious had occurred.

This unusual scene immediately sparked heated discussion among the public.

And when the townspeople saw Count Kais himself mount a warhorse, take up his weapon, and charge out of the castle, they knew something truly major must have happened.

Otherwise, why would Sea Cliff Castle look as if it were facing a great enemy?

A number of busybodies, and the spies other nobles had planted in the Silent Shore, began to stir.