Chapter 275: Wizard Ren

Chapter 275: Wizard Ren



Alex, holding a gilded book, took the lead, while Roland and Flay, equipped with sword and shield, quickly released two faint green airflows.

As the pale green airflows enveloped Roland's legs, it was evident that the heavily armored knight became much more agile, increasing his speed by at least ten to twenty percent.

The pale green airflow had an even more pronounced effect on Flay.

Dressed in leather armor, Flay could now be described as moving with the speed of a galloping horse, quickly overtaking his captain, Roland, who was ahead of him.

The two rushed towards Ren's battle, while Alex trailed behind by a few steps.

The members of the Mountain Shaker Fang Bear Squad reacted swiftly as well, already bursting out of the room.

However, just as they were about to charge forward, Alex stopped them.

The black cloak on Holan's body had already torn, revealing large patches of scaly skin resembling snake scales.

...

Alexandra supported Ren's body on one side, her ample chest occasionally brushing against Ren's sturdy arm.

Roland, who was rapidly catching up from behind, exclaimed in shock:

As Cannon hissed in exasperation, he turned to Raksool beside him and said, "Hehe, now I understand why Holan lost to Ren."

Holan continued to fight and retreat at the same time.

This caused Ren to immediately halt, preventing himself from charging into the suddenly appearing black mist.

Ren instantly felt a tremendous force slamming into his shield, and the veins on his arms bulged like little snakes.

"So, I hope we can work together to eliminate this highly threatening Ren!"

Although this move could block the incoming four-pronged darts, the consequences were quite evident.

"That's good!" Alexandra smiled sweetly.

At this thought, the group paused in their tracks.

"Pfft!"

Ren grabbed Holan's head with one hand, like dragging a dead snake, as he emerged from the dappled shadows of the trees.

As for the opponent's self-importance, it was merely a minor issue.

Ren punched the opponent's forehead, instantly knocking Holan unconscious.

"Iron Wall!" Ren roared, his muscles swelling.

His position was suddenly exposed.

"Cannon, the High Priestess, will avenge me!"

"Hehe, this is where the Earth Serpent comes in. We want to open up a path located..."

Seeing that the others were at least several meters away, Holan gritted his teeth. He decided to use his ultimate move and try to turn the tables!

Even in the shadowed area, the python-like black airflow was still very eye-catching.

The situation turned dire at this point! "However, this Ren..."

"But, this Ren..."

"We'll take care of this Ren. We have to open a path located..."

"This young man named Ren is actually a rare Metal-type Wizard, not just a Great Knight as you said!"

In an instant, Holand understood a lot.

Holand was startled and quickly retreated, unconsciously raising his right hand to protect his forehead. But the next second, he suddenly felt his body become lighter.

She had just heard Alex's words and now looked at her companion, saying, "You stay here, I'll go check it out."

Flay, standing nearby, stared at the massive black snake in shock.

Although the information provided by the Dark Flame Church was mostly nonsense, one thing was certain: Ren was highly skilled in close combat.

The giant snake head and Ren's tower shield collided violently.

Several serpentine black smokes surrounded Ren, bypassing the shield's frontal defense and attacking from both sides.

If Viscount Ren and their formidable captain couldn't handle the enemy, their presence would be insignificant.

Time passed by, and the two had already added several rounds of Yanghe tea.

"It's Holand!"

Just then, he clearly saw that the weapon, which was originally a battle hammer, instantly transformed into a tower shield.

But he found the other's dog to be truly detestable.

The answer was self-evident.

Upon hearing Raksool's words, Cannon's expression softened.

"Transform!"

As Holand blocked the four-pronged dart, his eyes widened in the next second. A powerful figure suddenly burst through the smoke and dust.

"Hmm?"

Alex and Alexandra, following behind, didn't witness this scene, and they found it odd that the two in front suddenly slowed down.

This caused the Broken Fang Bear Squad members to exchange glances, wanting to say, "Alexandra, aren't you part of the Broken Fang Bear Squad? Our task is to protect the mansion."

The message was sent through a Shadow Snake, ensuring accuracy, most likely genuine.

Why was he barely affected by his killer move's pressure? This was vastly different from the information provided by the Dark Flame Church.

If things didn't go well, he could retreat during the skill's interval. Otherwise, the current situation was highly unfavorable for him.

With the giant snake's appearance, Roland, who had extensive experience fighting the Serpent Cult, immediately deduced the other's identity. He never expected that right after their arrival in Maestus, the Serpent Cult would strike that very night.

Moreover, if the enemy was indeed using a diversion tactic, it would be foolish to pursue them all at once.

He could only hope that they wouldn't get seriously injured.

Roland suddenly remembered something.

He opened the note from the informant, and Raksool's expression grew worse as he read.

In that instant, the giant snake opened its massive jaws and pounced on Ren from above.

Finally, he handed the note to the Serpent Cult's High Priest Cannon with displeasure.

However, at that moment, Cannon's eyebrows twitched as he looked towards a corner of the room.

Since Alexandra had just taken a bath, her hair was still wet, exuding the scent of a mature woman, causing Ren's stomach to heat up.

The next second, a massive black fog enveloped Holand, followed by the spreading black smoke.

"This is wrong!"

At this moment, Ren and Holand's battlefield had moved from the Baron's Mansion to the streets, leaving a trail of destruction with large and small holes.

"Additionally, the situation mentioned earlier is unlikely. Holand isn't that kind of person."

"A wizard, and a rare Metal-type wizard at that?"

"Great Devourer, please hear your servant's plea." Holand, still running, pleaded.

When Roland, Flay, and Alexandra arrived, they all gasped in shock. "Hiss~"

"Is this a physical attack?" Ren's eyes flickered.

At this moment, the ram horn in his hand had transformed into a two-handed greatsword, slashing towards Holand.

If it were him, he would have been unable to block this attack.

"Damn it! I told you there's a group of experts here."

"Stubborn!"

The same question remained.

In an instant, a giant snake head, larger than a millstone, emerged from the black fog, standing at least two to three stories tall, and its body was at least five meters long.

"Swoosh!"

Deep within the Elim Mine.

Holand's face was filled with shock, staring at Ren.

This was a secret technique to enhance close combat, but he was struggling to withstand Ren's attacks.

Cannon remained silent.

"You're a wizard!"

"Priest Cannon, the problem now is that due to your subordinate Holand's arrogance, he was not only captured but also alerted the enemy. This puts us in a passive position!"

Roland recalled Ren's display in the conference room, where he smashed the iron dummy into steel fragments with a single hammer strike, leaving him astonished.

"He deserves this fate!"

After a moment of shock, they approached with concern.

At this moment, the battle between him and Ren was at a stalemate, but the enemy reinforcements were rapidly approaching his position.

"Boom!"

"To prevent the enemy from diverting our attention, I suggest everyone immediately protect the important figures here."

This move was too sudden! Ren, wielding the sharp ram horn, instantly broke through the black airflow, and Holand, unable to dodge in time, was knocked flying over ten meters.

Seizing the momentary chaos inside the mansion, the insider quickly reported the situation, emphasizing how this adult, with an overly high opinion of himself, didn't even listen to the entirety of his intelligence report. After vividly describing the scene, he quickly spread the news.

Holand hadn't returned, which surprised him! But no matter what, the Black Flame Cult had not lied.

At this moment, Ren's round shield transformed once again into an eagle shield.

"Fortunately, Viscount Ren is powerful; otherwise, even a peak Great Knight would be severely injured or killed if they were ambushed by this guy."

After hearing this, Cannon's expression changed, and he exclaimed, "What! Holand has been captured alive?"

He laughed and said to Cannon, "Viscount Cannon, if there are any materials you need for your ritual, we can prepare them for you."

Raksoor was chatting casually with Cannon, the Grand Bishop of the Serpent Cult.

It was at this moment that Holand realized that Ren, whom he was supposed to assassinate, was not only a Great Knight who had mastered an Ultimate Technique but also a Wizard.

"Thank you, that won't be necessary. I've already prepared the materials. By the way, Viscount Raksoor, what's the second task your church needs our help with?"

After a moment, Raksoor said to Cannon, "Viscount Cannon, how about this? We'll hand over the Earth Serpent to you, and you can immediately perform the ritual."

It wouldn't take more than ten seconds for the other party to join the battle.

At this moment, Holand no longer had any intention of continuing the fight.

"Not good, it's a Shadow Snake!"

Saying this, he strode with his long legs towards the direction of Ren's battle at high speed.

Upon hearing this, the members of the Broken Fang Bear Squad quickly glanced at each other and nodded slightly.

But the next second, he looked horrified! Ren's speed showed no signs of slowing down, and he closely followed behind Holand, charging into the broken gate. Ren's weapon instantly transformed into a bizarre greatsword, and its wide blade was covered with countless small objects. Ren's entire body spun like a top, generating a powerful whirlwind that swept through the surroundings! Most importantly, the dense four-pronged darts, accompanied by sharp sounds of piercing the air, attacked from all directions simultaneously.

Could it be that Viscount Ren had met with an accident? Alexandra thought it was impossible! Viscount Ren was someone who could escape from a Knight's strength, and even if he wasn't doing well, he should be able to take care of himself.

This made Cannon, the Grand Bishop of the Serpent Cult, frown slightly, thinking, "Could this Ren really be that difficult to deal with?"

But he swallowed his words as Alexandra's figure was already running out of sight.

"Everyone, there's only one of them. I believe that with Viscount Ren and our captain, it's more than enough."

He stared at the Shadow Snake's eyes for a while.

When the insider saw Ren carrying Holand like a dead snake, along with Roland and Flay, entering the Earl's mansion through the broken gate, his entire body began to tremble slightly.

With his right arm missing, Holand's physical balance was disrupted, and his movement speed slowed down again.

Amidst the dimly lit shadows, even the Spirit Hound Curie struggled to locate Holand's trail due to the distracting scent of the tattered black cloak fragments.

Alexandra sped up once more.

Additionally, the other party's small hand seemed to be reaching deeper and deeper.

"Furthermore, due to your church's erroneous intelligence, one of our High Priestesses has been captured by the enemy. What do you say to that?"

"What!" Raksoor was stunned upon hearing this, as if struck by thunder on a clear day.

Ren's strength was indeed formidable, but he had never fought against the Serpent Cult before. It was highly likely that he would suffer a significant loss when facing this move. The enemy's Dark Art was incredibly powerful, and it wasn't just a physical attack; it also carried a strong aura and shadow energy. Without experience, it would be extremely challenging to resist.

Not far away, Roland and Flay of the Blade Squad, who were closing in, had also witnessed Ren's shield transformation from a distance. They unconsciously slowed down, exchanging glances in surprise. Both could see the astonishment in each other's eyes. "Isn't he a Senior Great Knight?"

Therefore, facing the dense and almost impenetrable four-pronged darts rushing at high speed, Holand could only once again manifest multiple black python-like airflows surrounding himself for protection.

At this moment, Holand had already entered the vast green area of the noble district. He tore off the remaining tattered black cloak and threw it aside, and the next second, his entire body disappeared, perfectly camouflaged by the mottled tree shadows in the moonlight.

It was Ren's first encounter with such a situation, and he had almost suffered a severe injury.

At this moment, Holand finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"This..." This time, it was Raksoor's turn to fall silent.

"Holand's Shadow Snake." Cannon's face lit up as he scooped up the small black snake.

"But regarding this person, Rain, who captured the esteemed Holand of your church, I must say, he has become a common enemy of both our churches."

This was why Cannon, the Grand Bishop of the Serpent Cult, was confident that Holand would either succeed in his mission or escape unscathed.

Undeniably, the Swordsmaster from Nom Province standing before him made a very reasonable point.

A loud thud echoed as something heavy hit the ground!

Each time he vanished into the shadows using the street's shaded areas, the dogs would sniff him out, much to Holand's frustration.

"Pfft!"

The black mist rapidly condensed, revealing the human-shaped Holand within.

"You think you have me cornered?"

Rain took a quick step past him and swung his sword twice, flashing with dark light!

"You didn't even let me finish talking!"

"Damn it! The Black Flame Church, those bastards dared to betray me!" Holand cursed as he retreated swiftly.

Holand, possessing the talent of the Shadow Snake, 'Shadow Skin Technique', could hide in shadows, appearing almost invisible, but he didn't disappear to another plane or directly teleport away.

Raksool's face also turned grim.

"Yes, yes, there are too many people here. Let's go." Roland suggested with a smile.

Although Rain had managed to twist his body at the critical moment, avoiding the vital strike to his heart, his chest was still hit by the ram horn, creating a fist-sized bruise that significantly slowed him down.

A gigantic black snake suddenly appeared in the air, standing upright.

"As for the second request, let's forget about it."

"I don't know if it's possible, but Holand personally fought with them, so there's no doubt about that." Cannon glanced at Raksool and continued, "And the responsibility for this failure lies with your church!"

"But at most, Holand would return empty-handed. It's unlikely they'd keep him here."

At the entrance of the Baron's Mansion, the elegant wrought iron gate now lay twisted and bent to one side.

Rain curiously observed Alex, whose legs were enveloped in a faint green airflow, recognizing him as a rare Intermediate Wind Wizard Apprentice.

"Your Excellency Rain, this man is Holand, the High Priest of the Serpent Cult, whom we encountered earlier today. I can't believe they arrived so quickly and even attacked you." Roland introduced.

"How is that possible?"

A pair of gigantic yellow-brown vertical pupils fixed on Rain, and an intense aura of pressure instantly enveloped the entire area!

The pale moonlight illuminated Rain's drenched with sweat, bronze-colored skin, reflecting a chilling aura.

Rain's lower body instantly sank into the ground, almost up to his knees.

Rain's shield expanded and enveloped him, quickly transforming into a round shield, blocking all attacks! "Bang, bang, bang!"

At this moment, Holand laughed maniacally, his voice tinged with madness, "Hey, do you think you've won? You're all dead!"

The task had indeed not been completed.

A pale, slender hand gently caressed Rain's muscular body, expressing concern, "Your Excellency Rain, are you injured? Let me see."

A slender black snake suddenly emerged from the shadows, slithering quickly to Cannon's side.

Even Rain, an esteemed Swordsman, would have struggled to defend against such a physical and energetic assault without mastering a defensive technique.

No wonder! Their attacks were shrouded in mystery, combining combat techniques, dark arts, and serpent pets.

A tiny Shadow Snake slithered from his pants, quickly disappearing into the nearby shadows, vanishing from sight.

Holand lay on the ground, his body convulsing uncontrollably from the pain of his injuries and the failure of his mission, his mental state in disarray.

As the incident occurred within the Serpent Cult's territory, the capture of Holand, a high-ranking member of their church, would undoubtedly be a matter of concern for the cult.

Holand's swift actions had impressed Raksool, earning the Serpent Cult's favor, and his words carried a newfound respect.

Rain's battle hammer transformed into a shield with a sharp ram horn, charging at him like a raging bull.

His primary objective in Maestus was the ancient creature - the Earth Serpent.

Since they acknowledged the issue and agreed to perform the dominion ritual immediately, pursuing further inquiries would be of little significance.

Cannon nodded, "Your Excellency Raksool, you're right. This Rain, who captured and injured Holand, must pay the price."

"I'll perform the ritual now. Perhaps we can borrow the power of the Earth Serpent to eliminate them all!"

(End of Chapter)

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