Chapter 473: Battle
Chapter 473: Battle
They circled around many areas until a dark purple cloud, like a wall of iron, surged over from the west, casting the forest they were in into darkness.
"We need to find a place to stop", Edward said from behind Liam. "Such clouds often signify the approach of a blizzard. Flying in the air during severe weather might not be a good idea."
"Understood." After communicating with Hermione through the Phoenix Mark, the two Broomsticks carrying four people began to descend. They finally landed on the leeward side of a rugged cliff. As their feet touched the ground, a strong wind blew, violently shaking the surrounding trees, and the sound of branches snapping reached their ears.
In the icy wind, which felt like it was blowing down from a glacier, large, fingernail-sized snowflakes were mixed. The arrival of the blizzard turned the sky pitch black. Watching the only ordinary human, Bellatrix, shiver uncontrollably, Liam knew they had to set up the tent quickly; otherwise, the low temperature could be deadly.
Soon, Liam and the others used Magic to set up a small two-person tent. Liam crawled inside on all fours and then called out, "It might be a bit crowded. I prepared it for two or three people, not five."
"Such a small two-person tent—" Bellatrix crawled in, her face full of disbelief as she found herself in a luxurious three-bedroom suite decorated in Victorian style. Everyone quickly followed her into the tent, and after lighting the fireplace, they sat on the sofa and drank Hot Chocolate together.
"This is truly amazing", Edward said, sipping his Hot Chocolate and looking around. "I know many Vampires possess some special abilities, but nothing as magical as this."
"Of course, this is the power of Magic", Liam replied. "I've set up magical defenses outside, so we can rest well tonight. After all, the Vampire Neonate Legion will arrive tomorrow, and the Vampire you mentioned is an experienced fighter who has lived for a long time. I don't think our attempts to disrupt them today will be very effective."
"Of course!" Hermione added, noticing Bellatrix's nervousness. "Even if ten Vampires attack us, we can hold out until reinforcements arrive. But if they can see through our setup, they might send a large force to tie down our main group and use their elite forces to strike here. Honestly, in a one-on-one battle, we won't lose. So please relax."
After chatting for a while, they each went to their rooms to rest. In her room, Hermione finally asked a question that had been on her mind for a while. "Why does Edward look so much like Cedric Diggory?"
"That's quite normal", Liam said with a straight face. "Different worlds can have people who look alike. According to scientists, even in the same world, two people who don't know each other can look identical. It's even more likely in different worlds." As he spoke, Liam thought of a video on Bilibili about a Hermione makeup tutorial, where the girl looked very much like Emma.
"Just like Belle, who looks like me, right?" Hermione recalled a trip from a few years ago and nodded in agreement. "It's a delightful surprise!"
Gradually, the surroundings grew quiet, and the wind died down. Soon, everyone in the tent fell asleep.
When they woke up the next morning, the weather was very clear, and the surrounding snow made the environment almost too bright. Liam stood at the tent entrance and looked down the hill, spotting a sandy-colored Giant Wolf hopping toward their location. He quickly recognized the Werewolf.
"Seth Clearwater, good morning", Liam greeted as the Giant Wolf stopped by the tent. "Didn't Sam think you were too young to participate in the battle?"
"This child feels he should protect his friends", Edward stepped in to translate. "And Sam agrees with him. Sam believes that keeping him by your side and your fiancée is absolutely safe."
"Thank Sam for his trust", Liam said. He then started cooking breakfast by the fire outside the tent. Hermione joined him, as they now needed to prepare breakfast for their unexpected guest, Seth, who had a large appetite. To ensure the werewolf was well-fed before the battle, they conjured a prepared sheep from another world and used their wands to roast it.
Hermione, who had learned from the werewolf about Bellatrix and Jacob's relationship, glared at the two of them sitting cozily under a tree with Edward. "I can't understand how someone can love two people at the same time. Don't they feel confused?"
"Many things can't be explained so clearly. We shouldn't impose our views on others in such matters", Liam said, recalling how many people in his past life thought the female protagonist of the book was morally flawed for having two love interests. However, considering the popularity of many webnovel protagonists who juggled multiple relationships, he thought it was only fair that a female character with two love interests wasn't overly criticized.
With the help of magic, breakfast was quickly prepared. After they all ate and rested for a bit, they left Bellatrix in the tent and began setting up defenses. Although Edward and Seth didn't think the enemy would find them, they appreciated Liam and the others' cautious approach.
"We can hear the battle", Edward suddenly said. By then, Liam and the others had already set up a circle of magical defenses around the tent, standing ready to engage in combat.
"Both sides are feinting. Our people haven't found Victoria yet. Wizards, I think your concerns might be valid", Edward said, crouching down and extending his arms in a defensive stance. Seth, transformed into a giant wolf, hid in a nearby thicket. Liam and Hermione drew their wands and swords, while Rose Crystal, wielding a large sword made of purple crystal, concealed herself in a tree.
Just as everyone was prepared, two vampires slowly approached from the clearing near the campsite. Liam noticed they were surprised to see him and Hermione but continued forward after sniffing the air, perhaps thinking that ordinary humans posed no threat.
After a brief, meaningless exchange, Seth charged out, leaping across the clearing and pinning the vampire neonate Riley to the ground. Edward and Victoria began their dance of combat.
This was Liam's first time witnessing a vampire battle. Victoria moved swiftly, sliding back and forth, trying to find a gap in his defenses to reach the tent. Edward deftly blocked her movements, moving with intense focus and gradually closing in on her. It seemed neither would gain the upper hand anytime soon.
After confirming there were no other ambushers, Liam and Hermione simultaneously cast spells at the vampire neonate.
"Petrify" "Binding Spell" The two spells hit the vampire neonate Riley, who was pinned under Seth's giant wolf form. Seth, noticing his opponent was immobilized, seized the opportunity and tore the vampire to pieces.
"No—" Victoria screamed in an infantile voice, seeing her capable assistant killed. She had already reached the edge of the clearing and, upon realizing her assistant was dead, immediately fled into the forest. Edward, caught off guard by her decisiveness, was already several meters behind her and couldn't stop her from escaping again.
With a final, longing glance at the tent protected by the group, Victoria ran straight into the woods.
(End of Chapter)
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