Chapter 2403 Escape
Through the gap in the barrier, Emery summoned his spatial gate, anchoring it as far from the dark elf stronghold as possible. His mastery of spatial magic allowed him to cast a portal over 500 miles away under ideal conditions, but the lingering disruptions from the base limited his range to around 300 miles. It was still enough to give them a critical head start.
As the portal materialized, the scar-faced elf grand magus who had been monitoring the scene reacted instantly, his eyes widening in shock. "SPATIAL MAGIC!" he bellowed. "STOP THEM!! Don't let them escape!"
Realizing the gravity of the situation, the scar-faced grand magus threw caution aside. Ignoring the multiple grand magus opponents, he surged forward, unleashing his domain in a dark, purplish cloud that clung to him like a second skin. His twin daggers gleamed with smoke seeping from the blades like tendrils.
"Watch out! Poison!" shouted the Valaryn princess. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
The giant grand magus Dopa, blocking its path, took the brunt of the attack. Without a trace of fear, he launched a powerful punch toward the oncoming threat, a shockwave of energy blasting from his fist.
BAMMM!!!
The blow connected, sending the scar-faced grand magus hurtling back followed by Dopa's deep laughter as he watched the dark elf reel from the impact. "HAHA! You are so unlucky!! My body is immune to poison!"
With the portal established, Grand Magus Helga was the first to step through, her spirit sense sweeping the area on the other side to ensure it was secure. She nodded, calling out to the wounded Grand Magus Archie to follow.
"Take care, my Lady," Archie said, glancing back with concern at the princess and Emery, his expression reluctant. But with a final, respectful nod, he stepped through the gate.
The battle raged on with unrelenting intensity, but Emery kept his focus sharp. His divine sense remained attuned to the surroundings, alert for any incoming threats. five minutes had passed since the chaotic clash began, and in that brief span, Emery could feel the shift in the tide. From the southern wall, two elven grand magus approached, their power unmistakable. The arrival of these two grand magus would spell disaster for the group, and Emery knew that the window of opportunity for their escape was closing fast.
His gaze flickered to the surroundings—no sign of the Ghostblade unit had yet appeared. Doubt began to creep into his mind and just as the weight of that thought began to settle, however, a sudden awareness gripped him.
"They are here!!"
Emery's senses flared as he recognized the familiar presence—shifting, and cloaked in the shadows just several miles away. The Ghostblades had returned. Their silent footsteps barely whispered through the air, but Emery could feel their proximity.
The timing could not have been more crucial. The elven grand magus were mere moments away, and the two forces were converging on their position in a deadly race.
With no time to lose, Emery turned sharply toward Grand Magus Dopa and Princess Miriel. "Prepare yourselves!"
He then commanded his massive plant summons to unleash a final, ferocious assault to buy them precious seconds. Without hesitation, he opened the spatial gate. "Let's go! Move now!"
Princess Miriel was the first to respond, stepping swiftly into the portal without a second thought. Grand Magus Dopa followed immediately, his form shrinking back to normal as he crossed over.
Major Kouga and one of his Ghostblade warriors arrived next, despite missing two members they decisively charged into the gate with haste.
Realizing no one else was left, Emery leaped through last, casting a final glance behind him. He saw his summons being obliterated under the onslaught of the elven Grand Magus, just as the portal closed.