Chapter 566 Surrounded

"Hmm… So, those still missing are the head Ambassador Phineas, four knights, the crown prince, and his two Royal Guards, along with the Duchess and Anna." said Angus to the woman in front of him.

"Yes, Baron Victory." replied the woman who wore a ragged uniform.

"How are the supplies and everyone's condition?" asked Angus.

"The last few knights that joined us are still recuperating with few minor injuries. They will be ready to move in a few minutes with the help of the Fourth Princess and potions. We also didn't lack any potion and equipment for battle." explained the woman.

"Good. Are there any problems?" asked Angus.

"Some of the knights are still not uncomfortable with their new weapon, but I am sure they will manage since it is still the same type of weapon.

"However, it is quite unfortunate since their previous weapon and equipment is more high quality than the current one." replied the woman professionally.

"Well, that is normal. Any fourth-grade knight could ask for a customized weapon or equipment with a certain boundary free of charge. Some of them even add more things with their own money."

"Their current weapon may have the same type. But, with their previous weapon, they could fight better. Their previous weapon is not only higher in quality but also their lifeline. Anyway, get the knight ready. We get another incoming monster." said Angus.

"Another one?! That's the third time. Then, excuse me, Baron Victory." replied the woman.

Angus looks at the leaving woman with a frown before shaking his head and focusing on one of the cave paths. Since he didn't know when he could find Anna in this maze dungeon, he kept moving while leading the Knights' embassy.

At first, he left all the leadership to the knight Hervy since he has experience leading. However, he is also a knight fighting in the front and needs to rest to recover. He didn't have time to take care of the others.

Therefore, Angus and Jayna must be active and organize the whole group. It is until they meet Yelena. The woman previously worked as Head Ambassador's assistant and secretary.

Angus didn't expect that the woman would work efficiently and be good at organizing the group. It makes Angus and Jayna's burden lessen a lot.

Moreover, the woman is a non-combatant human with only a third-grade core. She didn't need to fight and could organize everyone when the main combatant knights rested.

Because of her work efficiency and strict attitude, Angus even thought of recruiting him as his personal secretary. Still, he knows it is impossible since the woman will burn to ash by the fire of jealousy before Angus can ask her.

A moment later, Angus cast high circle spells and blasted the income monsters [4th Circle - Inferno]. *BOOOM* The intense fire explosion shook the area and stopped the monster's charge. Using this opportunity, the knights launch their attack from a distance and kill the survivor.

Angus also uses this opportunity to shoot down monsters with his modified Firebolt, [Fire Missile]. The first circle spell has become very deadly under Angus's continuous improvement.

It no longer categorizes the first circle as the magic circle is too complex and needs more mana than a normal Firebolt. Based on its current power, magic circle complexity, and mana requirement, Angus classified his modified Fire Missile as the third circle spell.

Unlike normal Firebolts that release a small weak explosion, [Fire Missile] focuses on speed and piercing damage. The spell is so focused on these two points that Angus is confident no fifth grade could defend the attack unscathed.

Under the continued attacks, the incoming monsters turn into unmoving corpses in just a few minutes.

"Get ready! We are moving now!!" yelled Angus as he led everyone to another cave path.

Since the monsters are getting stronger, Angus no longer holds back and uses many high-circle spells in their battle. As a result, the fight ends fast, especially against a large group of monsters. Unfortunately, this place is a dungeon.

Any large mana fluctuation from high circle spells will attract the monster in the span of hundred meters away. Therefore, they must get away every time they finish their battle to avoid getting surrounded. They didn't have time to check for the monster or loot them.

Still, their move is also not peaceful. They often find another group of monsters along the cave path. With Angus' detection skill, he could detect these monsters from a distance and choose another way.

Unfortunately, the bizarre monsters appeared and came out of thin air at a random location. Hence, his detection skill is useless since the monster could stand in their way before they can take a different route.

On the other hand, the newly formed bizarre monsters are like newborn monsters without any combat experience. Despite their high grade, they are too weak compared to other ordinary monsters.

*GRRTTTRR* While passing through the cave path and killing the bizarre newborn monsters, everyone hears a shake and tremor in the surrounding area.

"The cave wall is moving! Everyone ran forward at full speed!! There is a big area ahead." shouted Angus as he and Jayna used their own movement skills to move.

A moment later, they arrive at a big cave area and release a sigh. On the other hand, the cave path behind them is destroyed as the cave wall moves.

"Huff.. This is the second time we almost got crushed by a moving cave wall." sighed Angus.

"Fortunately, the big cave area is not changing like the cave path." chimed Jayna from the side.

"It is not certain yet. Maybe the cave wall here will also move and change but take longer than the cave path. It is better to keep moving. But, for now, let's stay here until the cave path stabilizes." said Angus.

"Alright, secure the area. This one is bigger than anything we visited before." command Angus to everyone.

Suddenly, Angus turned in a certain direction before looking in another direction solemnly.

"Angus..." called Jayna in worry.

"Yeah. This is getting more difficult. We may get a casualty this time." replied Angus.

"Forget about it! Everyone follows me to the center area." commanded Angus.

Reaching the area, Angus immediately commands knight Hervy to create a simple barricade with the help of his rune and things in the surrounding area. Noticing Angus's seriousness, the knights didn't ask and obey Angus' command without question.

"I want all the non-combatants to stay in the middle and with the supply, " commanded Angus after creating a high Earth Wall around them using magic.

"Sir, is there anything wrong?" asked Yelena in worry.

"A horde of monsters is coming from all the cave paths. With their current speed, they will arrive in fifteen or more minutes." said Angus solemnly.

Hearing it is not a group but a horde, everyone begins to worry and complete their task faster.

After giving everyone bad news, he moves to the cave entrance to place the rune trap. He also flooded the surrounding area with thick Fire Oil. Hervy and his knight also do not stay idle either. They create some obstacles and holes in their surrounding barricade.

Fortunately, their current cave area is a few kilometers wide and enough area to create an obstacle for the monsters. Despite getting surrounded, Angus didn't plan to strengthen the defense further as it was only temporary.

Angus knows this barricade is only temporary. They will abandon it anytime and move to the cave path with the least monster to escape.

He never plans to become a sitting duck for the monsters to attack them.

After putting the traps and making the crude obstacles as fast as possible, everyone gathers in the center behind the Earth Wall.

A few minutes later, a few groups of survivors come out from the cave paths and try to escape for their life. Using their strong perception, they also notice Angus' group and decide to go in their direction.

Among the incoming survivor group, Angus notices Jayna's brother Eric and his two wounded royal guards. Angus didn't say anything and jumped from the Earth Wall to grab them.

Before everyone could react, he got the three ragged humans and threw them above the Earth Wall. In another few seconds, he is already back on top of the Earth Wall using [Beast Walk] and catches the flying Crown Prince and Royal Guards.

"Jayna, take care of the Royal Guards. The two of them are heavily injured and on the verge of exhaustion." said Angus.

The princess nodded and brought the wounded Royal Guards to the center.

"A-Angus… It's good to see you." greeted Eric in shock.

He couldn't react to Angus' movement before knowing he and his two royal guards got thrown in the air.

"We will speak later, Crown Prince Eric. We have important matters at hand now." said Angus

He focuses on looking at the incoming group of survivors before looking far in the distance at the bizarre monsters coming from the cave path. Now, everyone could hear various monsters roar in the distance.

"Humans!! Let us in!!" called one of the Altras Red Guards while running.

However, before they could enter the obstacle area, *Pssiiuttt* A sharp whispering sound of Firebolt hit the ground in front of them.

"If you step into that area, we will treat you as a monster to eliminate." said Angus coldly.

"Angus!! What are you doing?!" called Eric from his side.