Chapter 148: Forced Breakthrough (2)

Chapter 148: Forced Breakthrough (2)

Translator/Editor: Ryuu

Chapter 148: Forced Breakthrough (2)

"Still, I hope they make it here. Right, Yuna? I'm dying to see the expression on that brat's face when he sees me."

"Please, let me go. Send me home."

Yuna knelt before Marsha, pleading. The attitude of the subordinates alone made it clear she was the top authority in the organization.

"It's okay, don't be scared."

"Does that mean you'll send me home?"

"Of course. It's chaotic outside right now, so I'll send you home once everything settles down. But, I have a small favor to ask, could I?"

"What kind of favor?"

Marsha approached Yuna and gently stroked her head, causing Yuna's eyes to gradually close and her focus to blur.

"What? What's happening?"

Yuna didn't even realize she had closed her eyes as she lost consciousness to the ringing in her ears.

Catching Yuna as she was about to fall forward, Marsha looked down at her tenderly, then turned away with a cold smile.

"Let the fun begin."

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Falcoa's men were rough and violent. It seemed fear was foreign to them as they took hits with their bodies while swinging their swords recklessly.

"Attack with the Wind Force Formation! Charge!"

Their main strategy was guerrilla warfare. They alternated offense and defense in a zigzag pattern, distributing their stamina efficiently, which was horrifying for Shirone's group, who had no experience in war.

However, the essence of guerrilla warfare lay not in ambush but in retreat. It seemed they had no intention of engaging in direct combat.

"Disengage the Wind Force Formation! Retreat for now!"

"Where do you think you're running to!"

Amy hastily unleashed a series of Flame Strikes. In an instant, the enemies lit up and transformed into flashes of light, soaring into the sky as the air tore with a high-pitched sound.

"Ugh, so annoying! We lost them again."RêAd lateSt chapters at novelhall.com Only

As Amy stomped her feet in frustration, Rian comforted her by patting her shoulder.

"But they're also fighting with all their might. Their numbers are increasing, so Yuna should be safe for now. That's good for us."

Shirone turned to his friends and said,

"Let's assess our condition first. Anyone injured?"

It was crucial to visually confirm any injuries. In a neighborhood scuffle, a bloody nose might be noticeable, but in life-threatening combat, the abundance of endorphins could mask the pain.

After checking each other's physical state, they all breathed a sigh of relief, realizing there were no significant issues.

But the enemies were also unharmed. Despite their best efforts, the enemies would vanish like ghosts at crucial moments.

"We haven't taken down a single one yet. This will disadvantage us in upcoming battles."

Amy shared her analysis so far.

"I've been watching, and I think there's a secret to the bracelets they're wearing. They must be magical devices that trigger spatial movement."

"We're in a situation where we have to consider efficiency. I didn't mention it because I thought destroying magic circles wasn't an option, but neutralizing their effect is much more complicated than you might think."

Rian thrust his sword into the ground with force.

"Can't I just tear the ground apart with my sword until the magic circle disappears?"

"That wouldn't be enough. The magic circles we see are just symbols representing concepts."

Realizing what Amy was trying to say, Shirone defined it clearly.

"So unless we destroy the space to the extent that the magic circle's concept disappears, it won't vanish?"

"Exactly. That's why there are mainly two ways to destroy a magic circle. Use Pure Magic to neutralize the concept itself, or smash the magic circle until the concept breaks down. The former is impossible for us, and the latter requires time."

Tess understood why Amy was skeptical about this approach.

"So it comes down to this. The effort to destroy one magic circle is less efficient than just pushing forward?"

"Right. It's better to continue towards our destination as is if we can't destroy one within at least 10 minutes. The basic intention of using the enemies' psychology is good, though."

As the necessary information for the strategy was shared, they became more silent. In such cases, it was best to follow one person's decision. Rian looked at Shirone, seeking his decision.

"What do you say, Shirone?"

Shirone was inevitably conflicted. With a hostage involved, it was best to move quickly, but being too eager could jeopardize the rescue mission itself.

"Let's destroy the magic circle. I'll try."

As Shirone voiced his decision, Amy looked at him in surprise.

Shirone, known for his insight, wasn't one to gamble on low odds, but he didn't ignore chances either. In her view, the probability of destroying a magic circle within 10 minutes was less than 10%.

"Are you sure? We don't have magic that can do it in time."

Shirone's most potent spell was undoubtedly the Photon Cannon. But even embedding mass into light wasn't enough to handle the weight of the earth.

Potentially, rapid-fire could destroy one within 10 minutes, but the mental energy expended would disadvantage them in future battles.

Another possibility was laser magic, but Amy was skeptical about that too.

Laser magic, which concentrates energy locally to induce molecular vibrations, has the advantage of destroying material regardless of durability but is limited in scope.

"I'll try. I have an idea."

Amy couldn't imagine how Shirone planned to destroy the magic circle, but it was best to trust him. His intuition rarely led astray.

If someone like Yiruki was here, perhaps a more accurate conclusion could be reached, but in his absence, any deviation from Shirone's expectations could only be deemed as force majeure.

With that realization, Amy nodded and said,

"Alright. Then Tess and I will move as one team, and Shirone and Rian as another. We'll maintain a 50-meter distance between us. Let's use Teleportation to scour the surroundings for the magic circle."

"Got it, but be careful. Focusing too much on the distance might lead to collisions with other obstacles. Teleporting through the forest is dangerous."

Even Shirone, a Teleportation specialist, needed high concentration to traverse the forest. However, Amy retorted somewhat brusquely, annoyed by Shirone's caution.

"Who are you worrying about? You're not equating me with those Supernatural Psychic Science Research Group kids, are you?"

Although her words were meant to ease Shirone's concerns, they weren't entirely incorrect. Amy, having mastered The Bridge That Cannot Be Crossed and possessing Red Eyes, was unlikely to encounter accidental collisions.

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