Chapter 620

Chapter 620

[To think it was hidden there all along? Its true what they say the darkest place is under the candlestick.]

Toon gnashed his teeth in frustration, causing Chiyou, who was perched on his shoulder, to flinch at the intensity of his anger.

Its fortunate we found it now, at least.

[Hmm. Thanks to you.]

Toons voice softened. [Finding the location so quickly, and the intelligence being accurate well done.]

Dont mention it.

Chiyou replied haughtily.

After all, were in the same boat, working under the count. It was only natural.

Chiyou smiled pleasantly at Toon, looking straight into his eyes.

Despite those eyes belonging to a creature much larger than herself, she showed no fear.

As Toon had pointed out, it was Chiyou who had inquired about the Divine Staff and had accurately identified this location.

Though it was thanks to what Bluebeard mentioned. Nonetheless, did it score me some points?

Her identification of this place was all thanks to her insight.

Even with the Shinobi-Gumi and the entire information network of the Old Continent, it would have been difficult for her to learn about this operation. It was conducted with extreme secrecy, and from the beginning, Leeha had not disclosed the location.

Yet, the reason he could pinpoint the Divine Staffs location was precisely because of a remark Bluebeard made at Ghibrids resting place.

-Manticore is dead?

A manticore that used to fly around so well, suddenly dead? Didnt he say there were no signs of anyone around where the manticore was?

The manticore wasnt just a creator of chimeras but also served as Ghibrids eyes and ears!

Thus, the information just before its death was relayed to Ghibrid, which Bluebeard heard from him.

Im not sure how those guys communicate, but Anyway, thats not important. An ambush where no one is detected, resulting in death from a single strike. Only a few in Middle Earth could achieve that.

Leeha.

Chiyou was convinced that Leeha was the one who had killed the Manticore.

From that point, she began mapping and tracking the source of the demonic essence closest to the Manticores death, eventually arriving here with Toon with the help of Bluebeard and Ghibrid.

It was a task that would take even the most astute users more than a day, yet she accomplished it in mere hours with her incredible drive, naturally, raising her standing in the eyes of Toon, Bluebeard, and others.

Hey there~ Lady Chiyou! So, what should I do now?

A voice interrupted Chiyous scheming about what else they could exploit from their arrangement.

Looking down from Toons shoulder, Chiyou saw Prea, the white-haired spirit summoner, clinging tightly to Toons ankle, looking up at her.

Tch, the one I wanted to keep out However, with Leeha around, her power is indispensable.

After Prea showed her true colors, Chiyou had kept her distance. But Prea, seemingly more eager, began to treat Chiyou more affectionately.

Ive heard theres a shadow spirit. I dont know its name, but if its existence is confirmed, what better place to increase familiarity than where the demonic beings dwell?

Chiyou was roughly aware of Preas ulterior motives.

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She was dissatisfied with Prea gaining more power, but there was no helping it.

After all, to neutralize one of Leehas key forces, the Burning Bear, Preas power was vital.

Can you ensure that humans are unable to approach the Divine Staff?

Chiyou asked, hiding her emotions.

Approach it?

Prea replied, still wearing a somewhat dull expression.

Hmm Preventing access? That shouldnt be too difficult, right?

The white-haired spirit summoner scratched Toons thick ankle with her finger as she spoke.

Though it seemed like she was talking to herself, Chiyou knew that wasnt the case. There were spirits listening to her words.

Noeanean. Can you surround that area for me?

No sooner had she finished speaking than the ground around the Divine Staff began to shake.

[An earthquake? Is it an Earthquake?]

Prea?

Shhhhh!

Before Kijung could even shout, Bobae had already drawn her bow.

Leehas MIRV seemed ordinary, yet a single arrow carried multiple mana arrows that spread around it.

Seikraid Order, all units take flight! Well handle the flying monsters in formation!

The eyes of the advanced order of knights who could use magic were also fixed above.

The monsters on the ground were mostly types encountered during waves! Therefore, the primary targets that needed to be kept in check were naturally those that could fly.

Priority targets are the manticore! Monsters that generate chimeras are your first priority! Be careful not to get stung by the tail

Boommm!

What?!

An enormous explosion interrupted the commanding Shin Nara, startling her into silence. Simultaneously, a manticore that had been flying towards us from the far side of the Divine Staff began to plummet to the ground. Yeol turned towards the direction where Leeha was, flashing a confident smile, knowing that Leeha must be watching her.

We must not die. But we also cannot let them have the Divine Staff. There is only one thing we must do, Shin Nara swung her sword through the air, declaring, Secure the Divine Staff, complete the mission without fail, and return to the capital! Do you understand?

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Yes, Dame!

As soon as the cry of allegiance to the Dame was uttered, the Sacred Knights moved towards the Divine Staff as if flying. It was not the best strategy. Acting without coordinating with the other knight orders only made them easier targets for the monsters. However, now was not the time to be choosy. With the imposing Toon and the giant monsters approaching, whoever could reach the Divine Staff first must do so, by any means possible.

Watching the Sacred Knights fly off, Leeha immediately turned and asked, Cardinal! How do we secure it!? Just anyone goes for it?

Of course not. I must reach it myself.

Damn it! Then its no use for that knight order to go!

A curse slipped from Leehas lips. The original plan had been for the knight orders to clear out the monsters before moving together with the cardinal. But how could they clear the monsters in this situation? Especially now that Toon had appeared. For the group trying to secure the Divine Staff, it was the worst-case scenario.

Damn it, this is when the top rankers should all be together! Why are they nowhere to be seen when theyre needed most?

Having Alexander or Lee Jiwon there would have been enough to distract the monsters and buy some time!

Leeha had to make a decision. Normally, he would have backed off, but now there was no backing down. The specific powers of the Divine Staff were unknown, but if Toon managed to take it, wouldnt everything be lost?

Ah, no choice!

Leeha shouted.

Blaugrunn! Bring Koma over! Teleport me and the cardinal to the Divine Staff, quick!

Map! I remember the coordinates from before!

Leeha quickly whispered this. Koma, who had only about ten minutes left, wouldnt be able to play a significant role if he remained nearby. So, what was the remaining option? Besides the flying Sacred Knights, who else could protect the Divine Staff? Fortunately, Leeha knew. The strongest spatial magician in the Middle Earth user community.

Hyein! Pull as many as you can from Byulcho to the Divine Staff! Ill talk to Kijung!

Eh, what? Its hard to specify the coordinatesNo, no! Just come! If Hyein doesnt bring Byulcho, were all dead!

Amidst the sound of Hyeins babbling whispers, Leeha could not hear her as Blaugrunn had already returned with Koma to Leehas side. The sudden appearance of a dragon startled the bishop NPC, but Cardinal Romero simply nodded, having anticipated this.

Lets go.

Are you ready, highness?

Yes, lets! First, the five paladins here, me, Blaugrunn, and Koma. Eight of us will secure the Divine Staff!

Understood! Confirming coordinates, mana synchronization Blaugrunn looked off into the distance at the Divine Staff. A teal mana entered his body for a brief moment.

[Mass Teleport]!

When a violet light flashed from the very back of the Divine Staff securing team, eight humans and a dragon, along with a bear, arrived in front of the Divine Staff.

Cardinal! How much time do we have?

Ten minutes should do it. We ought to make our Lord once again take interest in the creatures and lands of

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