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When she followed his gaze and looked closely at the wounds one by one, black magic was clinging to each other like leeches.

He took out a small medicine bottle first and dropped it into Damon’s mouth to absorb.

“It’s distracting, so please stay away from me.”

Serdel took one or two steps back, then stepped back to add a little more distance at Maro’s dissatisfied gaze. 

Stopping in the right place, she continued to look at the two.

As Maro closed his eyes and focused, a cool wind and fresh energy gathered around him.

At the same time, a beautiful, holy ray of light bursts out of him, and soon sparkles into Damon’s wounds.

And it was then.

Paang! 

Something stretched out with a relentless force through several layers of air smashed the nearby tree.

It was a stone the size of an adult’s head.

Crack—.

A huge tree fell over another tree.

In the aftermath, countless leaves fell like rain, along with a chilling noise.

Whoosh—.

Redan, Blenn, Falden, and his men pulled out the sword at once.

“Lady, get out of here!”

“Siri!”

Siri, who ran in front of Serdel, reached back and pushed her away.

Terra quickly examined the surrounding terrain.

He put the quiver he was wearing on the floor and picked up a bow.

The movement was very natural and smooth.

Whooooooooo~~

While preparing for the enemies who will appear.

The energy of the forest fluctuated.

Branches were bent or broken by a harsh piercing wind, and the air turned more desolate. 

The colorful air currents that were floating around lost their individuality and got tangled up. 

The surroundings were dyed dark by the swarm of black clouds that gradually gathered.

It was immediately clear that it was the sign that Belters and Addis were talking about. 

A forest full of darkness.

A group of orcs came out one after another from the black smoke that appeared everywhere.

The number was enormous enough to be hard to figure out how wide the line was.

Serdel’s eyes were on Damon. Having yet to be treated, he was still exposed to danger.

Maro, who had warned her to stay away, had already caught him, but she couldn’t leave it like this. 

She ran to him quickly.

As she moved, Dell and Blenn, Redan and Siri followed naturally.

“Siri, come here.”

She stood in front of her again.

She was anxious to see that she was ready to jump out at any time, so she grabbed her arm.

“Don’t worry, Lady! I’m pretty strong!”

But even if the squire was strong, it was just a squire. 

She’s not ignoring Siri’s capabilities, but this was the reality.

In addition, she had no practical experience.

She didn’t want Siri to be swept away into the upcoming battle.

“Stay next to me.”

“Yeah. You’re next to Serdel.She’s nervous.”

Siri glanced over Serdel. After examining Serdel’s complexion, Siri eventually stuck close to her.

Only then did she feel relieved.

Serdel took dozens of scrolls with shield magic in them.

First, she tore several scrolls over the heads of Damon and Maro, who was treating him, protecting them layer by layer. 

Then for the wizard who was mana exhausted and barely breathing, as well as Falden’s subordinate and Henry who were being treated she made a protective shield layer by layer the same way. 

Shields were also placed on Blenn, Redan, Siri, and Dell’s bodies.

She tore up the scrolls that helped with the transfer of simple items, and sent some of them to Terra.

Then, just in case, she also held dozens of attack magic scrolls in her hands. 

As she lowered her eyes at the same time and secretly entered intense concentration.

It is a basic preparation so that she can use the power of Radun at any time. 

Whoosh. 

“Don’t worry, Lady. I’ll protect you.”

Blenn smiled softly, as if he thought she was frightened and withdrawn.

“Thank you, Blenn. But—can I ask you a favor?”

“Anything. If you want anything, tell me.”

“Can you fight together with His Highness?”

“….”

“We have to hold on somehow until the Duke arrives. If the monsters break through, we’re all in danger. So I need your help.”

“…I’m the Lady’s knight.”

“I know. That’s why I’m asking for help. I don’t want only myself to be safe.”

Blenn’s face has hardened.

From his point of view, every order she gave after coming out on this expedition was disappointing.

She couldn’t just use her powers that could be of great help to everyone right now, just to protect herself. 

“Please.”

Blenn turned his gaze away and stared at Falden and the large army of monsters alternately.

“…I understand.”

“Thank you.”

With a low sigh, he approached Falden with an indifferent face.

Step by step. 

Each time Blenn took a step, the airflow that vibrated over his body changed.  

Falden glanced at him standing next to him and got into position. 

Roaaaaar. 

The orcs rattled their snouts.

Along with saliva, hot breath flowed out one after another.

The eyes of those who were completely engulfed by the black energy that covered the sky were empty as Belters said. 

The illusion Goblin seen in the slave market came to Serdel’s mind again.

Even though the situation and location are different.

She felt a déjá vu. 

That’s why it was more chilling.

GRAAAAAAAAAR! 

With a deep roar, they rushed in.

The ground and trees shook violently as if there was an earthquake.

The green and fresh grasses were brutally crushed under their heavy bodies.

The dark aura that flowed out of the orcs’ bodies changed even the nature of the air, leaving the soldiers’ faces grim as if facing certain death. 

“Get out of here! Hurry up!”

Serdel shouted.

Crushed from the momentum, they are of no help to the group.

Standing awkwardly for no reason will only interfere with the movement of the troops.

Among the soldiers who heard her shout, those who were unable to hold out hurried to near Terra and changed their weapons into bows.

Serdel also sent them a few scrolls with built-in shield magic. 

At that moment, everyone’s expressions improved with the sense of security that they were inside the protective wall.

Terra issued orders out to those soldiers.

Everyone’s face has become brighter.

Serdel turned her eyes and saw Blenn and Falden at the forefront. 

The two jumped into the crush of Orcs almost at the same time.

Swoong— A group of dazzling lights gathered in Falden’s sword.

His energy, which was clear and blue like the sea the other day, is now as red as his hair.

It was as if a blazing fire had swallowed up his sword.

Slash—!

Under the sword of fire he created, several orcs were swept away.

Because they stomped and created holes, blood collected on the bottom of the hollow, and dozens of large and small puddles were created.

His movements were cool, thrilling and full of energy.

It also exuded a strong presence.

In addition, she felt the power and spirit that led and inspired everyone.

The subordinates, who were familiar with his relentless defense, felt their will to confront the Orcs burn.

In the midst of the fierceness, at first glance, a sense of relaxation existed between them.

As a result, the Count’s knights also shook off their hesitation and moved swiftly.

Thanks to this, even in front of a large army of Orcs, no one lost their morale.

Kyaaaak! 

It was then. 

Serdel’s gaze shifted naturally to the sharp burst that pierced her ears.

“Wow—That brat is really strong huh.”

For the first time in Redan’s mouth, exclamations burst against Blenn.

With his silver hair fluttering and killing the orcs with an indifferent expression, Blenn was like a well-forged blade. 

His movements were sleek, and there were no unnecessary movements. The energy on his sword is cold enough to freeze everything it touches.

It was chilling just to watch.

Slaash—!

Every time a silver flash passed by, the Orcs fell down.

This is my territory! With Falden roaring with his whole body—.

And quietly destroyed the enemy with a noble feeling— Blenn’s fighting style was completely different, and he was fiercely strong. 

An eerie light was sprayed from the eyes of the two.

It was like watching a berserker. 

[Wuuuuuuuuuu—!] 

“What? Hey. What’s wrong with you?”

Redan and Serdel’s gazes went down at the sound that came out of nowhere.

Dell, who held out his chest, was howling with his head held high.

He doesn’t want to lose to Falden and Blenn. 

[Wuuuuuuuuuuuu—!]

In response, the forest responded to the cry. 

Soon, there was an even stronger wind.

[Wuuuuuuuuuuuu—!]

In the aftermath, everything in the forest shook wildly.

In the midst of it. 

The air and atmosphere of the forest with the added eerie feeling were all under the influence of Dell.

His howling continued for a while. Then a surprising sight unfolded in front of them. 

“…..!”

The forest completely resonated with Dell’s deep cry and began to drive away the dark energy.

Of course, the aftermath also had an impact on the Orcs whose minds were engulfed.

‘Their movement is getting slower and slower!’