Chapter 157: Chapter 157: The Native Hero
"Wizard!"
Kairon, who had been focused on the battle in the sky, was forced to turn his head abruptly.
"Protect the Great Chieftain!"
The guards also surged forward frantically, forming an impenetrable wall, ready for battle.
Someone had managed to get this close...
Even if it was just a Grand Knight, it was enough to pose a significant threat to their leader.
Further out, other centaurs were rushing over.
These tribal people had been preparing for war, amassing vast wealth in the borderlands beyond Flosf's sight.
Numerous suits of armor, heavy weapons...
All of it had been accumulated through years of plunder and saving.
Unknowingly, they had formed a formidable armored force.
But Roy had no intention of engaging them head-on. Instead, he quickly cast a spell, summoning a thick, rolling "Black Mist Spell."
This toxic mist, laced with Blackening Potion, spread at an astonishing speed.
"Ah!"
Terrified screams erupted, and chaos ensued.
The terrifying corrosive power of the Blackening Potion almost instantly blinded their eyes.
Even those who reacted quickly, instantly channeling Life Energy to resist, were rapidly depleted in the intense reaction.
During this time, Roy quietly threw out the "Orchard Curse" potion.
This item was actually quite precious.
The Netherlands lacked resource-rich areas like apple orchards. Without replenishing through his teacher or cross-dimensional trade, it was almost a case of using one bottle and losing one.
But at this moment, he used it without hesitation.
The goal was to quickly eliminate the enemy.
The warriors of the Bloodhoof Tribe might be strong and fearless.
But all of this was utterly powerless against the force brought by magic.
Some centaurs were smarter and immediately held their breath, using Combat Aura to disperse the mist.
But not all of the hundreds of centaurs could do so.
They went berserk, wildly swinging their swords and thrusting their spears.
In moments, they turned on each other, treating their comrades and allies as enemies.
Amid the screams, more and more people fell into chaos, and the entire formation instantly collapsed.
Kairon's face was hidden inside his helmet, his eyes showing no shock or surprise, only a hint of sorrow.
"This is a Wizard...
This is the invincible supernatural!"
But his body remained unmoved, not retreating an inch.
"But..."
After killing two Black Knights of Grand Knight level, Roy finally stood before him.
The native centaur's eyes peered out from the gap in his helmet, staring at him intently, sharp and full of edge.
There was not the slightest intention to retreat; instead, it was filled with burning fighting spirit.
He drew his halberd and charged at Roy.
"Taking my life won't be that easy!"
Clang!
As he spoke, their weapons clashed, the sound piercing through metal and stone.
Both Roy and Kairon felt the immense power transmitted through each other's arms.
They swung their weapons again, slashing fiercely.
Atedia, beneath Roy, also thrust her spear with force.
Kairon, with his superb martial skills and the support of his guards, managed to block them all.
Atedia had to switch to a more defensive stance, using her shield to protect herself and create opportunities for Roy on her back to strike and break through.
"You are quite the hero among the natives."
After several attacks failed to break Kairon's stance, Roy spoke with genuine admiration and praise.
"Hahahaha!"
Kairon didn't say much, only bursting into laughter.
As he laughed, a strange black flame surged from his body.
It resembled Combat Aura, but the flame was as deep as the night, enveloping his entire form.
At this moment, Kairon's aura skyrocketed, and his spirit seemed to radiate a luminous brilliance, making his entire body exceptionally dazzling.
However, this was only a spiritual sensation. To the naked eye, what could be seen was still a tangible black mist swirling around him.
It was an aura similar to that of the Soul Binding Demon Armor.
Yet, it seemed somewhat different!
"His aura is growing so quickly!"
Roy felt the surge of Life Energy from the other party, and a strong sense of alarm rose in his heart.
"It's already around 15 degrees!"
Previously, the great chieftain Kairon was merely a mortal with a Life Energy of 10 degrees, the pinnacle of the mortal world.
A Grand Knight powerhouse.
But now, he had officially stepped into the realm of a Wizard.
He had actually broken through the crucial bottleneck of Soul Sublimation for mortals!
...
In the sky, Tinas looked astonished.
Bessan and Dony were also visibly surprised.
"A hero… this is enough to be called a hero-level Magical Creature!"
"No wonder he had the ambition to unify the southern lands and declare himself king. He truly has the strength!"
But then, a hint of worry emerged.
"Can Roy, that newly promoted Wizard, handle him?"
"Although a first-level Wizard possesses spell power of over 40 degrees, that's the result of the synergy between the Source of Magic and Mental Strength.
In terms of physical strength and Life Energy alone, it's not necessarily guaranteed."
"Moreover, the form of spell output determines the final damage effect.
The same 40 degrees of power, if dispersed over a large area, is certainly less effective than if concentrated into a single point.
Warrior-type professions, however, can concentrate their Combat Aura into their fists or weapons, or even unleash slashes through the air.
This requires no incantations, no rituals…
The speed of activation is incredibly fast!"
The two exchanged glances in the air, sharing the same thought—this was precarious!
This time, it wasn't that they looked down on Roy, but newly promoted Wizards were simply like this.
Wizards who had just advanced one or two years ago hadn't even figured out where their strengths lay.
If their talent was average, it would take at least several years of exploration to gradually understand.
And then, after decades or even centuries, they would find the right direction and accumulate experience.
Only then would they become a qualified, seasoned Wizard.
"We must deal with these demons as quickly as possible…
Then cooperate in battle to kill Kairon!"
"If Roy is defeated, the scales of war will quickly tip in favor of the centaurs!"
The sense of crisis in the hearts of the three grew stronger, and they all realized the problem.
But after trying for a while, they found it too difficult.
The demons were fearless, charging forward in waves like moths to a flame.
The Black Knights and heavily armored soldiers also displayed astonishing combat prowess.
Their subordinates were trapped in the enemy's formation, like giants stuck in quicksand, unable to move an inch.
On the other hand, Andov and the others, due to their advantageous positioning and chosen direction of breakthrough, were like a sharp knife deeply embedded in the enemy's ranks.
From the perspective of the Wizards in the sky, they were the ones who were following the closest and posed the greatest threat.
The Wizards had no choice but to focus their attention more on the immediate situation.
Otherwise, before the newcomers even encountered any issues, these veterans might collapse first, which would truly make the natives laugh their heads off.
At that moment, the situation took a sudden turn.
Bessan and Dony were suddenly astonished to find that the enemy formation below was in complete disarray!
It seemed like they had already won without lifting a finger!
That newcomer, Roy...
Had suddenly achieved victory!
(End of Chapter)