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Chapter 517 Mysterious Power
The man's voice was not loud.

Compared to the tense atmosphere on the field.

The spittle that flew from their mouths as they spoke was enough to fly into each other's eyes.

There was no passionate emotion in his voice.

The man's words were light and somewhat teasing.

It's like a crowd arguing heatedly over the trolley problem, ready to scramble for the switch as the trolley roars past.

It was like having another passerby carrying a toilet peg.

It seemed somewhat out of place.

However, the man's voice could be heard.

Just a second ago, Corey was ready to fight.

The next second, it looked like a defeated rooster.

They chose to lay low.
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The veteran let out a cold snort from his nostrils.

Then, as if throwing away trash, he loosened his grip on the swordsman's collar.

Using his only remaining eye.

He glanced sideways at the young swordsman.

With a disdainful look, he conveyed the message, "Consider yourself lucky. Since he spoke up, I won't bother with you."

He then took a few steps back.

After adjusting my breathing and calming my heaving chest, I realized that...

Then she looked at the smiling man beside her.

I took the initiative to say hello.

"team leader.

"The supplies available here."

The old man hadn't finished speaking, even though he was speaking slowly.

He was then interrupted by a swordsman standing nearby.

"Report to the captain, the equipment repair is complete."

"The supplies [Sharpening Stone] and [Sharpening Iron] have been acquired."

"Combat preparations are complete! We are ready to enter the 'dungeon' for combat at any time."

"Please advise!"
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The young swordsman sounded very anxious.

Even some of the words were unclear in the "quick answer" responses.

Corey's previously relaxed brows furrowed again.

The old man turned around.

With his only remaining eye, he stared intently at the young swordsman.

It was as if they wanted to kill each other with their eyes.

"We'll be entering the 'dungeon' tomorrow!"

Vaughn was completely unaware of the side effects of the [Secret Octave].

He then patted the long sword at his waist in a provocative manner.

They glared back at the old man without backing down.

"That's a decision for the captain to make."

However, their eyes met for only a second.

The two of them acted as if they had done something wrong and were being questioned by their homeroom teacher.

Like a primary school student whose lies have been exposed.

They both looked away without prior arrangement.

She glanced somewhat timidly at Fang Yi, who remained unresponsive to her.

Then, the two noticed that the man's face was very standard and warm.

But for some reason, it was a smile that instilled a sense of unease.
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He looked at the two people who were looking at him.

And they were already waiting quietly to the side.

A middle-aged man with an awkward yet ingratiating smile on his face.

He spotted the middle-aged man he had met before at this blacksmith shop, the one who had served him.

At this moment, due to excessive tension.

After the body began to tremble involuntarily.

Fang Yi tilted his head.

"Why did you stop?"

"One touched the hilt of his sword, while the other prepared to draw his shield."

"So they're not going to play anymore?"

Before the two could respond.

Fang Yi then placed his hand on the long sword at his waist, revealing two rows of white teeth.

"It seems you all have a lot of energy, so you have nowhere to release it?"

After only a little thought.

Fang Yi then thought of training the swordsmen in swordsmanship.

The solution to the conflict between the two individuals and the integration of the team is a lazy way to combine the two into one.
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Before the two could respond.

He sat on a chair, gazing listlessly at the dark sky outside the window.

He waved his right hand, which was equipped with the [Secret Silver Hand].

Ms. Kanroji conducting a 'debriefing'

After hearing the man's slightly regretful words.

I've witnessed a man's strength.

Ms. Kanroji, who had a deep understanding of men's personalities, immediately stopped her 'debriefing'.

Then, he stood up.

Based on her experience.

The man should be able to resolve these pointless disputes quickly and take her away from here.

It's time to end this pointless stuff and go back to rest.

Miss Kanroji is already preparing to take advantage of the opportunity to bring out her friend's [supplies].

I had a long, intimate conversation with a man late into the night.

Think of this.

Miss Kanroji yawned somewhat deliberately.
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Hearing Fang Yi's words.

Vaughn immediately lowered his left hand from the longsword at his waist.

She forced an awkward smile at the man.

"No, Captain, no."

"We just had a discussion about learning about tactical communication."

"It was just a moment of emotional outburst that led to some misunderstandings and minor unpleasantness between us."

Vaughn, who had been making a fingertip universe gesture with Fang Yi, looked at the old man.

A tentative signal of reconciliation was sent.

"Sorry, I just..."
"Instructor Corey, I got a little excited just now, so I made a mistake."

I shouldn't have.

Before Vaughn could finish speaking, he had already gained a way out.

The old man regained his usual composure.

He waved his hand at the young swordsman as if shooing away flies.

"As for my role as an instructor, I also made mistakes."

Just as the two were preparing to each take a step back.

When preparing for a temporary reconciliation.

Fang Yi's calm voice interrupted their conversation.

“Okay, very good.

"Being able to recognize one's mistakes and be willing to admit and face them is a remarkable quality."

"It is heartening to see that compromises can be made and reconciliations can be reached."

"But since a mistake has been made, the appropriate punishment should be accepted."

Look at the two people who have pricked up their ears.

Fang Yi revealed a very wicked smile.

"Congratulations, you've been fired."

"There are no spots for the two of you in this squad for the time being."
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Hearing Fang Yi's words.

The old man's eyes widened instantly.

She looked at Fang Yi in disbelief.

His aged face was filled with confusion.

The swordsman standing nearby became even more anxious.

"Captain, what is this?"
"Didn't we agree that I'd get a share this time? Me."

Fang Yi did not answer.

She simply glanced at the middle-aged man beside her, who was already drenched in sweat.

He casually initiated the inquiry.

"I remember there were a few posts on the guild wall."

"How about an explanation of the powers and obligations of the squad leader?"

"I can't quite remember, could you please repeat the first point?"

Fang Yi remained calm even after casually dismissing Corey, who was his "instructor."

A middle-aged man with a shocked expression, unable to accept the current situation.

He also stammered as he repeated the regulations.

"When the team is not notarized, the team leader has the right to freely adjust the team members."

"Notarization is not possible."

Fang Yi smiled with satisfaction.

"I don't need teammates who can't unite each other."

"So we have no choice but to temporarily dismiss you."

Before the young swordsman could even untie his money pouch...

Get ready to pay and start a paid job.

Corey, who was standing nearby, seemed to realize something.

The old man first forcefully pressed down on the swordsman's right hand.

Then, he tentatively replied.

"Temporarily? That means some have returned to the team."
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Fang Yi gave the old man an approving look.

Then, as if showing off, he raised his right hand.

[Silk Binding] [Flame Magic]

With the blessing of enhanced energy manipulation and sensing abilities brought by [Mysticism lv6] and [True Knowledge Radiance].

The flames created by the newly acquired [Flame Magic].

It seems to have a life of its own.

It began to dance around the man.

Then, it transformed into a ring of fire that hovered in the air, only a few centimeters above the ground, close to the man's legs.

It looked like it was about to touch the ring of fire on its legs if it moved its body even slightly.

After verifying the conclusion that "the skill called 'Mysticism' can generally enhance magical skills."

After realizing that they had a new 'trump card' that they could soon use.

Fang Yi nodded with satisfaction.

He drew his long sword from his waist. "Once we enter the dungeon, we'll be fighting a [Murloc Sword Saint]."

"So you need to show me your value."

Fang Yi holds a knife in his left hand.

He raised the tip of his knife and touched the ring of fire floating on his calf.

"Until the time the 'dungeon' opens tomorrow night."

"You each have three chances to make a move."

"The method doesn't matter, as long as the two of you can get my legs to touch the ring of fire, I can rejoin the team."

Fang Yi raised his head as he spoke.

He gave the two of them a very arrogant smile.

"Of course, to be fair, I will only use the hand that holds the knife."

"At the same time, you will only have one chance to attack after you are knocked down and lose your balance."

"how?"

The man had barely finished speaking.

Vaughn was about to reply.

The next second, a ghostly green shield was revealed into the air.

It's like a mirror.

The lights above everyone's heads were reflected at an extremely tricky angle.

It pierced the man's eyes, interfering with his vision.

Then, several very faint sounds rang out in the air, indicating that the old man had thrown the throwing knives from his waist.

The old man's words carried a hint of sarcasm.

The message also reached the bewildered swordsman's ears.

What are you standing there for?
"Won't you unleash sword energy to coordinate?"

"With the privilege that you're not considered to have made a move unless you're knocked down, you don't even have the courage to swing your sword?"

Hearing the old man's words.

Watching as the shield was raised.

The old man was using the "tactical communication" signal to himself, making a "back off, stay alert" gesture.

Vaughn vaguely discerned the meaning of the other person's gesture.

First stunned.

Then, as if by reflex, he drew his longsword and was about to unleash his sword energy at the man who had drawn his longsword.

At the same time, he prepared to respond with sarcastic remarks to the old man.

This distance should be safe enough!

However, the next second.

As the man swung his long sword...

The sound of ice forming echoed in the air.

The flying knife suddenly stopped in mid-air, sealed in the cold mist.

And a bone-chilling cold that seemed to be everywhere, quietly enveloping every inch of the body.

This interrupted their delusions.

【Spiritual Source Returns to the Edge】【Frosty Wind】

The newly acquired [Mysticism] enhances the basic skill [Frozen Cloud] of this art.

And Fang Yi's body contains levels dozens of times higher than normal.

A sufficient amount of mana to briefly unleash the full power of the Dragon Heart.

This led to another leap forward in the skill.

Regardless of the speed at which it takes effect.

It's still about control.
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Looking at the ice sculpture of Vaughn, now encased in ice and frozen in time at the moment he drew his longsword.

And not far away, someone was lying behind a shield, panting heavily.

This shield granted immunity to half of the power.

The veteran, still shaken, brushed the ice shards off his body and moved his stiff limbs.

Sensing the ice shards that suddenly appeared on his shoulder, 'reflected' from the shield.

Fang Yi was somewhat surprised.

The power of the "Star Calamity" series of equipment is truly not to be underestimated.

He originally thought it was a skill that deliberately suppressed power according to his physical attributes.

It can be just right to keep the two people at the critical point of not harming them, but also rendering them unable to fight.

I was too arrogant.

Fang Yi had this thought in mind.

He raised his long knife at the old man again.

As the familiar sound of ice forming rang out, I looked at the old man next to me, who had also turned into an ice sculpture.

Fang Yi nodded with satisfaction.

Then, with a simple swing of his longsword.

Four large, misty hands gently placed the two ice sculptures flat on the floor.

"You each have two chances left."

"Do you want to continue?"

The voice just fell.

The frost that bound the two of them then faded away in an incredible way.

The two staggered to their feet.

They exchanged a glance, still shaken.

They simultaneously used the [Tactical Communication] function to signal to each other that they needed to pause and discuss countermeasures.

Then, she looked at the mist swirling around the man.

The same meaning was given.

"Do not."

That's all for today.

Fang Yi nodded calmly.

He snapped his fingers to dispel the flames on his legs and the fog.

The man calmly announced the time to the two of them.

"There are sixteen hours left until the end of the challenge."

"Each of you has two more chances to make a move."

"You should know how to find me."

Then, the man who took a step looked at Miss Kanroji behind him.

"Let's go, the only member of my team."

"We should go to the [Wanderer's Carriage] and spend some money."

Listening to the man's words.

Miss Kanroji narrowed her eyes.

He glanced at the group of mercenaries who seemed to be frozen in place, falling into an eerie silence.

And that middle-aged man whose lips trembled and he couldn't close them, unsure of what to say to the other man.

There were also some bewildered swordsmen and veterans behind them.

Only then did she contentedly take small, quick steps to catch up with the man.

At the same time, he gave a response that he was showing off to everyone.

"Yes, Captain."
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Watching Fang Yi disappear into the night.

Vaughn, whose face was slightly pale, calmed himself down.

It was suppressed.

Lord Fangyi, you actually have such skills that you haven't shown yet!

Just how strong is he?

Even if he were to move his feet while wielding a knife with one hand, it would still be an unattainable goal.

He looked to the side and stroked the shield.

An old man lost in thought.

After recalling the opponent's sneak attack and his 'amazing' performance of holding off the man for two moves, he realized that the other party had launched an attack.

The swordsman naturally thought, "He is someone I should respect and learn from; I shouldn't have treated him that way before."

Therefore, the swordsman forced a smile.

His words also revealed obvious humility.

What should we do?
"Instructor Corey."

The old man turned his head away.

He forced a smile, looking quite disheveled.

But they did not choose to give up.

His pupils still shone with fighting spirit.

He was thinking about it very seriously.

How to defeat the young swordsman who is the man who cannot be defeated.

Do not know why.

The old man's anger subsided somewhat.

Although his mind isn't the sharpest, this fighting spirit is truly invaluable.

[He's a courageous young man.]

Therefore, the old man replied irritably.

"I have no idea!
"That man's power has exceeded my imagination!"

Looking at Vaughn, who visibly became somewhat flustered after hearing those words.

The old man paused for a moment.

He added another sentence that made the swordsman ecstatic.

"But I think there must be someone who can help."

"Come with me."

The swordsman picked up his longsword and followed the old man out of the blacksmith's shop.

They disappeared into the night.
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At the same time, in one place.

After sensing the presence of the "mystical scholar" Doyle, who was carrying a human bone artifact and had entered the room.

Sitting in a chair, he wrote the mysterious Chen Qi.

Without even looking up, he started a conversation with the other person.

"According to my plan."

"If nothing unexpected happens, you should have met Fang Yi at the blacksmith's shop."

"At the same time, he suffered a loss at his hands and was questioned by the guards on the way."

Chen Qi raised his head.

Doyle looked at him with a surprised expression.

He added another sentence.

"Don't worry, this is all part of my plan."

"Let's talk about something else first."

As he spoke, Chen Qi glanced at the shadows to the side.

"You can come out now!"

(End of this chapter)