Danmaku, my skills refresh weekly.

That way, I can better maintain my losing streak.

Chapter 404 The Relentless Pursuit of Justice

Clan Wars, as the name suggests, are battles between two clans.

When one side is at a disadvantage, or when it falls behind in a small-scale battle and suffers casualties, it is considered a defeat.

As a member of the Rudraksha clan...

Charles felt it was his responsibility and obligation to help these 'good' companions and help them start anew.

The underground city, level 25, the labyrinth of water.

"It's Jucang Waterfall again. Could it be that some extraordinary opponent has appeared this time?"

"Seriously, I've had enough. Every time the enemy is level 7! Do they even treat us like human beings?"

"Be careful, this might be another trap. Check the walls to see if there are any fire stones buried there."

At this moment, the 11-person expedition team saw the Giant Waterfall again.

After the previous nightmare on the 27th floor, the Astrea Familia became much more cautious in their actions.

"What's wrong? Leon, you seem downcast." After checking the maze walls and confirming it was safe, Lyra turned around and looked at the elf with a strange expression.

"It's nothing... I'm just a little worried..." Liu raised her head, a forced smile playing on her lips beneath her mask: "Let's hurry up and leave! I wonder what kind of conspiracy those secret factions are plotting again."

More than 24 hours have passed since Ciel left. I wonder how he will integrate into the artificial labyrinth, and whether he will encounter any danger. Did that witch protect him well, or did she just use him as a tool?

A series of troubles left her with no time to focus on her current work.

"Snapped--"

While Ryu was still in a daze, Kaguya slapped him on the back: "What are you standing there for, you idiot? Are you thinking about men?"

"How...how is this possible! Kaguya, what nonsense are you spouting?!"

"Heh, that Leon, I can't even imagine her being infatuated with men. If you do, you have to tell us!" Maru tilted her head, smiling as she soothed the ruffled elf.

"Hey, that Charles, didn't he already have our little sister completely fooled? Tsk, it's all thanks to Lady Astraea..." Lyra held her head and strolled to the shore by herself.

As she looked down at the waterfall, she paused mid-sentence.

"That's... the aurora?"

"What's wrong? Lyra?" Alexie and Kaguya took a few steps closer to the cliff, following closely behind...

"Roar……"

The azure tree dragon flapped its wings and soared into the sky.

Behind it, an aurora followed closely, its dazzling breath melting half of the tree dragon's wing.

The dragon, Jala, fell off its back and its gaze met that of the Astrea Familia.

Is that 'tsk' coming?

He cracked his whip mid-air, and a songbird caught him, carrying him swiftly to a landing.

"Singing—"

In everyone's sight, the aurora circled once in the sky, raised its head and let out a triumphant roar. Only then did everyone see the true face of the 'autumn'.

It was a "dragon" that was 10 meters long. It had smooth white and blue scales and two pairs of fin-like wings that flapped slowly, as if it were swimming in the sea.

Most strikingly, the magic it releases from its tail, as if spewing out excrement, is reflected by crystals throughout the labyrinth, emitting colorful, aurora-like "wrinkles of light."

“It’s the Blue Dragon! And the Slave Cat, Jarrow!” Iska exclaimed.

The "Blue Dragon," also known as the "Aurora Dragon," is a rare dragon, much like the "Gem Beast." Among level 4 monsters, it is virtually invincible against both dragon and flying types in this area.

"Hey, did we bring any arrows?"

"That's impossible!"

"Leon, use magic to help us fly, just like last time!"

In an instant, various countermeasures were deployed within Astrea's Familia.

Liu's expression was solemn as he stared at a man standing on the 26th floor: "Let's wipe out the Dark Faction first! That guy gives me a very dangerous feeling."

Following their gaze, everyone saw the man.

His face was wrapped in bandages, and he carried a huge black shield on his back. At this moment, his arm was raised high, and a red whip lashed the ground with a crisp crack.

hum...

Inside the cliffside caves on floors 25-27, hundreds of Rudraksha tamers emerged, controlling their flying monsters as they charged toward the Astrea Familia.

"Damn it, so many people! They really have something up their sleeve!" Leila cursed under her breath, took out a bucket of fireworks from her backpack first, and lit the fuse.

"Let you try the big one first!"

Whoosh—Bang!

The dazzling fireworks transformed into flowing flames, instantly cascading down the waterfall. The flames landed on the bodies of the secret faction members on each floor, igniting their cloaks.

The flames were not very powerful, but they were like a persistent leech, difficult to extinguish.

"Tsk, what a pity." Leila clicked her tongue. The fact that there was no "self-destruction" proved that none of the dark faction members were carrying dangerous items like "Flame Stones".

"They're going to go, Alicia! Kaguya!"

Liu rushed out in a few steps, and dozens of wind spheres appeared. She lightly jumped up, her feet landing on the light spheres. The wind spheres exploded, unfolding wind wings that propelled Liu forward quickly.

"We're going too!" Alexie and Kaguya followed closely behind, rushing out on Ryu's wind jewels.

Flashes of swords and waves of fire followed as the corpse of the singing bird-man bird fell from the sky.

"Damn it! You bunch of persistent, righteous bitches!" Jaluo roared angrily.

It was one thing to capture slaves in the past, but now you're interfering when they go out to hunt monsters! Aren't you being a bit too nosy?

Watching helplessly as the various pets he had painstakingly captured turned to ashes, Jaluo's eyelids twitched wildly.

But soon, Kaguya unleashed a merciless Iai Slash, breaking through the encircling flock of birds, and her sword fell from the sky.

A gash appeared on one of Jaluo's ears, and he staggered backward in shock.

"Jialuo, today is your death day."

Clang————

The chilling blade light reflected the crystal brilliance, blinding Jaluo's vision. Five Iaijutsu swords slashed from different directions, leaving Jaluo nowhere to hide.

At that moment, a large, jet-black shield descended from the sky, crashing down between Kaguya and Jala with a loud bang, enveloping the cat-people in a barrier of luminous membrane.

The "Five Lights" strike landed on Jala, shattering the barrier and exploding into glass-like fragments.

On the large shield, crouched a figure covered in bandages: "Don't get in the way, righteous faction."

"Noisy!"

Kaguya had no desire to talk and drew her sword, unleashing a circular slash. Ciel instinctively leaned back, hiding behind the Black Dragon Shield.

With a clanging sound, Ciel and the shield worked together.

"Stacking armor!"

when----

With a deep metallic clang, a thick barrier suddenly appeared around Charles, and the katana landed on the barrier without moving an inch...

"Damn it...it's so hard!"

"Hmm, I like that assessment." A smile played on Charles's lips beneath his bandages, followed by a powerful slam of his shield down: "Iron Wall!"

Suddenly, a layer of dark light emanated from the massive, black shield, reflecting a chilling aura.

With excitement in his eyes, Ciel charged at Kaguya, brandishing his large, dark shield: "Come on! Crush me head-on!"

Chapter 405 The Toughest Man in the World

Kaguya unleashed several consecutive sword strikes, only to send sparks flying against Ciel's shield. Kaguya's expression changed...

A defense with no blind spots!

Even behind the shield, there are invisible barriers that cannot be broken through!

What Kaguya feared even more was that when the bandaged man pulled out that shield, the surrounding monsters all kept their distance from it in fear, as if it were some kind of terrifying monster.

"What kind of shield is this?!" Kaguya exclaimed in disbelief.

"Guess~"

As he spoke, a gray light flashed around Charles again.

"Stacking armor!"

This week, Ciel's skills, apart from "Lucky Star," are all defensively specialized. Wielding the Black Dragon Shield, it wouldn't be an exaggeration for him to call himself "the toughest man in the world."

magic:

[Stacked, passed!]

• Barrier magic: Grants yourself a shield that blocks all types of damage.

• After taking an attack, maintain defense and cast magic again without consuming mental energy.

Iron Wall

• Imbue with magic

• Adds a second level of defense to equipment, lasting 7 minutes.

skill:

Thick outer skin

• Significantly reduces the damage you are about to receive.

• Medium-strength increase in durability.

[Our own formation's defense]