Danmaku, my skills refresh weekly.

She lowered her head, moved her foot, and the ground was trampled. Beneath the uncovered soil, a crimson magical light rose up.

Valetta could no longer suppress her laughter, her eyes wide as she yelled, "We're waiting for the magic to take effect, and what are you waiting for, Jester!"

Charles warned, "That's the [Killing Emperor's] barrier magic 'Refuge,' its effect is..."

Before Ciel could finish speaking...

Valetta chuckled, "This is my only magic, barrier magic!"

"Although it's called a barrier magic, it can't be defended against. Besides, it's an extremely long incantation, which is too troublesome. It will be forcibly dispelled as soon as I leave the barrier. It also consumes a lot of mental energy, so it's completely unsuitable for practical use in actual combat, damn it!"

Valetta kept complaining about her only "magic," but then she smiled and changed the subject.

"This 'trap' is very useful. Especially for catching wild beasts that have no way out."

Ciel: "..."

"The effect of 'Sanctuary' is 'ability reduction.' Whenever someone I consider an enemy intrudes into the barrier, their strength and speed will be forcibly reduced... and the more the enemy moves, the more significant the effect will be." Valetta introduced her ability like an orator.

"Struggle hard in the trap I've set for you, you stupid rabbit!"

Charles was stunned: "Hey, does anyone actually tell the enemy their trump card, or even how to counter it, before a battle even begins?!"

So you still say you're not a traitor! You're in cahoots with Finn, aren't you? No wonder Finn always manages to turn the tables on the Dark Faction despite their overwhelming advantage!

However...

"Hahaha, well done, [Killer Emperor]! Now, follow Valetta's instructions and carry on the teachings of us, the Apats. Now, enjoy our 'unjust' ravaging!"

The orc priest Basram, dressed in a purplish-black priest's robe, slammed his golden staff heavily on the ground, and the next second, a "resonance of light" rang out.

In an instant, twelve soldiers, bound by iron chains and with crazed expressions, appeared from around the house. They tore at their shackles and let out inhuman roars.

"You actually think Valetta did a great job?!?!" Ciel was completely dumbfounded.

Now I completely understand why Valetta was able to become a strategist!

That's fucking genius!

Ah—the reason Finn always plays back and forth with her is because he has seen that this guy's IQ is worrying, and he is afraid that the Dark Faction will replace this "Sleeping Dragon", so he always pretends to be "about to die", right!

Belle's mind was filled with Ciel's complaints, and her heavy emotions eased slightly.

With an opponent like this, what's there to be nervous about?

Charles blinked and muttered a few words to Belle in his mind.

Belle hesitated as she stared at the twelve eerie warriors around her, their bodies bound by chains and their spines pierced by a short blade.

She feigned 'fear' and asked:

"What...what is this?!"

really……

Basram brandished his scepter and laughed heartily, as if he had just hit a nerve.

"These are berserker soldiers created by us using drugs and curses... Originally belonging to the 'Osiris Familia,' they lost their motivation for revenge and battle after the 'Zeus' and 'Hera' Familias were defeated by the black dragon. Therefore, I used them to make some new attempts."

The Osiris Familia was the most terrifying dark faction during the time of Zeus and Hera, possessing an organization with a maximum level of 7 and multiple level 6 members. However, after being defeated by Zeus and Hera, only remnants of the second level remained.

Basram said smugly, "If there's no motivation to fight, then let's infuse it with 'madness,' so the item is infused with the captured 'fairy essence.'"

Belle's expression grew increasingly strange: Really, I told you!

Charles also covered his eyes, completely unable to understand the Dark Faction's actions.

Seeing that Belle did not react, Basram frowned in displeasure, raised his scepter high, and declared loudly:

"They often appear in fairy tales, right? In the distant 'ancient times' before the gods descended, the 'fairies' who helped the heroes."

We also wish to recreate and bestow upon the victorious blessings of the heroes of yesteryear the "divine protection."

"While they cannot compare to the heroes of yesteryear, there has still been an explosive increase in 'magic power.' Certain individuals have even demonstrated natural healing abilities. Their strength, in particular, recently reached level 5! The fruits of our 'doctrine.' Behold, this is it..."

We didn't even ask, yet you exposed the abilities of these "Fairy Soldiers" yourself! You're a traitor too!

Ciel has given up hope on the higher-ups of these dark factions. They really are a bunch of villains with no class whatsoever! They're only good "fodder" for hero upgrades.

Pah! I look down on you!

Good thing...

As Basram finished his explanation, he forcefully slammed his cane to the ground, and the "Fairy Soldier's" arms generated flames and electricity without the need for incantations, burning his own skin while also covering Belle.

Her agility was greatly affected, and Belle subconsciously activated [Lightning Flash]. Her figure transformed into lightning and appeared at the edge of the barrier, which was already the limit of her blinking ability.

At the same time, Valetta tore open a scroll with a cold smile, and a gray beam of light, fueled by fire and electricity, shot towards Belle.

"caught you!"

Belle's abilities were diminished by the "Sanctuary," preventing her from dodging the attack. Although Quick Attack is a quick-attack spell, it also has a short internal cooldown of a few seconds to recover from the magical disturbance.

Caught off guard, he was hit by the beam of light shot out by Valetta.

"!"

Belle, expecting to be severely injured, touched her chest but found herself unharmed. However, in the Ciel's mental space, she saw an illusory shackle binding Belle's mind.

He realized that Belle's mental power had been sealed off.

"Hahaha, we already have a countermeasure for your rampaging magic! Magic Seal! You, under this curse, will be unable to use any mental power!" Valeta once again revealed the effect of her trump card.

Belle tried to leave the area covered by the giant magic circle beneath her feet...

"Hehehe, don't rush off~~ Come play with Tina! Or is it not possible? Hey?" Tina suddenly attacked from behind, her sharp blade slicing through Belle's chest fabric.

Unlike Hedin and Hegny, as a white elf, she was more skilled in melee combat, and with the "fairy soldiers" chasing after her, she easily suppressed Belle, whose abilities had been weakened.

"Devour, Gate of Beginnings. Despair will replace all hope." — Diaval Otua

Not to be outdone, the level 5 dark elf unleashed a barrage of dark fireballs, like a meteor shower, ignoring the fairy soldiers as they plummeted onto the battlefield.

The complex terrain was razed to the ground, and the buildings collapsed.

Chapter 114: 15 against 1 and still got killed? Do you guys even know how to play?! (5k)

Belle, her face smeared with soot, emerged from the thick smoke, looking disheveled.

Twelve fairy soldiers, bathed in flames and emitting white smoke, their charred skin healing itself, stared at Belle for a second before baring their fangs and charging forward one after another.

As time goes on, as long as Belle remains within the "barrier," her speed will become increasingly sluggish, and her strength will decrease!

She took out an orange and ate it, repairing her injuries and removing the deep slow effect Valetta had applied. Her sharp gaze assessed the current situation.

There are 15 level 1 adventurers with combat power!

Beneath my feet is a weakening barrier that continuously diminishes my abilities, thanks to Valetta!

Before me are combat suicide soldiers with self-regeneration abilities and control-type fairy soldiers who can instantly cast frost magic.

In addition, the Dis sisters are capable of long-range firepower coverage and close-quarters melee combat.

Belle, who should have been in dire straits, smiled...

"Ah?"

"Are you crazy?! How can you still laugh?!"

Valetta's massive blade sliced ​​off a few strands of hair from Belle's forehead. Despite their overwhelming advantage, they were being treated with such carelessness. She let out a humiliating roar:

Are you insulting us?!

"No, no, no, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to look down on you all, I was just a little distracted..." Belle's lips twitched, and her eyebrows curved slightly.

She seemed to be in the middle of a fantastical dream, showing absolutely no concern for the current situation.

She simply couldn't consider Valetta and the others as worthy opponents... especially after being ridiculed by Ciel.

Even though the situation was extremely unfavorable, and it seemed like they were about to be killed at any moment, countless flaws were found in the information revealed by Valetta and the others' self-destruction.

"Is this the basic professionalism of the underworld faction? I love it!"

"But I don't seem to be as optimistic as Mr. Charles said!" Belle cried.

"Magic seals, reduced abilities, slowed speed, ganging up on you—it certainly looks like you're at your wit's end, but you're not fighting alone!"

"Hehehe, you're right!" Belle scratched her head. "Finally, the opportunity has arrived! I'll leave it to you, Aibo!"

"Ah~ Let me show off a bit this time!"

……

In the narrow alley, a crimson magic circle activated, flames and lightning roared, the clash of swords was incessant, and the roars of evil emanated from within.

"You bastard! Do you think you can escape?"

Valetta was furious as Belle effortlessly dodged her attack.

But the next moment, Belle's curved eyebrows turned sharp, and an arrogant smile bloomed unrestrainedly on her lips.

"Escape? Who? Why—?!?!"

The swirling spikes on the handle of the [Heaven's Mace] hummed. Having experienced Alfia's body, he was exceptionally sensitive to any sound and had already obtained the necessary information during their brief previous exchange.

Charles's crimson pupils trembled as he scanned his surroundings. Then, with a twitch of his ear, he turned and swung his mace.

There was a click,

The blade in the hand of an orc "fairy soldier" shattered into pieces with a clang. The immense force forced him back five steps, causing him to lose his balance.

Immediately afterwards, Charles twisted his waist and used his other hand to swat away the second iron mace, blocking Valetta's sudden attack.

The flames and wind blades landed on Xia Er, turning into diffuse spiritual energy that didn't cause the slightest ripple.

"Stop talking big!"

Overshadowed by Valetta's roar, a low, mournful chant rose from behind:

[The Burning of Heresy, the Paradise of Sinful Flames. All the world's errors and inversions are contained here. Tens of thousands of burning tombstones.]

—【Weep, Sixth Garden! Resound, Ninth Song!】

Vina finished her third spell incantation: 'Fire Magic'. Its target was everything Vina could see; once activated, it was an unavoidable, deadly attack!

A magic circle, resembling the eye of an ugly demon, unfolded before Ciel, but he laughed. It sealed Belle's spiritual power; what did that have to do with a cat like me?