Elf-like Life

Chapter 104, Long-nosed Leaf Tribe

As expected, the row of fences in the most remote part of the Jingmen direction was misaligned with the surrounding fences.

Although it was difficult to make a precise judgment under the fog, the row of fences was obviously somewhat abnormal, and could be considered a key point for a forced breakthrough.

"This is the entrance!"

Just as Charmander successfully broke through the first layer of barriers, Pikachu and Sableye behind him were blocked by the crisscrossing second layer of barriers.

"Wait, it's a trap!"

Immediately afterwards, a sentry squad of eight long-nosed leaves stood on the high point of the fence, looking down at the first little fire dragon to break into the tribe, as if they had been waiting for him all along.

"whispering sound--"

Swish swish swish swish swish swish,

Just as Pikachu and Sableye behind him were about to be separated by the constantly shifting fence, Charmander was almost about to be isolated.

However, at that very moment, the still-calm Soul-Stealing Eyes solemnly reminded him:

"Leave the rear to me. Don't forget we're here to buy green apples, not to break in and start a fight."

I see!

"Clang, whoosh whoosh whoosh—"

The fence separated everyone, and then, rings of green leaves shot down from above the fence, each ring as sharp as a blade.

These guys are like flying leaf blades!

Charmander instinctively wanted to exhale the small ball of flame he had been gathering in his throat, but then he remembered what Sableye had said earlier.

So he swallowed it back.

He used his swift movements to dodge wave after wave of flying leaf blades, without intending to launch a counterattack.

"Swish, swish, swish—"

The second wave of rapid-fire attacks came, forcing Charmander to take the initiative and use its alloy claws to tear apart the dense leaves that were slashing from above.

Even so, it was still damaged by a few leaves.

Fortunately, the long-nosed leaves of the sentry only grazed the skin on its deep orange back.

Charmander cleverly rolled sideways and landed directly behind a large rock, where a violent rain of leaves shattered the rock.

Boom boom boom boom boom boom boom boom—

The bunker was completely destroyed, but the fog still hadn't dissipated.

The little dragon looked up and could still only vaguely see the afterimages of the long-nosed leaves darting back and forth on the fence.

Almost no field of vision,

But the long-nosed leaves of other birds manage to pinpoint their location in every round of attack.

It's like the long-nosed leaves are in the dark, while they are in the light.

"No, this can't go on!"

The very next second, Charmander's intense inner calling caused the goddess of the soul to reappear in his moment of crisis.

Unlike the Gardevoir I've seen in my dreams before, this Gardevoir is still very weak.

To be precise, I haven't been able to see Gardevoir in my dreams since I fell into a coma last time.

Even after their reunion in this time of crisis, Charmander could clearly sense that Gardevoir was extremely weak.

Gardevoir, what's wrong with you!

I'm fine, I just need to recover. But more important right now is to listen to my heart.

Okay, goddess, I'm in a really tough situation, please lend me a hand!

Listen carefully. Every move you made before was very forceful, but not all moves rely on strength.

Try pretending to gently exhale the flame that's been suppressed in your throat; it should feel like you're just exhaling smoke, not a real flame.

Time is limited; how much you can grasp depends on your aptitude.

So abstract.

Gardevoir means I shouldn't actually unleash the Flame Burst move, but rather concentrate my power in my throat and gently exhale?

In that case, perhaps no force is needed.

Just gently, very gently.

With Gardevoir's resonance, Charmander tried to slow down its attack for the first time.

That kind of move, which seems to spew out flames but isn't, instead producing a mist-like substance, is one of the most powerful fire-type techniques.

--【smokescreen】.

Boom boom boom boom boom boom boom boom boom boom boom!

It worked!

Charmander successfully spewed smoke from its mouth for the first time, creating a disruptive technique that instantly obscured visibility within a certain range.

Although this move does not deal damage, it can trap enemies within the area in a smoke screen for several rounds.

Because the opponent in the smoke screen loses their vision, they are unable to determine the location of Charmander, which means they are temporarily blinded.

Just as the fog interferes with Charmander's vision, Charmander's move in turn interferes with the vision of the Longnose Leafmen.

At that moment, all the leaf-wielding daggers stopped attacking.

Charmander did not immediately use the smoke screen to escape. Although he was safe, he turned back because he was worried about the safety of Pikachu and Sableye.

Suddenly, a dark purple light emanated from deep within the fence behind them.

It resembled some kind of wide-range Ghost-type disruptive move, and it didn't directly engage the Longnose Leaf Sentinels in any conflict.

No fewer than 25 long-nosed leaf sentinels were in a state of confusion, falling off the fence with a small circle of yellow birds flying around on their heads.

and many more,

This move is!

"Whoosh!"

Just as Charmander was still surprised that Sableye had instantly killed 25 Longnose Leafmen, the fence moved quickly once again, and Sableye appeared in front of Charmander as a blur.

Pikachu followed closely behind.

So fast!

How did you manage to have those captivating eyes?

It turns out that the Soul-Hooking Eye had never lost its way. No matter how the so-called Bagua Formation changes, the location belonging to the Jing Gate this time must be the entrance.

Although the first attempt was blocked by the change in formation, if we break through towards Jingmen again on the second attempt, we will definitely succeed.

Before the smoke cleared, the three little ones finally managed to enter the tribe.

Pikachu: "That was Butler-sama's Strange Light just now. This is the first time I've ever witnessed such a wide-range attack."

"That's impressive, but at least we've successfully entered the tribe now, right?"

Even Sableye hadn't expected Charmander to use Smoke Screen to create such an excellent opportunity to burst in, and couldn't help but marvel:

"Smoke screen, huh?"

"How come I didn't think of such a good way to break in? That's right, although we've successfully gotten in, we can't let our guard down."

The number of rounds using the smoke screen is decreasing.

The three boys had to hide themselves quickly, otherwise they would be doomed if they were all standing still and becoming live targets once the smoke screen completely dissipated.

"Little Fire Dragon, what's your plan next according to your Dragon-Seeking Technique?"

The little dragon pondered:

"With the sound of the stream and the surrounding mountains on three sides, let's head southeast to the 14th direction!"

The words had barely left his mouth when the smoke had not yet completely dissipated.

Charmander, Pikachu, and Sableye still had enough time to escape, but the three little ones were all stunned in place, intimidated by a powerful aura that was approaching.

"What, what's with this aura?"

"It's too late! This aura is extremely close to us; escape will be very difficult!!" (Hooked Eyes anxiously)

Whoosh, boom boom,

call,

The smoke screen then dissipated.

【!】At this moment, standing in front of the three little ones was the tall, imposing tribal chief, wearing wooden clogs and covering his left eye with a black eye patch!

Leader of the Unloading Ridge Sect → Wooden Tengu:

"Gentlemen, since you're already here, let me see your true colors!"

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