A dull longsword and a heartbroken villager

“Next up are your companions.” Eric closed his left eye, watching Sass and Marlene run away. Now that the captain had made his move, he couldn’t stay out of it.

Eric snapped his fingers.

"The Frosty Path"

The frost moved in a linear fashion towards Sass, freezing everything in its path and erecting icicles.

In just a few seconds, the freezing speed will be enough to catch up with Sass!

However, the spread of frost suddenly stopped.

"Ancient Sword Sect" "Ghost Gate Return"

A cold glint flashed from the sword, seemingly colder than the temperature of frost.

The sword "Swan Song" was half-drawn, blocking the path of the spell.

The path of the frost seemed to be blocked by something, unable to advance an inch. Not only that, but in the next moment, the direction of the frost turned back.

With a snap of the fingers, the ice and frost that were about to hit them instantly melted away.

Eric looked solemnly at Bray, who was holding a sword.

The tranquilizer darts didn't seem to have any effect. "Captain Alice, is this what they call an adventurer who doesn't seem strong at all?" Eric whistled.

Although Eric didn't seem surprised, he was inwardly taken aback.

I've never heard of anyone being able to deflect magic with a sword.

"Colonel, after this experience, I've learned not to judge a book by its cover," Alice said earnestly.

“The battle is yours, Colonel,” Alice said, taking a few steps back.

“Hey, I’m your superior.” Eric sighed.

Despite saying no, Eric still moved again.

Eric lowered his eyelids and looked at Bray.

Snowman

As the fingers snapped, frost swept over Bray, obscuring his shadow.

It was like an avalanche!

Fine ice particles from the frost hit Bray's face.

Bray saw the overwhelming frost and felt a chill run down his spine.

However, there was no change in his facial expression.

The longsword was fully drawn, and the sound of swords rang out all around.

Sparks flickered amidst the frost.

"boom--"

After the frost swept across the ground, it instantly condensed into countless ice spikes, reflecting the sunlight.

But Bray was nowhere to be seen.

Just then, Eric sensed a threat behind him.

In a flash, Bray found the fastest route to get behind Eric—

After the frost covering the sky, there is only one road.

“ding—”

A crisp sound rang out.

The longsword struck the ice shield that appeared behind Eric in an instant, slicing out ice shards.

Eric reacted immediately.

The soldiers' quality is truly exceptional, and the colonel's abilities are beyond question.

But then the seemingly indestructible ice shield was cleanly split in two, and the blade sliced ​​through Eric's back.

Bray's sword struck precisely the weak point of the ice shield.

It didn't even have a blocking effect; the longsword struck Eric squarely in the back.

However, there were no cuts or bleeding.

Normally, this would result in severe bleeding.

However, this outcome was entirely within Bray's expectations.

"..." Bray remained silent, then leaped back a few steps. The next moment, ice shards surged up from where he had been standing and swallowed everything.

"Did you hold back?" Eric touched the injuries on his back; they weren't serious.

However, it wasn't actually that Bray held back.

Although Bray didn't intend to kill anyone, the fact that the skin wasn't even broken was not something Bray wanted to see.

"—So using 'The Last Echo' to kill people...that's just not logical."

If I had known that earlier, I would have just used a greatsword.

"I must find that guy Sass and give him a good scolding." Bree was frustrated because he didn't even know why the fight had started.

Longswords are the most convenient to use in actual combat, while greatswords can only be used for a limited number of swings.

Bray's gaze never left the two of them for a moment.

“Captain, Enchant!” Eric said in a deep voice.

When your attention is highly focused, you are more susceptible to being seduced.

"learn!"

Upon hearing this, Alice opened the file box and found the picture inside.

The movements were executed in one smooth, fluid motion.

"Use your body to seduce her properly, Captain Alice!!" Eric was so angry he almost vomited blood.

"I refuse to sell my flesh!" Alice declared righteously.

"As long as the effect is the same, it's fine!!!" Alice then unfolded the erotic picture.

As soon as the erotic pictures were released, even passersby who were initially avoiding the area couldn't help but take a few glances.

The erotic scene aroused the male creatures.

"Say it, enchantment." Alice's beautiful voice instantly stunned everyone staring at the picture, except for Bray.

After glancing at the pictures a few times, Bray felt they weren't very interesting.

"Using his own words might be more effective," Bray commented expressionlessly, then flipped into the crowd and ran away without looking back.

Faced with the crowd, Eric couldn't very well use a spell to freeze them, and had no choice but to accept the fact that Bray had escaped.

"Captain! Your charm failed!"

"It was a failure," Alice sighed.

After many years in the industry, this is the first time Alice has failed to use her charm.

"The other party's resistance to charm is too good." Alice shook her head.

Alice's allure is at a very high level; the only way to resist it is if the other person has an incredibly strong will.

“Let’s not chase that one-eyed guy, let’s chase that bard.” Eric waved to Alice.

"Understood." Alice nodded and followed Eric without arguing.

Seeing the guards gradually closing in, Eric and Alice quickened their pace.

It would be terrible if we were caught by the guards of Inlai.

It's not that we don't have enough men, but we're afraid that our missions will be discovered by the Federation.

Even though the commotion was so big, the Federation should have noticed it by now.

"Stop right there!!!" a guard roared angrily.

How dare they cause such a ruckus in broad daylight?! Do they even respect the guards?!

"Colonel, they've surrounded us." Alice looked calmly as dozens of guards surrounded them.

"Hey, Captain, why are you so calm?"

"Because he was caught, Colonel Eric took full responsibility."

That makes so much sense that Eric was speechless.

The next moment, the snap echoed in my ears.

Ice mist rose from beneath their feet, obscuring everyone's vision.

"It's so cold! This is magic!!!" a guard exclaimed.

“I know!” another guard shouted.

After the icy fog dissipated, Eric and Alice had already made their escape.

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In Inleigh's underground factory, Rivi pushed up his glasses and smiled.

"The Empire's people have arrived? Well, that's a welcome sight," Levi muttered to himself, looking at the scenes reflected in the dozens of prisms before him.

Every corner of Inle was monitored by Levi.

It can be said that Inle was completely under Rivi's control.

"What an exciting reunion, Marlene." Laughter echoed through the factory, sending chills down everyone's spines.

"Rolando, something seems to have happened over there." The female thief, Kegel, tugged at her scarf and gazed at the rising icy mist in the distance.

“Ice…” Roland pondered for a moment.

"Let's go take a look," Rolando said, turning to the group of cute girls.

Of course, all the girls listened to Rolando and none of them objected.

However, there were indeed too many people, and most of them went to join in the fun, making it difficult for Rolando and his group to move around.

After finally squeezing through, Rolando found that everything was alright.

The remaining onlookers began to discuss the matter.

"Excuse me, what happened here just now?" Rolando asked a passerby with a smile.

"Ah, who..." The girl on the street was initially a little impatient, but when she saw Rolando, her face turned red.

A slight feeling of goodwill involuntarily arose in my heart.

"Just now, two Imperial soldiers were fighting with a man here, which attracted the guards of Inlai City."

"The scene was truly spectacular; that Imperial soldier snapped his fingers and caused an avalanche."

The girl on the street said excitedly that she wanted to chat with Roland a little longer.

What was originally just a brief mention was described in great detail by the girl on the street.

Thanks to the enthusiasm of this random girl, Rolando finally understood the whole story.

"Thank you so much." Roland smiled, his eyes narrowing.

"Um...no...you're welcome." The girl on the street was a little shy.

"Then goodbye, beautiful lady."

"Wait! I want to know your name." The girl on the street reached out, trying to stop Rolando.

"Rolando, 'Silver Warrior' Rolando." Rolando didn't turn around, waved and left the crowded place, leaving behind a female passerby with a look of infatuation.

After Rolando left, the little loli mage glanced at him helplessly.

"Lord Rolando, you're flirting with girls again," Ellie said resentfully.

“I’m sorry, Ellie, I have no doubt that I’ve won that young lady’s heart.” Rolando said with a wry smile.

“Hmm…” Ellie puffed out her cheeks and turned her face away.