The story of the black silk female knight

"This is indeed a magic card made by the teacher himself. As long as the destination is set, it can carry people to fly at high speed and automatically avoid all obstacles... Originally, I planned to use it to escape with you, but I didn't expect it to be so effective for breaking through."

The effect was indeed very good. Even in complete darkness, this magic card did not slow down at all, and quickly left the hordes of large rats behind, easily breaking through to the location of the ley line anomaly.

There was finally some light, enough to see things clearly, but Valensa and Tia both frowned after observing for a while.

They hadn't gone to the wrong place; the source of the light was a magic circle, and it was this magic circle that was constantly drawing power from the earth's veins to maintain the gray rat's curse.

The room above the magic circle is where the beautiful auctioneer Lan Zhi is trapped in mid-air. At this time, there are already quite a few rats under her feet, some of which can even bite her feet if they jump a little higher.

Fortunately, as the closest person to the young lady of the Nora Chamber of Commerce, Lan Zhi was obviously not short of money. The stockings on her feet were of very good quality and even had a certain defensive function. They were bitten by ordinary rats several times but did not break. Otherwise, she would probably have been injured.

But this is only temporary. As the number of rats in the room continues to increase, the beautiful auctioneer will eventually be devoured by the swarm.

We must destroy the magic circle and rescue her as soon as possible!

Valensa and Tia both knew this, but neither dared to make any rash moves.

In front of the magic circle stood a large rat, dressed in full armor and standing upright like a human, staring intently at Valensa and Tia with bloodthirsty eyes, exuding murderous intent.

"It's a Pearl-level monster, the Blood Demon Ratman."

Tia, who was well-read, quickly recognized the large, upright rat, and her face darkened.

"Its intelligence is very high. Not only can it use weapons and equipment like humans, but it can even learn human combat skills... We probably can't defeat it now."

If Valensa and Tia were in their normal state, they wouldn't be afraid of most Lighthouse-level monsters, let alone just Pearl-level monsters.

However, they are only the size of figurines now. The Blood Demon Ratmen, who are a full meter tall, are like giants and have an absolute advantage in physical attributes.

"...No, I can beat it."

After a moment's hesitation, Valensa looked at Tia very seriously:

"But I need some time to prepare... Can you help me get one?"

"...How long will it take you?"

Tia's expression also turned serious.

"At least 30 seconds."

Valensa did a quick calculation:

"In order for the divine spell to work perfectly, I must strictly follow the procedure and pray before using it."

"If it's only 30 seconds... it should be fine."

As Tia answered, the Blood Demon Ratman, who had been watching the two women, took the initiative and swung his scimitar at the magic card hovering in the air.

"I'll buy you some time, you'd better hurry up."

Tia kicked Valensa off the magic card and switched it from auto-pathfinding mode to manual control mode, charging headlong into the magic circle.

The Blood Demon Ratman, who had just slashed through empty air, paused for a moment. His bloodthirsty eyes swept over Valensa and Tia in turn, but he chose to stop Tia first.

Although its monster instincts made it perceive Valensa as a greater threat, its master's orders compelled it to prioritize protecting the magic circle above all else.

After actually fighting, Tia realized that she had underestimated the Blood Demon Ratman.

Ordinary Blood Demon Ratmen are indeed only Pearl-level, but this one is not only a mutant with enhanced speed, but also has been blessed by the summoner's enhancement magic, making its strength no less than that of the Lighthouse.

No wonder Gray Rat was so confident in letting this Blood Demon Ratman guard the magic circle alone... A human Lighthouse-level being under the shrinking curse would definitely not be able to defeat it, and wouldn't even be able to break through that dark passage before.

The Blood Ratmen's strength was beyond expectations, and Tia's original plan to use gravity traps and weakness traps to buy time was completely ruined.

She could only suppress her heartache and take out another precious golden magic card, holding it like a shield in front of her as she struggled to withstand the Blood Demon Ratman's blade attacks.

Valensa saw how hard Tia was fighting and was anxious, but she knew she couldn't rush things.

She could only choose to believe that Tia could persevere, just as Tia believed she had a way to win.

Close your eyes, kneel down, and make a praying gesture.

"Great Sun Goddess, please grant me invincible power..."

"Great Sun Goddess, grant me speed as swift as lightning..."

"Great Sun Goddess, please grant me an impregnable defense..."

"Your Majesty, the Great Sun Goddess..."

Valensa's plan was actually quite simple.

Since one's own attributes are greatly reduced due to the shrinking curse, one can simply stack the enhancement effects of Mind Power and Divine Blessing to boost the attributes again.

The enhancement of mental power and the enhancement of divine blessing are not part of the same system, and the enhancement effect between the two is not additive, but rather has its own independent multiplication method.

The enhancements made in this way are often very effective... This is Valensa's experience from playing countless simulation games in her past life, which is why she is so confident.

Indeed, as the power of the mind and the power of holy light flowed through her body simultaneously, Valensa's enhancement of herself easily surpassed the weakening effect of the curse in every aspect.

However, with attributes such as strength remaining constant, sometimes smaller size can actually make a person stronger in combat, as was the case with a certain superhero in Valencia's previous life movie who partnered with an ant.

Almost at the same time Valensa finished enhancing her power, Tia's golden magic card, which had already blocked hundreds of attacks for her, finally reached its limit and shattered with a cracking sound.

Just as the Blood Demon Ratman was about to finish off the enemy, a flash of golden light appeared before his eyes, and a sharp pain shot through them. He almost dropped the scimitar in his hand.

"Leave this big rat to me."

Valensa promptly substituted the already panting Tia:

"You should rest for a while. Your knowledge will be crucial in dispelling the magic circle later."

"...Okay, be careful."

Tia didn't try to be brave; instead, she took out an upgrade card that the three musketeers, including Giru, had used once in the second round of the recruitment assessment and gave Valensa another layer of enhancement.

Chapter 138 Seeing Through

As the source of the magic that sustains the curse, Gray Rat not only left Blood Demon Ratmen for defense, but also naturally left some sensory measures.

Gray Rat already knew about it when Valensa and Tia broke through to the vicinity of the magic circle.

At first, the gray rat was a little surprised, even a little panicked, but after carefully observing that Valensa and Tia were only at the Pearl level, she smiled casually and even projected the scene of Valensa and Tia fighting the Blood Demon Ratman to Yashiro.

"Judging from their age, they must be your friends, right?"

Gray Rat raised his hand and unleashed a Shadow Wave, sending Yashiro, who had just stood up, flying for the umpteenth time. Then, he pointed at the projection with schadenfreude:

"They do have some skill in finding the magic circle I set up... It's a pity they're too weak and burdened with a shrinking curse, so they have no chance of defeating the guards I left behind."

You just stand here and watch your friends die one after another trying to help you. Experience that pain and despair! Hahahaha…”

"……cut."

Yashiro's eyes were filled with rage, and half of his originally golden wavy hair was now blood red.

She clenched her fists so tightly they cracked, but dared not retaliate... because the swarm of rats under the feet of the beautiful auctioneer Lan Zhi was already too large, and it would be very dangerous if it increased any further.

Yashiro could only place his hopes on Valensa and Tia, hoping they could rescue Lanzhi and destroy the magic circle.

. . . . .

After being strengthened by Tia once more, Valensa, with three sets of buffs stacked on her, finally reached a level of Lighthouse-level physical attributes, enabling her to fight the Blood Demon Ratman head-on without being at a disadvantage.

However, the situation is still not optimistic, because the Blood Demon Ratman is also at the Beacon level in strength. Valensa has only gained the ability to fight it head-on, and it is still difficult and time-consuming for her to win.

At the very least, this is the case if you use the conventional playing style.

What Valensa can't afford to waste right now is time... Lan Zhi has already been bitten several times by rats, and the multiple enhancement effects on Valensa's body can only last for a few minutes.

So she used one of her trump cards right from the start.

When Valensa clashed with the Blood Ratman head-on once again, she used her alloy longsword to defend herself while simultaneously unleashing the attack counterattack from the divine runes.

Valensa wouldn't normally do this in a normal battle.

Because when the attack reflection from the Divine Power Rune is applied, the location where the enemy takes damage is the same as the location where Valenza receives the attack.

Launching an attack and rebounding during a clash of swords, even with good luck, might only take away an enemy's arm, which is far less worthwhile than taking the attack to a vital point and then rebounding.

But now Valensa doesn't need to deliberately risk using her vitals to withstand attacks, because her current size is only that of a figurine. If she is hit by the Blood Ratman's scimitar, she will inevitably be struck in a vital spot.

With multiple buffs, Valensa can block slashes from blades larger than herself head-on, but the Bloodrat Man can't do that.

As the divine runes were activated, the Blood Demon Ratman was instantly covered in blood... a short but long cut pierced almost diagonally through its entire body.

The inexplicable injury and pain enraged the Blood Ratman, who unleashed a swift and powerful slash at Valensa.

Valensa couldn't block all of the Lighthouse-level monster's desperate combo attacks, even with her multiple enhancements. She was blasted from the air and crashed heavily to the ground next to Tia.

The attack reflection that Valensa could use continuously after advancing to the Pearl level took effect again, and more, longer, and deeper wounds appeared on the Blood Demon Ratman's body, with blood spurting everywhere. He could barely stand and clearly did not have much longer to live.

Although Valensa was also in a terrible state, the characteristics of a knight are high defense, high health, and the ability to heal herself. She quickly stood up with Tia's help.

"It's time to deliver the final blow."

Valensa wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, completely removed the deformed and broken breastplate, took a deep breath, and assumed a thrusting posture.

"Supersonic. Holy Light. Spiked Sword!"

The combined power of her mind, the blessing of divine magic, and her honed skills allowed Valensa to leap up like a golden lightning bolt, aiming straight for the Blood Ratman's head.

The Blood Ratman tried to dodge, but having already lost too much blood, it had little strength left and could only watch helplessly as Valensa stabbed its sword between its eyes, after which it lost consciousness completely in excruciating pain.

The last guard blocking the magic circle finally fell. Valensa first saved Lanzhi, who had fainted from the pain, while the enhancement effect was still active, and then accompanied Tia to study the magic circle.

"So? Can this magic circle be destroyed directly?"

The enhancement effect on her body had less than 2 minutes left, but Tia hadn't made a sound yet, so Valensa asked anxiously.

"...This magic circle is a bit strange. It seems to have other functions besides providing magic power to maintain the curse."

Tia's brows furrowed tightly, her expression extremely grave:

"If we use violence to destroy it directly, the magic power that has been gathered inside will most likely explode all at once, blowing the entire resort into the sky. Most people will not be able to escape."

"so what should I do now?"

Valensa was furious... She had finally found the source of the curse's magic that the gray rats used to maintain it, but she couldn't destroy it with violence?

She gritted her teeth and thought for a while, then raised her sword:

"Why don't we just destroy it? The church has already used the divine artifact. Even if most of the people in the resort die in the explosion, they can be resurrected later."

"Don't worry yet!"

Tia quickly stopped Valensa:

"Give me half a minute... no, 20 seconds is enough, I'll see it right away... I've got it!"

"...What did you find?"

Valensa hesitated for two seconds, but decided to trust Tia. After putting down her sword, she hurriedly asked.

"I finally figured out what these circuits are for!"

Tia excitedly pointed to the few lines in the magic circle that Valensa couldn't understand at all:

"This magic circle is amazing... It can not only draw power from the earth's ley lines as a source of magic to sustain multiple large-scale spells, but it can also link the souls of multiple lives into a network!"

If I'm not mistaken, Gray Rat is no longer human, and she's not a Star-level being at all! We have absolutely nothing to fear from her!

"What? Gray Rat isn't a Star-level character?"

Valensa found it hard to believe:

"But she could easily suppress Yashiro, who possessed peak Lighthouse-level strength, and she could also petrify Sister Rika and the others with a curse in an instant..."

"Everyone has been fooled by the gray rat!"

Tia had completely seen through the secret of the magic circle, and her voice was full of confidence:

"She's not only not a Star-level cultivator, but she's also not a summoner, not a spellcaster, and not even a cultivator in the conventional sense... Her true expertise should be in magic circles!"

Chapter 139 Are figurines meant to be licked?

"Is the gray rat truly skilled in magic circles?"

Valensa was somewhat shocked, but not so shocked.

She thought of her senior classmate who was paid to stay with her.

Miss Phantom Thief's strength has always been a mystery to the world. Some say she is just a pearl, while others say she is more powerful than most Stars, or even comparable to Moons.