"This mage is too cautious; I couldn't even ambush him... Instead, I got immobilized!"
In the Alchemy Room, Roy sat on a chair with his eyes closed. In the void of his mind, flickering light and shadows displayed scenes from the outside, as if viewed through a surveillance screen. This was what he saw by directly penetrating the Alchemy Room with his Mental Strength, which had reached a staggering 25 degrees.
The "Portable Small Alchemy Laboratory" was essentially a tactical hut with its own barrier, capable of setting up an alchemy site anytime, anywhere. Its powerful defensive capabilities and one-way vision were crucial functions that made it a reliable shelter. However, this also meant it was exposed to the enemy's threats.
Even with the rare Magical Treasure emitting a Blue Aura, being passively attacked would inevitably put it in a highly disadvantageous position, and it would eventually be breached. Its protective barrier lacked any counterattack capability, which was its greatest weakness!
Roy vaguely sensed that something was wrong: "This can't go on for long... I must find a solution quickly!"
"Ro... Roy!"
At this moment, Celine, who had been severely injured, slowly regained consciousness. As soon as she opened her eyes, she realized she was inside the Alchemy Room. It seemed she had been given a Healing Potion, and the bleeding from her wounds had already stopped. On the other side, Atedia, who had been temporarily blinded, also recovered, her face showing a look of surprise.
"What's going on here? If you're here, who's outside?"
Celine voiced the question that was on both their minds.
...
"Flame Sphere!"
Outside the Alchemy Room, Edwin pushed his staff forward. A massive fireball, guided by the magical energy condensed from Mana, rolled along the ground, blazing as it floated closer. The confinement formed by the eunuch prison, resembling multifaceted glass, seemed to be nearing its end.
At the moment the Invisible Force Field disappeared, four water elements suddenly unleashed water bullets. Simultaneously, the blazing fireball advanced to the vicinity.
Sss...
Boom!
Water splashes accompanied by a violent explosion instantly vaporized, turning into high-temperature steam that filled the air.
Inside the Alchemy Room, the barrier remained stable, unaffected by the intense heat and massive tremors outside. However, they could faintly feel a slight vibration from the outside.
Celine extended her Mental Strength outward and was shocked to discover that the silver figure, aside from a slight scratch on the surface revealing a small patch of jade-like skin, was completely unharmed!
"What on earth is that?"
She was utterly astonished. She had been by Roy's side for years and had never seen anything like it!
...
"What on earth is that?"
As the steam dissipated and the heat waves faded, the Silver Battle Armor automatically restored itself, returning to its pristine, undamaged state.
Edwin stood at the end of the inner corridor, his expression grave as he gazed at the unidentified silver figure from a distance.
"Didn't we hit it just now? Why does it look completely unharmed?"
Planche also expressed a hint of surprise.
"Is this his secret trump card? Haven't you seen it before?"
Edwin transmitted his thoughts to Planche through Mental Strength. This was a significant failure in intelligence gathering, and his expression couldn't help but darken.
"I don't know. Although I've been undercover here for a while, I couldn't possibly uncover all his secrets! If anything, blame him for hiding it too well."
Planche shrugged, distancing herself from any responsibility.
"If we linger here too long, even the situation outside will be affected..."
Edwin murmured softly.
"We must break through quickly!"
"Pop, pop, pop..."
At that moment, a series of bouncing, ball-like sounds approached.
"Not good, it's those Pipits!"
Planche turned her head to look around.
A large group of colorful, humanoid creatures charged forward.
They resembled round, ball-shaped emojis from a fairy tale world, their faces displaying an adorable yet furious expression.
Some even had vivid black cross symbols on their foreheads.
A few of them had red glowing eyes, indicating an extremely dangerous state.
Without hesitation, Planche leaped out of the window to escape.
Edwin also quickly retreated a few steps, moved outside, and then soared into the air.
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
Intense explosions followed one after another, like heavy artillery strikes, obliterating the four remaining water elements left behind.
Flames, toxic smoke, black mist...
Various forces with terrifying lethality intertwined, creating a deadly passage that ordinary creatures could not pass through.
These animated creations might seem unremarkable at first glance, but in an instant, they displayed considerable power.
The only weakness was that after this self-destructive attack, they were gone.
"Not good, Lord Edwin, the golems are activated... two level-one golems are killing people!
Fortunately, the two warrior lords are temporarily holding them off!"
Soon, a mental wave transmitted a secret message through the watch in Edwin's hand.
From the direction of the square in the distance, a rumbling sound could be heard.
Both sides were engaged in intense firefights, and casualties had already begun to occur on both sides.
Edwin knew that the two assistants he had requested, with professional levels of 6 and 8, were responsible for holding off those two golems, while other apprentice mages and apprentice warriors were dealing with the hundreds-strong Golem Legion.
"With their strength, they can hold them off for a while...
But the number of golems in this quarry is actually not small.
Other wizards stationed elsewhere, and even reinforcements from the capital...
might arrive within half an hour to an hour!
If they join the battle, the situation will definitely be very dangerous!"
Edwin calculated the overall situation in his mind, his expression growing increasingly unwilling.
"After preparing for so long and mobilizing so much power...
To be stopped just because of this one automaton!
How is this possible!"
He rose high into the air, an ancient, yellowed magic scroll appearing in his hand.
Moments later, Mana surged within him, and powerful magical energy flowed out.
In the Alchemy Room, Roy quickly sensed this force, which far exceeded his own.
In that instant, he felt as if his long-replaced heart had been violently tugged.
His eyes twitched uncontrollably, and his eyelids fluttered wildly.
Celine and Atedia also felt an inexplicable aura approaching.
Even within the protected confines of the Alchemy Room, they felt no sense of security.
Roy said gravely, "This level of energy... how is it possible!"
"What's wrong?"
Celine asked, her face pale.
Atedia also cast a concerned glance.
"The magical energy that mage is mobilizing has reached thousands of degrees!
He's a second-level mage...
Or, according to Achini La, a mage of the 4th circle or above?
No... that's not right!"
His magical aura wasn't that strong; it must be the effect of some magical item...
It's Achini La's magic scroll!"
As he spoke, Edwin recited the incantation inscribed on the scroll. The Berserk Energy Particles tore through it, transforming into a massive fireball.
"Explosive Fireball!"