For experienced adventurers, they would actually lower their guard during the day compared to the night.
Under the expectant gazes of the mercenary group members, the carriage finally approached the position of the trap they had set.
They had dug a deep pit there, filled with sharp iron spears. Even if one didn't die from falling in, they would be injured.
Under everyone's watchful eyes,
Suddenly!
The carriage that had been traveling along the road suddenly stopped, and the Ghost Hound Demonic Beast in front looked around warily.
This action caught the members of the mercenary group off guard.
"Were we discovered?"
"How is that possible!"
"Did the trap show some flaw?"
"Impossible. Even an experienced Rogue wouldn't be able to detect the trap we set in such a short time without careful observation."
"Could it be a trap-detection spell?"
The members of the mercenary group spoke in low, astonished voices; after all, there was indeed a powerful Magic Caster in the opponent's party.
"How annoying." Seeing that the carriage had not fallen into the trap, Captain Feikampa's hearty face took on a hideous expression.
"Execute the second plan!"
As the order was passed down,
The sound of discussion ceased, and dozens of whistling sounds rang out simultaneously.
Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!
Crossbow bolts were fired simultaneously from the hills on both sides, enveloping the carriage in a dense shower.
At this moment!
On the carriage.
"It's been so long since we encountered attackers, I thought they wouldn't dare to move. This time, there seems to be quite a few of them."
Lyle raised a hand to his forehead. Seeing the large number of crossbow bolts fired from the small hills on both sides of the road, a hint of interest appeared in his eyes.
Since the last time they dealt with that Mithril-rank adventurer team, not to mention the assassins from 'Ijaniya', even ordinary attackers had suddenly vanished.
Encountering an attack again now,
The strength of these attackers must be at least a bit stronger than that Mithril-rank adventurer team.
"Plant Growth!"
The Emerald Leaf Witch's hands glowed with an emerald light.
Green vegetation grew from the carriage in the blink of an eye, wrapping around the entire vehicle. The crossbow bolts fired from all directions were all knocked away as they hit these resilient plants.
As for the Ghost Hound, it easily fended off the crossbow bolts by relying on its agile body and swinging its bone chains.
"Kill!"
"Take them down!"
"...!!"
From the hills on both sides, a large number of mercenaries holding weapons rushed out simultaneously.
"Fireball!"
"Lightning Bolt!"
Blazing flames and a bolt of surging electricity were then launched from the sides of the hills.
The straight Lightning Bolt with a piercing effect was the fastest, being the first to shoot toward the front of the Ghost Hound at the speed of lightning.
Even if the Ghost Hound noticed it, it could no longer dodge.
"Magic Armor!"
The Emerald Leaf Witch's steady voice rang out, and a layer of translucent Magic Armor appeared on the Ghost Hound's body.
Bang!
The Lightning Bolt struck heavily, exploding on the surface of the Magic Armor on the Ghost Hound and forming an impact that knocked the beast back a distance.
"Roar!"
The Ghost Hound let out an angry roar, its limbs pressing hard against the ground to steady itself. Blue electric arcs dissipated over its body, and its black fur stood on end.
Meanwhile, another 'Fireball' attack landed on the carriage protected by the overgrown plants.
With a loud 'Boom'!
Fire-attribute attacks clearly had a counter-effect on plants, easily blasting a large hole as the surging flames swept in.
"Damn it!"
The Emerald Leaf Witch was both surprised and furious.
A magic attack of this level naturally posed no threat to her; what truly enraged her was that it affected her master.
"Ah!" Seeing the surging flames before her eyes, Enri couldn't help but let out a cry of alarm and closed her eyes in fear, even though she had gained quite a bit of experience recently.
Boom!!
The expected pain did not come. When Enri opened her eyes again, she found that Lyle was already standing in front of her, shielding her.
Whoosh—
The heatwave from the flames caused his snow-white priest robes to flutter and rustle.
"Quite a targeted method of attack," Lyle's gentle voice rang out.
Enri's originally panicked and fearful emotions relaxed once more at the sound of his voice, her light brown pupils reflecting the white figure from behind: "Captain..."
"Don't worry," Lyle chuckled.