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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: Lord Fourth
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Meanwhile, the Lamia attack on the assembly point intensified.
The air was filled with their sharp cries and strange movements, the slithering sounds of their serpentine lower bodies echoed through the forest.
“Instructor Adria! Lamias are pouring in from the north!”
“Calm down! Hold the line and maintain formation!”
Amidst the chaos and fear, Professor Adria remained unfazed.
She raised her sword, directing the defense, her voice ringing out clearly above the din of battle.
“Hold your positions!”
The instructors followed her commands, moving in unison. Their faces were grim, drenched in sweat, but Professor Adria’s unwavering presence gave them a sliver of hope.
“There are too many of them!”
But the Lamias’ numbers seemed endless, their advance methodical and relentless, as if orchestrated by an unseen hand, slowly overwhelming the assembly point’s defenses.
Their movements, though chaotic, were purposeful and coordinated.
“This isn’t just a random attack.”
Professor Adria muttered under her breath, her eyes narrowing. This wasn’t just a mindless, instinctive frenzy.
She instantly grasped the situation and raised her voice.
“There’s someone behind this Lamia attack!”
The instructors and staff around her looked at her with tense expressions. Adria continued, her voice sharp,
“Their movements are too organized. Someone is controlling them. We can’t stop them just by fighting. We have to figure out their chain of command!”
Her words galvanized the wavering personnel, giving them a new direction. They couldn’t just focus on defense; they had to find the source of the attack.
“What about the students…”
Her concern for the students weighed heavily on her mind.
The situation here was already dire, but if the students scattered throughout the forest were attacked by the Lamias, it would be a disaster.
“Let’s deal with what’s in front of us first!”
Adria steeled her resolve, her eyes cold and sharp, her sword slicing through the air.
She plunged into the fray, her blade a blur of motion, each strike finding its mark, her movements precise and deadly.
“Ugh…!”
But the Lamias were relentless, their numbers seemingly endless. Her growing fatigue weighed her down, the constant expenditure of energy pushing her towards her limit.
“So this is the humans’ base!”
“Are you their leader?”
The Lamias swarmed her, pushing her back, their mocking laughter echoing around her.
She fought back fiercely, but their numbers and relentless assault were overwhelming.
“There’s an opening!”
“Kuh!”
A Lamia’s blade pierced Adria’s side. It wasn’t a deep wound, but it was a close call.
She gritted her teeth, steadied her trembling body, and raised her sword, regaining her stance.
“Die!”
Another Lamia’s blade swung down, aimed at her eyes. In that split second, a sharp whistle cut through the air.
Whoosh!
“Agh!”
An arrow, seemingly appearing out of nowhere, deflected the attack.
Adria turned her head and saw an elf with silver hair, her bow drawn, running towards them. She was a beacon of hope amidst the chaos.
“You’re… Melina, was it?”
Adria recalled her name, recognizing her. Melina’s face was a mixture of anxiety and determination.
“Yes. Are you alright?!”
Melina asked urgently, seeing Adria’s wound. But Adria forced a smile, hiding her pain.
“This is nothing. I’ve endured worse. Students like you need to get to safety fast. The Lamias are converging on this location.”
Adria spoke with a firm voice. But Melina shook her head resolutely and stepped forward.
“No. I’ll fight too. Even with reinforcements, it won’t be enough.”
Adria chuckled at her boldness, her smile a mixture of pride and admiration for Melina.
“Alright. I’ll be counting on you. But don’t push yourself too hard. We’ll handle this.”
Adria smiled and patted Melina’s shoulder. Just then, the air grew cold as a new wave of magic spread through the area.
Clang – Clang –
Crystals of pure ice formed, aimed at the approaching Lamias.
“I came back quickly because things seemed chaotic, but what’s going on here?”
A woman with radiant golden hair appeared amidst the chilling aura, her blue eyes shining brightly, radiating a powerful aura.
“Elisha!”
Melina’s eyes lit up as she saw her. Despite their usual rivalry, she was a welcome sight at this moment.
“Everyone!”
Another woman, dressed in a maid uniform, came running towards them, her black dress pristine despite the chaos of battle, her hair flowing behind her, her expression determined.
“Eilly! You’re safe!”
“Yes! But what is going on here? Do you know how difficult it was to get here with the path blocked?”
Eilly caught her breath, wiping the dust from her face. But her eyes were sharp and alert.
It seemed she had managed to reach the assembly point because the Lamia forces were concentrated in the north.
“But where’s Master?! Did something happen to him on his way here?”
Her voice was filled with concern, and Adria reassured her,
“Arnold will be fine on his own. If we made it here, he’ll be fine.”
“But as his maid, I have a feeling…!”
Eilly, still worried, drew her sword, her expression resolute.
“Hey~!”
Another person arrived. He was probably the last. Varis, clad in steel armor, came running, gasping for breath.
“Varis, you made it too?”
“S-Somehow… But Professor, what’s going on?!”
“I don’t know. But someone is definitely commanding the Lamias. Their leader must be somewhere around here.”
Adria said, her gaze sweeping the area, her eyes filled with determination.
“I know it’s a lot to ask, but could you all help me? We need to find their leader. Whether we persuade them or defeat them, if we can stop them, this attack will end.”
Everyone nodded, gripping their weapons tightly.
“Of course!”
“There are quite a few of them, but the other instructors seem busy defending this area.”
“I’ll fight too.”
“If we don’t stop them now, there will be more casualties, so I’ll fight with you.”
Varis, Elisha, Melina, and Eilly, each with their unique abilities, had assembled.
Adria, ignoring the throbbing pain in her side, prepared to rejoin the fight.
“Alright, then everyone… follow me!!”
With her cry, the five warriors charged forward, their resolve firm. The enemy’s cries grew louder, but their gazes didn’t waver.
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“Your Majesty, we’ve located what appears to be the humans’ base and are currently engaging them.”
Somewhere deep within the forest, in a quiet spot far from the chaos of the assembly point, a Lamia bowed her head and reported the situation, her low, sharp voice briefly breaking the silence of the forest.
“Yes, good work. Teach those humans a lesson.”
The Lamia Queen flicked her tail leisurely, her eyes gleaming, her gaze sweeping over her subordinates.
Beside her lay the captured academy instructor, his mouth gagged, his body bound.
His face was covered in dust and blood, but his eyes, still burning with defiance, were fixed on the queen.
“Tsk.”
The instructor gritted his teeth in frustration, blaming himself for the current situation. But his resolve was as firm as the ropes binding him.
“Still refusing to speak? Doesn’t matter.”
The Lamia Queen tapped her staff on the ground, and a burst of flames erupted from its tip.
“If they resist, I’ll handle them myself.”
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Hi Lord Fourth here!
I’m new to translating so if you find some mistakes or inconsistencies let me know about it on the dedicated channel on discord.
