We were all waiting quietly. Little Chili Pepper was even more excited as she gripped her bow tightly. From time to time, she would raise her head and look around. Looking at her expression, she wanted nothing more than to go and fight. She did not have the slightest bit of fear. This little lass was really bold. Did she not consider the consequences of being slaughtered by the lion instead of killing it?
I was also a little nervous. I hoped that I could meet him as soon as possible and end this unbearable wait, but I also hoped that I wouldn't meet him and wouldn't have to face such a powerful enemy. I was just a rookie who had just started playing the game, not a battle-hardened warrior.
Xue Wu Xia had returned, looking very excited. We finally hit the jackpot. The one below the hill was indeed the Tailless Lion King. Everyone was instantly excited and began to act according to their previous arrangements. Yun Wuying and Nan Feiyan, who were the fastest among them, would launch a probing attack. They would split into two groups and cover each other, gradually luring the lions to the hill. Xue Wuxia and the others would lie in ambush at the top of the hill and focus their attacks on the lions that were closest to them, trying to kill them as quickly as possible. Wind and Heart's Guard would lie in ambush in front of them and be responsible for covering them. Once a lion got too close, the two of them would have to risk their lives to protect the Magician and the archer. They were the key to the success or failure of the mission. I was given the role of an " observer ", which meant that I had to monitor my surroundings and alert them if anything happened. This was also considered taking care of me. Otherwise, if a low-level Thief like me were to face a lion head-on, I would definitely die. I was a grown man, but I had to be taken care of and protected by a group of girls. It was really a little cowardly.
There are a total of eight enemies, all of whom are adult lions. Their combat strength is very strong. Even if we act according to our plan, we might not be able to win. Everything can only depend on luck.
Nan Feiyan quietly approached the patrolling lion. As soon as she entered the range of the bow and arrow, she quickly shot two arrows, hitting the lion. The lion reacted instinctively and roared loudly, sounding the alarm and charging towards Nan Feiyan.
The South Sparrow did not dare to stop after shooting the arrow. It had already retreated to the hillside. The lion followed closely behind. It was very fast and was close to the South Sparrow in the blink of an eye. Fortunately, Xue Wuxia's team was closer to the front, so they were just in time to provide support. The Level-1 spells "Lightning Arrow","Ice Bomb","Wind Blade", and two "Critical Strike" hit the lion that was chasing the South Sparrow. It was caught off guard and let out a miserable cry before falling to the ground. However, he immediately stood up and rushed over while roaring. At this moment, the pride of lions also moved and began to quickly gather in this direction.
After a few consecutive rounds of concentrated attacks, the lion was severely injured. Nan Feiyan dodged to the side, allowing it to turn back and cooperate with Yun Wuying to delay the actions of the lions. Wind and Heart's Guardian also charged out from the side, giving the lion a final blow. Xue Wuxia and the others seized the time to retreat to the top of the slope, waiting for the arrival of the lions.
The heavily injured lion was quickly taken care of by Wind and the other two. However, before it died, it retaliated and bit Wind. It was fully armored and had a three-star Xiantian lifeform. One-third of it was gone in one bite. Wind was a little scared when he talked about it. Even Xue Wuxia's expression changed. This lion's attack power was really shocking. If it was a mage or archer, it would probably be done in two bites.
Everyone raised their vigilance and stared at the approaching pride of lions. Success or failure depended on this move. I didn't dare to be negligent and secretly put on my Necromancer badge. Fortunately, everyone was looking at the lion, so no one noticed me for the time being. Although it wasn't much to recover 5% of my HP, it would be useful at critical moments. In this situation, it was probably impossible for me to hide my identity, unless I could watch others sacrifice themselves.
The lions arrived faster than expected. Yun Wuying and Nan Feiyan didn't dare to get too close to them, so the disturbance was limited. Their speed also exceeded our expectations. Their formation was relatively dense, so we couldn't get rid of them before they got close. Casualties were inevitable. Someone had to sacrifice to cover the retreat of the other group in preparation for the second wave of attacks. Otherwise, they might all be wiped out. This was also the supplementary measure we had agreed on in advance.
I sighed and stood up. Even if others didn't say anything, the most useless Thief I had ever been would have sacrificed myself to cover the retreat of their main force, if I didn't have a second identity. Wind guessed what I was going to do, so he stepped forward and stood beside me to protect me.
Under the shocked gazes of Xue Wuxia and the others, a black light flashed across my body. Fortunately, I didn't lose face in front of the beauties. The rank 3 spell," Undead Summoning ", was lucky enough to succeed on the first try. With a little vanity, 93 Skeleton Warriors suddenly appeared on the hill, blocking us from the lion pride.
The sudden appearance of the undead army caused the lions to panic and slow down. Xue Wuxia seized the opportunity and attacked with everyone's full strength. They used magic arrows and quickly killed the one at the front.
As expected of a beast king, the tailless lion king had some knowledge. It roared a few times and restrained the lion pride before charging towards the skeleton warriors. I only asked them to be in charge of defense and stall for time. They would try their best not to let the lion pride pass and create an opportunity for Xue Wuxia and the others to kill their enemies.
Although the Skeleton Warriors were not a match for the six lions, they were fearless and had a large number of them. They fully utilized the characteristics of the human wave tactic. They charged forward one after another, using their swords and shields to stall the six lions. Yun Wuying and Nan Feiyan saw that things had changed and quickly rushed back. They cooperated with Xue Wuxia and the others to kill the lions one by one.
The battle was extremely intense. As soon as they came into contact, a dozen Skeleton Warriors were turned into scattered bones. The lion's speed and attack power were not something they could compare to. If not for the fact that there were enough of them, they would not have been able to pose a threat to the lion. It was naturally not possible to use it as the main force of the battle, but it was the perfect place to slow down the lions 'attack rhythm. After a few bone sabers came slashing down, the lions had no choice but to be wary and spend time to deal with them. Sigh, these poor little brothers that I had painstakingly captured had once again become sacrifices.
The unexpected appearance of strong reinforcements that exceeded Xue Wu Xia's plan had bought them precious time. They had concentrated their superior forces and attacked the enemy one by one. The Demon Void was released, and the arrows were not missed. My "Fire Scale Bombs" also joined in the fun, establishing the fate of the lion pride's destruction. When the Kailless Lion King unwillingly perished with my last little brother, the war ended in a dramatic fashion. Everything went unexpectedly smoothly. We didn't lose a single person and completed the first public mission of the Eastern Continent.
While Xue Wuxia, Little Chili Pepper, and the others were excited about the Ten Man Order in their hands, I was silently mourning for my Undead underlings. This was the result of twelve hours of hard work, yet it had been reduced to nothing in just a few minutes. It wasn't easy to obtain it, but wasn't it a little too fast to lose it? Not even a single one was left for me. Wouldn't I have to start all over again? What a perverted quest, this damn lion pride.
The noise stopped. Xue Wu Xia walked in front of me, and the others also looked at me. It could be said that I had contributed greatly to the successful completion of the mission. If I hadn't stepped forward at the critical moment, even if I could complete the mission, there would have been a few people who would have sacrificed themselves with me. I was fine with it, but if I went to the " Dead Spirit Space " to continue playing, they would probably have to face the wall and reflect on their mistakes. However, no matter what, everyone was here to complete the mission. If someone had to sacrifice themselves because of my selfishness and not being able to use their strength, I wouldn't be able to explain it to my conscience. I was a useless newbie Thief. Regardless of whether they accepted me because of Little Chili Pepper or some other reason, they still took good care of me. It was worth it to expose my identity for them.
Seeing Wind, Little Chili Pepper, and Nan Feiyan looking at me in shock, even though they knew my background, they probably didn't expect things to turn out this way. They actually managed to pass the test without any danger. Actually, it wasn't just them. Even I didn't think that I could really summon all 93 Skeleton Warriors. After all, I was only a Novice Necromancer, and I had only summoned a dozen of them last time. Also, summoning in the " Dead Soul Space " didn't consume any mental strength because of the " soul contract." Furthermore, the undead army's effect was beyond my imagination. They completely restrained the lions 'attacks and used their sacrifices to exchange for the fruits of our victory. It could be said that life might not be great, but death was glorious!
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