"Release the arrows!"
Seeing that Grey Shadow was about to falter, Frost Lady urgently yelled, "Quick, release the arrows!"
As she spoke, she clenched her teeth, seized two short swords, and charged forward, issuing swift strikes under the enveloping pressure.
Now we can only hold off this wave and wait for reinforcements, she thought. Fortunately, for this mission, the Second Elder invested heavily; there are more than just the two of us Great Knights.
The rain of arrows fell once more. This time, it consisted mainly of large Crossbow Arrows, even bolts from crossbow ballistae, enough to pose a threat to Great Knights.
Hmph! Carl let out a cold snort. Originally, I hadn't planned to bother with those on the periphery, but now it seems...
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Secret Skill—Giantification!
In an instant, a giant over five meters tall appeared in the arena, swinging two greatswords and swatting away the incoming arrows.
At the same time, he lifted one foot. The psychic fluctuations and life auras around him appeared as red dots in Carl's perception. Terrifying power accumulated within him; the rhythm of the earth pulsated like breathing until it reached a certain node.
Superior Dharma Seal—Earth Shattering!
He stomped his foot down.
A thunderous boom resonated across the field and echoed through half of Freedom Port. The ground under Carl's feet cracked open, fissures spreading out like a spiderweb. Dust and debris flew everywhere as dense dust filled the air and forceful energy swirled, causing rows of houses to collapse thunderously. The terrifying shockwave directly toppled all living beings within dozens of meters in front of him.
Under the impact, Attendants lost consciousness on the spot; Knights became limp and numb, unable to move. The Great Knights also turned pale, their legs trembling.
And Earth Shattering had two waves of attack. Beneath the ground, mud transformed into sharp stone spikes under the influence of the Superior Dharma Seal, suddenly bursting through the surface.
In an instant, dozens of figures were impaled by the stone spikes and left suspended in midair, their agonized screams echoing endlessly. The red dots symbolizing life auras in Carl's perception instantly diminished by more than half. The remaining ones were also faint.
Having dealt with the troublesome riff-raff, Carl's greatswords trembled lightly as he slashed towards the two Great Knights.
Battle Skill—Divine Judgement!
The ground trembled violently. Raging Battle Aura formed a tornado that swept forward, its power growing ever more formidable.
Frost Lady was the first to be struck, sent flying as she spat blood. She landed trembling, unable to get up for the moment. Grey Shadow, thanks to his Dharma Seal, could dematerialize at any time and was barely able to hold on.
But still... Is hiding all you can do? Carl roared, "Come out!"
The giant Carl had become swung his greatsword, rampaging down the streets. Houses collapsed and the ground split wherever he passed. "Damned rats! You mice! If you have any guts, come out and face me head-on! Come out!"
Buildings collapsed one by one, walls shattering.
Grey Shadow desperately dodged within the debris, but under the suppression of various force fields, his speed still grew slower and slower. He had no choice but to draw his sword to intercept.
No, this isn't right! The collision sound, different from before, made Grey Shadow's eyes narrow. He inwardly cursed his misfortune. Unbeknownst to him, his Longsword had somehow developed a layer of grayish-white color, and its material had changed from alloyed iron to stone.
A Stone Sword? Damn it!
The Stone Sword shattered. Grey Shadow was struck by the greatsword, spitting blood as he was smashed into a pile of rubble.
"Mr. Karl, please stop!"
A figure swept over rapidly from the distance, like an eagle skimming the ground, crying out, "Mr. Karl, this is a misunderstanding! Please stop! Spare..."
Before the newcomer could finish his words, Carl had already swung his greatsword down, chopping Grey Shadow's body into a mound of mangled flesh. He then stepped towards the immobilized Frost Lady.
"Carl!" Henry clenched his teeth, his wrist trembling as he shouted, "Please stop! This time, it was our Scythe Brotherhood's fault! We are willing to compensate with Great Divine Grace!"
Great Divine Grace? Carl paused momentarily, slowly turning to look. Then, he stretched out his hand and grabbed Frost Lady from the ground. With a slight exertion of force, the already dazed Frost Lady passed out completely.
"Bring the Great Divine Grace to exchange for her!" Carl grunted, then his figure leaped away into the distance.
Monroe, the vice-president of the Dragon King Chamber of Commerce, was primarily responsible for the Chamber's various internal affairs and its contacts on land. He was not tall and had an ordinary appearance but was notorious for his ruthless methods. However, he was exceptionally protective of those around him, and as a result, he had the most die-hard followers.
"Master," the servant spoke in a low voice, "the Scythe Brotherhood has sent a message. They plan to make a move on Carl the Pharmacist. It was the Second Elder's idea."
"Baird?" Monroe furrowed his brows. "Do the other elders agree? How confident is he?"
"Not many elders agreed; most tacitly consented. Only Fourth Elder Henry explicitly expressed his opposition," said the servant. "The Second Elder has made many preparations; his chances of success should be significant."
"That's always how he operates," Monroe snorted. If he succeeds, it would naturally be great. It would even strike a blow against that madwoman Emma. I just fear he might not succeed.
As he pushed the door open, his expression suddenly changed. This was his residence, heavily guarded outside, yet inside the room was someone who shouldn't be there.
"Uncle Monroe." Lula stood with her hands behind her back, admiring a relief carving on the wall, her expression complex. "This must be the scene where my father founded the Dragon King Chamber of Commerce. Decades have passed in the blink of an eye."
"Yes." Monroe signaled the servant with his eyes and stepped into the room. "Back then, your father led the twelve of us to establish the Chamber, guiding us step by step to where we are today."