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Chapter 12: The Wildfire School

Excluding Zuo Chang, Litchi, and the Giant Shield Escort team, there are only twenty-two people in total.

Their cultivation might not necessarily be higher than the black-clad bandits who came to attack, and the bandits outnumber them by thirteen.

There's no doubt about what happened.

A fierce battle.

The bandits are determined, with no room for conversation; they charge fiercely, skillfully breaking through the formation!

Both sides face off, guards and bandits clash in close combat, the sound of weapons striking and furious roars fill the air.

In this situation, Litchi's way of giving courage to Zuo Chang is very straightforward.

"Eat my Fireball!"

Litchi waves her staff, and a fireball rumbles towards the side of the bandits, exploding.

"What- It’s Missed? Can spells also miss?"

Zuo Chang frowns, realizing the difference between the game and reality.

In the game, skills can't be dodged, only resisted. However, in this world, it seems that the caster's accuracy attribute might not work. The fireball she just cast...

Wait a minute!

Zuo Chang focuses and sees that although the fireball missed its initial target, it still hit.

The fireball explodes on the ground, and the intense shockwave knocks everyone around off their feet.

Afterward, the frenzied heat transforms into a ground-hugging wave of fire, spreading in all directions.

The adventurers who were blown over couldn't resist and quickly caught fire, emitting agonizing screams, turning into fiery figures who roll and tumble, dying a gruesome death in a matter of moments.

"I understand... deliberately aimed at the ground."

"In the game, if a minion has the talent 'Area of Effect Casting,' any spell they cast becomes an AoE skill."

"From this perspective, the connection between 'game' and 'reality' is not small. And Litchi is quite skilled; she intentionally targeted the ground to inflict as much damage as possible..."

In the game, when Zuo Chang controls his character, time is paused, and the enemies don't move. He has enough time to choose the best casting location without rushing.

However, in reality, no one would stand there and take hits.

Litchi assesses the situation, calculates the lead time, and precisely executes her strikes.

This level of skill is probably not something the current Zuo Chang possesses!

Litchi said she would give Zuo Chang courage, and she wasn't just talking.

She's skilled in combat.

Having such a caster in the formation is undoubtedly a morale booster!

Zuo Chang relaxes a bit and says, "Impressive! Litchi, you weren't just bragging; you're really skilled."

"Ah, you already know how amazing I am after just one fireball? With such sharp insight, your future achievements won't be low. You might even reach my level one day!"

The caster reveals her fangs with a playful grin.

Litchi releases another Fireball, incinerating several more bandits. The battle has only been going on for a minute, and already seven bandits have met their end in the flames.

Her actions have drawn the attention of the enemy leader, a man on horseback who shouts, "The caster in the rear! Kill that caster!"

There's no need for the leader's orders.

This attack was planned by the "Great Eagle," who hails from the upper-tier community. While those participating in the attack may not have high cultivation, they are seasoned professionals.

Experienced fighters know that casters are the top priority for elimination.

Compared to warriors who only use swords, casters who can wield magic can cause extremely devastating damage.

Left unattended, they can effortlessly slaughter hundreds!

"I may be old, but my arrows are still sharp."

A shout resounds in the enemy formation.

An elder draws his bow and releases an arrow, and the arrow whizzes through the air directly at Litchi.

Litchi doesn't flinch at all.

The arrow is heading straight for her, yet she remains unfazed, simply waving her staff again, gathering another cluster of flames to launch her next attack.

Her response is nothing more than a simple command: "Block that for me."

Thunk!

A muffled sound echoes as a figure suddenly jumps out at Litchi's side. He holds a shield and successfully blocks the incoming arrow.

It's Zuo Chang.

When inspired, with the inner fear dispelled, the full potential of the max-level talent [Veteran] is unleashed.

Blood is spilled, heads roll, and the meaningless but despair-laden screams pierce the heavens.

The current environment is a true reflection of hell.

But Zuo Chang realizes that the more he avoids these things, the more uneasy he becomes internally.

If he resolves to look, to feel, these things that should agitate his nerves, astonishingly, fail to stir a ripple in his heart.

His [Veteran] Talent is doing its job!

Zuo Chang's inner avoidance would affect the enhancements provided by the [Veteran]. Facing things calmly, however, keeps his inner self composed.

"Your hand is steadier now."

Litchi notices the change in Zuo Chang.

She smiles and adds, "Your timing in defense is very precise. For a beginner, you're already doing quite well. Zuo Chang, I acknowledge your worth."

Litchi doesn't hold back on her praise, though it still sounds somewhat uncomfortable.

Clearly.

Litchi couldn't care less about other people's feelings; she says what she wants and does what she desires.

She shows no mercy and unleashes her well-prepared spell.

A serpentine fire streaks across the night sky, leaving a dazzling trail, heading straight for the archer.

The archer's reaction is lightning-fast. He rolls on the ground, narrowly avoiding a direct hit from the fire snake, which could have been fatal.

"Hiss..."

While he avoids the direct impact of the fire snake, he can't evade the heat of the flames.

His head suddenly heats up, and a burst of flame erupts!

He's a tough one; even in this dire situation, he doesn't scream but just hisses and immediately covers his head with his coat to extinguish the flames.

In a matter of seconds, he displays a level of professionalism that is astonishing. If nothing unexpected happens, he is likely to be the victor tonight!

But when it comes to unexpected events, they are about to happen.

"Huh?!"

The archer, enduring the burning sensation on his scalp, is about to reposition for a sniper shot when he is suddenly bumped from behind.

In the next instant, a line of fire pierces through his chest, roasting his heart.

This is...

"[Around and Back Fire Line]?"

The archer despairs and looks towards the caster in the enemy formation.

A cloaked figure.

"Who are you? [Around and Back Fire Line] is a skill under the 'Wildfire School'! The Wildfire system is one of the top three fire systems... How could a run-down place like 96511 have such an exceptional fire caster?"

The archer kneels on both knees, sways, and loses consciousness.

The sound of battle is deafening, and one by one, people are dying, the slaughter can't be stopped.

Whether it's the black-clad bandits or the guards from the Giant Shield Escort, they all understand that Litchi is the key.

The bandits try to break free from their immediate opponents to bring Litchi within their attack range, trying to kill her. Even if they can't kill her, preventing her from casting spells is a victory.

The guards know even better. Their survival tonight depends on whether Litchi is up to the task.

Trying to disrupt her casting?

You'll have to get through Grandpa first!

One side is desperate to advance, the other side is determined to defend. The situation immediately becomes a stalemate, with even the blowing wind carrying an inexplicable madness.

In the formation of the Giant Shield Escort,

Three passengers stand aside, watching the battle unfold. The one leading them is Wang Tianyou, who previously had a conversation with Zuo Chang.

Seeing Litchi about to cast another spell, Wang Tianyou signals with a look. The two others nod in agreement, clutching their weapons, and rush towards Litchi.

As they run, Wang Tianyou shouts, "Protect the caster! Follow me to protect the caster, and we can win this!"