Demon Hunter: School of the Wolf.

Chapter 597 Legendary Mage Auto Lansini Joins the Battle!

Malaki's gaze pierced through the dark red crystalline membrane and met Erin's eyes.

Erin met his gaze without flinching.

Perhaps the male wizard had a keen sense of perception and noticed the anomaly.

But so what?
Nearly a hundred skeleton knights hovered above the withered forest. Would he really rush over and destroy his puppet just because he accidentally discovered something unusual?

And even if he really was that irrational, and the Wild Hunt didn't teach him a lesson, Arryn wasn't afraid.

A puppet is just a puppet; the sorcerer can't catch it. Besides, there are plenty of zombies outside the cave. If one is gone, just catch another.

But as expected...

Malaki merely frowned slightly before turning to look at the sky.

Immediately, a flash of silvery light disappeared, and a cloud of dust rose up, obscuring all areas of the crystal membrane.

"boom!"

The violent explosion caused the dark red crystal film to flicker incessantly, much like a television screen whose signal had been disrupted in my previous life.

In the blink of an eye, even the cave where the Witcher was located began to shake and tremble.

Smoke and gravel rained down from above, making it feel like being in a battlefield trench, facing one bombing after another.

Erin had to maintain the Quen sign, creating a golden sphere-shaped active shield for protection.

Of course, this is a world of difference compared to the situation he encountered just a few minutes earlier.

Fate is always unpredictable.

He thought that the last time he had reaped the benefits of the showdown between the Wild Hunt and Ban Ad in the Passoron Forest, he would never have another chance to do so.

Unexpectedly, just a few months later, I will once again personally encounter a duel between the Wild Hunt and the Warlock in the nameless valley near the Forest of Passoron, and even have the opportunity to reap the benefits once again.

Moreover, last time, because he had to participate in it personally and was very close to the battlefield, he was caught in the crossfire and seriously injured.

But today, he came to the edge of the withered woodland and watched his two mortal enemies fight like he was watching a movie.

"Fortunately, I took the Eye of Truth and the Sacrifice Eye with me when I left."

Looking at the still murky and dusty scene within the dark red crystal membrane, Erin couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

What he was witnessing was almost the most advanced combination ritual he had performed after obtaining the three rituals of "Sacrificial Eye Cultivation", "Blood and Flesh Synchronization" and "Eye of True Knowledge".

"Eye Cultivation" (using the power of ritual to refine the eyeballs and obtain the eyeball) is the core, serving as both the core consumable and energy source, as well as the core material for the Eye Cultivation ritual.

The "Eye of True Knowledge," which allows one to see several miles away (obtained by refining a sacrificial eye through the power of ritual; through the ritual, one can observe the perspective of the other eye from the hidden (without magic or mental fluctuations) viewpoint of one eye of true knowledge), is made from sacrificial eyes.

Then, through "Flesh and Blood Synchronization" (1. Synchronize Flesh and Blood: Consumes a Sacrificial Eye, which can be used to synchronize flesh and blood materials through a specific ritual. Different parts of flesh and blood materials have different properties. 2. Long-Distance Synchronization: Consumes a Sacrificial Eye, which connects processed flesh and blood materials at a distance related to the Sacrificial Eye * n), a True Eye is merged into the zombie's head, transforming it into the zombie's eye.

From miles away, one can observe the battle situation in real time from a safe cave.

Of course, the Flesh and Blood Synchronization only integrates the Eye of Truth into the zombie's head; it cannot control the zombie's actions.

What makes the zombies obediently walk to the heart of the battlefield is the Witcher's mental sign, Yakshi.

Behind this series of successes are countless coincidences.

For example, it just so happens that Erin brought the Sacrifice Eye and the Eye of Truth that she had prepared beforehand.

He didn't think he would need it in the rescue operation, but he still took out a bottle of white honey from the reagent bag (to reduce toxicity to zero and eliminate the effects of other potions) and put it on the Sacrifice Eye and the Eye of True Knowledge.

This was actually intended for use after rescuing the free spirits and to investigate Ban Ad's current situation. After all, since they were already there, they had to take a look and find a good spot to keep watch.

However, this is not necessary. On the contrary, a bottle of white honey that can remove the toxins of magic potions is very important on the ever-changing battlefield.

for example……

When searching for a male witch, use Cat's Eye (which allows you to maintain vision in complete darkness and increases critical hit rate) to stealth.

But what if we unexpectedly encounter a battle?

You need to take Blizzard (time slows down when you are in danger), Giant Ghoul Decoction (adrenaline is produced faster than usual until an enemy hits you), and Maripo Forest (accelerates adrenaline regeneration) to reach your optimal state.

At this point, a bottle of white honey is indispensable.

Erin hesitated for a while before making her choice.

In addition, the battlefield environment is also perfect for using Flesh and Blood Synthesis and the Eye of True Knowledge.

The withered woods were teeming with the undead of the enemy.

Without the Wild Hunt suddenly appearing to disrupt things and attract the wizards' attention, Arryn would have had no chance to use those two rituals.

The zombies controlled by Yakshi will soon be discovered by the wizards.

Moreover, unless the undead controller freezes all the undead, a zombie that moves around freely will have no effect on him.

Not to mention, when the warlock was about to discover her, the alien fusion she released in a desperate act actually attracted the Wild Hunt.

Just as they were about to be discovered by the Wild Hunt, the warlocks suddenly made their move.

The probability of being able to gather all these elements is extremely small.

What else could this be but a gift from fate?
The smoke in the crystal membrane had dissipated, and the huge cave where Ban Ade the wizard was located was almost completely leveled.

It's said to be almost, not because the Wild Hunt's attack power wasn't strong enough, but because the cave was in pieces and the ground was crisscrossed with ravines.

Against the backdrop of the central hemisphere and the blue barrier, it resembles a small, dormant volcano.

Even Erin couldn't help but gasp in amazement at the power of the Wild Hunt sword energy.

next second.

Before the Wild Hunt's next attack could arrive, the blue magic barrier trembled, and the surrounding dust suddenly rose up. In an instant, the wind howled into a violent tornado, shooting straight into the Wild Hunt in the sky.

When Erin saw this, his eyes lit up.

The Wild Hunt is inherently powerful and has a superior position, so any spell will naturally have its power amplified by gravitational potential energy.

How to bring it down from the sky is a problem that all of Wild Hunt's enemies must face.

With "Beast Roar: No-Fly" not yet unlocked and its effects unknown, he was interested in all the possibilities.

But the raging winds sweeping across the sky seem like a good option.

Not to mention, the "spirit of Ronnie Dickinson's air magic" that Mary absorbed could also stir up howling winds.

Unfortunately……

When the sandstorm swept by the tornado subsided and everything became clear again, Wild Hunt still stood in the same spot, motionless.

Even from a distance, one could feel the despair that Ben Ade, the wizard, was experiencing.

However, he also noticed something strange: although the Wild Hunt's attacks were extremely destructive, they were surprisingly orderly.

It almost always followed a fixed sequence of Wild Hunt attacking and Warlock counterattacking, much like the wars of the early Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods in my previous life.

Back then, there were no such strategies as "secretly crossing the river to save the city" or "besieging Wei to rescue Zhao." Instead, a challenge was issued in advance, the number of participants was agreed upon, and the battle was fought openly in an open space. The winning side automatically took everything from the loser.

The Wild Hunt was in a similar situation. With such power, the Wild Hunt should have swept through everything in its path, yet it was playing a turn-based game with the sorcerers.

Erin admitted that this kind of oppressive force, which caused the enemy to collapse in despair, was indeed a good way to win without fighting.

But with such a disparity in strength, there's absolutely no need for that.

Moreover, how could the Wild Hunt, which can conquer all realms and slaughter countless living beings, possibly have such a...classical fighting style?

Why did they do that?

Is it the commander's quirk, or some kind of flaw or unspeakable secret that forces them to do this?

"boom--"

The pace wasn't fast, but the incredibly lethal offense and defense continued.

The incredibly powerful spells cast by both sides left the vast withered forest in ruins.

Trees were broken, flames scorched the earth, and dazzling lightning cleaved through solid rocks, carving deep furrows in the ground.

The undead affected by the attack turned into mutilated corpses scattered all over the ground. Erin was forced to repeatedly use Flesh Synthesis to influence the zombies he controlled by connecting with the lingering effects of the Axii sign.

Even in a turn-based game, Ban Ade's sorcerer was completely outmatched.

But no matter how much he was overwhelmed and how many times the magic barrier shattered, it would always recover immediately, proving to be more resilient than he had imagined.

Erin was even somewhat puzzled.

Vigfortz made it very clear before that those who participated in the Wild Hunt's war against the Free Elves were not Ban Ad's main force, but only some minor wizards.

He had thought that such magnificent necromancy was the limit for male wizards, but he never expected that they could fight the Wild Hunt to a standstill.

He knew very well the strength of the first Wild Hunters to arrive on the Northern Continent.

If the wizards had been this strong when the skeleton knights reigned over Ban Aard, how could they have been so badly defeated, with an entire city wiped out and only a lonely academy remaining?
"Ban Ad found a way to deal with the Wild Hunt in just six months?" Erin frowned and muttered to himself.

That's for sure.

After all, they are the strongest sorcerer force in the Northern Continent, and even in the entire Witcher world.

Arryn can deny the character of Ban Ade, but he cannot deny their abilities.

Although Hen Gedimidis is gone, Ottoran, another of the top five members of the Association of Talents and Skills, has also come to Ban Ade.

In other words, at least in terms of top-tier combat strength and intelligence, the current Ban Ad is similar to the Ban Ad when Hen Gedimidis was still alive.

With the addition of the Risberg Civil Cooperative, Ban Ad may be even stronger in terms of lower and middle-level combat power than before.

Of course, this is a good thing.

It's a good thing, at least until they rescue Henry Gedimidis.

The entire northern continent was counting on Ban Ade to hold onto the Wild Hunt's hatred, even Aden, which least wanted the establishment of the Warlock Kingdom.

It should be said that no other power desired this more than Aden, whose army had been decimated by the Wild Hunt.

As for how the Wizard King should deal with the hostile and usurping Ottoland and Risberg Civil Cooperative after rescuing Hen Gedimidis, that's not their concern.

"and many more!"

Looking at the seemingly world-destroying scene inside the crystal membrane, Erin suddenly realized that he seemed to have been overlooking a problem.

All the other forces on the Northern Continent were hoping that Ban Ade could withstand the pressure from the Wild Hunt, so... what did Ban Ade himself think?

Erin gently tapped the pale red crystalline membrane with his index finger.

"It's definitely not because he gave up on himself..."

Even after the city was destroyed and Hen Gedimidis was severely injured, Ban Ade still dared to send sorcerers to hunt down the Wild Hunt.

After suffering heavy losses in the Forest of Passoron and being threatened by the Wild Hunt King, Eredin Brick Glass, who challenged him to a duel after two reincarnations, he not only did not back down or relocate the academy, but also extended his reach to the northern kingdoms to rebuild Ban Ade.

The Wild Hunt had already destroyed Aeden's invading army in Cordwin, yet Ban Aard still dared to send out troops to wipe out the Free Elves while Skeleton Knights hovered over Cordwin.

Ben Ade was more than just giving up on himself; they completely disregarded the Wild Hunt.

“Yes,” Erin muttered to himself, “I’ve always thought the Wild Hunt was terrifying and invincible, so I thought everyone should feel the same way.”

"Because I know that behind the Wild Hunt is Aion El, the Alder people who once conquered many worlds, and they are certainly worthy of fear."

"But for all the other forces on the Northern Continent, the Wild Hunt is a disaster, but it is only a disaster comparable to the Black Death, the demon tide, and the monster tide."

"Even for Ban Ade, the Wild Hunt could be killed, albeit by disappearing (actually by activating the resurrection of the Conquest Armor and returning to Tirnaria), but most of it did indeed disappear under the spell of Hen Gedimidis."

"The Lisberg Civil Cooperative and Ottoland are not afraid of the Wild Hunt, which Henry Gedimidis could wipe out without warning."

"They will only be curious and eager to capture the Wild Hunt and get to the bottom of what they really are."

"Even the Wild Hunt proved themselves and established the foundation of the kingdom better than the Free Elves, because they nearly destroyed Elland in Temuria and caused heavy casualties to the Aeden army, which is much more significant than the Free Elves."

Then the problem is coming...

What can he do using this information gap?

"boom!"

The violent explosion once again shook and trembled the cave, waking the Witcher.

As he subconsciously channeled his magic power, his thumb and forefinger slightly bent, drawing a triangle in front of him in an attempt to raise the Quen Shield again to block the dust and debris falling from the sky, his hand gesture suddenly froze.

"Um?!!"

Erin instinctively gasped, his gaze fixed on the dark red crystal membrane.

The magnificent explosion came neither from the Wild Hunt nor from the sorcerer struggling within the magical barrier.

Or rather, at least not the original few male wizards.

Inside the crystal membrane, countless male wizards dressed in black robes adorned with starlight entered, including Sunny.

but……

but!

Sunny was not the highest-ranking one among them.

He stood respectfully behind an elderly man with a frail face, white hair, and a beard, who held up a staff.

Even though Erin had never met the old man, he could guess that he could only have one identity...

Ottoran, the head of the Risberg Group's civil cooperative organization, the leader of the High Council of the Warlock Brotherhood, one of the five members of the Association of Talents and Skills, and a warlock standing at the pinnacle of power and influence on the Northern Continent!

Immediately afterward, another thought suddenly appeared in his mind, and as soon as it appeared, it was like alcohol touched by a spark, burning fiercely in the blink of an eye, igniting every corner of the sea of ​​thought.

His gaze swept past Ottoland and Sunny, frantically searching behind them, his heart pounding ever louder until it roared like a war drum.

Ottolan, Sunny, and so many other top-tier male wizards are all here...

What about Naban Ade?
Ban Ad, who else is there?
(End of this chapter)