Keep attacking girls and try not to be killed by them

The high-temperature melting was the work of the magma giant statue, while the broken ore was the "corpse" of the "quadruped stone worm" after its self-explosion.

——(Light Protection!)

Viviana activated the skills on her boots, allowing herself to move at a faster speed in the next minute.

She ran all the way towards the nearby mountains, and was about to escape, but unexpectedly the ground shook again, and the source of the vibration was exactly the "mountain" that Viviana had her eyes on!

——(No… This is impossible…)

In the darkness of the night, Viviana couldn't believe what she saw.

In the rugged mountains, a figure ten meters tall slowly stood up...!

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In the dark night, the moonlight fell on the dark shadow, reflecting golden stars, which was beautiful and terrifying.

If Viviana was not mistaken, the true form of this behemoth, which was as tall as three or four stories, was the next form of the granite monolith's advanced evolution: the diamond monolith!

——(Something is wrong… something is so wrong. Why did a fourth-level diamond-shaped giant stone statue appear?)

——(This is the rear of the Human Alliance! Aren’t there too many tier 3 and tier 4 monsters here?!)

Viviana's already uneasy heart was now even more shaken. In this situation where she was attacked from both sides by the enemy, she even faced great difficulties in escaping unscathed.

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——(There’s no other choice but to use the cloak.)

In an unfavorable situation, Viviana was forced to start showing her cards.

Viviana had already tried out the "Sky Flame Cloak - Firwin" that Elder Yuhong lent her once on the way to the southern mine. She was not very proficient in using it yet, but it should be no problem to use it to fly over these bulky stone statues.

[Note: The name of the cloak here is slightly different from that in the "Maze: Green Ghost Lair" chapter. The new name in this version will prevail.]

——(If I remember correctly, there's a wide river not far to the southwest. As long as I cross the river, they shouldn't be able to catch up with me.)

——(Leave me out of this predicament, Firwin... Spread your flaming wings!)

As Viviana injected magic power into the Sky Flame Cloak, a pair of broad and thick graceful flaming wings unfolded from the shoulders of the cloak. Then, with a fierce flap of the flaming wings, Viviana flew from the ground to more than ten meters in the air and continued to climb.

However, just when Viviana thought she could evacuate safely, the giant lava statue that crawled out of the lava suddenly opened its mouth wide, and then spewed out a large amount of lava from its mouth, pouring a huge amount of fire rain into the sky like a volcanic eruption!

"!!!"

——(Floating Crimson Silver Swords: All Released!)

Facing the flying attacks, Viviana used all her skills to dodge and maneuver in the air, and also controlled six floating scarlet silver swords to surround herself to resist the unavoidable lava rain.

However, the giant diamond statue on the ground was not idle during this period. It grabbed those "four-legged stone insects" one by one, and then aimed at Viviana's position and smashed them down one after another!

"boom!"

"boom!"

"boom!"

A large number of four-legged stone insects kept exploding in the air, making the already chaotic night sky even more dangerous!

Under the dense firepower of these self-destructing stone worms and lava rain, Viviana finally made a mistake. She was accidentally disrupted by the self-destructing shock wave of the "four-legged stone worm" and had to make an emergency landing on the ground, surrounded by this group of monsters.

Looking at the "four-legged stone worms" that were gathering around her, Viviana knew that she had nowhere to escape. The only way for her to survive was to break through by force.

But, facing those thick-skinned and tough granite statues guarding the periphery, can she really do it?

Just as Viviana was feeling anxious, the white ice crystal she had obtained in the northern mine suddenly glowed, as if telling her to use it quickly...

[Note: For white ice crystals, see chapter 9.57 - Viviana's Struggle]

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9.77 - Escape (Part )

Viviana hesitated for a moment, and finally decided not to inject magic power into this white crystal with unknown function.

Years of experience fighting on the battlefield have taught Viviana that not everything that "looks beautiful" will have beautiful effects.

Thanks to this thought, Viviana, who was originally in a state of anxiety, gradually calmed down. She told herself that the situation was indeed bad, but it was not really to the point where "there was no way out at all."

At least, the enemy's encirclement was still far away from her, and she still had time to think.

Now, looking at the "four-legged stone insects" gathering in the distance, the granite monoliths that had increased to five at some point, and the diamond monoliths and lava monoliths that commanded them, Viviana began to analyze the flaws in the monsters' formation, looking for a glimmer of hope that would allow her to force her way out.

——(If I use a feint to change their position first, maybe...?)

The strategies Viviana had learned on the battlefield in the past came in handy here. Although the Red and Black Elders did not teach her about troop deployment, strategy and tactics, the intelligent Viviana had learned a lot just by observing and listening.

Just when Viviana was about to take a risk, a familiar figure came into her sight.

"Ms. Viviana! I'll cover your escape!"

A man who looked like a scout and was wearing the military uniform of the Feiqi family ran towards Viviana. Viviana thought for a moment and then remembered that this man was one of Elder Yuhong's loyal subordinates.

"I think your name is...Tern...Ternko, right?"

"What an honor! I never thought Miss Viviana would remember my name. Yes, I am Ternko, and I am here to protect you on the orders of Elder Yuhong!"

Hearing that Tenko was sent by Elder Yuhong, Viviana's heart was touched.

This strict but kind-hearted teacher has really helped Viviana a lot in her growth.

"Thank you, Tenko. As you can see, the situation is very dire. We can only break out first."

"Understood. There are so many enemies now. I will do my best to attract the monsters' attention for you. Please forgive me for not being able to protect you and leave."

Ternko's words were very euphemistic. His implication was that he would use his own life to create space for Viviana to escape.

Viviana felt very uncomfortable listening to these calm words of self-sacrifice. It was precisely because she was not strong enough that the people around her had to make sacrifices.

Ternko took Viviana's silence as approval of his battle plan. Before taking action, he took out something from the package around his waist and handed it to Viviana.

"Also, Lady Viviana, this is the strengthening potion that Elder Yuhong ordered me to bring you. It should help you break through the enemy's encirclement."

"Oh... okay, thank you."

Viviana took the potion and took a look. This was a relatively precious potion in the Feiqi family, and generally only family members were qualified to use it.

However, just as Viviana was about to drink the potion, her hand suddenly hesitated, then she put down the potion and looked at Ternko with a little suspicion.

"Wait a minute, Tenko, you just said...how did you get here?" Viviana asked with some confusion.

"Hmm? I sneaked in from the monsters' blind spot."

Ternko blinked, looking confused as to why Viviana asked that.

"Then, besides you, did Elder Yuhong send anyone else to protect me?" Viviana asked again.

"Yes, Elder Yuhong sent three people in total, but... the other two companions have already died at the hands of monsters."

Having said that, Ternko lowered his head in frustration, his hands clenched into fists, trembling slightly.

However, after hearing Tenko's answer, Viviana drew her sword and pointed the crimson-silver sword, which was emitting a sharp cold light, at Tenko.

"You are not Tenko. Tell me the truth. Who are you?!"

Seeing Viviana who was full of murderous intent, Ternko showed a strange smile.

"Oh, that's strange. Where did I reveal my flaw?"

As he spoke, Tenko reached into his leather armor, as if to take something out.

Seeing this, Viviana attacked without hesitation, swinging her sword towards Tenko's head. To her surprise, Tenko did not dodge at all, and even stretched out his neck, allowing Viviana to cut off his head with just one sword.

——(Is this guy… crazy?)

It’s not like Viviana hasn’t killed people before, but this is the first time she has encountered someone who is willing to die.

While Viviana was still surprised, Ternko's body suddenly swelled up like a balloon, and then exploded, releasing a large amount of purple-black gas!

——(Damn it, what the hell is going on?!)

Viviana realized at the first moment that this was most likely poison gas, and immediately held her breath and started to move away.

However, surrounded by monsters, she had nowhere to go even if she wanted to run, so she had no choice but to use the skill "Flame Wings" of "Sky Flame Cloak·Firwin" once again and fly into the air to breathe fresh air.

However, even though Viviana had made the best response, she still accidentally inhaled a small amount of poison gas. Fortunately, it seemed that because the amount ingested was not large, her body did not show any abnormal reaction.

——(I can’t stay here any longer. I must find a way to break out quickly…!)

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First it was a monster, then a "human". Viviana had never encountered such a strange situation.

She couldn't figure out the logic behind all these strange situations, and she didn't have time to think about it.

The only thing Viviana had to do was to take advantage of the wide field of vision while flying in the air and quickly find a way to break out.

Seeing that the lava monolith and the diamond monolith began their combined attack of raining lava and throwing self-explosive stone worms, Viviana suddenly had an idea, and immediately she dived towards the granite monolith closest to her!

——(Protect me! Crimson Silver Sword Formation!)

As she landed on the ground, Viviana thrust the scarlet-silver sword in her hand into the ground. Then, seven scarlet-silver beams shot out from under her feet, forming a circular halo that protected her.

Just after Viviana completed this move, a torrential rain of lava and four-legged stone worms fell from the sky, causing violent explosions around her!

Viviana, who was in the scarlet silver sword formation, continuously inputted magic power into the sword formation and managed to withstand the bombardment. However, the granite statue next to Viviana was not so strong. Part of its body was blown to pieces, and then its limbs were burned and melted. It could not move for a while.

Viviana's escape breakthrough was thus "born".

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In fact, it’s not that Viviana can’t kill the granite giant statue, but if she wants to do it herself, it will take a lot of magic power and time.

Both magic power and time are quite luxurious for Viviana now, and by "borrowing" the power of the monsters, she successfully achieved the effect of achieving a great result with a small effort.

While the monsters hadn't yet closed the gap created by the bombing, Viviana used the skill "Light Protection" of her combat boots without hesitation. Then, she jumped high while rushing out, lavishly using up most of her remaining magic power in the air, and spread out her "Flame Wings" for the last time, finally "escaping from death"...!

However, the result of "successful escape" was actually just Viviana's own perception.

In fact, it was not Viviana who successfully escaped, but the monsters deliberately let her escape.

The "leader" hiding behind the rock monsters, after confirming that Viviana had inhaled the "poison gas", ordered the monsters to be careful not to kill Viviana and to make sure to release some water so that she could escape from here.

——(Lord of Eternal Winter, I have faithfully completed the mission you assigned me...)

——(I really hope that next time I see you... you can praise me, hehe?)

A monster lurking in the dark "watched" Viviana leave, then quietly disappeared into the darkness.

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9.78 - Second "Visitor"

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October 187, 9

〖11:49 pm〗

[Confession death countdown remaining: 21 days]

"Death Future Remaining: 4 Days"

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The sweltering summer heat has passed, and the early autumn nights are beginning to feel a bit cooler.

The bright stars twinkle back and forth in the dark and vast sky, making people feel relaxed and happy just looking at them.

Gusts of cool wind blew by, and Jiang Ran, who was walking in the wilderness, wrapped his cloak a little tighter. Ever since his fight with Endless Abyss Mishasha in the morning, he had been heading towards Yanji City.

Under the starry sky, Jiang Ran, who was alone, thought of his good partner Xiao Moto, whose whereabouts were unknown. It was not because he was tired from traveling and wanted a mount, but because he wanted a good partner to chat with.

(Stupid Loli: Whatever you want to do, you won’t chat with me, right?)

(Jiang Ran: No, chatting with you will shorten my lifespan.)

(Stupid Loli: Oh wow? Hahahaha! Does that mean you can’t shrink down to Prigog Nissen Daling anymore?)