Goblin Dependency-Chapter 730 - 365: Surprise Attack! Battle!
The light dome towering like an iron wall on the edge of the Orange Garden left Xia Nan and his companions helpless. ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฃ๐ธ๐ซ๐ฎ๐.๐๐๐ถ
He could feel the strength of this wall made of pure energy.
From a purely physical standpoint, with their current attack capabilities, they could not break through.
Perhaps the Force Field Energy of [Gravity Etching] might be of some use, but compared to the massive light dome enveloping the entire town, using [Gravity Etching] with a Level 3 Combat Skill Level and only two remaining uses, trying to create a breach was undoubtedly a pipe dream.
Considering the special ability of [Dream Weaving Corridor] to absorb pink Jadestone Energy, Xia Nan, after confirming safety, also tried touching the light dome with his ringed right hand.
Curiously, although [Dream Weaving Corridor] emitted the same sound it did while absorbing energy before, the silver ring on his index finger slightly trembled.
However, no mechanical sound indicating the charge progress echoed in Xia Nanโs mind.
His feeling was as if the energy density of the light dome was too low, compared to the pink Jadestone, akin to mist drifting in the air versus ripples in clear water in a bowl.
Impossible to absorb.
"Damn it!"
Soldin gripped his Edged Hammer, venting frustration by striking the light dome.
As his chest braid swayed, the decorations on it collided, producing a sharp sound.
"What the hell is this thing?"
"Clearly just an ordinary escort mission, so why did such a bizarre thing happen?"
The murmurs reached Xia Nanโs ears, though his expression remained unchanged, as if he hadnโt heard, merely surveying the pink light wall ahead.
Margaret offered some comforting words, slightly easing Soldinโs mood.
Actually, the Dwarf didnโt mean to complain much; as a seasoned Senior Adventurer, encountering unexpected situations during missions was normal.
Now forced to be trapped in Sheep Horn Town, they were not exactly in a life-threatening predicament.
Perhaps due to his personality, he vented a bit verbally, yet internally his mindset was quite calm.
No one needed to persuade him much; once he confirmed they couldnโt break through the light dome with their strength, Soldin took up his Round Shield again, positioning himself at the front of the team.
"So, whatโs our next plan?"
Upon hearing this, Margaret glanced at Xia Nan, finding him not inclined to speak, then took the initiative to analyze:
"With this light wall blocking here, weโre likely not getting out of Sheep Horn Town soon."
"But simply giving up would hand all control over to the mysterious enemy hiding in the shadows, putting us in an overly passive situation... which isnโt good."
"Moreover, with such a grand setup, who knows if theyโre conducting some special ceremony. If itโs a โsacrificeโ type, letting them proceed might lead to us being offered as sacrifices at some point."
"We have to take the initiative!"
"At least... we need to figure out whoโs lurking behind all this."
...
For Xia Nan and his group, after the failure of the first two plansโthough the townsfolk they found managed to break free from the Jade Charmโs control, they could not effectively communicate due to the deep influence, and the light wall enveloping Sheep Horn Town couldnโt be broken through with their current power.
Aside from passively waiting in place, hoping the light dome might disperse on its own, or waiting for the reinforcements arriving who knows when, the only remaining plan was to head to the town center, where the light column linking heaven and earth rose.
Itโs foreseeable theyโll likely gain something there.
Yet, likewise, the danger level was expected to spike.
Nonetheless, none from the team voiced any objections.
Admittedly, even though no one said it, when they exited the tavern and gazed up at the sky, witnessing the beam brighter than the moon.
Each had silently prepared their hearts.
All the way was smooth.
From the Orange Garden on the townโs edge back to the main street, they encountered no danger.
The previously somewhat crowded streets were now unusually spacious with no one around, standing at one end, allowing a clear view to the far corner.
The townsfolk inside the houses along the street showed no signs of appearing, it seemed all had lost their senses under the pink Jadestoneโs control, like the few they pulled from homes earlier.
Itโs noteworthy that for safety, the trio returned to Sheepโs Wool Rusty Nail Tavern midway.
Horak, A fu, and the merchant caravan members were solemn and tense, but fortunately, they hadnโt been attacked, and the high-pressure collective atmosphere somewhat calmed some originally panicked caravan members, who gradually settled, assisting in transporting goods or building defenses under the leadersโ guidance.
Sadly, the townsfolk freed from the Jade Charmโs influence with Xia Nanโs help still couldnโt resume normal communication, tied up and cowering in a corner.
After briefly discussing some follow-up plans with Horak and others, the group proceeded, soon arriving at the street where Horak argued with the Blacksmith.
"I recall Horak mentioning during his argument with the Blacksmith that the adventurers who sold him the pink Jadestone seemed to have obtained the item through the Blacksmithโs channel?"
