Mushroom Lord in the Underground City-Chapter 401 - 393: Rescue

Rumble——!

The supporting pillar shattered under the impact of the explosive arrow, and the wooden structure groaned under the strain. The roof and walls collapsed with a crash, filling the air with smoke and dust.

Vera’s Squad of four protected Barton as they barely managed to rush out through the opening.

"Cough, cough... Well done, Fei Ling!" Vera waved away the dust in front of him, but the next moment, his heart sank once more.

In the open space of the farmhouse, more enemies gathered from all directions, and behind them, Gavin and his men also shattered the falling beams and crawled out.

Nearly thirty people against their four, not to mention that they also had the burden of their employer, Barton.

They barely found a spot to back themselves against a wall, sheltering Barton and fending off the enemy’s attacks.

Vera moved like the wind, his curved saber tracing a bright silver arc, sometimes retreating to block, then seizing opportunities to advance and unleash fierce counterattacks, disrupting the enemy’s offensive formation.

Fei Yin huddled behind, her magic shield deflecting most of the incoming arrows and spells.

Sirean softly chanted incantations of nature, with vines surging forth from beneath the enemies at critical moments. As soon as they exposed any weaknesses, the elf would swiftly step forward to deliver a quick stab with a small knife.

Meanwhile, his healing technique was also aiding the others, preventing excessive blood loss from too many minor injuries.

But the most significant contribution came from Fei Ling, who had drunk the Brew of the Whisperer.

The arrows, enveloped in a light cyan airflow, targeted the archers and mages occupying rooftops and high platforms, forcing them to either get hit by the arrows or jump down.

Though the four-member team coordinated seamlessly, they were still facing a difficult situation against an enemy far outnumbering them with commendable skill.

Suddenly, Vera spotted an enemy quietly climbing over the wall, directly descending with a blade aimed straight at Fei Yin.

"Fei Yin, duck!" Vera shouted loudly while spinning around to kick and send the attacker stumbling backward.

However, in the moment he was distracted protecting Fei Yin, a poisoned crossbow arrow shot out from the gaps in the crowd, exploiting the very moment his old strength faded and new strength had not yet arisen!

Vera felt a sharp pain in his right shoulder, a wave of numbness spreading instantly, causing a fatal stiffness in his movements as the nearest enemy was evidently not going to miss this chance.

"Vera!" Fei Ling exclaimed, without the slightest hesitation, she quickly adjusted her bowstring, an arrow enveloped in swift wind whistling as it shot towards the enemy in front of Vera, forcing him to retreat in disarray.

However, this maneuver left Fei Ling with a significant vulnerability.

Gavin, who had been waiting on the outskirts of the battlefield for an opportunity, finally leapt into action.

"Sacrificing oneself to save a companion, such a noble child! You should attain salvation!" He lunged forth, the claw sword in his hand stabbing straight at Fei Ling’s back!

Fei Ling sensed the deadly blade behind her, but it was already too late to dodge or draw her bow. She could only expend all her effort trying to sidestep.

Clang—!

[Acceleration Level 9]

[Scale Armor Level 9]

[Physical Resistance Level 10]

[Wandering Body Step Level 5]

Norris’s figure swept across the battlefield like a phantom, crossing paths with Gavin in an instant, then rolling to a stop against the wall.

Gavin did not continue the chase, as Fei Ling had already regained her posture, moreover...

He eyed the damaged claw sword, squinting at the newcomer’s equipment.

But no matter how he looked, the newcomer seemed not to have any expected shield equipment, with only a dagger now being drawn. What, then, had blocked his attack?

Though this was a minor issue, Gavin had quickly judged the opponent’s Gold Level strength in that brief encounter; what he truly feared was the opponent’s speed.

The speed and agility unmatched by even beastmen, if intent on leaving, it seemed unstoppable. That would mean they would have to retreat with their tails between their legs.

While Gavin pondered how to eliminate this unforeseen element, Norris was both probing the scratches on the arm scales and listening to the intelligence shared by the boss in his mind:

"The leader you just fought, Level 52 Diamond Level, excels in close-range fast strikes, possesses several burst skills, don’t meet head-on. Behind the broken door to the left, lurks an old crossbow wielding sneak..."

The information was useful, though it would have been better without the casual pace, as if chatting in a tavern...

"Futile struggle!" With Gavin’s command, the assault on Vera and the others intensified.

Vera noticed Gavin’s intentions. While struggling to block attacks from all directions, he yelled toward Norris, "Friend! Thank you for your help! But don’t come down, he wants to take you out first! Hurry to the city and report this, leave us!"

"Then you’re surely doomed?" Norris, not knowing Vera well, was encountering for the first time someone who would ask others to leave them behind at such a moment.

"There are too many of them! No choice!" Vera deflected a slash, shouting while panting, "Can’t drag you down with us!"

"Not necessarily."

"What?" Vera was confused.

At that moment...

"What is it? Ahhh!"

The guy hiding behind the door, shooting sneak arrows, suddenly fell out, swiftly dragged into the house in front of everyone. After a brief scream, there was silence.

"Someone else is here!"

Instantly alert, Gavin relaxed as the subsequent sound greeted his ears.

Puki—

In Mushroom City, it’s impossible not to have heard this noise.

No big deal, just a Puki Master.

It seems that the Puki was merely brought by this sudden intruder.

Although a Gold Level Puki Master is rare, it’s not beyond belief.

As footsteps approached, indeed, it was Puki.

One, two, three...

Seeing the countless Puki surrounding the entire farm, everyone shared the same question: How many people came?

Yet, as Puki charged in, Gavin and his men quickly realized, most of these Puki were illusions, shattering upon contact.

"Don’t fear! They’re illusions!"

However, before Gavin could breathe easy, slicing through three charging Puki, one turned out to be real!

Not only in front of Gavin, others also smashed into poisonous Puki successively.

With their bodies sliced open, a faint red poison spread.

Realizing the poison instantaneously, Gavin and his men covered their noses and mouths, yet still, they were poisoned upon first contact!

[Epidermal Penetration]

Since gaining unfettered access to Divine Wood Dungeon, Lin Jun certainly did not forget to acquire this skill.

Simultaneously, a hand landed on Gavin’s shoulder: "The inability to distinguish real from fake is the most terrifying; don’t you understand that? Burn away."

As fire engulfed Gavin, even amid the searing agony, he managed to retaliate.

With the sound of crystal breaking, Edin behind him slowly disintegrated.

One subordinate extinguished the flames on Gavin with a water sphere, supporting him: "Priest, what now?"

The situation had reversed; despite many taking antidotes in time, some subordinates were also finished off by Vera and Norris.

The critical issue was Gavin’s injury, and he recognized the one who wounded him!

"That was Edin, Fa’er’s right-hand man! We’re unlikely to get away... Retreat to the basement!"

Gavin and his living subordinates retreated into the basement.

Despite the enemies retreating, Vera and the others did not pursue, as they were nearly at their limits.

Looking at Norris, Vera sincerely thanked him: "Friend, thank you for your lifesaving help, may we have the honor of knowing your name?"