In the grip of the vines, with half her body petrified, Tina was unable to break free and could only watch as the Emerald Witch approached.
Looks like I'm done for this time.
The previously noisy crowd behind her suddenly fell silent.
Whoosh! The sound of something cutting through the air suddenly rang out.
A slender, black projectile shot from behind Tina, a cone-shaped weapon about the thickness of a thumb, lodging itself in the ground in front of the Emerald Witch.
Clang! The metal at the base vibrated against the ground, creating a buzzing sound.
"Can't just stand by and watch my Tina get taken away, now can I?"
"This much destruction to the streets is a real headache, too. Sigh!" Gaguran, carrying a warhammer, her striking height and robust figure causing the surrounding crowd to automatically part, creating a path for her.
Following beside Gaguran was Iville Ai, her small frame completely enveloped in a long red robe.
Crack!
Crack!
The vines that had been binding Tina suddenly shattered, scattering in all directions. A figure identical in appearance and dress to Tina emerged from Tina's shadow, grabbed Tina's shoulder, and with a flash, disappeared from the spot.
When the two reappeared.
Tia had already brought Tina to Gaguran and Iville Ai.
"Oh dear, Tina, half your body's turned to stone. Are you planning to transform into a Gargoyle? Feels like hitting you would be a lot louder than hitting bone."
Gaguran grinned, revealing her snow-white teeth as she looked at Tina, half of whose body was petrified.
Tina's eyes twitched, her expression blank: "I am not."
"Petrification Magic. Lucky for us, we don't have to deal with it later."
Iville Ai gave Tina's condition a cursory glance, raised her palm towards the petrified area, and a heavy tone echoed from behind her mask: "*Petrification Removal!*"
Whoosh! The petrified flesh receded like the tide, returning to normal in a few breaths.
Tina felt her body relax, the previously unresponsive parts regaining sensation. She swung her arm and stood up.
Looking at the Emerald Witch on the other side, who was on guard, Tina said in a calm voice, "The opponent is a Demi-human, wielding both faith-based and Mana-based Magic. She's very strong."
"I can see that." Iville Ai said blandly. The Emerald Witch's method of altering her appearance with Magic Items was not considered an excellent Disguise technique in Iville Ai's eyes.
"How embarrassing." Tia mocked, raising her hand to make a few gestures.
Tina's eyes twitched again: "I was careless."
Faced with the relaxed atmosphere of the four teasing each other, the Emerald Witch's hands flickered with faint Mana, as if ready to cast Magic at any moment, her bright yellow eyes fixed on the shortest figure among the four.
Intuition told her that the other party was extremely dangerous!
With the appearance of the four members of Blue Rose, the surrounding noisy atmosphere quieted down. The reputation and power of the top-tier Adventurer Team were on full display at this moment.
"That Demi-human lady, if my teammate's actions caused you displeasure, then the outcome of the battle just now should have been enough to vent your anger."
Gaguran rested her giant warhammer on her shoulder, her hands on the hammer handle, a half-smile on her square face.
The Emerald Witch took a step back, her heart sinking.
The four in front of her were no ordinary humans.
If they were about as strong as the human she had barely defeated earlier, then even if she summoned her sister, they probably wouldn't be a match.
Especially that small figure wrapped in a red robe, gave the Emerald Witch a feeling that made her hair stand on end.
They're strong!
She didn't expect that there would be such strong people among humans.
Seeing that the Emerald Witch did not speak, but only looked at the four of them warily and vigilantly.
Ding! A hint of helplessness appeared on Gaguran's face as she raised a finger and tapped the hammer handle, making a crisp sound.
Judging from the Emerald Witch's appearance, it was clear that communication would be difficult. If she were human, that would be one thing, but the other party's identity as a Demi-human made Gaguran unsure of how to communicate directly.
Through her mask, Iville Ai glanced at the Emerald Witch and suddenly spoke in a low, heavy voice, "What kind of demi-human are you?"
"Ordinary demi-humans shouldn't need to disguise themselves with Magic Items, should they?"
In human society, demi-humans are relatively rare, but they do exist. Demi-humans like elves, rabbitfolk, and dwarves don't need to disguise themselves.
Unless their appearance differs significantly from humans, the most representative example being the Empire's Martial King, Go Gin.
With the strength Go Gin displays, he is highly respected even in human society!
It can be said that as long as someone is strong.
No matter where they are or what race they belong to, they won't be underestimated. Even the Slane Theocracy, with their "human supremacy" ideology, won't rashly attack such a strong individual if the demi-human doesn't harm humans.
"A bit suspicious," Iville Ai said softly, then her voice deepened, "A Genius Alchemist who makes Alchemy Potions with demi-human blood, accompanied by a demi-human."
"And you haven't been seen for so many days, so... where is your leader?"
Gaguran raised an eyebrow, understanding the implication in Iville Ai's words. She seemed to suspect that the leader of 'Free Will' might be coerced by this demi-human Magic Caster. "That's none of your business," the Emerald Witch retorted with a cold snort.
The air stilled.
The relaxed atmosphere that had just emerged became tense once again.
Thump! Thump! Footsteps of someone running.
Anri trotted over from behind and stood beside the Emerald Witch. Despite being very nervous, she mustered her courage and shouted at the four people in front of her, "Miss Emerald Witch is a good person, you're not allowed to say that about her!"
Anri pursed her lips, utterly serious.
There were four people on the other side, while Miss Emerald Witch was alone. Although she lacked strength, she didn't want Miss Emerald Witch to face them alone.
The clear and firm voice startled the four members of 'Blue Rose'.
An ordinary person?
Iville Ai looked at Anri through her mask, suddenly recalling that Gaguran had mentioned that there was an ordinary girl in 'Free Will'.
The suspicion that had just arisen in her heart dissipated a lot upon seeing Anri, but more questions welled up inside her.
An Adventurer Team of three people, an ordinary girl, a demi-human Magic Caster, and a leader who is an Alchemist using demi-human blood to make potions.
A completely incomprehensible combination.
How strange! Iville Ai, who was usually uninterested in most things, inexplicably became interested in that leader at this moment.
She felt that he might be an interesting person.
"I said, that's enough," Gaguran said, seeing that Iville Ai was no longer speaking. She felt relieved and raised her voice a bit.
This sentence was not only directed at the two people opposite them but also a reminder to her own side.
"Hello, my name is Gaguran. My teammate's behavior has caused a misunderstanding. I don't know if you would be willing to sell us the Magic Item set you have on you."
Gaguran tried her best to put on a friendly smile on her rugged face and spoke to Anri.
"I can't."
Anri looked gentle and weak, but her tone was unwavering and decisive, "This was given to me by Master, and I can only do so if Master agrees."
Master?
Is that the leader of 'Free Will'?
Gaguran understood. Since they were fellow Adventurers and not enemies, there was no need to resort to forceful measures. She waved her hand awkwardly, "Alright."
Tina stood to the side. Even without looking up, she could feel Gaguran's gaze on her.
She would be getting a lecture later.
Tina sighed. As for that Magic Item set, she would need to find other ways to get it back.
Tia, who had been silent all along, now had a look of satisfaction in her eyes as she sized up Anri.
As a yuri enthusiast.
Anri was far from outstanding, but her personality was something Tia appreciated.
"Your name is Anri, right?" Tia suddenly spoke.
"Ah, yes."
Suddenly called by name, Anri subconsciously replied, not knowing whether to look at Tia or Tina for a moment.
The two looked exactly alike.
Clack—clack—
The clattering sound of armor rubbing and colliding gradually rose from the front and rear of the street. The surrounding crowd quickly dispersed, and fully armed soldiers poured in through the path cleared by the crowd.
In an instant! They surrounded the Emerald Witch and the Blue Rose members in the field.
There were more than 20 of these soldiers, each holding a nearly two-meter-long silver-tipped spear, wearing leather armor on their upper bodies, and silver guards on their chest, both shoulders, both elbows, and both knees.
Just looking at the equipment, they were already elite soldiers in the Kingdom.
The commotion and destruction caused by the battle just now were no longer something that ordinary patrolling guards could handle. Obviously, someone had reported it, attracting this elite force.
Gaguran didn't show any surprise on her face when she saw this scene, she just shrugged her shoulders.
After dealing with Tina's matter just now, she didn't take anyone away immediately, because she knew that this matter couldn't be easily resolved.
Even with their current Adventurer Team level, or even bringing up the captain's noble status, they would at least have to go through the motions.
Anri trembled in fear. The courage she had just mustered to face the Blue Rose's aura disappeared in an instant, her face full of panic.
As an ordinary person, Anri naturally had feelings of fear and dread when facing the soldiers of the country.
As the soldiers surrounded the people in the field.
Immediately following, cheers and excited whispers came from the crowd.
A male figure wearing extremely simple light gray clothes walked out of the crowd. Describing him as "lean and tough" would be an understatement.
Most of the people looked at this figure with emotions called "excitement."
Even with his appearance, the spears held by the many soldiers surrounding the Emerald Witch and others were held even more steadily.
"Even he came?" Gaguran showed surprise on her square face when she saw the person.
The Royal Tournament champion! A commoner, the Warrior Captain Gazef!
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