Published: February 13, 2025
“Your Highness!” The leader of the Crown Guard Squad rushed to Delma's side, one hand supporting the prince while the other remained vigilant of the surroundings. As a seasoned expert, he was the first to break through the obstacles and reach Delma.
At this moment, he had no other thoughts; he only wanted to take Delma away. As the leader of the Crown Guard Squad, responsible for the group of guards around Prince Delma, he was well aware of the prince's plans. Over the years, he had witnessed Delma's progress and growth, as well as his repeated successes, which had led him to never doubt this decision before.
But reality dealt him a heavy blow. Delma's attempt to steal the advantage had failed, and now they were under attack. Whether the Su Clan prevailed or the Hall People emerged victorious, Delma would suffer.
The worst outcome was death, and the best outcome... the leader didn't think they could escape successfully. Perhaps sacrificing himself was an option?
He instinctively looked up, hoping for a glimpse above. His hopes were now largely pinned on Kiersail Ting. If he could defeat Kunz, then all their problems would be resolved. Even if Delma faced repercussions from his clan for this incident, they could overcome that. But if Kiersail Ting lost, they would be doomed.
Now, all he could do was find an opportunity to leave, though the chances were slim. If not, they would have to endure and wait for the outcome of the battle between the two peak experts.
As for the thousands of guards, the leader, like Delma, was not optimistic about their fate. Looking at the current situation, even if the Su Clan and Hall People started battling each other again, they showed no signs of easing their assault on the guards. For both sides, these guards had to die.
“We... can’t escape.” Delma suddenly gasped, observing the battlefield forming around them, quickly dismissing several plans in his mind.
“First, help the guards gather around me. Then, look for an opportunity. Whichever side appears to be at a disadvantage, go assist them, and try to prolong the fight while sending someone to break through and contact our people. We need them to rush here at all costs,” Delma instructed, shoving several bottles of potions into his mouth. As he felt his body recovering rapidly, he solemnly said to his subordinate, “Whether we can survive now depends on you.”
The leader of the Crown Guard Squad was the strongest presence here outside of the two peak experts. His potential to influence the battle was indeed significant. Delma's hope rested on him, even more than on Kiersail Ting's chances of winning.
After a moment of hesitation, the leader nodded.
He took out four one-meter-long metal strips from his spatial gear, placing them around Delma's body. He then infused his energy into them, and moments later, energy emanated from the strips, encircling Delma in the center.
“This is the Sealing Lock Array; it has certain defensive capabilities. Your Highness, do not leave the circle. With its assistance, unless it's that being in the sky, no one will be able to kill you in a short time. If I sense any danger, I will come to your aid as quickly as possible.”
After saying this, the leader turned back along the path he came from, heading to assist his subordinates as they drew closer.
On the other side, Jie Su was feeling a bit hesitant.
He couldn’t expose the adaptable formation, so he had to rely on his limited close combat abilities to deal with the danger. Thanks to being an outstanding formation master and carrying multiple formation disks, he was able to confront a major expert from the Hall People.
Currently, the strongest individual combat power for the Su Clan and the Alliance of Small Races was the white dragon horse, while the greatest threat to the major experts was the elusive Pao Bai.
“Zhong Ming, go help my clan stabilize their position and give them a chance to set up the formation. Leave this to us,” Jie Su instructed.
Although the Hall People had suffered serious blows from Elder Huo Zhi, they had recovered over the past few days, and with the gap in equipment and personal strength, they quickly gained the upper hand in close combat against the Su Clan and the Alliance of Small Races.