Chapter 52: Thorns
At dawn, the temperature on Alcatel Island drops to its lowest.
Because of the change of tides, the thick water vapor permeates the entire reef cave, making the temperature of the entire reef cave even lower than the outside.
Even the members of the Darkstar Society had to raise two bonfires to keep warm.
Especially since they had just finished two consecutive battles with the attackers, each of them looking exhausted.
Perhaps those attackers usually seem to them to be like worms, and they can be pinched to death.
However, ants bite and kill elephants!
What's more, those attackers are not ants yet.
Each of them is a special person who has mastered incredible abilities in the eyes of ordinary people.
When these people gather in large numbers, even those present cannot be underestimated.
Because, they are well aware of their situation.
Following behind Hosdil, their name as a member of the 'Dark Star Society' may no longer be guaranteed.
Now, although they are under attack, they have no support.
Moreover, they also need to endure the attack of Stitch and the 'strongest psychic on the West Coast' Nikailei at any time, which makes their hearts heavier and heavier.
The light of the fire danced and shone on their faces, and everyone's expression was as heavy as their hearts.
But there was one person who was different.
Hosdil!
As the leader, Hosdil sat by the campfire with a calm face.
It seems that he never worries about the embarrassing situation in front of him.
His gaze swept over his men present.
He could clearly see the heavy expressions of his men, just like his heart at the moment.
Kilfin. Hödge's delay, and the repetition of the greedy men, made Hosdil irritated.
But he knew he had to stay calm.
If he didn't want to receive something bad from his subordinates in front of him, something bad and shouldn't have happened.
Because, he was well aware of the pressure that Sticker and Nikelle put on these men.
Under such pressure, one bad thing is backlash.
So, after a slight mutter, Hosdier said in a low and powerful tone.
"This damn day is coming to an end!"
"Our allies will soon come back with that damn junk and ......"
"It's our time!"
"I will ascend to the throne that belongs to me, and all of you here will surely enjoy everything I have never enjoyed before as I see the scenery that I have never seen before!"
"I swear by my name, and I will do what I say!"
With that, Hosdil stood up and looked around at his men.
The rhetoric, which is not exciting, but definitely cuts to the core, was immediately sought after and applauded by those present.
Interests are what everyone present is chasing.
Again and again, each of them pledged his loyalty.
The originally heavy atmosphere was quickly swept away in the cheers.
The flames also burned violently, and suddenly the seven or eight figures gathered around the bonfire were stretched several times, making them look not only slender, but also swaying from side to side, like vines entwined, and like a group of snakes dancing wildly.
……
Hosdil's words and the pursuit and cheers of his subordinates clearly reached the hall with the bronze coffin, making Qin Ran, who was standing in the shadows, sneer from the bottom of his heart.
He was eager to see if Hosdil would be able to remain so calm when Sticker or Nikelle did show up.
The next moment, Qin Ran's gaze looked at the isolated magic array.
A grenade appeared in Qin Ran's hand.
Bite!
The grenade that pulled the ring apart was thrown towards the Isolation Circle.
The magic of the magic array is naturally self-evident, but this does not mean how strong it is.
This is true even for magic arrays forged with defense.
Perhaps the defensive effect brought by the magic array is extremely powerful, but the magic array itself is vulnerable.
So—
Rumble!
With the sound of the explosion, the Isolation Magic Array was directly shattered.
Gravel and spar powder filled the entire hall, making the hall that was already filled with shadows even more and more turbid, and replacing the [Tehero's Blessing], Qin Ran, who was wearing [Paul's Secret], disappeared in an instant with a matchless level [Stealth].
Stomp, stomp!
In the midst of the chaotic footsteps, a grim-faced Hosdir walked in.
He didn't need to look closely to know what was going on.
The hedron powder in the air is too conspicuous.
The Isolation Magic Circle he had set up had been destroyed!
And who else on this island can destroy the pattern magic array he has arranged?
Qin Ran!
There was no evidence, but his intuition made Hosdier believe that it was Qin Ran's doing.
"You two get that damn guy out for me!"
"The rest, follow me!"
Hosdier growled.
The whole person strode towards the bronze coffin.
Can't wait any longer!
Gotta get out right away!
Hosdier though didn't know Kilfin. Something happened to Hitch, but now Qin Ran has appeared, Kilfin. Huffy hadn't yet appeared, but the signal was enough for Hosdier to understand what he was supposed to do.
For this, Hosdil is very happy.
Before that, he had prepared a safe place just in case.
It's impossible to stop Nikella's gaze for a long time, but it's a good time to stall.
And if he was given enough time, he would be able to open the bronze coffin.
By this time, Hosdier didn't want to 'borrow' Qin Ran's hand at all.
He just wanted to kill Qin Ran.
Similarly, Qin Ran also wanted to kill Hosdil.
A day ago, after clearly seeing the hall where the bronze giant coffin was stored through the crystal ball, such an idea appeared in Qin Ran's heart along with the idea of destroying the Isolation Magic Array.
However, at that time, the idea of destroying the Isolation Magic Array prevailed.
This is a matter of course for Qin Ran, who is habitually cautious.
Then, as originally planned, he explored where he was.
Alcatel is hidden beneath the surface of the sea!
When he walked down the stairs to the end and confirmed that he could go straight to the hall where the bronze giant coffin was stored and the rest of the island, Qin Ran called this secret place.
After confirming once again that these secret doors were incomparably secret, and that they would not be discovered at all unless the entire Alcatel Island was demolished, Qin Ran began to prepare for the next step of his plan.
He watched Hosdil and his party through the crystal ball.
He looked for the other party's pattern and the opportunity to attack.
When he found out that Hosdil and his party were exhausted from being harassed by the attackers, Qin Ran's original idea of destroying the Isolation Magic Array quietly changed.
It seems that it can be taken further!
Qin Ran thought like this in his heart.
That's what I'm doing.
He packed everything he needed to take with him, including but not limited to the books, and went out of the battle.
Because, in the past hour, there were two battles between Hosdir and the attackers.
This is an opportunity not to be missed for Qin Ran.
In the heyday of Hosdil, Qin Ran had no chance of winning at all.
But the tired Hosdil gave Qin Ran a chance.
The isolation magic array was broken, and the tired other party's emotions were inevitably affected, which made Qin Ran's chances increase a little.
And the dagger in his hand [Curse of Hedge].
It makes this opportunity a little bigger.
Qin Ran in the shadows held his breath and concentrated.
There is no breath, and there is not the slightest killing intent.
It was like a stone, waiting for Hosdil to approach.
He has a lot of patience.
After all, he'd been waiting for a full day.
Waiting a little longer, Qin Ran didn't care at all.
Hosdir is getting closer.
As is customary, he walked in the direction of the opening of the side of the bronze coffin.
It was the same as what Qin Ran saw through the crystal ball.
Similarly, it is also where Qin Ran is.
When Hosdil stopped and waited for his subordinates to step forward to carry the bronze giant coffin, Qin Ran moved.
It's like a shadow.
Quietly appeared behind Hosdil.
The dagger, which was only the size of a palm, appeared at Hosdil's throat in an instant.
Tired, distracted, Hosdil's reflexes did dull indeed, and when approached by the dagger, he didn't notice.
However, when the chill was about to pierce the skin, Hosdil was no longer unaware.
However, he didn't dodge.
Not even a dodge.
A hint of sarcasm crossed Hosdil's face.
He wanted to kill Qin Ran with a thunderous counterattack.
Only in this way will he be able to regain the face he has just lost.
Hosdil clearly remembered that when the explosion sounded, the stunned and suspicious faces of his subordinates who had just sworn their loyalty.
If it weren't for the remnants of the past, Hosdir had no doubt that these men would have done anything.
Prestige must be re-established!
If he still wants these men to do their jobs for him!
So, he needs such an opportunity so badly.
Therefore, Hosdir waited motionlessly.
As for the dagger in Qin Ran's hand to break through his defenses?
No kidding.
Perhaps, some special weapons are extremely threatening to him.
But those special weapons are not at all something that a small person like Qin Ran can possess and use.
Even though Nikelle had these weapons, she loved her assistants, and Hosdir was sure that she would not give those special weapons to her assistants.
Therefore, what would be the dagger in Qin Ran's hand?
At most, it's just a gadget transformed by alchemy.
And how could his defenses be breached by such a gadget?
Therefore, the corners of Hosdil's mouth turned up, and the disdain in his expression became more and more intense.
"Maybe it's a good opportunity?"
"You can capture 2567 and let him open the bronze coffin!"
Even, such a thought appeared in the bottom of Hosdil's heart.
But just as Hosdil was thinking about it, the dagger that stabbed him at the throat suddenly burst into a dazzling light with a dull blade.
The seemingly indestructible force field shield and magic armor were pierced like paper.
Also impaled was Hosdil's throat.
Burst!
The dagger was submerged.
Hosdil's eyes were wide open, and he couldn't bat at death.
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