Chapter 10: Eagle Eyes

Very confident.

"Do you think that a killer who can easily slaughter a large number of enemies will be afraid of the government?"

"Do you think that murderer will still act tonight?"

"That's for sure."

It may sound ridiculous, but Portrains always thinks his guess is right.

It's as if he knew the personality of the murderer for a long time.

Although the appearance of these soldiers was unexpected by Portrains, he also calmly worked out a countermeasure.

"Mitte, you have imposed 'hidden winds' and 'scent elimination' on all of us. Talar is responsible for using the 'Fortress of the Mountains' to increase our focus and eliminate unwanted footsteps. As for Eve, she is responsible for casting the 'Eagle Eye' to detect the surroundings, and if there is a trap, it will be tapped on the shoulder. ”

"No problem."

The three of them whispered in unison.

Mitt and Tlal quickly cast their spells on each other, following Portlanes' instructions.

The cool breeze emanated from Mitte's palm, gently enveloping the flesh of the four people present, as if wearing a transparent coat that could not be seen, and while covering all the breath, the figures of the four slowly disappeared.

Then came Tlal, who stretched out his thick hands and touched the shoulders of himself and the three of them, as if the mountains were pressing against the flesh, and the heaviness swept through everyone's bodies, but he didn't feel the slightest discomfort, only felt that his steps became heavy.

Confirming the status of the crowd, Portlands took out the orb that emitted a faint element from his mysterious pocket.

A palm-sized orb that looks like it is made of glass but is opaque, giving it a dull dark green color.

Goddess plus Talisman Stone.

It is a very common magic item, and as a support tool, it can enhance all time-sensitive magic.

For example, enchantments that are opened, fighting magic that strengthens the body, or mental magic that controls the mind.

But it's not as versatile as imagined.

There is no way to enhance magic that disappears in a short period of time, nor can it be used before casting a spell, but only for magic that has already been cast.

"The 'Goddess Plus Talisman' can enhance the buff magic on all of us, so you all lean in."

Everyone nodded, and approached the Goddess Talisman in Portrains' hand as if they were warm.

There were no exaggerated fluctuations in ability, only the feeling that some invisible force was slowly flowing from the orb and attaching to each other's bodies.

After about five seconds, Portlands took the orb back into his pocket.

A glance was given to the remaining three, and they began to act in an instant.

The bright moonlight sprinkled on the piles of containers, but the four of them had long been gone.

In the central open space of the ferry, many government soldiers gathered, all of them tense and patrolled around.

It seems to be an important deal.

Standing beside the harbor was a white-haired old man in a military uniform, looking straight at the calm sea level.

The other party, which is ready to make a deal with the government, has not yet arrived.

As the head of the government, the battalion commander stared at the sea level with a straight and upright posture for half an hour.

I don't know what the identity of the other party is, but I dare to make the prestigious battalion commander wait for a long time.

But there was not the slightest anger on that sophisticated and mature face, just waited quietly.

At this time, a young soldier beside him walked neatly to the battalion commander's side.

The first is a respectful salute and bow.

Until the battalion commander gave the soldier's permission to speak.

"What's the matter?"

"Report to the battalion commander, there is a secret report from the other party that they will arrive here later."

"How late is it?"

"One hour."

"Then wait slowly—let the brethren take stock again and prepare to meet each other."

"What should I do with the reward that I want to give to the other party?"

The young soldier asked, a little nervously.

There is a strong contrast with the calm and relaxed battalion commander.

"I understand the needs of the other party, so I don't need to worry about that."

"With all due respect, the other party is an organization that loves to study living organisms, and I'm afraid the demand for this is ......."

The battalion commander turned his head slightly and glanced at the soldiers.

His eyes looked directly at the soldier.

"Which unit are you a cadre in?"

"Report to the battalion commander, the commander of the fifth detachment."

The young soldier's answer gave the battalion commander a look of sudden realization.

The battalion commander smiled kindly and nodded his head gently.

"No wonder you know so much, it turns out to be the head of tactics?"

"The small ones can't understand how risky this deal really is. It's just a bad premonition. ”

"Hehehehe...... Let's be honest! Last week, I was very anxious about this, because the other party is not a dangerous person who can be sent away with money or treasures, and without the relatively attractive benefits, the deal could break down at any time, and even affect the safety of the town. ”

"Is the commodity in the possession of the other party enough for you to take such a big risk and insist on executing it?"

"Of course—there's hope of being able to repel the White-Faced Demon."

"Speaking of the White-Faced Demon - the captain of the seventh detachment and I already have three hundred iron guards and three hundred magic guides around us, and at the same time, we have also set a trap that can hinder all magic fluctuations, so I will briefly report to you here."

"What about the distribution of traps?"

"Ten 'Elemental Chaos Meters' are set up around the large warehouse, five are set up next to each shelf, and as for the port, considering that the Chaos Instruments cannot touch the water, we hereby arrange for the Magister who is good at creating enchantments and 'spiritual interference', and arrange two at an interval of about 100 meters."

"Is that all?"

The corners of his mouth revealed a dissatisfied tone.

The battalion commander's reaction made the young soldiers appear panicked.

This is a national security-level defense! No matter how powerful the white-faced demon is, it will be difficult to escape such a net.

With incomprehensible horror, the young soldier timidly confirmed:

"Do you need a little more defense?"

"Well, it's definitely not enough."

"Yes...... But the small ones didn't have any extra chaos instruments and manpower. ”

"Does that mean there's no way to lay out a more advanced line of defense?"

"It's ...... It's a pity that it was the little ones who didn't think it through enough to make such stupid mistakes. ”

"Well—it doesn't matter, people are not sages, they will always make mistakes."

"Thank you battalion commander for your forgiveness."

The soldier bowed his head in relief and bowed in awe at ninety degrees.

However, the soldier who bowed his head did not see the muzzle of the gun flickering in the night, which was aimed at the back of his head.

"Touching ——————!"

The terrible sound of gunfire roared wildly in the cold and silent night.

A fresh, warm corpse lay on its stomach in a pool of oozing blood, the back of its head being gouged through a hole.

The soldiers present all looked at each other in horror, but no one dared to look directly at the corpse for more than three seconds.

I was afraid that I would upset the battalion commander and become the next target.

The battalion commander stared indifferently at the corpse, as if he was accustomed to such unnecessary brutal sanctions.

"Just because you're not a sage doesn't mean I'll forgive you."

He blew out the white smoke from the muzzle of the gun and expertly retracted his crotch, then glanced at the nearest soldier.

The tragic death of the commander made the soldiers dare not slack off, and they quickly ran towards the battalion commander with trembling feet.

Swallowing and saluting with a pretended composure, the soldier tried not to look at the corpse of the tragic death.

"What are your orders?"

"Well, from now on you will be the commander of the fifth detachment, taking this guy's position."

"Yes...... But the small ones are only the new officers and soldiers of the fifth detachment......"

"It doesn't matter if you have talent or not, these positions are just for your status, and you still have to follow my instructions, so you don't need your talents."

"Compliance...... Compliance. ”

Ignoring the complicated expression that was flattered but couldn't laugh, the battalion commander's gaze was still cold.

The selection of talents is so casual and authoritative.

"The inauguration ceremony was dispensed with - the body was kept and put in a wooden box equal to the body, and the death report of the commander was written as a result of being tortured and killed by the 'white-faced demon'."

"Compliance...... Obey! ”

The new commander nodded hurriedly and forcibly picked up the former commander who had been shot in the head.

Because the corpse was lying face down, it was necessary to turn it over if it was to carry the whole corpse.

The hands dominated by fear turned uneasily—

His blood-colored face was full of horror, and he had died too hastily before he could close his eyes.

This scene made the new commander tremble, and the muscles of his whole body trembled unconsciously.

But the order still had to be obeyed, and he didn't want to be the second corpse present.

Suddenly, the battalion commander watched the process coldly and gave another order.

"That's right—summon Mauriella."

"Do you mean the captain of the third detachment?"

"Well, do you have any questions?"

"I didn't ...... No! ”

It sounded like a bland question, but it was full of murderous intent, which made the new commander suddenly break out in a cold sweat.

Hurriedly picked up the corpse and ran to the designated location.

Looking at the back of the soldier who was gradually moving away, the battalion commander once again put his kind eyes on the calm sea level.

As if nothing had happened.

Of course, there is a restless heartbeat in the seemingly unoccupied air somewhere.

This scene was witnessed by the four students who were hiding their figures.

They happened to pass behind the battalion commander, and they were so frightened by this scene that they didn't even dare to move.

Even the always bold Portrains couldn't help but break out in a few cold sweats, and his eyes widened with palpitations.

It's a fallacy that has never happened in the academy – the slaughter of the jungle or the arrogance of the powerful.

Pressed by the powerful aura of fear in their chests, the four of them subconsciously held their breath - even though the "hidden wind" had diluted the sound of their own breathing.

Thanks to the "Hidden Wind", the voices of the four will not be heard by anyone outside of magic.

The horrific images made them stop and start talking.

"What to do? If we get caught, we'll be shot! ”

Mitt asked Portlanes in a panic. He must have been the most feared of the four, trembling as violently as the cold winter had eaten away at his flesh.

Although Tlal looked relatively calm, his thick body was honestly trembling slightly.

Eve was also trembling, but she still maintained her strong tenacity, holding back the tears that were about to burst out of her fear.

Eve swallowed, trying to compress the timidity and determination that surged in her heart, and finally turned her frightened eyes to Portlands in front of her.

"What to do now? The appearance of the military is obviously not within the scope of our plan, and if it is caught, it may cause trouble for the Academy. Besides, we are not sure that we will be able to record the true face of the white-faced demon, so the risk is too great. ”

"Are you afraid that your reputation as president of the student council will be tarnished because of this?"

"Are you crazy? I'm here for your safety. ”

Angry and angry, Eve glared at Portlanes viciously, showing considerable displeasure at the questioning just now.

Portlands sneered, it seemed that he had already forgotten his fears.

In fact, he was the one of the four who was most eager for the success of this mission.

Although it is very shocking, it should not be deterred.

"I tell you, now that we have half a foot in the coffin, we have to do our best, follow the original plan, and these external factors have never been a problem."

"I agree with Portlands' decision."

Tlal firmly agreed. Although the body was still trembling slightly.

"Compared with the military, the white-faced demon is a terrifying existence with threats, and since we can make a bet with the teacher without fear of the white-faced demon, we naturally have to carry out the risk of other threats."

"That's true, but we're not sure if the White-Faced Demon will appear tonight. The literal words that Portrains overheard alone could not confirm the appearance of the other party. ”

"Impossible! I'm sure the white-faced demon will be out tonight. ”

"Don't you think the white-faced demon may have deliberately said it to you, who was hiding in the shadows?"

Relatively calmly, Eve inevitably speculated on a rather unbelievable possibility.

But the arrogant Portlands immediately vetoed the possibility.

"It was impossible—I was so clever at hiding my aura that night that he couldn't have noticed me."

"Are you so confident?"

"That's nature."

Before Portlanes could finish speaking, Mitt finally calmly sorted out the existing predicament.

"Don't mention that yet - we've just heard the military plant 'Elemental Chaos Spheres' around warehouses that can disarm all magic, and even arrange for a dense array of Magisters to cast interference enchantments in the harbors. Although the military's target is the White-Faced Demon instead of us, it will also indirectly affect our 'Hidden Winds', 'Scent' Elimination, and 'Mountain Fortress', and if we insist on entering the area of influence of the magic items, we will inevitably be caught. ”

"Do you have any insights?"

"I don't have any opinions, so I have to give up now."

"What are you kidding?"

Portlanes's rare anger and instability.

Although the other three already knew about this result.

Mitt then expressed his confusion.

"Calm down - this operation is full of risks, and it will inevitably require our help to have a chance to complete successfully, but we don't even know how to execute it, don't you think it's too selfish?"

"Selfish? Are you now blaming me for it? ”

"That's not what I meant......"

"Shut up! If you don't want to act with me, then you can leave by yourself! I only need to be alone. ”

Angrily throwing down his farewell, Portlanes ran away into the harbor without hesitation.

This ridiculous move made the three of them look at each other.

"Did I just say something wrong......?"

"No, you're not wrong about anything."

Eve could only helplessly comfort the dazed Mitte.

"It's terrible—before we even see the slightest sign of the white-faced demon, the centripetal force between us is falling apart."

"But what do you think Portlanes is going to do to capture the true face of the White-Faced Demon?"

Eve pulled back the focus of the question, still confused

This question was the same doubt in the minds of the original three, that is, the doubt that Mitt had just expressed to Portlands.

Tral first guessed his guess.

"According to Portlands' personal ability, he may want to use 'binding magic' to imprison the actions of the white-faced demon, so that he can quickly take off the mask of the white-faced demon, right?"

"The point is, the other party can't be obediently bound by Portlanes, right? Besides, the opponent's ability is suspected to be the ability to create any weapon, and if you can control the weapon remotely, it is even more impossible to get close to the opponent, right? ”

"Yes...... Completely forget that the opponent has the ability to create and manipulate weapons. ”

Tralcon closed his mouth in confusion.

At this time, it was replaced by Mitt to offer his own speculation.

"Could it be that Portlands wants to use the help of magic items?"

"If you use the 'Goddess Plus Talisman Stone' to strengthen the power of the binding magic, it is indeed possible - but it still can't seal the opponent's ability, after all, Portrains' binding magic can only control the opponent's actions and not suppress the magic."

"I didn't say 'goddess plus talisman' - don't forget that his father was a big dealer of magic tools, and he had magic tools for any purpose at his fingertips, and all the strange abilities were not unusual."

"If it's not a magic item that can strengthen your own abilities, could it be a control magic item for the enemy?"

"Eun! Maybe it's similar to the 'Elemental Chaos Meter' set up by the military in advance, or maybe it's a magic prop that can suppress or even seal the elements in the opponent's body. ”

"But don't forget—these plans are based on the premise that there are only white-faced demons."

A reminder to wake up the dreamer made Mitt and Tlal suddenly realize.

That's right - both forgot that now there is also interference from the military.

No matter how well prepared this mission is, there are still unexpected factors, and it is bound to be an unwise and dangerous mission.

Definitely going to pull back Portlands.

The three of them made a firm decision in their hearts.

At the same time, through the perception of the "Eagle Eye", Eve seems to feel that there is a pair of intense eyes around her that are focused on her.

Turning her head with apprehension, Eve was almost speechless.

His wrinkled eyes were just in line with his gaze.

It was the battalion commander's eyes.

He seems to have discovered our presence!?

Shaken by her heart, Eve didn't dare to look away, but quickly patted Mitt and Talar on the shoulders beside her, motioning for them to follow and look at the battalion commander.