"Do you have any plans?" asked Allen.

"Pretty much. "It's just some of the most basic ideas, but I think it's worth trying." ”

"Tell me about it. ”

"Hmm. Cynthia nodded, "That's right...... As you said, ordinary magic doesn't seem to have an effect on this water, but 'void' is different, even if there is any guardian magic used on it, it can't escape the existing principles of this world, as long as it is still within the framework of this world's principles, it can't escape the shackles of 'void'. Now that you've figured out the location of the Staff of Void, I'm going to use Void to open a path to there, or let it escort me into the water. ”

"......I see," said Allen, "that way, you don't have to worry about the Dividing Spell not working, and you can use magic to deal with any dangerous situations in the water." ”

"That's right, the third rule of the Magician's Combat Manual - Magicians should do everything possible to hide their weaknesses in battle, and turn disadvantages into advantages. Cynthia said.

"However, if they are discovered by the mermaids and they accidentally bump into the 'void'......"

"It's to prevent them from being accidentally injured that I need your help. Cynthia smiled, "I need your help to distract me." Even if I can't get rid of the sharks who are guarding around the Staff of Void at the bottom, at least I have to attract the mermen hidden deep in the nest away, and don't let more sharks get in my way. ”

"This ......," Alan couldn't help but hesitate, "it's not easy...... Judging from the number of holes in their dwellings, there are at least a hundred mermaids living in this lake, and it is ...... to attract them all."

"Yes, I also know it's not easy. Cynthia said, "So you need to make a big move." ”

"Big moves?" Riel couldn't help but interject, "How much movement does it take to attract them all...... Some of them might still be sleeping, so can we have a barbecue party right under their noses, or jump into the lake and take a bath?"

"Only you can come up with such an idea. Before Cynthia could say anything, Alyssa had already given him a blank look.

"Ah......" Alan was the first to understand what Cynthia meant, "Do you want to ......"

"Yes, just take advantage of those guys...... Take advantage of those necromancy. Cynthia said, "The spirits are hiding in the woods on the other side of the lake, and you just have to keep watch around there, and when they appear, stop them, and fight them." The mermaids have been grudging with them for a long time, and they will definitely rush over when they hear the movement. And seeing you at war with the Necromancy, they might come to their aid. ”

"Indeed......," said Frey, "as I have just seen, they are very vigilant about the actions of the necromancy, and their brethren are ready to come to their aid, and if we make enough noise on the shore, they will be drawn to it." And if we are at war with the Necromancy, we may be able to make them see us as partners on the same front, and no matter how bad it is, it will reduce their hostility towards us. ”

"But you must be careful, those necromancers are very dangerous, especially if you don't know what kind of magic they use. Cynthia added, "And you have to delay as long as you can, because the longer you delay, the more mermen will be attracted to you." I'll probably be on the move about ten minutes after you start the war, and it's up to you whether you can get them all out of the way. ”

"Then I, Senior Frey, is in charge of engaging head-on, and Riel is ready to take cover, or retreat. Alyssa said, "Alan is just watching the situation, or supporting it." ”

Alyssa's intentions Eren was clear, she just didn't want him to get involved in these dangerous things.

This time, however, Alan did not agree.

"Thank you...... However, this time I may not be allowed to watch from the wall. Alan whispered to Alyssa, "You know, those necromancers, only I can destroy them completely. ”

"That'...... Okay......" Seeing Allen's resolute attitude, Alyssa finally reluctantly agreed, "but you still have to protect yourself, after all, those mermaids have an unclear attitude, and it may be very troublesome if they are hostile to us." ”

"Don't worry, Rare and I will be hiding under the Disguise Charm, ready to support you. ”

"Huh...... It's almost time for you to change your mindset of 'always protect him'. Cynthia also said, "Trust him...... He is no longer the same Allen who needed protection at every turn. ”

Alan couldn't help but feel warm when he heard Cynthia's words...... This long-lost feeling, the feeling of being trusted, was the first time that he had received it from anyone other than his father.

"Then get ready for action. Without further ado. "There's a lot more to go than here." ”

"Ah, by the way, there's one more thing you need to be aware of......," Frey asked suddenly, "Unlike the other mermen, the guards who are guarding the Staff of Void seem to be in charge of guarding there...... I had a hunch that no matter what happened on the shore, they wouldn't leave without permission. ”

"yes...... What are you going to do if they intervene?" Alan asked.

"Don't worry, I won't hurt them. Cynthia smiled, "Even a merman born and raised in the water can't break free from the 'water prison'...... It's just that there are too many of them for me to handle. ”

Alan was a little relieved. Someone, even if there is a merman who sheds blood in this operation, is not what he wants to see.

After a while of roasting around the campfire, a few people finally felt relieved. At the very least, Alan won't be able to cramp as easily as he used to when he walks.

According to the plan, they first put on their disguises and quietly touched the shore of the lake. Alan, Riel, Alyssa, and Frey evaded the mermaids stationed on the shore and made their way to the other side of the lake to wait for the necrons to appear, while Cynthia stayed here, finding a relatively hidden position to prepare for the operation.

The scenery is a little different from here, the forest on the other side is a little thicker, and of course, there are more dangerous things hidden inside.

Alyssa had been using the Ears of the Wind to locate the two necromancers by the subtle rustle of them as they passed through the bushes.

"That's probably around here. After a few moments, Alyssa said, "They seem to be eyeing the patrol gap in the vicinity and are approaching here quickly!"

"Well, please stop them!" With that, Alan and Riel hid behind a tree at the edge of the woods.

Sure enough, just as Alyssa said, just as they were hiding, they heard the sound of a gust of wind blowing through the leaves behind them, and two black shadows whistled over their heads, one left and one right......