Chapter 307 : Defeat
Originally, the green-haired girl's attack method was using vine tendrils composed of tree branches for entangling attacks.
For Elucia, such attacks were routine... Not only were plant vines much slower than tentacle monster attacks, but even if her body got entangled by vines, Elucia had nothing to worry about.
Because this wasn't inside the Lustful Cage anymore.
Elucia could use her full power without restraint, and those vines didn't even get a chance to approach the scheming girl before being burned to ash by her black sword.
But...
In the middle of the fierce battle, those dark green vines suddenly ignited with azure blue flames.
These flames appeared silently, catching Elucia completely off guard... Unable to change tactics in time, Elucia's body was struck by a blue flame vine.
"Elucia?"
"I'm fine!"
Though Elucia said she was fine, under the flame's scorching, the black stockings on her legs were burned away.
The girl's pristine white skin was exposed, and not only Elucia, but even the green-haired girl commanding the trees let out an incredulous cry:
"Lord Hofa, why did you come? General Caster said I alone would be sufficient here!"
"Hmph! You alone? Think you can challenge Elucia, Candel, and Sethilu? Withered Leaf, you think too highly of yourself."
Behind the green-haired girl, a man slowly emerged.
He wore a pitch-black suit and leather shoes, looking quite dapper.
But his head was shrouded in flames—azure blue flames identical to those that had just attached to the vines.
"Lord Hofa, you don't understand! I've gained new power. As long as it's on my home turf, whether she's Elucia or Lonis, she'll be completely buried here!"
"Hmph, continuing this willful behavior, I think you'll be the one buried here."
"That's not true! Lord Hofa, watch me!"
Like having her most painful spot touched, the green-haired girl called Withered Leaf's expression became exceptionally vicious.
Following magical trajectories, countless leaves gathered around her... At this moment, Withered Leaf was like the center of a storm, unleashing incomparable power.
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"This is bad. Sethilu, take everyone and retreat first."
"Elucia?"
"I'll cover the rear. That's an order."
Elucia frowned, holding her sword as she faced the green-haired girl.
Though Withered Leaf's storm looked turbulent, Elucia stood there like a reef, unshakeable.
"Sister Sethilu? Should we..."
"We can't stay here any longer. Bai Ye, everyone, let's retreat first!"
Though she wanted to help Elucia, Sethilu still led everyone toward the forest's exit.
(Damn, is this guy really this troublesome?)
If this were the usual Elucia, she wouldn't fear Withered Leaf at all.
Because though the opponent's offensive was fierce, it was destined not to last... She was overusing the magical power of this forest, and once the magic ran out, the opponent would collapse exhausted.
But right now...
Elucia couldn't hold out either.
Because though her attacks were terrifying, they also consumed enormous amounts of energy.
That pitch-black Sword of Annihilation possessed the power to sever everything, but without Lonis's replenishment, Elucia could only use her full power for one strike.
These past few days, though Lonis had become a little fox and become very cute...
This also meant Lonis had lost her sense of shame, so Elucia couldn't get magical power replenishment.
Though the scheming girl had prepared by returning to loli form and continuously storing energy for battle.
But magical power decreased with each use, and moreover, there were two opponents. Elucia decided not to continue entangling and chose to retreat directly.
"Oh? Want to escape? Haha, who would have thought the great Princess Lonis would be a coward running away with her tail between her legs?"
"Haha, of course I'm a coward. And Lonis isn't just a little coward, she's also a bottom."
From constantly disciplining Lonis, Elucia had become immune to "cursing Lonis."
"You... you bastard, go die!"
"Hmph, bye bye. You can play by yourself in this forest~~~"
Elucia smiled coldly, retreating in the face of Withered Leaf's assault.
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"Woof woof, meow meow meow!"
"Everyone's back?"
Seeing everyone push open the hatch, both Suling and Lonis excitedly ran over.
They brought towels and showed their tails, wanting to welcome everyone back in the most spirited condition.
However...
"Eh? What's wrong? Where's Elucia..."
"Woof woof meow, woof woof meow!"
Compared to Suling's confusion, Lonis became even more anxious. She kept clawing at the door crack, even trying to crawl out of the ship to search for Elucia.
Seeing this, Luozhi Sheng lowered her head:
"Uh, sorry... Elucia told us to retreat first. She stayed behind to cover our retreat."
"Wuu meow?!"
"Suling, Lonis, Elucia is very capable. She'll definitely be fine..."
Luozhi Sheng bent down, trying to comfort the anxious little fox.
However...
"Wuu ah, wuu ah!"
Lonis recklessly banged her head against the doorway!
Clang!
The violent sound startled Suling and Bai Ye. The two worked together to pull the little fox's body back, trying to drag her to safety.
But...
Lonis continued struggling desperately, looking just like a little dog wanting to run to its master's side.
"Wahh, Little Lo, don't..."
"Yicheng, can we start the ship and quickly go rescue Elucia?"
Sethilu found Yicheng and earnestly pleaded.
However...
"We can't get too close. The tunnel by the forest is really too narrow."
"Eh?"
"And with such strong winds suddenly, there's risk of tunnel collapse at any time... But I can try operating at the edge. If Elucia needs support, we can help her."
"That's great! Hmm... Lonis, did you hear? We're going to rescue Elucia right now. Don't worry."
Small animals are very simple.
They love their masters, and this love shows in their actions... Being comforted by Sethilu like this, Lonis's movements became less violent.
But her head had some blood from the earlier impact, and her wrists also had some bruises.
Seeing this, Sethilu bent down and gently patted Lonis's little head:
"Yes, Little Lo, be good. We're going to save Elucia right now."
"Wuu..."
The little fox's tail drooped. Though she stopped making a fuss, her eyes looking out the window remained pitiful, seeming particularly insecure.
And just at this moment...
"Everyone, look over there!"
"Eh?"
At Suling's shocked cry, everyone looked out the window!
They saw a pitch-black figure spitting blood, flying backward through the air with tremendous impact force...
And that figure was none other than Lonis's beloved master, Elucia.