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A natural formation array is an array formed by nature to cause confusion and make the intruders in a particular place get lost. These kinds of formations are rare to see and almost did not exist in a place where spiritual power is not present.
However, once there is a thick presence of spiritual energy, these kinds of array seem to be formed by the elements themselves or nature itself.
Natural array formations can be either forcefully triggered or can also be triggered through timing or by the season. There are many circumstances where these kinds of arrays could be activated and those who knew how it would always use them to their advantage.
Curt knew of the presence of the array ever since they arrived in the place. After studying the location of every large tree, rock, and shrub, his mind immediately showed him what kind of array formation he was looking at and how he could activate it.
That's the reason why he told the group not to enter the place. This is because he is going to use the array to fight against any beast or man inside the herb-rich area.
Upon entering and activating the array, Curt saw the trees seem to be moving into position and even the rocks quietly roll into place.
Those people outside clearly saw what just happened and everyone felt Goosebumps crawling in their skin.
"That was creepy… Will he be alright going there alone?" Queeny suddenly said with concern written all over her face.
Although she knew that Curt seemed to know many mysterious things and even knew the weakness of the beasts they were facing while coming there, she still could not put her worry down upon seeing that scene.
"Don't worry, he has already shown us what he can do. He would just run away if he could not take care of it." A Special Forces soldier said as he sat down and rested.
The others followed him and also rested on the side. But if one notices their resting position, they are in a formation. If there was an enemy, this group of specially trained units would be able to react immediately.
Meanwhile, inside the large area, a group of people are hiding everywhere and a lot of beasts are roaming the place. However, once the array was activated, those staying inside immediately felt the changes in their surroundings.
However, since they are inside the array, no one can see the changes, though they feel them.
Suddenly, a loud cry from a person broke the silence and both the beasts and the people in the shadows turned their attention towards a certain location.
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Meanwhile, in another area.
"Team one, respond… team one… is everything all right?" a frantic voice coming from Synthesis was heard by her teammates.
But no one answered her.
"Damn it… team two, what's your status? Team two come in…"
Still, no one replied.
A bad premonition immediately filled her heart as she looked at the two people with her. Feline and Ale'bo are leading Team 1 and Team 2. However, she knew that the painful cry a while ago came from team 1. Hence, she is worried about the status of Feline's team.
"If we can't contact them, we should just finish the mission ourselves. I have a bad feeling just now. It felt like something had changed in our surroundings." Synthesis said as she scanned her surroundings.
As someone who controls plants, Synthesis is a bit sensitive to their growth and the changes in them. However, although she is aware, she can not change the fact that she is right now inside a natural array formation.
As Curt carefully walks inside, he immediately notices the changes.
"It seems that this is both a bewildering array and an attacking one. But it seems it's not that terrifying if you know the traps in this place." Curt muttered as he continued to observe the area.
He suddenly saw a group of beasts walking towards his location. With just a step, he is immediately able to hide from their praying eyes and sensitive senses.
"Even the beasts are helpless in this place…"
He didn't dawdle long and immediately decided to run towards a certain location. From the traces of the formation, the only location he could go to and is safe is through a certain cave.
And so he began walking in that direction.
Suddenly, Curt halted on his steps.
This is because he immediately realized what was happening. He shook his head in awe of the array.
"Nature is truly cruel… who would have expected that she even knew that there are humans who are intelligent enough to figure out her array… too clever… Haha…" Curt muttered to himself as he suddenly went in another direction.
As soon as he left, not long later, a group of people suddenly appeared from another path.
This group is led by the female esper, Feline.
As they drew closer to the spot where Curt suddenly disappeared, Feline raised her hand to stop her companions.
"This is the place… but I can't smell anything already. Right now, I just wish we could have brought a dog." She said with annoyance on her face.
She lost one of her companions when they encountered a group of rat-like creatures the size of a mastiff dog. Due to that person's carelessness, he was dragged by the group in this direction. However, the trail of blood suddenly stops in the place that they are in right now.
It was as if it had been erased by something.
"Be careful… I can sense a strong killing intent," Feline said as she suddenly activated her claws as long as her fingers and were made of sharp swirling wind.
The two of them stood back to back while being aware of their surroundings.
Suddenly, a three-meter-tall monkey jumped out of the bushes and began brandishing its fists towards them.
Bam! Bam! Bam!
Each time the giant monkey's huge and long arms hit the ground, a loud sound would be produced and many dirt and stone fragments would fly all over the place.
"Damn it! Dodge its fists!" shouted Feline as she nimbly ran to one side.
However, her companion was a bit slow. Although he was able to jump out of the way, both of his legs were still caught and were turned into a pulp.
Feline watched in horror as her companion was immediately grabbed by the huge creature and then, with one bite, bit off his head.
However, she didn't let this chance go. She immediately jumped towards the giant monkey and, using her long wind claws, she clung to its back.
Then she immediately began clawing her way, taking and slicing chunks of meat from the monkey's back.
Roar!
The monkey roared in pain and anger as it suddenly tried to grab the human behind its back. But it could not reach the human. Hence, it decided to smash the human on the ground.
It suddenly jumped up and laid flat in the air trying to squish the human. However, it soon discovers that its action was so foolish.
This is because Feline has suddenly appeared in front of it in the blink of an eye.
Then, using her sharp wind claws, she gauges the giant monkey's two eyes before it would react.
Bam!
Upon landing, the figure of Feline has already disappeared and then reappears a few meters away from the fallen beast, who suddenly roared out in pain while holding its bloody face.
Feline then flicks his hand and the blood splattered all over the place along with two eyeballs rolling on the ground.
With a sneer on her face, she turned around and followed the path, not minding the beast still writhing in pain on the ground.
Meanwhile, in other groups, the same thing is happening. They are either being attacked by beasts or are trapped by plants. Ale'bo is the only one remaining in his group. Luckily, Synthesis is able to control plants and was able to save her two companions.
Now, out of the more than thirty people dispatched by the MPMA, only five were left. It is said that this mission of theirs would be deemed as a failure if they were unable to destroy that cursed flower.
While these groups are facing many difficulties, a figure suddenly arrives near a cave. Curt has figured out that no matter what path he takes, his destination would always be this cave in front of him.
"So I guess this is not a trap but a path… However, that scent. That's the poison scent of the Violet Dragon Flower… this is dangerous. If it was not inside a cave, it would not cause too much harm. However…" Curt was a bit perplexed at the situation in front of him.
While thinking, an idea suddenly pops up in his mind. He looked around the area and saw a few rare herbs. His bag is already filled with herbs that he has picked while going through the safe path in the array. However, he needed to take a pill to negate the effect of the poison inside the cave, and right in front of him were the ingredients he needed.
As those herbs have absorbed part of the poison and are still alive, this only means that the plants are able to counteract the poisonous substance.
Curt began working and has already gathered a lot of the herbs. He then walked to the side and began concocting pills.
While he is doing this, a few eyes are currently observing him in the shadows.
"Who is that guy? Why is he in this place?" Feline said in a low voice.
"He seems to be a researcher… it looks like he is… he is making some medicine," Ale'bo replied while observing the figure of Curt.
"Should we attack him?" Feline suddenly said with an evil grin.
"Are you stupid? Can't you see that cave? Can't you smell that scent? That guy seemed to want to enter that cave. He is wearing a surgical mask, which means he might be one of those eccentric researchers. Those stupid fools who would die for science…" Synthesis said while pointing at the cave.
"We should wait… if my guess is correct, then he is making an antidote. We will just grab it after he is done. Hihi…" Synthesis added with an evil glint in her eyes.