The harsh wind in the Cursed Graveyard was like the howling of wolves in the dark abyss as it clashed with the walls of the ruined building, especially in the place near the ruined building. What's more, there is a black miasma floating around the air like a speck of black dust that engulfs the life in the area.
Guarding the building with its cold-hearted flame in its socket is the Elite Skeleton Warrior, and as the massive skeleton paced around outside the ruined building, it heard something that sounded like a silent whistling in the air. The Elite Skeleton Warrior looked up, and at that moment, a swift arrow was accurately shot through the Elite Skeleton Warrior's eye socket and pierced through the flame that angrily flickered at the night.
" ROAR!"
The Elite Skeleton Warrior let out a terrifying roar and looked into the distance. The blue flame of Elite Skeleton Warrior suddenly gushes out of its sockets as it looks at the figure that dared to challenge him. Julian didn't care about the angry skeleton at all. He was enjoying the Elite Skeleton Warrior's attention toward him.
" Hahaha! What Skully? Are you angry or something? " Julian grinned as he retreated; While looking back, he saw the Elite Skeleton Warrior charge at him like a mad bull.
The other skeleton also noticed Julian, who dared to put an arrow in their fearsome boss's skull and charge at the hateful player along with their boss.
As Julian was about to continue to shoot arrows at the Elite Skeleton Warrior's skulls, he heard the familiar whistling sound in the air. Julian could sense a foreboding danger quickly approaching him. Without hesitation, he moved to the side and dodged the numerous arrows that flew by.
Julian looked at the skeletons that were holding a bow and aiming at him in the distance. He shook his head as he ran to the broken towers and uttered, " The Skeleton Ranger will be a big problem if it is not resolved quickly."
Julian realizes that the Skeleton Ranger has a much longer range than him. This is outside of his calculation; however, Julian was not alone. Standing at one of the unique-looking tombstones, Francis manifests a sphere of fire and throws it at one of the Skeleton Rangers that is aiming at Julian's vulnerable back.
Francis smiled as he saw the explosion and quickly manifested another spell, but this time a sphere of water quickly lunged into the air and made a splash at its collision with the Skeleton Ranger's skull. If there are magician class players, they would be shocked to see how accurate and fearsome Francis's spells are. An ordinary magician player would find it difficult to hit a monster with a spell at a 12-meter range; however, Francis was able to accurately hit the Skeleton Ranger at a range of 15 meters twice!
" Nice throw, kiddo!" Julian said in the voice comm teasingly.
"Boss, I told you don't call me like that. I'm already an adult!" Francis' smile turned into something else as he heard his Boss's words.
" What are you talking about? 18 years old is still a teenager! Hahaha," Julian laughed as he continued to retreat toward the broken towers.
Francis felt his heart sink as he heard Julian's words. " What kind of modern world do we live in where eighteen-year-olds has nicknamed 'kiddo' ?" Francis asked, his voice tinged with disappointment.
The Elite Skeleton Warrior also became aware of Francis as it prepared to assault the magician. Julian fired a [Power Shot] that rapidly whistled through the air and struck the massive skeleton precisely in the center of its skull while aiming at the Elite Skeleton Warrior.
The Elite Skeleton Warrior staggered for a bit and let out another roar while continuing to pursue the hateful human. It didn't take long for Julian to reach the Broken Tower; however, just as Julian was about to enter the Broken Tower, the Elite Skeleton Warrior suddenly charged forward as it raised its halberd, and slashed forward. Julian didn't lose his calm and swiftly made a quick step to the right and dodged the fearsome halberd by just an inch.
If there were other players in Julian's situation, they would instantly retreat to the Broken Towers; however, Julian was different. Instead of rushing toward the broken towers, Julian stopped moving for a split second and cast [Water Whip] at the Elite Skeleton Warrior. The whip quickly snaked through and struck the Elite Skeleton Warrior's shoulder. With the effect of the [Water Whip], the Elite Skeleton Warrior slowed down by 25% of its movement speed; however, Julian was still in the range of its halberd.
The Elite Skeleton Warrior didn't hesitate to slash Julian. Julian could hear the blade of the halberd slicing through the air; however, he didn't lose his calm as he leaned his entire body backward and used his right foot to pivot from the side.
Bang!
Bits of dirt flew around as the huge halberd slashed through the ground. Julian successfully dodged the halberd's blade; however, his movement didn't end there. After the successful evasion, Julian used his momentum to lash out a swift spinning back kick that hit the Elite Skeleton Warrior in the chest.
Bang!
With the effect of [Close Combat Mastery] that Julian had created, the Elite Skeleton Warrior was staggered for a split second. Not wasting a single second, Julian rushed toward the Broken Tower.
" Why didn't the boss rush into the broken tower?" Francis asked, seemingly confused by Julian's actions.
" Hehe, kiddo, you have no idea why. It makes sense why Boss gave you that moniker." Balmond said in a teasing tone.
" Hey!? What's that supposed to mean?" Francis answered back angrily.
" If Sir Julian didn't slow down the Elite Skeleton Warrior, it would be just a matter of seconds before the Elite Monster caught up to him. You have to improve fast, Francis. You still lacked combat experience." Alisa replied to Francis's question. " That's enough talking now. Take care of the skeletons and lure them to the assigned position, then get ready for the fight."