The atmosphere became solemn as soon as the question arose. The Purple Hyacinth already weighed the option.
After all, it's easy to be a thief for a thousand days, but it's hard to guard against a thief for a thousand days.
Now everyone was on high alert, their nerves stretched tight. But as time passed, their state would rapidly decline.
By then, if the Flaming Saber Saber Tiger launched another attack, it would be dangerous.
"Draw the snake out of its hole."
"Advanced magical beasts usually have a strong sense of revenge! After suffering such a big loss at my hands, that Flaming Saber Saber Tiger definitely won't let it go easily."
"We intentionally expose our weaknesses to lure the Flaming Saber Saber Tiger into taking the initiative..." Freya explained his idea again.
"This idea is good." Everyone's eyes lit up, nodding in agreement.
Next, Freya began assigning tasks.
After the earlier incident, the members of the Purple Hyacinth Adventure Team had a different view of Roland; one thought of him as a burden or a hindrance anymore and didn't put any airs.
Everyone was now very convinced by Roland's ability.
However, Freya's plan faced a difficulty.
To lure out the cunning and treacherous Flaming Saber Saber Tiger, someone had to act as the bait.
This task was extremely dangerous.
If possible, Roland would do it himself. But his previous attack had dealt significant damage to the Flaming Saber Saber Tiger. As long as the Flaming Saber Saber Tiger had some brains, it wouldn't choose him as the first target.
Also, he really didn't want to take a big risk lest misfortune occur.
Others were also aware of this.
In the end, Ava, the deputy captain of the adventure team, volunteered to take on the baiting task.
Roland noticed her expression and was startled to see no trace of fear from Muscle Mommy so he couldn't help shaking his head.
"Those who are ignorant are truly fearless."
As a shield warrior, she had great confidence in her defense. Even if she were attacked by the Flaming Saber Saber Tiger, she wouldn't be seriously injured for a while.
After finalizing their respective tasks, everyone immediately put down their swords.
They pretended to relax and hurried back hiding away acting nonchalant however they didn't lower their guard and kept an eye on Ava.
Ava even put down her shield and left the team.
She walked forward with big strides.
10 meters!
20 meters….
When Ava was more than 100 meters away from the group. The lurking Flaming Saber Tiger couldn't hold back anymore.
Roar!
Quietly sneaking up behind Ava, the Flaming Saber Tiger directly cast wind magic and shot toward Ava like a darting arrow.
Then, it rushed toward Ava at high speed.
Having suffered losses from these despicable humans earlier, it was determined to seek revenge.
Killing this woman who had left the group was its first step of revenge.
"Gotcha!"
Feeling the strong wind behind her, Ava, who appeared relaxed but was actually alert, reacted very quickly. Despite being a muscle head, she had tons of battle experiences.
She might not have been able to discover it before but once the Flaming Saber Tiger approached, her sixth senses honed by battles screamed.
She turned around and raised her shield, activating her battle force to use her strongest defensive skill.
[ Mud Shield Wall]
The next second.
A semi-transparent earthy yellow energy shield appeared out of thin air, firmly enveloping Ava.
However.....
The Flaming Saber Tiger's powerful attack was quite powerful to be blocked easily.
Its massive size combined with the wind spell thwarted everything in the way. The impact was as powerful as a heavy cannon.
BOOOM!
At the moment of collision….
The mud shield couldn't withstand for more than two seconds before shattering into many pieces.
Ava was sent flying more than ten meters away by the Flaming Saber Tiger by the impact of Flaming Saber Tiger slammed onto the wall.
Fortunately, with the buffering effect of the Mud Wall skill, the power of this attack dissipated by more than half, allowing her to steady herself in the air.
Ava did not suffer too serious injuries and rotating her body in the middle air she landed on the ground with thud but the impact made her feel dizzy for a moment. She quickly got up from the ground.
Immediately following the plan, Ava assumed a defensive posture and used a taunting skill towards the Flaming Saber Tiger.
"Roar!"
It must be said that this skill had an excellent effect.
The Flaming Saber Tiger, who had planned to sneak attack again after the failed attempt, was instantly ignited with anger.
Flamethrower…
Wind Blade!
Explosive Fireflash!
The Flaming Saber Tiger unleashed all its abilities, launching a frenzied bombardment against Ava.
First, a burst of flames drizzled out, which was fanned by large arcs of sharp wind blades followed by an eruption of fireblast.
Meanwhile, Ava used various shield techniques to defend herself. She was buying time for her teammates to arrive.
However...
Ava underestimated the attack power of this Flaming Saber Tiger. Like a twig, she was blasted away by thundering blasts resonating around her. If not for her armor, she might have been done for.
ROARRR!
Realizing that this annoying little bug was still alive despite its attacks, the Flaming Saber Tiger immediately unleashed its trump card.
The next second...
A ten-meter diameter, terrifyingly hot, azure fireball condensed above the Flaming Saber Tiger's head.
It hurtled towards Ava.
As an advanced magic spell, Flame Burst had more than ten times the power of an Explosive Fireball.
Wherever it went, the terrifying high temperature turned everything into ashes. If it hit Ava head-on, she would definitely not be able to withstand it. Even if she used the defensive skill of Mud Wall, it would instantly melt
Not even ashes would remain.
Just at this moment...
Roland and the others arrived.
They saw Ava, who was acting as bait, in imminent danger.
Roland activated his battlefield and used the footwork technique from the Gale Slash Technique.
Like a gust of wind, he rushed to Ava's front.
Then, from bottom to top, he swung his greatsword, creating a highly condensed wind barrier.
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