✅ Chapter 9: Shadow Ambush – Breaking the Limits!
— The Shadow Hunters launch their deadliest assassination, and Adrian faces his greatest trial yet!
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🌙 Dawnlight Village – Rooftop of the Inn
The night was thick with darkness, but a hidden danger was creeping in.
Adrian stood by the window, his sharp gaze scanning the quiet village streets below.
> "They're here..."
At the same time, five Shadow Hunters had already infiltrated the area, moving like silent phantoms.
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⚡ The Shadow Hunters Strike!
> "He can only summon three creatures at most. Focus our attacks!"
"We outnumber him, this will be easy!"
Without hesitation, they launched their assault!
🔹 Two shadow assassins dashed toward Adrian with deadly precision!
🔹 Three shadow mages cast [Shadow Bind], aiming to restrict his movement!
Adrian's eyes narrowed. Instant battle mode activated!
🔥 [Holy Light Summon] – Activated!
✨ "Gabriel, appear!"
⚡ BOOM! A golden light burst forth as Gabriel descended, shield in hand!
✨ "Uriel, descend!"
🔥 Uriel, wreathed in fire, brandished his spear!
✨ "Raphael, grant me divine grace!"
🌿 Raphael's radiant wings spread wide, healing light pouring down!
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🔥 Adrian is Pushed to the Edge!
Even with three Celestial Guardians, the battle remained at a stalemate!
🔹 [Gabriel] held off three assassins but was struggling!
🔹 [Uriel] hurled his flaming spear, but the shadow magic disrupted his attack!
🔹 [Raphael]'s healing was partially sealed by dark energy!
Adrian clenched his fists.
> "Damn it… Even with three, it's not enough?"
His Holy Shield was weakening.
His summons were struggling under the enemy's focused attacks.
The Shadow Hunters' tactics were precise and deadly.
> "If this keeps up, they'll wear me down…"
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💡 Breaking the Limit in a Life-or-Death Moment!
At that instant, a surge of divine energy pulsed through Adrian's body!
> [System Notification: Your Holy Light Contract is resonating…]
[Your summoning ability has exceeded its limit!]
[You have unlocked the 4th Summon Slot!]
A grin flashed across Adrian's face.
> "So that's how it works… My class doesn't rely solely on levels, but on battle experience and divine mastery!"
His class wasn't like an ordinary summoner. Instead of waiting to level up, he could unlock additional summon slots through real combat and mastery!
> "Then let's test my new power on you!"
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🌟 Summoning Four Guardians – The Tide Turns!
Adrian raised his right hand, golden light surging around him.
> 🔥 "Metatron, descend upon this battlefield!"
💥 [Heavenly Command] activated – Metatron, the Celestial General, arrived!
🔹 "Divine Warcry" boosted the battle speed of all Guardians!
🔹 The Shadow Hunters hesitated—they hadn't expected him to summon another!
Adrian seized the opportunity, counterattacking alongside his Celestial Guardians!
> "But this still isn't enough."
The battle raged on, and Adrian's mastery continued to grow!
> [Your combat mastery has increased!]
[Summoning ability unlocked – Now able to summon 6 Celestial Guardians!]
🔥 "Sandalphon, raise the Sacred Wall!"
💪 A divine barrier formed, greatly boosting the team's defense!
🔥 "Raguel, deliver holy judgment!"
⚡ With a flash of divine lightning, the executioner's blade struck down a Shadow Hunter!
💀 The Shadow Hunters' elite assassination squad—completely shattered!