1333 Kill Or Be Killed

~Peeu! Peeu! Peeu!

Wally, Cambridge and their gangs began taking care of as many enemies as they could, shocking Armstrong and the rest.

Lying trough. What the hell was going on here?

A wave of dismay clouded their hearts while trying to make heads or tails of the situation.

For one, do you know the distance between them and these intruders? The only thing that can make such a shot should be an arrow or a spear with ample weight and enough considerations to make it go the distance.

Moreover, they were up on a tree, mind you... So even if one shot a spear from where these intruders stood, it was indeed a challenging feat to keep the spear this high up.

The spear's arc should go like a half-circle (semi-circle). It goes up and then descends after a while. So what sort of superhuman strength would allow such an attack this high up in the towering trees?

No matter how one looked at it, only an arrow, with the assistance of the bow, could go the distance. Nothing thrown by human hands, not even a hidden weapon, could make such a feat without getting closer.

So without seeing an arrow land its mark, how can they not doubt whether they were still in Hertfilia anymore?

For them, it was vital to identify what exactly the enemies had used. That way, they would be able to calculate and estimate doing, attack range and all that.

So if they couldn't even begin to understand what they were up against and how the enemy had attacked, then wouldn't they just be sitting ducks here?

Armstrong gritted his teeth after seeing back up on its way. "Surround these devils and wait for my signal before making a move!"

Armstrong didn't believe that they wouldn't conquer these intruders.

From what he had observed, they were far less in number than they were. It would be disgraceful to die in the hands of these few.

Moreover, as a skilled archer, he felt it his duty to understand what devilish weapon they were using here... Or could it be that they were an evil syndicate that used magic instead?

No matter what the truth may be, Armstrong understood that the enemy had no intention of letting them go. It's either kill or be killed!

Like so, Wally, Cambridge and their gang become the perfect decoys, drawing many to them.

Meanwhile, Josh, Alina, and their gangs were still stealthily moving through the shadows, avoiding the enemies making their way towards Wally's end.

And wouldn't you know it, once they arrived at the perimeter of the wooden cottage, they could only find 20 people stationed around the vicinity.

Josh looked at the gang and nodded at them.

With that, everyone suddenly dispersed.

Alina grinned, moving very freely like the one, becoming one with nature.

~Swoosh, Swoosh~

Her steps glided from side to side like a snake as she ducked and slithered towards the big guy standing behind a tree.

She would attack him from the side.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The big guy drowned very uneasily, whoever he heard the thunderous noises from the heavens.

It sounded like thunder, very ear-bursting and disturbing. At least that's what one would think, if not for the countless faint wails that echoed across the scene.

He felt like he was in the land of the dead, listening to tortured beings.

It was the uncertainty, the unknown and the feeling of things getting out of control that made his heart alert.

Bubuum!

~Pheeu!

Alina had missed her shot.

And now, she had been discovered by the big man.

The big man's eyes turned murderous after he had dicked from reflex.

Always trust your instincts.

He had felt that someone was watching him, though he couldn't get or pinpoint their location.

And in such instances, the enemy would typically attack his heart or head for an instant kill.

Thus, he ducked to test his suspicions out, which proved to be the right choice!

Enemy? This close to him?

Alina raised her guns at the big guy again. However, he had already crouched, sending a sweeping leg motion at her.

What a joke! After reading that the thing in her hand was her weapon, why would he give her ample time to use it?

You either him fist to fist or die!

Alina understood his intention, hurriedly placing her guns back into place.

Since the enemy wasn't giving her any opportunity, then she would have to beat the living sh** out of him to do so, right?

Very quickly, Alina avoided his sweeping attack, doing a single cartwheel backwards.

Pah!

She had kicked his lower jaw.

Her attack had landed at the split second when the event was trying to get up, stabilize himself and launch his next attack.

What?

The big guy stumbled in disbelief and rage.

"Did… Did you just hit me? Did you just hit my beautiful face? Good... Good... You've succeeded in getting me angered!"

With veins popping out of his forehead, the big guy was quick on his feet, taking out his dagger. Touch his face? That was his baby!

Griffin was trembling in fury.

Only handsome people would understand how he felt.

~Swish! Swish! Swish!~

The whistling sounds of the air filled Alina's ears the fiercer the attacks grew.

Hissed...

Alina hissed after receiving a surface slash from the blade. And at this moment, her heart truly skipped a beat.

"You rat bastard. I thought you were strong—however, you're just a paperweight. Dare to touch my face and think you'll get away with it? Heh... How does it feel to be touched by my blade now?" The big guy dawned a cruel smile, looking at his enemy as though he wanted to eat him alive.

Do you know how many things go his way because of his stunning face?

Such a person deserves to die!

Hiss~

Alina felt the slight pain on her belly, which would've been far worse if she hadn't duck on time. Luckily, the wound wasn't deep enough and was just surface level, or else she wouldn't be able to continue running through the palace at full speed after rescuing Tilda.

There was no doubt about it. The enemy was twice, if not three times stronger than her. So flexibility, agility and speed would have to be her ultimate weapons.

What was her goal? To create an opportunity to shoot her enemy.

She wasn't here for a battle of the wits!

Like so, she narrowed her eyes dangerously, focusing on launching her next attack.

This time, she gave it all she had.

"Spinning Bird Kick!"

~Pah!!!!

Her kick smacked the unprepared bastard at the moment when his center of gravity was weakened.

He had been preparing to make a move on his one, lifting his feet to move forward.

However, Alina got to him first.

Bang!

The mighty giant fell to the ground, holding his aching jaw.

~Grrrr~