#480 - Attack of Shalltear (asking for monthly ticket recommendation)

Anduin, drawing closer to the semi-circular protective shield ahead, once again took out his monitoring magnifying glass and observed it through the lens for a while.

Then, he carefully extended his right hand, stopping just before touching the magical barrier. He slowly closed his eyes and began to use his mental senses to perceive the composition of the shield.

Behind him, Shalltear wasn't slacking off either, cautiously watching the surroundings using the tactical map.

However, Anduin's probing took a little too long. Just as she was starting to feel impatient, Anduin finally withdrew and returned to her side.

"How is it, Master? Can that shield be broken through?" Shalltear looked at Anduin with hopeful eyes, not wanting to return in such a defeated manner.

Anduin shook his head upon hearing this. "The composition of this shield is quite complex. It contains spells like [Peaceful Guard], [Complete Protection], [Muffling Charm], [Anti-Apparition Charm], [Anti-Invisibility Charm], and it has a reactive feedback mechanism. It's a composite protective array. Forcefully dismantling it will definitely alert the enemies inside."

"Ah? So we can only stare like this?" Shalltear pouted with some disappointment, then her eyes lit up. "How about sneaking in from underground? Didn't you learn the [Tunneling Spell] from Thunderbird? This spell can go through walls and drill into the ground. We can try going from below."

"No, this array hasn't left any loopholes for us to exploit. The protective barrier covers even the underground. Besides, our [Tunneling Spell] originally came from Silver Spear, so they must have taken precautions against it."

Anduin immediately rejected the possibility Shalltear suggested, but before she could show a disappointed expression, he added, "However, I can open a small hole in the shield without triggering the confusing protective mechanism, a size that should be enough for you in bat form to pass through."

"I can let you wear monitoring equipment later and go in to see the situation. After an hour, I will open another hole in the same place for you to come out. I also need more time to study this shield, maybe I can find a way to break the shield without alerting them."

"What do you think? Do you dare to go in and scout the way?"

"Why wouldn't I dare?" Shalltear was a fearless character in the first place, and immediately agreed. "But what if I'm discovered? Wouldn't the people inside find it strange to see a bat suddenly appear in the sky?"

Anduin smiled slightly upon hearing this, and explained softly, "That's why I can guarantee that opening a small hole won't disturb them. I just discovered that this shield isn't running at maximum power to save energy, so the monitoring units on it will only notice intruders above a certain volume."

"Therefore, small animals won't trigger the alarm when passing through. Although the magic shield also has the effect of banishment spells, it doesn't cover the entire protective layer, so it won't seem strange if an occasional stray fish slips through. As long as you don't act too abruptly after you go in, you shouldn't arouse their vigilance."

"What you should be most worried about is how to accurately find the exit when you return later. This array is more for internal protection. Coming out from the inside is much more difficult than going in. Once you hit the protective layer of the inner wall, the array will sound the alarm very quickly. Presumably, this is to prevent the magical creatures inside from escaping."

"Moreover, the array in front also has the effect of confusing directions. Ordinary positioning equipment is likely to fail after entering, including Muggle compasses. I guess it's this kind of magic that makes my mental connection with Little Thunderbird inaccurate."

Anduin had been touching the entrance of the breeding base, but he still couldn't establish a clear sense with Little Thunderbird. He guessed that the array here was the culprit.

Strictly speaking, the technical content of this magic array is actually very high, and it even has a built-in strong defense function. If the enemies inside are alerted and they fully activate the defensive function of the array, a dozen wizards may not be able to break in for a while.

By then, giving the enemies inside enough reaction time, they might even be able to call for help. Although he would use shielding jammers and communication blockers to cut off ordinary communication magic and the Silver Spear's mask communication.

But high-level applications like the Patronus Charm, or methods of communication directly using owls, cannot be blocked.

Anduin even guessed that they would leave such a gap for small creatures to pass through in order to facilitate the entry and exit of owls.

"Then what should I do? Wouldn't I be done for if I get trapped inside?" Shalltear's face immediately turned ugly when she heard that going deep alone had such dangers.

"So you have to make a mark at the entrance as soon as you go in. You can make a simple mark on the ground that only you can recognize," Anduin immediately gave her an idea.

"But the opening time I can create is only 10 seconds at most, which is very demanding on you. If you fail to escape in time after the time is up, we will have to think of some backup plans."

Before Shalltear could be happy about the previous suggestion, Anduin immediately gave her a shot in the arm.

"What if I really don't come out?" Shalltear looked at Anduin with some trepidation. After being said that by her master, she suddenly became a little unconfident.

"Currently, I have prepared two plans," Anduin made a V sign to Shalltear with his fingers, and then explained them to her one by one.

"The first plan is to let you live directly inside. You have also seen the scope of this breeding base, the area is very large, and because of the need for confidentiality, there won't be many defense personnel inside."

"If you live and hide inside in bat form, especially hiding among other magical creatures to confuse them, the danger is actually not particularly high, and I will gather enough people to come and rescue you in the short term."

After saying that, Anduin even took out a super small, exclusive tactical vest prepared for Shalltear's bat form, and began to stuff food and supplies into the space pockets of the small tactical vest.

Anduin's actions made Shalltear's whole body hairy, as if he had determined in advance that she would definitely not be able to come out.

"What about the second plan? The first plan you mentioned sounds so scary to me. You wouldn't want to take this opportunity to dump me, would you?" Shalltear put on a constipated expression, her facial features almost twisted together.

"The second plan is much simpler. If you really encounter any special danger, just rush out directly and give up this reconnaissance mission. Although the internal protection of this magic shield is high, it is not enough to stop you without being turned on to maximum power."

"Although this has the danger of alarming them, it may not make them particularly vigilant if you break through the protective shield in bat form. Maybe they will think that some magical creature has escaped."

Of course, this was Anduin comforting Shalltear. The internal protection of this array is actually very sensitive. As long as a magical creature hits the inner wall, it will sound an alarm, which can easily alarm the enemies inside.

However, Anduin wouldn't ignore Shalltear's life safety for a reconnaissance operation. After all, raiding the Silver Spear's breeding base was just the most profitable course of action, but not the only one.

"Understood," Shalltear understood Anduin's meaning upon hearing this. "That is to say, the best situation is to leave directly. If it's too late, take the opportunity to lie dormant. If it really doesn't work, escape violently, is that what you mean?"

"That's right, and you must install the 'transducer' as soon as you go in. For safety's sake, you can bury it yourself underground near the magic shield, otherwise the monitoring set up inside can't be transmitted."

Anduin handed a metal component the size of a finger to Shalltear and carefully reminded her. He also installed this kind of transducer in the Silver Spear headquarters' reception room.

Its function is somewhat similar to a signal base station, and the correlation and penetration between the two 'transducers' are extremely strong, and can penetrate most blocking magic. Of course, the only trouble is that it needs to be installed inside.

"Understood, I guarantee to complete the mission." Shalltear knew that her role was to become Anduin's eyes, so that he could see everything inside clearly, so that he could prescribe the right medicine, so at this time, she had no mood to play around, and nodded seriously.

Moreover, for this group of smugglers, Shalltear did not forget the feud between them. Back then, she was transported from the United States to the United Kingdom like goods, and she suffered a lot during that time. Now that she has the opportunity to personally take revenge, she is naturally serious.

"Okay, let's act now." Anduin nodded to Shalltear with satisfaction.

Seeing this, Shalltear pounced forward and transformed into a bat in an instant, landing on Anduin's body. Then, he personally put on that special tactical vest for the bat.

Immediately afterwards, Anduin came to the giant magic shield, without taking out his wand, just stretched out his hand to explore the void, as if groping for something, or as if teasing something.

After a while, Anduin, who had been concentrating and calming down, exclaimed softly, "It's now, fly straight ahead along the direction of my finger, there is a gap there."

At this time, the magic shield in front of Shalltear's eyes could not be seen with the naked eye to have any changes. She had previously thought that Anduin's saying to open a hole would really show a hole in the magic shield.

It was at this time that Shalltear understood why Anduin said before that he was afraid that she would not be able to find the exit to return. Damn, I can't even see the entrance now!

However, she didn't hesitate too much. Now is not the time to think about it. Shalltear used her hands and feet together, and rushed forward along Anduin's arm, and rushed out with a whoosh.

When she came into contact with the magic shield, the barrier in front of her became like air, with the appearance of a barrier, but without the tactile sensation of hitting a wall.

In the blink of an eye, Shalltear only felt a blur in front of her eyes, and rushed into the giant magic shield.