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Chapter 668: Chapter 268: Crushing the Strongholds! (Two-in-one Mega Chapter)

In an instant, Cleya understood the enemy’s plan.

The other side feared that Rein would employ a beheading strategy, so they cast a spell resembling a ‘Tracking Mark’ on her, and the Giant Axe Golem would then pursue and attempt to slay her based on the mark’s location.

This not only eliminated the possibility of Rein opting for a beheading attack, but also meant that if she could not escape the golem’s pursuit, Rein would be forced into direct confrontation with the golem.

Although Rein had just taken down the ten-ton-plus golem with a single, mightily powerful strike of Hammer Skill secret technique, Cleya didn’t believe Rein could repeatedly execute such powerful attacks.

After all, humans fatigue; combat consumes a great deal of physical energy, especially when using high-powered secret techniques, which would undoubtedly drain Rein’s stamina considerably.

Once Rein became entangled in battle with the Giant Axe Golem, the entire tempo of the battle would fall under the enemy’s control.

The enemy could manipulate the golem while casting various weakening spells on Rein.

In the end, they would easily achieve a total victory once Rein exhausted his strength or made a mistake.

Having realized this, Cleya began to retreat at high speed, calling out to Rein with a hint of urgency, “Rein, they’re trying to force you to combat the golem.”

“Don’t fall for it!”

Deep down, Cleya hoped that Rein would come to her rescue, but rationally, that was obviously not the best choice.

To Cleya’s actions, a sneer appeared on Galina’s face.

She had already noticed that this young Golden-ranked Sword Bearer had one fatal flaw; he seemed to be tasked with protecting the beautiful daughter of Count Habs.

When ‘Bull’ Bidaels attacked their formation from behind, the fact that they abandoned their offensive to return and protect her was telling.

From this perspective, the death of ‘Bull’ Bidaels was not entirely in vain.

It had some effect, after all.

Moreover, the strength of this Earl’s daughter was slightly lacking. If she had been a Great Knight, she would have been more difficult to deal with, but as a Peak Knight, it was almost impossible for her to escape the pursuit of the golem guardians.

This time, she had no intention of bothering about her mission.

Her primary goal now was to take down this young Golden-ranked Sword Bearer.

Having already lost two capable generals, if she only gained Raksul’s favor as a result, it would be a loss not worth the cost.

But if she could take down a Golden-ranked Sword Bearer, the losses would be valuable, and she could even afford to lose a bit more.

Because if successful, she was certain to receive accolades from the church’s higher-ups, as well as rewards from the Great Hunting God during the Black Flame Prayer ceremony.

As for the task Raksul had entrusted her with—capturing the Earl’s daughter alive—it was no longer important.

Who knew, she might end up being Raksul’s superior.

Thinking of this, the corners of Galina’s lips curled slightly.

But the smile lasted less than a second before she was stunned!

Out of nowhere, a tall black unicorn battlehorse burst out of the dense fog, lowering its head slightly, allowing the Count’s daughter to successfully mount it.

“Hrrruuuumph!”

The swift unicorn ‘Blackie’, upon taking Cleya aboard, let out a neigh and immediately used its innate ability ‘Swift Step’, its agile form darting ahead like an arrow released from a bow, ‘whooshing’ towards the distance!

In comparison, the speed of the Giant Axe Golem guardian was not even close, resembling an eighty-year-old granny shuffling after Bolt.

Cleya, riding ‘Blackie’, widened the gap between herself and the following golem guardian, already safe.

That is to say, almost as soon as Galina’s plan had been implemented, it had already failed!

Rein watched this unfold, his lips curling into a smile.

Even if Cleya hadn’t reminded him just now, he had roughly guessed the possible countermeasures of the other side after they cast a spell similar to the ‘Tracking Mark’.

Therefore, he immediately commanded the swift unicorn ‘Blackie’ to stand by behind him.

As expected, it was a resounding success!

Rein, with a calm expression, walked towards Galina, saying, “It seems your plan has not succeeded.”

Before Galina could answer, and once Rein had left the range of the other side’s spell, he tapped the ground with the tip of his foot, instantly cracking the earth and sending up a ring of dust with a powerful shockwave.

Using the strong reactive force, Rein, holding the Skull Warhammer, charged at Galina like a bolt of silver lightning!

Since the enemy’s beheading strategy had failed, it was naturally Rein’s turn to employ his own.

Seeing Rein’s rapid approach, Galina’s face turned serious, and she immediately began chanting quickly. The next second, a duplicate figure of herself appeared to her left and right sides.

Both figures, indiscernible as to whether they were illusions, immediately sprinted off in opposite directions.

Rein narrowed his eyes, his brow furrowing slightly.

Because he discovered that all three images had an aura similar to real people.

However, Rein didn’t hesitate at all and continued to charge at the first figure he had targeted.

At this moment, the actions of the three figures were identical, both hands conjuring seals in front of their chests, seemingly preparing to cast the same spell.

“Hammer of Annihilation!”

Rein swung the Skull Warhammer in his hand towards the enchantingly beautiful face of the figure and brought it down heavily with a blow!

However, the figure of Galina before him didn’t dodge or evade but instead revealed a seductive smile.