Frostfire Legacy

Chapter 231 Deadly Game of Tag

Aster's sudden acceleration made the girls' bodies follow the laws of motion.

"AGH!"

"OW!"

They all slammed against the cart's floor, with Liz almost falling off if not for Cassy's timely grab of her leg. After the acceleration ended, the girls returned to their original positions, cursing a little while attending to their tasks.

Kali was strong, but her strength leaned more toward agility than raw power. As such, they tied her up securely, ensuring she couldn't move. She was bound like a shrimp, her feet almost touching her back.

"Priodis Sirreo fen Cura! Minor Area Heal!"

Once Kali was restrained, Cassy quickly cast an Area Heal on everyone. The pain from their bumps and bruises faded as Kali's injuries healed. In just ten seconds, she was back in tip-top shape.

"Ugh..."

As soon as she was healed, Kali groaned, her voice reminiscent of someone waking up with a bad hangover. "My head... What... Where are we?" she asked, looking around in confusion.

*THUNK!*

"OWWW! Dammit, who did that?!"

Tina, standing nearby, brought down the "fist of justice" on Kali's head. But that was all she did, remaining silent afterward. Her pride was still wounded from being easily handled by Kali, who had bested both her and Liz without them landing a single hit. She couldn't accept that she had failed to even graze Kali, much less land a solid blow.

"You damned...!" Kali started to move but quickly realized she was restrained. "Wait, why am I tied up?! Leader, what's going on?!"

Suddenly, Cassy moved her face close, as if about to kiss her. She stared into Kali's eyes, searching for something. "You... has the brainwashing worn off?" Cassy asked, trying to confirm.

"Brainwashing...?" Kali responded, confused. "Didn't we all get anti-brainwashing protection at the same time? Are you going senile, stupid rabbit?"

"...It's the usual Kali. What a relief~!"

Just as Cassy was about to ask, she felt the mana in the surroundings twist. "Oh no!" she exclaimed. "They caught up already?!"

"This is... Teleportation!" Aster gritted his teeth. He had expected them to catch up, but not this quickly! "Cassy, release Kali's restraints!" he commanded immediately.

At this point, there was no reason to keep her bound. Getting her help in battle would be far more useful.

Aster then flipped the cart and stabbed it into the ground, handle first, to act as a barrier for the girls. "Argus! Take on half! I'll handle the other half! Everyone else, deal with any that get close! And remember, keep your gaze low!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a bright flash of light erupted. When it faded, Aster was met with the same sight as before—forty enemies standing before them!

Without wasting time, he dashed forward toward the right flank. Argus moved to the left. As planned, they split the enemies into two groups, handling half each, while keeping them away from the girls.

"..."

In the center of the enemy formation, Lorelai raised her hand, silently commanding the others. At her signal, all four teams moved as one. The Ironblood Knights and Light of Glory parties advanced on Argus, surrounding him, while the Dragon's Roar parties, the two mages, and the six Aracelli members approached Aster.

It was clear which one she was more wary of!

Aster gripped his sword, his expression resolute. "Lorelai..." he whispered, feeling a knot in his chest. He never imagined a day would come when he'd point his sword at a former ally.

"Give up. I will never hand over Cassy!" he declared firmly.

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The Dragon's Roar parties surrounded him, keeping a 10-meter distance. Their formation resembled one used for fighting a boss, not another adventurer.

"Aster..." Lorelai finally spoke, her voice cold and emotionless. "This is my first and last warning: stand down, and you'll get to keep your life."

Aster's eyes widened in shock, but he quickly flashed a cheeky smile.

"You think you're stronger than me? Think again...!" he shouted, releasing a powerful aura. "You're not qualified to tell me that!"