Chapter Thirty-Five: The Advancing Alna
“Swish”
The sound of an arrow slicing through the air.
Meteor Arrow!
Almost instinctively, Zane activated the Withered Bone Shield!
Bang!
The two clashed, the Meteor Arrow’s impact was delayed, but its remaining force still charged towards Zane.
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Zane was pushed back three yards; the power of the Meteor Arrow was too strong!
Indeed, before approaching the boss, Zane had already been hit by the Armor-Piercing Arrow, causing a sudden 30 drop in defense, and this Meteor Arrow was a high single-target damage linear penetration skill; even under the protection of the Withered Bone Shield, he still lost over 300 health.
Zane and Starry acted separately, as clustering together against this ranged attack boss would only make them targets.
While Zane attracted fire, Starry approached the boss and checked its attributes.
Skeleton Archer Commander (Leader level Boss) (Summoned Creature)
Rarity: Black Iron grade
Level: 17
Health: 4000
Attack: 82-93
Defense: 30
Skills: Armor-Piercing Arrow, Barrage, Meteor Arrow
Description: The resurrected human archer commander, who has lost the memories of his former life, only retaining the instinct to battle.
Undead Wolf King (Leader level Boss)
Rarity: Black Iron grade
Level: 17
Health: 7000
Attack: 70-85
Defense: 45
Skills: Sprint, Corrosive Claw, Dark Breath
Description: The resurrected former Gray Wolf King, who has lost the memories of his former life, only retaining the instinct to battle.
It was still the combination of an archer and a gray wolf, but both had been enhanced to boss attributes.
Noticing Starry’s approach, the wolf king under the archer commander opened its mouth, and endless dark energy surged forth, spraying towards Starry!
Dark Breath!
“Thousand Flash Step!”
Miss appeared on the screen; Starry had noticed it early.
However, it was not over yet. Taking advantage of Starry’s dodge, the wolf king increased the distance, while the archer commander turned around and unleashed a skill—Barrage!
“Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh”
Three shots rained down from different directions, sealing Starry’s escape route.
At this moment, Starry was in a state of inertia and couldn’t retract her movements in time; with no other choice, she veered to the right, into the space where only one arrow was present, and aimed the Qiu Yue Sword at it!
“Whoosh!”
The arrow veered off its original trajectory, narrowly grazing Starry’s cheek.
“I can’t hit! Back to the stairs!” Starry shouted.
Neither Starry’s nor Zane’s movement speed could keep up with the wolf king. Moreover, they weren’t engaging in direct combat; they were merely maintaining distance while kiting, which could only lead to a dead end!
“Thinking of running?” The commander sneered, drawing his bow and aiming at Starry, but the Thousand Flash Step had already stacked to 4 layers, at least for now, she wouldn’t be easily hit.
Zane hurriedly dashed over to regroup.
Thus, it evolved into a chase between cavalry.
Clearly, the wolf king’s speed far surpassed Zane’s, with Meteor Arrows, Barrage, Dark Breath, and normal attacks coming relentlessly, leaving no chance to breathe.
Fortunately, Starry could misdirect at least half of the attacks, significantly alleviating Zane’s pressure.
Even so, when they reached the bone wall, Zane had less than 200 health left, and worse yet, only one potion remaining!
When the commander saw Zane and Starry hiding behind the bone wall, he was momentarily stunned.
Then he roared, “Good Alna! You dare to collude with a human to mock me. You are nothing but a waste close to being drained dry; today, I shall send you on your way!”
Meteor Arrow!
A massive amount of energy gathered in the commander’s hand as he held the bow drawn but did not release.
Why hasn’t he moved? Zane felt a little strange.
“Run!” Alna’s hoarse voice cried out, “He’s building up power!”
Building… power? Can it be done like this…?
“Bang!”
In the next moment, the bone wall was shattered into pieces by the Meteor Arrow! Even Zane was left with only 27 health from the explosion’s aftershock!
Oh no! In the haze, the two bosses appeared together!
“I didn’t expect that half a year wouldn’t be enough to change your mind. Don’t you still realize your identity now?” The commander said淡淡地.
Alna remained silent for a moment before shaking her head painfully, “No matter what happens, my heart is still human, and that will never change.”
“Is that so…? Since that’s the case, I fear no punishment from that great one; prepare to die!” He drew the bow and aimed at Alna.
Armor-Piercing Arrow!
The arrow sliced through the air, but Alna stared blankly at the incoming attack.
“Crack” The arrow was deflected.
Starry sheathed the Qiu Yue Sword and shouted, “Counterattack! What are you thinking?”
“I… I am already a dead person, I can no longer see hope.” Alna’s voice carried a hint of a sob.
“You can die!” Starry yelled in anger, “Are you just going to let the torment you’ve suffered for the past six months end like this? Fight with us, and let’s wipe them out! Even if not for yourself, do it for the people of Yunshui City, for Aijue!”
The commander, of course, wouldn’t give them the chance to chat, nocking another arrow for Barrage!
“!!” This conversation seemed to strike a chord with Alna; light reignited in her eyes.
“Wish—Flame!”
As Alna whispered softly, a fire curtain appeared behind Starry, and three arrows were incinerated the moment they came into contact.
“Impossible! You still possess the power of a Wishcaster?”
The wolf king growled disdainfully, opening its large mouth, unleashing Dark Breath!
The flame barrage seemed unable to withstand this domineering elemental attack, and it looked as if it would be scattered!
Alna was probably straining her body to act; she couldn’t assist much; they still had to rely on themselves.
Thinking this, Starry unhesitatingly activated the Thousand Flash Step and charged towards the boss.
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Zane also gulped down the last potion, activated the Withered Bone Shield, and charged forward recklessly.
“Want to die first? I’ll fulfill your wish!” The commander aimed at Starry again.
While the wolf king roared, “Ignorant junior, you don’t know what kind of existence you’re offending! Prepare to die!” It raised its sharp claws, glowing with green light, likely the Corrosive Claw; if it hit, who knows if it would be an instant kill.
No time to waste; the arrow was already on the string, and it had to be released!
Alna also got a breather, “Wish—Poof” she spat out a mouthful of black blood.
“—Blessing!”
System Notification: Alna activated ‘Wish—Blessing’; your party received the Blessing power of the Wishcaster, Attack +50%, Defense +50%, Movement Speed +30%, Attack Speed +30%, Casting Speed +30%, Critical Hit Rate +20%.
A warm power enveloped their hearts; Starry and Zane could feel an endless surge of energy pouring out!
“Whoosh”
The sound of wind cutting through the air; Starry leaned away and dodged the arrow, continuing to charge towards the archer commander, targeting the weak point in its head; Starry knew that this time, she had absolute confidence in striking the weak point head-on!
“Ice Moon Slash!”
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One strike took away more than half of the boss’s health! Moreover, frost clung to the boss’s body, completely freezing him!
