Chapter 247

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Chapter 247: Disappointed Lolth

Faced with the sudden emergence of several strong presences around Hillenbrand Town, all the Superoperators in the town, including Kanor, became alert.

Isabella, Tina, Maider, and An quickly assessed the number of people in that moment.

"Three epic beings to the south, two to the west, two to the north…"

As Isabella said this, she made a judgment and looked at the Superoperators who were doing security training, then thoughtfully spoke up.

"I will go see which group these intruders belong to, and then continue with our usual training… Of course, if any of you are not ready, you can step back now."

Saying this, Isabella was getting ready to move.

But before she could activate her speed skill, she suddenly felt a massive wave of magical energy erupting from all sides of Hillenbrand Town.

It was like hundreds of Superlative Level mages were launching an attack together!

"What is… happening?"

Isabella lifted her head, looking at the sky filled with magic, unable to hide her astonishment.

All around Hillenbrand Town, dazzling lights shone as various magical spells were activated, like a fireworks display.

In the west district, An, Maider, and Kanor were also shocked.

The only one who did not seem so surprised was Tina.

After all, she also took part in the "upgrading" of these magic circles.

However, Tina was still a bit surprised by the actual effect.

"Indeed, Master Lolth’s power is beyond our imagination!"

However, the ones who felt "Lolth’s power" even more directly were the invading mercenary groups and adventurers!

At the moment they charged toward Hillenbrand Town and stepped into the magic circle, the well-trained top mercenaries entered Hillenbrand Town almost simultaneously, so the first group faced the magical impact at the same time!

Especially the three leading Epic High Level mercenary leaders, known as powerful figures on the continent, also received special attention from the magic circle!

Morton, the leader of the Gilding Mercenary Group and an almost legendary ranger, was immediately caught in a binding spell followed by a slow, sticky spell, with two sixth-level spells knocking him out and sealing all his magic.

Charlie Jesse, the powerful berserker leader known as "Crazy Bear," was hit with a weakness spell and then bombarded by about ten fifth-level mental spells, which exhausted him and knocked him out.

Marjorie received the best treatment; according to Lolth’s preset algorithm, among the high-level Superoperators, spellcasters are more likely than Fighters to break the magic circle.

So he directly experienced the effects of a level seven magic spell, hit by a "wonderful illusion," standing still with a silly smile on his face, drool slowly dripping from the corner of his mouth.

"Muscles, hee hee… such strong muscles…"

Marjorie murmured to herself.

The other epic-level Middle Level and beginner groups were also targeted by several level five and six spells.

The subsequent weaker ones were directly struck by large area attack spells, instantly losing their ability to move.

All the South Sotua mercenaries had not yet entered Hillenbrand Town, and had not even seen Lolth, but already more than half had lost their fighting ability.

They even survived without serious injuries because Lolth did not intend to wipe out all intelligent and negotiable lives when designing the magic circle.

To navigate past the demon race’s patrols and make it here was no easy task; these mercenary groups were not ordinary characters.

But now, the only ones who could still stand were those who had not entered the area of the magic circle due to their lack of strength or slow speed.

But now, their fighting spirit had completely disappeared.

They watched helplessly as their much stronger leaders and captain charged forward one moment, and then fell to the ground the next moment, struck down silently by a sudden burst of magic. The powerful wave of magic was enough to make anyone’s heart race, especially for these mercenaries who had never seen such a scene before!

Indeed, they lived lives on the edge, risking their lives for money. Even when facing huge monsters, fierce magical beasts, brutal robbers, and cultists, they would not show fear.

But… that was based on the belief that there was "still a chance to survive."

Now, they hadn’t even seen their enemies, and all they felt inside was confusion, panic, and fear!

Standing on the watchtower, Lolth looked at the fallen mercenaries and the remaining enemies who had lost their will to fight. She also saw the bewildered residents and Superoperators in Hillenbrand Town. Taking out her white megaphone, she turned the power up to the maximum.

"Hello, hello, hello—"

After a simple microphone check, her voice could be heard throughout Hillenbrand Town and the surrounding areas.

"Attention, residents of Hillenbrand Town! The magic wave and loud noise outside are the town’s automatic defense system fighting off intruders. Please stay in your homes and do not go outside. Do not gather together and wait for the alarm to be lifted! Do not leave your homes without my permission!"

After notifying the residents of Hillenbrand Town, Lolth’s focus shifted to the people outside, and her tone became much colder.

"Mercenaries from South Sotua and all over the continent, please stay where you are, remove your extraordinary powers and weapons, and wait for the Superoperators from Hillenbrand Town to take you in. Do not resist, or you will face the consequences! I repeat, do not resist, or you will face the consequences!"

After saying this, she added a remark to the Superoperators in the southern and western districts.

"Well… Tina, Isabella, you two lead the team to capture those troublemakers in the southern forest and the wilds outside the western district. If anyone dares to fight back, it’s okay to kill them on the spot. All those at Superlative Level and above will be put in anti-magic shackles."

Then, Lolth put away the loudspeaker, stepped down from the lookout, and felt a bit bored.

Because they were wiped out in an instant by the magic circle, these guys couldn’t even organize an effective resistance after using some of the magic circle’s energy… This left Lolth’s desire to vent her emotions unfulfilled.

"Well, better to have less trouble, let’s go catch people in the north…"

She sighed about this, but suddenly noticed two powerful presences in her destination to the north!