Chapter 957

Looking at the unconscious Erusa and the others, Lei Xiao's expression became more serious.

The unknown trump card behind the opponent's abandonment of the magic tower in the central city has not yet been clarified, and Erza and the others were suddenly countered by some kind of magic.

This undoubtedly means that the opponent has at least two hole cards in his hand and activated them at the same time.

"One wave is not flat, will another wave rise?"

While his heart was solemn, Lei Xiao frowned, and immediately took out a bunch of precious fourth-order healing potions, and ordered Ye Cang to further treat Erusa and the others.

Both Ersha and Xiaoya are indispensable main powerhouses for our side, and the mercenary Mia also plays a big role in our future, so naturally there can be no mistakes.

"My lord, what should we do now?"

After helping Ye Cang put the unconscious Erusa and the others in place, Ariel came to Lei Xiao's side and whispered, "The other party not only used unknown means to break our illusion support, but also There is another hole card that has not yet been revealed, and the situation seems to be getting more and more serious."

"That's right, my lord, this undoubtedly puts our side in an extremely passive position."

Jiang Li, whose white face was full of awe, took a step forward, and echoed: "The absolute defensive barrier here has the effect of blocking space spells. Although the subordinates cannot enter the city, they can feel that there is nothing in the city except the number of people. Outside of the huge army, there is obviously some unknown power hidden."

"My lord, my subordinates also feel the same way. Although the civilians in this city have already evacuated, and only a large number of soldiers from both sides are in it, the subordinates can still smell a trace of power that does not belong to the army, and it just appeared suddenly. .”

The slender Hong Ye walked over with long legs, frowned and said: "I'm afraid it is this mysterious force that caused Erusa and the others to encounter magical backlash."

"A mysterious power that suddenly appeared?"

Lei Xiao nodded thoughtfully, his brows were already wrinkled into a mess.

Although we still don't know the source of this mysterious power, it was able to make four of our extraordinary illusion masters suffer the backlash of magic at the same time, which is enough to prove that this mysterious power is extremely dangerous.

Moreover, illusion is the only support for the merchant army in our city. Once lost, it will definitely have a considerable impact on the battle situation in the city.

The most important thing is that if the opponent uses illusion to confuse our army in the city, the situation will be even worse.

Once the merchant army in the city is completely wiped out, the remaining 100,000 directly subordinate soldiers outside our city will undoubtedly be unable to withstand the opponent's sword.

At that time, as long as the opponent rushes out of Fort Kell with the victory and goes straight to our border, everything will be irreversible.

Looking at Lei Xiao's dignified face, the knotweed and the white knight on the other side couldn't help but also frowned.

Especially the white knight, who understands it clearly.

The absolute defensive barrier covering Fort Keil is exceptionally solid. With the current configuration of Fort Keil and the experienced defense methods of the two giants, it is enough to easily resist the violent attacks of dozens of legions, at least in a short period of time in units of days. Inside, it is impossible to be forcibly broken.

Even if the lord sent all the magic cannons with sufficient energy, it would be difficult to smash them in a short time, and it would be a waste of our vital strength.

After all, the number of magic light crystals is limited, and many of them are still not fully charged.

In other words, there is clearly nothing they can do under the current circumstances.

For a moment, facing the turbulent unknown situation in the city and the unconscious Elusa and others, the main subordinates all felt a sense of powerlessness from the bottom of their hearts.

I saw everyone looking at the towering city wall, and at the same time looking at the Shanglu elders who were nervously summarizing the battle situation not far away, their faces were at a loss.

"Everyone, the current situation seems to be complicated and extremely unfavorable to our side, but in the final analysis, it is only because of the two cards temporarily used by the opponent."

Sensing the uneasiness of the subordinates, Lei Xiao's expression was calm, and he nodded slightly to the subordinates.

"Our side has just experienced a big victory, and it is the time when our morale is high. As long as we get rid of these two hole cards, we will naturally be able to regain control of the advantage."

Hearing Lei Xiao's words, the nervous expressions of all the subordinates gradually eased, and they all nodded.

"My lord, we have almost no clue about the two hole cards used by the opponent. How do we get rid of them?"

Sarah's wheat-colored face was full of awe, and she hurriedly asked.

"Not at all."

Lei Xiao pondered for a while, then immediately focused his gaze on Xiao Huan's small and exquisite body.

This girl sometimes frowned, and sometimes opened it up. Although she couldn't communicate, she was slightly stronger than the unconscious Erusa and the others.

"It seems that the breakthrough is on this girl."

Thinking of this, Lei Xiao's eyes continued to wander, and then fell on Xiao Zhao who was beside Sarah, and asked: "Xiao Zhao, we are both stone elves, since you can perceive each other's existence, can you perceive each other's existence?" What is Xiao Huan thinking about right now?"

"To tell you the truth, my lord, in fact, my subordinates have already tried it just now. Xiao Huan's mind is full of imagination, just like an abstract painting sprinkled with paint, making it impossible for my subordinates to find any useful clues."

There was a crisp sound of armor colliding, and Xiao Zhao, who was still dressed as a female knight, first saluted Lei Xiao with his helmet on his chest, then shook his head and responded, "So, after some fruitless perception , the subordinates had no choice but to give up."

"As expected of a different kind of girl among the stone elves, even the coma is so different."

Lei Xiao sighed helplessly in his heart, and then continued to ask: "Xiao Zhao, imagine carefully, is there anything special in the abstract painting in Xiao Huan's mind? For example, a specific scene or a suspicious sound?"

"A specific sight or suspicious noise?"

Xiao Zhao frowned on Liu Mei, carefully recalling the scene he perceived just now.

After a while, Xiao Zhao's eyes lit up, and he bowed to report: "Master Lord, the abstract picture in Xiao Huan's mind is full of various colors, irregular shapes and chaotic lines, but overall It also gives people a vague sense of unreality, just like the reflection in the water, this may be a clue!"

"Abstract images like reflections in water?"

Lei Xiao nodded thoughtfully, and continued to ask: "Are there any other special details?"

"Going back to the lord, the subordinates also heard the faint melodious melody."

After being reminded by Lei Xiao, Xiao Zhao quickly figured out the content of his perception, and bowed down to report: "The melody is very special, giving people a feeling of yearning, but the specific subordinates can't tell."

Xiao Zhao still maintained a respectful posture, and added: "Other than that, there is nothing else worth noting."

"The faint melodious melody and the reflection-like picture in the water?"

After listening to Xiao Zhao's description, Ariel's fair face was full of deep thoughts, and she asked Lei Xiao, "My lord, is this the clue about the opponent's anti-illusion card?"

"It's very likely."

Lei Xiao nodded affirmatively, and responded: "Judging from Xiao Huan's tense and relaxed expression, she is obviously still entangled with the opponent's hole card, and in her mind, she can only analyze these two clues." , the answer is probably close to ten."

"But my lord, these two clues are too abstract. Even if we know these, how can we break the opponent's cards?"

Ariel's exquisite face was full of puzzlement, and she said helplessly: "This is simply clueless."

"That's not the case. With these two clues alone, we are enough to touch the key to breaking the opponent's cards."

Lei Xiao smiled lightly and began to explain.

"Being able to make four illusionists of our side be recruited at the same time undoubtedly shows that the opponent's trump card is very familiar with illusion. Only by knowing ourselves and the enemy can our illusionists be attacked by magic."

"But it's unlikely that this hole card is a genuine illusionist. After all, Xiao Huan is comparable to a fifth-level illusionist. Even if he is playing against a fifth-level illusionist, he won't be so vulnerable."

"Furthermore, if the opponent has a high-level illusionist to help, it is impossible for our side to go smoothly at the beginning."

"From this, it is not difficult to see that the opponent's hole card must have a large connection with illusion or illusionists, and it is extremely restrained against illusionists."

Speaking of this, Lei Xiao nodded to Ariel: "Knowing this, combined with the two clues provided by Xiao Zhao just now, maybe we can deduce the true face of the other party's hole cards, and then find countermeasures .”

"So that's the case, as expected of the Lord Lord."

Ariel looked suddenly enlightened, and then looked expectantly at Jiang Li, Hong Ye and the others.

As a well-informed Tier 5 powerhouse, he might think of some clues.

However, Jiang Li, Hong Ye and the others shook their heads blankly, with helpless expressions on their faces.

This land is vast and boundless, and the mysteries it contains are countless. Even they cannot master all the knowledge.

"My lord, since this matter is related to illusion, I am afraid that only those who are proficient in illusion can detect the clues in the clues."

Jiang Li stroked her chest and saluted, and reported to Lei Xiao.

"But Ersha, Xiao Huan and others are already unconscious. Where should we find someone who is proficient in illusion?"

Ariel clenched her skirt tightly, her fair face was full of eagerness.

"Don't forget we just made a new friend a while ago."

Seeing that the breath of Ersha and the others had stabilized, Lei Xiao smiled at Ariel while heaving a sigh of relief.

"My lord, you mean Shirley, the chief priest of the Phantom Race?"

Ariel immediately reacted, her starry eyes were full of excitement and said: "The Phantom Spirits are all born illusionists, she must know something!"

"Yes, the situation is urgent, we are ready to go now."

Lei Xiao nodded to Ariel and started to act.

After that, Lei Xiao first arranged for Keen and other elders to sit in the township, and soon returned to the Patriarch's Castle in Lionheart City under the teleportation of Jiang Li.

Galloping along the underground of the Patriarch's Castle, Lei Xiao soon came to the mysterious and ancient Phantom Spirit Temple.

"People who came from another world, I didn't expect that we would meet again so soon."

Accompanied by a burst of mist, Xue Li's slender figure appeared in front of Lei Xiao.

"To tell you the truth, Your Excellency the Chief Priest, this time I came here with a request."

Hearing Shirley's ethereal and soft voice, Lei Xiao smiled helplessly, and went straight to the point, explaining what happened in Fort Kell.

"Has a magician whose strength is comparable to that of Tier 5, and three illusionists whose overall strength is at the peak of Tier 4, suffer from unexplained magical backlash at the same time?"

Shirley leaned on her chin with one hand, with a pensive look on her fair and translucent face.

"For a senior illusionist, it's easy to break the opponent's illusion, but it's really not an easy thing to break the illusion while making the opponent suffer from magic backlash."

Shirley paused for a moment, and then added: "After all, forcing the opponent to suffer magic backlash is a double-edged sword, and it will also cause unpredictable damage to the caster himself."

"Your Excellency the Chief Priest, do you have any clues?"

Knowing the urgency of the situation, Lei Xiao hurriedly asked, "Even if it's just some minor reminders, it's fine."

"Combining what your Excellency said, "the indistinct melodious melody and the reflection-like picture in the water", the little girl already has the answer in her heart. "

Ning Mei pondered for a moment, Xue Li smiled and said: "With these two clues, coupled with such a brutal use of magical backlash to interrupt the illusion, only that kind of difficult monster can do it."

Having said this, the smile on Xue Li's fair face faded, and became serious again, and said solemnly: "That's the siren!"

"Siren?! Is it the kind of ruthless guy with a human head and a bird body who often haunts reefs and ships and uses his singing to confuse sailors?"

Jiang Li's starry eyes lit up, and suddenly he said: "It is said that this monster can use singing to weave illusions, causing countless ships and sailors to die on the bottom of the sea! And the faint melodious melody and the reflection-like picture in the water are indeed very beautiful. There is a close connection with the Sirens!"

"That's right, this kind of magical beast is also extremely difficult for me and the phantom spirits, but because it only operates in dangerous sea areas, it is generally unknown."

Xue Li nodded to Jiang Li, and said seriously: "Siren is a rare magic beast of the magic department, its strength is at least the fourth level, and some mutants can even reach the fifth level. The illusions they perform are extremely violent, and they are born to like Dispel other people's illusions."

"Back then, our Phantom Clan received a request from our allies to launch an illusion war with a group of Sirens. In the end, although we buried all our opponents, we paid a considerable price."

Xue Li took a deep breath slowly, and affirmed: "So, the little girl can be sure that the siren must be the true face of the opponent's hole card!"

"Your Excellency the Chief Priest, what weakness does the Siren have?"

After figuring out the situation of the opponent's cards, Lei Xiao continued to ask without hesitation.