Chapter 24: The Encirclement and Suppression Plan of the Stationed Mage
In the early morning of January 16th.
The search finally made some progress. Griffith was woken up from his sleep, and he and Amber went to hide outside a mansion on the top of a mountain, fully armed.
It was still early, and the garrison mage Conix had already arrived with the paladin Lieutenant Skoltz and the Finnish sergeant major. Along with them, there was a squadron and a half of city defense troops.
According to the order of the garrisoned mage, the soldiers quickly spread out and blocked the exits on all sides of the mansion.
"Isn't Team Winston here?" Griffith asked.
"They won't come. Even if I contact them, they will only come up with a bunch of forms and procedures. By that time, all the cultists have already disappeared." Connix said disdainfully, "Incompetent guy, so he even chose a resident mage.
Not on."
Connix laid out the floor plan of the mansion on a stone and made a simple gesture: "This mansion originally belonged to a maritime businessman and was transferred a few months ago. Intelligence showed that there were unidentified suspicious persons in the past two days.
There are a lot of entrances and exits. The internal layout is not complicated. Cult rituals require enough space to draw magic circles and place sacrifices, so I think the cultists are likely to gather in the secret room or hall on the underground floor.
"We launched an attack from three directions, leaving a gap for them to escape, and forcing them into the ambush circle of the infantry squadron. Do you have any questions?"
"What is the source of the intelligence?" Griffith asked casually, "How did you get their clues?"
"Confidentiality."
"The cultists may have renovated the mansion after taking over it," Amber hurriedly raised her hand to speak. "The corridors and rooms in the house may not be as registered in the files. We may encounter traps and premeditated formations.
, it’s better to gather together and take action.”
After hearing what the trainee investigator said, Connix immediately frowned. The Finnish sergeant major nodded aside.
"This group must have laid a lot of traps," Second Lieutenant Scholtz said first, "We must be very careful when we rush in."
"Since this is a cultist den and the surrounding area is quite empty, there is no need for us to rush in and drive them out." Griffith drew a circle on the map. "We will stay here and mobilize the artillery brothers from the port to come over."
, the ballistae broke down the walls, and the trebuchets tore down the roofs.”
"..."
Everyone stared at Griffith with wide eyes. Finland opened his mouth, not knowing what to say.
"Griffith, do you know? Not every place is the same as the Eastern battlefield... The force that can be used in different incidents is restricted by the Domestic Black Magic Disaster Prevention Regulations." Amber said proudly.
Eyebrows, I oppose from the bottom of my heart the military's artillery supremacist style.
What is this? Griffith shook his head and said he knew nothing about it.
"The Parliament divided the country into three regions based on the different levels of threats," Second Lieutenant Scholtz explained. "The capital, demesne, provinces, and the territories of each lord belong to the blue area when they have not entered a wartime state.
Area, that is, the safe area, Neopolis Island and the surrounding sea areas are within this range; provinces and territories that have been newly conquered for no more than five years and are not in a state of war are security areas? Mainly the newly conquered southern region
Province."
"The rest are non-security areas? Mainly the territories in the eastern part of the Eastern Province that are still in a state of war and security war," Master Connix continued, tapping the map with his fingertips. "Only there can there be no peace.
The use of artillery is restricted. Blue zones and public security areas are not allowed. Detailed reports and disaster control plans must be submitted to the district-level department for review. Griffith? You need to study the "Domestic Black Magic Disaster Prevention Regulations" No. 2
Chapter 6 to 19.”
"Yeah~" The Extraordinaries present nodded together.
So that's it... It seems that I lack relevant common sense. Griffith nodded shamefully, thanking everyone in his heart for not making fun of himself.
"Is there a reason why I proposed dispersing operations?" Master Connix further said? "The preset magic circle may have a confinement effect. Even if it cannot threaten our lives, it is enough to trap us in a short time. All the people will focus on the attack.
Once trapped, the cultists can take advantage of the situation and break out from multiple directions. We have a limited number of Beyonders here? If this happens, there will be no way to stop them.
"On the other hand? In order to prevent us from being ambushed and left alone during the assault, I will provide you with echo crystals. Extraordinaries can achieve real-time communication within a short distance by infusing spiritual power. These are just given by the Maritime Governor's Office.
The latest products. Thanks to the wise Senate, these exquisite magic tools are rapidly spreading in various regions of the country and are very easy to use. We keep in touch and operate in batches, so that even if some people are trapped, others can provide support.
"
Connix took out a few green crystals and distributed them to everyone: "The echo crystal can build a communication network in advance, and the sound is transmitted to each crystal through the main crystal? It will directly resonate in the brain. As long as the main crystal is in my hand,
Don't worry about our communication being interrupted or eavesdropped. You can test it. As Extraordinaries above Sequence 8, can you also make the crystal produce a unique ripple echo? Use this method to directly contact specific companions. But no matter which method of communication
Is there a limit to the range? No more than 2 kilometers.
"If it is relayed through a large echo hub? The communication range can be greatly expanded, but we currently do not have such conditions."
Griffith, Amber, Scholtz and Finland each received the echo crystals they were issued. These small pieces of crystals were inlaid on pendants or ring holders, shining with pure light and very beautiful. After testing, the communication
The effect is very clear and stable, just like talking face to face.
"Are you sure you want to break in in batches?" Second Lieutenant Scholtz was still not reassured, "We may be defeated one by one."
"It doesn't matter. Lieutenant, you and the sergeant major will attack from the south gate in a group. Griffith and Amber will enter through the east window. Two Sequence 8 Beyonders will partner up. This is at least the combat power of a city defense squadron.
.If you bring some more soldiers, even if you are suppressed, you can still hold on until reinforcements arrive, or retreat directly. This is not difficult." Master Connix waved his hand nonchalantly, "I will go in through the west side door myself.
."
"Master Mage, team up with Amber. I will bring an infantry team in," Griffith said hurriedly. "My blood has a restraining effect on magic circle traps."
Amber raised her eyebrows after hearing Griffith's words. Before she could protest, the resident mage laughed: "The second-level team leader who has no achievements in magic can act alone, but I, a Sequence 7 wizard, have to
The protection of a little girl? Don’t be too self-righteous, young man, there is a huge difference between Sequence 7 and Sequence 8."
"Huh!" Amber, who felt she was the most looked down upon, glared at Griffith angrily.
"Okay, I am the garrison mage, and I have the final say on the arrangement of battles for Extraordinaries," Conix put away the map and finally said, "Everyone, please execute the order."
…
In the silent darkness, Griffith held the vanguard shield and a long sword, and silently jumped into the window.
This room is a study room. There is a thin layer of dust on the bookshelf filled with books, and debris is scattered on the wooden floor.
An adult man was lying on the ground. His face was withered and he looked like he had been dead for a long time.
Amber followed closely into the study, followed by five city defense soldiers. They were not wearing armor, only wearing uniforms, holding short swords and bucklers, and looked around nervously.
"Soldiers, stay here and ensure the retreat path," Griffith glanced at the city defenders and whispered, "Tie the hands and feet of the corpse and don't make any sound."
"Why are his hands and feet tied? He looks absolutely dead." A soldier asked in confusion. His companions nodded after hearing this.
"Occult science is different from your common sense. Resurrection of the dead is not impossible." Griffith took out a ball of rope and threw it over. "If you want to survive, hurry up. Remember, don't touch other things in the room.
There may be a trap hidden there."
The soldiers reluctantly began to tie the hands and feet of the deceased. At the same time, Griffith and Amber carefully avoided the debris on the ground and quietly reached the door.
"Aren't you going to take them with you?"
"No, this group of cultists probably have very dangerous sealed objects in their hands. There is no need to let the city defense troops die," Griffith slowly turned the handle and opened a gap.
The corridor outside the library was dim. As the door slowly opened, the faint moonlight was blocked by the thick darkness not far from the door.
Griffith held a lantern in his hand and waved it in the darkness.
"No one, let's go," Griffith whispered, "Watch out for traps..."
Before the trainee knight finished speaking, Amber's hand suddenly pressed on his arm. The blonde girl shook her head slightly: "The trap has been triggered."
What? Where? When?
Amber raised her finger and tapped Griffith's head lightly: "You must get used to using spiritual vision. You are an extraordinary person. You can see psychic energy ripples that ordinary people cannot see through the insight crystal. Insight.
Do you have the crystal?"
Griffith was stunned for a moment. Just as he mobilized his mental power to activate the insight crystal sent by Galadia, strands of black thin lines appeared in his field of vision. They were like insects, coming from the open room.
The door opens into the study.
"This door seems to have been specially processed to block psychic energy ripples. When we open it, the sealed object dissipates energy before entering the study," Amber explained. "This design forms a very simple but effective
The trap will be triggered as soon as we open the door. And the trap must be..."
Needless to say, Griffith and Amber had already looked at the dry and wrinkled bodies on the floor. The soldiers stood around holding ropes, and they hadn't even discussed who would tie them up.
The illusory thin threads like reptiles are squirming and entering the mummy...
"Disperse!" Griffith roared, "Soldiers, get away from that body."