"Leia... Leia!

Calm down!"

Andrew realized that Leia seemed caught in a state of "knowing what the alarm meant, but finding it hard to believe at the moment and thus falling into self-contradiction," and couldn't help but let out a gentle call.

Simultaneously, a "Water Spirit Technique" quietly infused into Leia's body, helping her stabilize her emotions.

Leia shuddered and then gasped as if exhausted, "I-I'm sorry..."

It wasn't that her mental fortitude was poor, but because the Magic Series she majored in was a rather niche one within Warm Fire Magic called the "Synesthesia Domination Series."

In general, Fire Magic is not as perceptive as Water Magic.

The "Synesthesia Domination Series," however, is an exception.

Practicing this series not only strengthens the five senses but also, to a certain extent, bridges the boundaries between them.

It also grants a keen Spiritual Sense, or sixth sense.

Leia, in fact, upon discerning the level and meaning of the alarm, experienced a powerful sixth sense and felt incredibly uneasy, which led to her earlier rigid state! Even now, after being "awakened" by Andrew, she was still weak, her face pale.

Yet she heard Andrew say in a deep voice, "It's okay! Even if something truly goes wrong, eventually, everything will be fine!"

Andrew, possessing "Water Spirit Sensing," also had a keen sixth sense and could feel intense unease.

But when leaving Wildfire Territory, Andrew had mentally prepared himself, telling himself not to be surprised no matter what unexpected situations arose, and just handle them! If things could proceed smoothly as planned, steadily building strength step by step along the safest route, all the better. If not, don't be afraid.

"Because previously, whether it was Humboldt or Rose, those who couldn't defeat me eventually turned into Experience Value and Fire Extinguishing Value needed for my upgrades!" A fierce gaze shot from Andrew's eyes.

Taking a deep breath, he looked at Leia, "So, it's an enemy attack?"

"Yes." Leia responded with a hum, whispering, "The highest level."

Andrew nodded, knowing Leia's magical abilities were more aligned with observing and analyzing the world as a researcher rather than a combatant, thus he whispered, "Just stay here and try to protect yourself."

With those words, Andrew had already stepped into the invisible "Water-Traveling Boots," with a pair of delicate, cicada-wing-like "Wings of Water" unfolding silently behind him for further stealth and inconspicuous movement, quietly leaving the room to rendezvous with Ivan, then... raced full speed towards Barbara's room in the mansion!

The Shield of Flowing Fire was under attack, and the specifics and reasons were still unclear.

Andrew didn't think too much about it, just thinking, "This place is the 'Shield of Flowing Fire', the shield of Warm Fire Commerce Association! There's no need for me in terms of city defense, and with my current strength, trying to help would only cause trouble. So, I'll just make sure Barbara is safe! Nothing else matters!"

The only ones capable of and daring to attack the "Shield of Flowing Fire" could only be people from the Magic Guild.

And the Magic Guild had previously sent Humboldt and Rose, attempting to capture Barbara.

Who knows if those from the guild are targeting Barbara again!

At that moment, Andrew suddenly recalled that feeling of being watched while in Wildfire Territory before.

It was clear that the Magic Guild had already sent people to scout Wildfire Territory.

A fleeting thought crossed his mind, "Could it be that they're after me, not Barbara?"

But he soon shook his head, "I still don't believe the Magic Guild can gather information about me so quickly!"

He thus quickened his pace to meet up with Barbara.

Unnoticed, Ivan, like a shadow, quietly followed Andrew's side, entirely in a battle-ready state.

In the room, Leia slowly began to come around.

The "Synesthesia Domination Series" had made her extremely sensitive, and once this sensitivity tipped over, it would backfire on her, just like moments earlier.

Being forcibly pulled out of such a rigid state was very dangerous and could harm Leia.

However, at this moment, Leia felt her heart gradually calming, as if Andrew's simple "Leia, calm down" had some unseen yet genuinely calming and soothing magical effect!

Watching Andrew's rapidly departing figure, Leia once again felt the same way she did when she discovered Andrew's unexpectedly strong healing abilities and talent at the city gate during the day.

Previously, in Leia's mind, the most important impression and label for Andrew was "boyfriend of a good friend."

Regarding Andrew himself, she only found him interesting, having great stamina, super energetic, and seemingly curious about everything in the world just like herself. Not much else. Oh, also, he managed a great water source.

But now, after the city gate incident and the recent event where being awakened by Andrew caused no discomfort, Leia started to wonder for the first time: could this young lord chosen by her good friend really be someone noteworthy?

"Is that why Grandpa Falk saw it and specifically asked me to convey the information about the 'Fire-Making Plan'?" Leia thought dazedly.

Once more raising her eyes, Andrew and Ivan's figures were already out of sight.

Simultaneously, outside.

On the eastern horizon, the faint glow of dawn was already visible.

The darkness before dawn had just passed, and this was the time when city defenders were most prone to relaxing their guard.

Even the military stronghold known for its defense, "Shield of Flowing Fire," was manned by people with human nature.

The enemy, however, seized this time of human complacency, launching a surprise attack that harshly shattered the city's tranquility!

In a short time, the entire city was in violent tremors, yet no one could say where the enemy was or where the attack came from?

Falk knew.

Unlike City Guard Jimmy, Falk was a person of the president.

Jimmy, following the president's wife's orders, arranged for his subordinates to monitor Andrew.

Falk appeared calm on the surface, but in reality, he had followed the chairman's orders and secretly lent Andrew a hand.

The reason Leia sought out Andrew at this precise time, just before their arrival in Warmfire City, and disclosed the secret "Fire Creation Plan" to him was due to Falk's covert instructions (though Leia's own personality and curiosity about Andrew also played a part).

For Falk, it was a surprise that Andrew managed to connect with the Warm Fire Temple so seamlessly and ahead of schedule.

Yet putting that aside, everything was still under Falk and the chairman's control.

The chairman's wife was not friendly toward Andrew, but that was no issue.

Because the wife had her own plans and thoughts, the chairman on his end was also fully prepared! Revealing the "Fire Creation Plan" to Andrew, then bringing him to Warmfire City to advance the next steps—these were all part of the chairman's prearranged plan.

The problem is... what is this now? What is actually going on?

Falk was the first to know where the attacker was and how the ambush was launched.

However, precisely because of this, he was the most perplexed person.

He truly couldn't understand: How could such a thing happen?!

After advising Leia to converse with Andrew, Falk had quietly set off himself to find City Guard Jimmy to convey some intentions on behalf of the chairman, which Jimmy would then relay to the chairman's wife.

After the untimely death of the Commerce Association's eldest daughter years ago, the relationship between the chairman and his wife had taken a steep downturn.

All these years, they had been communicating through their subordinates.

However, upon arriving at Jimmy's City Guardian Mansion, what Falk saw was—

Jimmy's robust and hulking figure sprawled on the ground of the courtyard.

A vast pool of blood, spreading like a soft-bodied creature, lay beneath him.

His personal signature item, the spiky shield, was scattered across the courtyard.

It was shattered!

"This..." Falk was left stunned on the spot.

As one of the three major Crimson Knights of the Commerce Association, known for his unique "Crimson Shield Strike" combat techniques that combined offense with defense and boasted immense defensive power while concealing formidable counterattack force, Jimmy was celebrated among the three great knights as the "Shield Knight."

Yet, he had not only been stripped of his shield but was also lying prone, devoid of any life aura!

The strongest shield of the Commerce Association, just like that... dead?

Even though Falk had always disliked Jimmy and abhorred his cunning and hypocrisy, at this moment, he couldn't help but be shocked and stunned!

"You... who are you?"

Falk took a deep breath, quickly regaining his composure.

The wrinkles on his old face seemed even more pronounced, but his eyes gradually transformed from cloudy to sharp.

He looked toward the tall silhouette standing beside Jimmy's corpse.

The figure had long, straight black hair and appeared to be a woman.

She wore a smiling mask on her face.

In her hand, she gripped a long axe spear.

It was with the axe blade of this spear that she had previously cleaved Jimmy's shield, then smoothly transitioned the strike into a thrust, and with Jimmy's eyes full of incredulity, she pierced his heart with precision!

Jimmy's bodily structure was somewhat unusual; his heart was on the right side.

And the enemy seemed well aware of this fact, aiming specifically for his right chest.

At this moment, the spearhead still carried traces of blood, Jimmy's blood, dripping onto the black stone surface of the courtyard below.

Falk had already regained full composure, but his heart still harbored surprise: So, there was actually only one enemy?

And not an attack launched from outside the city, but a move made directly from within, eliminating the bearer of the "Shield of Flowing Fire" right at the start?

The question is... how did she silently infiltrate the city?!

"Who are you?"

Falk asked again.

This time, his voice turned low, and from his old and slightly frail body, there began to emanate powerful and violent magical waves!

"Oh dear, oh dear, I've been discovered. This is quite troublesome, indeed."

The opponent spoke.

It was indeed a woman!

Her tone was very relaxed.

As she spoke, she lightly waved her arm.

The movement appeared so relaxed, giving off an impression of effortlessness.

Yet, Falk's expression abruptly changed again!

Because, within the opponent's relaxed tone and seemingly effortless motion, her axe spear had already floated lightly, seemingly without exertion, yet was in fact incredibly fast—

reaching right in front of Falk!

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