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n“My God, this has to be divine intervention!”

n“You’re right! Our multitude of skills failed to trigger any control effects. That sudden success of the Frost Arrow Spell has to be God’s doing.”

nThe students praised the heavens while the four guards seized the moment.

nThey swiftly advanced, weapons crashing down on the icy encasement.

nWith a thunderous sound, the ice shattered, and with it, Vampire Baron·Huesman was fractured.

nHis left arm splintered off, half of it tumbling to the ground with the broken shards of ice, only to crumble moments later.

nAgony surged like a tidal wave within Vampire Baron·Huesman, causing him to unleash a piercing scream.

nRegrettably for him, the guards, seasoned in combat, resisted the sonic assault.

nOne directly charged forward, clamping down on the Vampire Baron·Huesman’s neck, while the others continuously swung their weapons at him.

nEven Olynda, who previously had her wrist injured, gritted her teeth, transferring her dagger to her left hand and driving it fiercely into Vampire Baron·Huesman’s chest.

nIn this digital realm, this was the raw, unembellished nature of hand-to-hand combat—no elaborate skills, no refined fighting techniques, just relentless assault.

nThe five guards, esteemed by the Bartel family, possessed formidable combat prowess.

nTheir rapid assaults, combined with Vampire Baron·Huesman’s initial incapacitation by Howard’s spell, left him disoriented.

nEven after the ice shattered, the Baron wasn’t fully recovered.

nHeld by his throat, he was defenseless.

nBlood-red damage numbers incessantly flashed above his head.

nBy the time Vampire Baron·Huesman gathered his senses, his HP was already below half.

n“Cursed insects, I’ll drain every drop of your blood!”

nIn his fury, Vampire Baron·Huesman summoned the bloodthirsty bats once more.

nThey emerged, roaring like a torrent, charging at the four guards.

nBut the Baron’s move was all too familiar.

nThe guards were ready.

nThe one armed with the shield stepped forward, shielding his comrades.

nThe other three guards, taking advantage of the bats’ distraction, rolled aside and immediately unleashed their skills, aiming straight for the Vampire Baron·Huesman, who was controlling the bats.

nSharp weapons sliced through the air, tearing into Vampire Baron·Huesman’s form with clear, resonant strikes.

nThis very blow disrupted his skill, causing him to stumble, nearly falling flat on the ground.

n“Deadly Chain Thrust!”

nSeizing the moment, Olynda swung her dagger with her left hand, lunging fiercely at Vampire Baron·Huesman.

nHowever, the Baron, seemingly faltering, suddenly reached out and grabbed Olynda’s wrist with immense force.

n“Ah!”

n“Snap!”

nThe chilling sound of a breaking bone echoed simultaneously with her scream.

nOverwhelmed by the excruciating pain, Olynda’s eyes rolled back, and she fainted, collapsing to the ground.

n“Damn it, he was feigning weakness all along!”

n“Frenzy Axe Strike!”

nWitnessing Olynda’s fall ignited a burning rage in the four guards.

nOne of them leapt into the air, furiously swinging his axe, targeting Vampire Baron·Huesman.

nAt that critical moment, just as the Baron was about to counter, a sharp sword impaled his chest, halting his movement momentarily.

nThe precise timing allowed the axe to land squarely on Vampire Baron·Huesman’s head.

nBlood and flesh splattered, distorting his face into a grotesque mess.

nThe brutal blow to the head not only sent Vampire Baron·Huesman’s HP plummeting but also left him dazed and disoriented.

n“Now’s our chance! Finish him off! Go!”

nThe guards swarmed him. The one with the shield hurled it aside, and tackled the Baron to the ground. Another guard leapt high, brandishing his long sword, preparing to strike down.

nHowever, Vampire Baron·Huesman was a formidable boss.

nDespite the relentless onslaught, he still had the power to counter.

nBefore the guard’s blade could descend, the silhouette of the bloodthirsty bat manifested, shifting the Baron slightly to the side.

nIn the next moment, the sword cleaved the ground, leaving a deep gash.

nBut in a surprising twist, Vampire Baron·Huesman took flight, capitalizing on the brief moment when the guard’s momentum was spent.

nWith a flourish of his cloak, he ensnared the guard, whisking him into the air.

n“Ahh!”

nA cry of agony pierced the air.

nAlmost immediately, the cloak unfurled, revealing the guard’s rigid form plummeting to the ground, lifeless upon impact.

nThe spectacle sent ripples of horror through the watching students.

nThose five guards were all level 30 big shots, yet before Vampire Baron·Huesman, they seemed so fragile.

nWhile the students were struck with fear, the remaining three guards remained unyielding.

nAlthough their hearts grieved, their gaze never wavered from the figure of Vampire Baron·Huesman.

n“Blade aura resonance!”

nIn an instant, one guard noticed the Baron’s hovering figure seemed to wobble.

nWithout hesitation, he unleashed his skill.

nMoments later, an aura of the blade shot forth from his sword, striking Vampire Baron·Huesman squarely.

nAlready on his last legs, the Baron shuddered and crashed heavily onto the ground.

nWounded multiple times, he struggled weakly with his health points dwindling to a mere sliver.

nHowever, learning from the fate of Olynda and their fellow guard, the three didn’t recklessly approach.

nInstead, they executed another skill.

nAs the giant axe fell once again, Vampire Baron·Huesman’s health depleted entirely, his head bursting like an overinflated balloon.

nDing! Congratulations, Awakened Howard and team for successfully defeating Silver BOSS·Vampire Baron·Huesman. Team reward: 20,000 experience points!

nA bountiful experience reward in hand, a smile crept onto Howard’s face. .𝒎

nObserving the events unfold without expending much energy, and earning a significant team experience reward, this dungeon venture was undoubtedly lucrative.

nMore importantly, Vampire Baron·Huesman had eliminated two of the guards for him. When the time came, he would only need to face three.

nAs for Carlos Bartel?

nHe hadn’t even reached level 10. Recently awakened, and without any combat experience, Howard could easily take him down.

n“Young master, the loot is yours to claim.”

nAssured of Vampire Baron·Huesman’s demise, the surviving guards didn’t check the spoils.

nInstead, their eyes turned expectantly to Carlos Bartel.

nBeing mere guards, they had no right to claim the loot, even if they were the ones who had felled the monsters, including the boss.

n“Well done. Upon our return, each of you shall receive ten gold coins from the steward,” Carlos Bartel remarked, sensing the envious glances from the surrounding students.

nHis words painted expressions of joy on the faces of the three guards.

nHowever, when the three guards witnessed the tragic deaths of Olynda and the guard enveloped by Vampire Baron·Huesman’s cloak, sorrow inevitably weighed heavily on their hearts.

nVampire Baron·Huesman possessed the Hemotoxin skill.

nOlynda, already tainted by the toxin and with her arm twistedly broken, succumbed to the venomous blood assault, dying within moments.

nAs for the other guard, his neck had been gruesomely bitten off.

n“My God, it actually dropped a compass! With this compass, we can locate the Castle of Vampires hidden within the Silent Forest!”

n“Ruins! The Castle of Vampires is definitely among the ruins!”

nExclamations of surprise rang out, and the jubilant gleam on Carlos Bartel’s face was undeniable.

nTheir family was not lacking in wealth or prestige.

nWhat they craved were treasures!

nThese ruins could potentially alleviate their family’s predicament.

nFor a moment, Carlos Bartel seemed to forget about Abby entirely, swiftly stashing the compass into his Storage Bag.

nRealizing he might have overstepped, Carlos hastily remarked, “Well, we mostly owe this dungeon’s success to my family’s guards. I’m taking this compass. I trust no one has any objections?”

n“None.”

n“My dear Carlos, you’ve led us through this dungeon, secured the experience reward; the loot is rightfully yours.”

nThe multitude of students nodded in agreement.

nWhy would they ever cross Carlos Bartel?

nThe balance of power was clear.

nThe Bartel family was a veritable giant in Saint City.

nSeeing their consensus, Carlos Bartel grinned, “I’ll keep the compass; the rest of the loot is yours.”

n“Oh my, Carlos, you’re incredibly generous!”

n“Long live Carlos!”

n“I swear in God’s name, you’re the finest brother in my heart.”

nHearing this, the elated students quickly approached, eager to see what other treasures Vampire Baron·Huesman had yielded.

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