Chapter 448 Chapter448-Emma's Quick Thinking
The hesitation on Kingserp's face was evident to both Emma and SkyStars.
After the recent events, SkyStars seemed less hurried, sensing that Emma was possibly buying time, as she had provided Kingserp with little to no useful information.
Emma, however, kept her gaze fixed on Kingserp.
She was acutely aware of his cunning nature.
Kingserp, a man shrouded in deceit, might launch an attack on her and SkyStars at any moment.
"What's the matter? Don't you dare to take a few steps forward? Weren't you brimming with confidence just moments ago? If that's the case, then taking a certain risk shouldn't be too difficult for you," Emma prodded Kingserp to continue moving forward.
She knew all too well Kingserp's deceitful and suspicious nature.
Her recent actions had already aroused Kingserp's suspicion.
Therefore, it was only natural for him to become more cautious, allowing Emma to use this opportunity to further delay.
As Emma had anticipated, Kingserp did not move forward immediately.
After probing Emma for a while, he revealed a smile and said, "I think you can just divulge what you know right here. As for that player beside you, I don't think it's a big deal if he learns this information. Given his low level, knowing these details won't help him advance. He poses no threat to me or to John, right?"
Upon hearing Kingserp's words, Emma's expression shifted, a mix of anger and disappointment painting her face.
Upon witnessing the expression on Emma's face, Kingserp felt his response was perfect.
Emma's expression confirmed his suspicion that she had indeed been trying to set a trap for him.
"What are you hesitating for now? I don't mind if you share the information about the Mystery Faction with that player beside you. Just say it now."
Kingserp, believing he had succeeded, was visibly pleased, overlooking the faint smile on Emma's lips.
In reality, Emma knew nothing about the Mystery Faction.
Her previous statements were merely to deceive Kingserp, her actions designed to create misleading information.
After a moment's hesitation, Emma slowly began to speak. "The information about the Mystery Faction is extremely precious. Usually, John does not disclose it directly to me after learning about it. But recently, he shared a piece of news that surprised me. The Mystery Faction had launched an attack on Storm City, and in this attack, the forces of the Dark Faction were also involved."
Emma didn't want to provide any useful information, but she had to mix in some truths.
If all she said were lies, Kingserp would certainly detect it immediately.
The information about the Mystery Faction's last attack on Storm City was something Kingserp was also aware of, as most players interested in the storyline knew about it.
However, Emma's claim about the Dark Faction's involvement was something Kingserp refused to believe.
Being aligned with the Dark Faction himself, he was certain of their non-involvement in the Mystery Faction's last assault on Storm City.
"You're mistaken about the information you shared. The Dark Faction did not participate in the Mystery Faction's last attack on Storm City. Of course, I don't think you're lying; you could simply be misinformed," Kingserp reasoned, believing Emma wasn't deliberately deceiving him.
Emma, for her part, didn't think she was lying either, as John had indeed suggested the possibility of the Dark Faction's involvement.
"What's the matter? Have you run out of information? If that's the case, then I see no need to waste any more time with you two."
After sharing what she knew about the Mystery Faction, Emma was unsure what to say next.
She couldn't be certain whether Kingserp would immediately realize if she started fabricating information.
If he did catch on quickly, both she and SkyStars would be in grave danger.
Emma realized she might have underestimated Kingserp's abilities.
His quick reaction to her pause revealed that she had no further information about the Mystery Faction.
Without hesitation, Kingserp launched an attack on Emma and SkyStars.
Facing Kingserp's sudden assault, neither Emma nor SkyStars panicked, as they had already prepared for such a scenario.
Emma wielded her fire wand, which significantly enhanced the power of her Fire Spell.
In the confines of the small, special training field, a fierce battle ensued between Kingserp's dark magic and Emma's Fire Spell.
The air crackled with the collision of their powers, setting the stage for a dramatic confrontation.
SkyStars, with his relatively lower level, naturally struggled to make a significant impact in such a battle.
However, he was not content to merely stand by as a spectator.
After a moment of thought, he dashed into the interior of the special training field, intending to move some mirrors from within.
Kingserp noticed SkyStars' actions but paid little attention to this lower-leveled player.
In Kingserp's view, the key was to defeat Emma, the powerful fire magus.
"Your strength is indeed greater than before, but you still can't defeat me. Even John might not secure a victory here, let alone you." Kingserp, gaining the upper hand, began to taunt Emma.
His purpose wasn't just to boast; it was a strategic move using his special ability acquired after aligning with the Dark Faction.
This ability allowed him to disrupt his opponent's emotions, causing their levels to rapidly decrease.
Kingserp had used this skill against other foes, but he knew better than to try it on immensely powerful players like John, where it would be ineffective.
Emma remained expressionless in the face of Kingserp's mockery, fully aware that she needed to block his attacks.
Although she didn't know what SkyStars was up to, she trusted him implicitly.
Wielding her fire wand, Emma continuously launched a barrage of Fire Spells.
These spells posed a considerable threat to Kingserp, demonstrating her mastery and determination in the heat of battle.
The battle between two powerful casters wreaked immense havoc on the special training field.
Emma's Fire Spells, particularly, posed a significant danger to the surrounding structures, threatening to engulf the entire training field in flames.
Emma, as a fire magus, wasn't concerned about this, thanks to her high fire resistance.
Kingserp, a dark Druid, lacked such resistance to fire.
Moreover, after fully committing to the Dark Faction, like other devils, he developed a profound fear of firelight.
"Enough, stop stalling! Now, I will show you the true extent of my power!" Kingserp declared, ready to reveal his full strength.
He held his wand aloft, manifesting the strongest form of a dark Druid.
With the aid of the Dark Faction, he had learned how to harness this ultimate form.
The most powerful state of a dark Druid involved concentrating all dark energies into the head.
As Kingserp meditated, a series of devilish powers surfaced, enveloping him.
These emerging devilish forces, combined with his illusion skills, transformed him into a unique devil.
In his devil form, Kingserp was an imposing figure, standing over three meters tall with two devilish horns protruding from his forehead.
Fully devil-transformed, Kingserp opened his eyes and emitted a terrifying sound: "Though I may not be able to eliminate John yet, I am more than capable of destroying you. You shall precede John in defeat! But don't worry, I'll soon find John and eliminate him as well!"
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