Chapter 27: I Am an Earthling
Secret Citizens, descendants of Earth, children of Gaia, those who flow with Ether Poison Blood, Professionals... these are all the names people give to the lackeys of the Secret Society.
For Caramel Snail, the speech of the Secret Councilor completely dismantled his last shred of hope for 'reconciliation and coexistence between humans and society'. Being betrayed and killed by a close friend, losing his account, severely affected Caramel Snail's emotions. He was originally an extremely sensitive person, willing to turn against Li Aozi for the slaughter of the Ziluo People, and now, naturally, he would be infuriated by seeing through the nature of the Secret Society.
Emotionally, it's to vent his anger and avenge his friends and the victims on Azure Star.
For Severston, once the Chief God of Starry Abyss, his natural enemies are all those who challenge the order of the Starry Abyss. As the most powerful Society, the Secret Councilor is unquestionably his adversary, without dispute.
Logically, it's for the greater good, to maintain peace.
For Li Aozi, in his past life as Leoz, the Secret Society seized his victory and, in turn, trampled and destroyed their home, Haines, which led to Leoz's exile, wandering in the Starry Abyss, compelled to seize everything from Li Aozi and Xides for rebirth. It wasn't easy to reach this point, so close to seizing control over the entire Azure Star.
Emotionally, it's a grudge as irreconcilable as national and familial hatred, logically, it's for his personal development and ambition.
Lanan didn't need many reasons; she still has a player's mentality. But even so, after witnessing this event unfold, even the most self-interested player would have no liking for the Secret Society.
The four's interests and goals are unprecedentedly aligned, different Pathways converging into the same road.
No more words were needed; the conflict grew increasingly intense. Initially, their battle was still in a phase of mutual probing. The Writer coldly observed the battlefield, his brain rapidly operating, inspiration constantly bursting forth, guiding more reasonable plot developments as his two teammates coordinated attacks, becoming increasingly synchronized and proficient.
Before long, once they became familiar with each other's Skills and combat rhythm, the Secret side gained an almost overwhelming advantage.
Severston held a special item, but the Writer continuously interfered with the plot's development, giving him no chance to get close.
The only one capable of cutting to the backline, Lanan served as the information role, making it impossible for her to target the backline. If Caramel Snail attempted to assassinate the Writer, his movements were too obvious, enough for the Writer to jot down a line: 'Come quickly to save me.'
——English compared to the text of the Starry Abyss, is really too simple, too easy to write.
The Gourmet's body didn't appear as small as it looked. No weapon could break her defense, and she herself was a powerful Spellcaster who could freely manipulate ice, high temperatures, and earth, also able to unleash invisible Blades for wanton slicing. Whether it was physical or magical output, it far exceeded any enemy they had encountered.
The Astrologer, on the other hand, was a Dexterous Spellcaster, exceptionally quick in reaction, seemingly able to predict some aspects of the future. If one carelessly fell into his woven traps, immediate chain attacks from Kauna would follow. Even if one gained an advantage in close combat, Kauna would immediately play tricks—switching their positions.
This is also a Fate-interfering Occupation.
The Secret Society's Professionals, their abilities are completely about interfering with the rules.
A dual-spec Tank, a highly mobile Spell Assassin, along with a Gamemaster (KP) — this is the Secret side's configuration.
An Unarmored Qi Warrior (Li Aozi), a long-range output Warrior (Caramel Snail), a Light Armor DPS Healer (Severston), an information-position Spell Assassin (Lanan) — this is the Starry Abyss Faction's configuration.
If Cumin Powder were still there, they could rely on strong output abilities to overpower the other side, kiting them, slowly whittling down the Health Points of these Earthlings.
But now, they have to engage in brutal melee combat continuously against the enemy.
In this aspect, Li Aozi and his allies hold no advantage whatsoever.
They are years-long comrades in arms, intimate and inseparable Secret Councilors, with the assistance of Poison Blood and the Strength of their Occupations, who else could stop them?
The Astrologer's claws grappled Li Aozi's hand blade, quickly tilting his arm and using a leg to trip Li Aozi's thigh. In the storyline written by the Writer, Li Aozi had just used the Dominator Body Skill and was immediately tripped by Kauna.
"As long as you're of this world, you can't avoid the entanglement of Fate."
Kauna smiled slightly, seizing the moment Li Aozi fell, slashing open his own wrist. Silver Ether Blood flowed unchecked, and the sand and stones splattered by the blood vaporized instantly as they corroded, while Kauna turned his claws, gently holding Li Aozi's face, pouring the Ether Poison Blood into his mouth:
"Ciao~~"
After struggling for a full three minutes, the strongest Martial Artist was the first to be taken out.
Kauna's gaze was filled with pride:
"No one can resist the Ether's poison; even if they survive, they will inevitably be assimilated."
Mother Gaia had long bestowed upon them the greatest weapon, not only their Strength but also the best evidence of the Earth's children being superior to the entire Starry Abyss Side's civilization.