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Chapter 975: A-Rank Brain Crystal
Chapter 975: A-Rank Brain Crystal
Erik navigated the tunnel without issues. Surprisingly, the blackguards weren't attacking.
He adjusted Richard on his shoulder, and after a few moments, he reached the door on the other side.
Erik then started conjuring illusions while making himself invisible.
When he merged Shade's power with the Chameleon Veil, the latter didn't improve.
It made the chameleon veil better, but the illusion weaver itself didn't get that much stronger than before.
"Stay with me, Richard, okay?" But the man didn't reply.
Erik created a large ice shield, big enough to cover him and Richard, and then opened the door.
He and his illusions rushed out. The moment Erik emerged from the corridor, he slammed the ice shield into the ground, creating an impromptu barrier.
A blinding barrage of laser fire erupted from the surrounding guards, each bolt sizzling against the ice and sending shards flying.
Erik poured mana into the shield, reinforcing it as the assault continued.
The shield held strong, but it had only been made to create confusion and prevent Erik from being shot as he got out of the corridor.
Erik's illusions were copies of himself carrying Richard, which were meant to further the enemy's confusion.
After they got outside, they all burst from behind the icy barrier.
The guards hesitated, their aim faltering as they saw these myriad copies of their targets.
Erik darted with the illusions, carrying Richard's limp body and sprinting towards the exit the system had shown.
Chaos erupted in the corridor as the guards opened fire again, the laser bolts crisscrossing the air.
Erik weaved through the onslaught. His movements were simply too quick for the guards to follow, as those of his illusions were.
The man sprinted across the underground space, dodging a hail of laser fire and the occasional telekinetic projectile.
Despite their numbers, the blackguards were unable to handle the myriad of Erik illusions, with their attacks missing and being directed at the wrong targets.
As Erik drew closer to the maintenance tunnel, the exit promised by the system materialized, but so did the blackguards. In fact, weapons pointed at him, they barred his way to the exit.
There was no time for subtlety, no room for hesitation here.
With Richard's unconscious body draped over his shoulder, Erik needed a swift and decisive solution for the current situation.
He raised his hand, his fingers tracing a horizontal line. Mana surged around him, coalescing into a shimmering vortex.
He was still unconscious and remained slung over his shoulder like a potato sack.
The tunnel was straight, but there was a maze of pipes and conduits above.
They reached the end of the tunnel. A steel door emblazoned with a warning symbol stood in
their way.
Erik kicked it open, the hinges screeching in protest. On the other side, a cramped service
elevator awaited.
Erik said.
Erik stepped inside, lowering Richard to the floor. He pressed the call button, and the doors
slid shut with a metallic clang.
The elevator ascended slowly, while Erik leaned against the wall, his eyes closed, catching his
breath.
chasm is still there; don't forget to avoid to fall down.> To the system's words, Erik nodded, his eyes snapping open. He looked down at Richard, the man's face still pale and drawn. The elevator shuddered to a halt; the doors creaking open. Erik stepped out into a storage room filled with crates and discarded equipment. He hoisted Richard back onto his shoulder and scanned the room for an exit. A narrow door, obscured by a stack of boxes, caught his eye. Erik moved towards it, pushing the boxes aside. He tried the handle, but it was locked. as the lock disengaged.