Hyper-Dimensional Player

Chapter 917 - 3: Recruitment_2

A slight pain.

Followed by a numbing sensation rapidly spreading.

Normally, this location would be protected by the Warrior’s thick armor, but Duncan couldn’t possibly wear armor to the banquet. He nearly dodged it, and the injury wasn’t serious, just a scratch, but the poison applied by the enemy was quite potent.

——Wyvern Venom (Paralysis) (Negative Status).

No good.

The Human Form had only recently been captured, its physique not yet fully enhanced, and Duncan couldn’t completely immunize against the enemy’s poison. Luckily, the Mother of Great Bliss reacted just in time, as a faint glow of Divine Technique appeared, Duncan’s paralyzed state instantly vanished.

The Mother of Great Bliss possesses both the Warlock and Priest Casting Ability.

Clang!

Flames erupted.

Duncan didn’t have time to retaliate against the Assassin before him, his Combat Skills burst to the limit as he directly kicked the corpse in front of him. With a bang, he forced a bizarre figure out of the darkness.

——Ghostface Killer (Vampire) (Legendary) (Five Star Silver Gray)!

Pale face.

Sharp fangs.

A genuine vampire, he stared at Duncan in disbelief, unsure how this human had uncovered his presence.

Does he also have Dark Vision capability?

Boom!

In the luxurious hall, the opulent crystal chandelier crashed down, spraying crystal fragments everywhere. Duncan grabbed the Mother of Great Bliss beside him and leapt from the second floor, landing directly in the garden bushes.

At the moment of landing, Duncan picked up the decorative long spear nearby, and hurled it like a javelin.

Thud.

An Assassin emerging from the staircase was pierced through the chest instantly.

Only after torrents of blood sprayed did the hidden figure of the enemy reveal itself, eliciting a surprised glance from the Mother of Great Bliss.

Such strong Perception.

All these Assassins had imbibed invisible potions; if not for Duncan’s quick reaction, she might have been surrounded and killed on the spot.

At this moment, the still-frightened Mother of Great Bliss began softly chanting spells, a silhouette of an Array emerged beneath her feet, and the next moment, a female figure enveloped in a halo stepped through the torn teleportation gate, her face seemingly obscured, but her body emitted a potent Spiritual Light, invigorating everyone nearby.

——Joyful Divine Attendant (Five Star Silver Gray).

The summoned Otherworld Divine Attendant drew a longsword radiating Spiritual Light, and raised her hand, casting spells to enhance Duncan.

"Assist me."

"Guard!"

A cold female voice sounded, the Otherworld Divine Attendant activated a blade barrier, her eyes seemingly penetrating the dark, and as she raised her hand, sword light swept horizontally like a streaming glow, instantly severing a marble column about a meter in diameter.

A piercing scream rang out.

A wanderer hiding behind the column screamed in agony, revealing his location. He grasped his severed arm, attempting to retreat into the shadows to escape, but was promptly pierced through the chest by Duncan’s endless pursuit.

"Retreat!"

Seeing the Mother of Great Bliss protected by a summoned Otherworld Divine Attendant, the lead Ghostface Assassin realized there was no longer an opportunity to strike. He tossed something that instantly transformed into rolling dense smoke and toxic fog, suffocating those around, even making Duncan find breathing difficult.

Insufficient physique!

No immunity.

This Vampire Assassin, in mist form, flew out of the courtyard, landed hundreds of meters away, and lightly leaped over the high wall outside, quickly vanishing into the shadows again.

The opulent hall was left in disarray.

Many Assassins died or were injured, leaving six or seven corpses behind, with only two fleeing successfully.

Regardless if they were commercial tycoons or invited noble ladies, they all suffered heavy casualties; Duncan rushed to inspect the battlefield and saw a familiar figure, the Joyful Dancer - Lila. Her body lay beside the seat previously occupied by the Mother of Great Bliss, her face pale and ashen, dark green blood vessels surfaced on her skin, no longer showcasing her former beauty. Her fair chest was pierced by a poisoned crossbow bolt, the back wound penetrating the heart, also laced with poison, a wanderer’s technique, Backstab.

After being poisoned and paralyzed, she was backstabbed through the heart by the wanderer instantly.

The Joyful Dancer who was still nibbling on Duncan a few minutes ago, was now dead beyond revival.

Duncan stepped forward, gently closing her eyes which couldn’t rest in peace, then scanned the area, reaching his hand into Lila’s chest, rummaging, and directly pulling out a strange pendant.

——Holy Song Pendant (Energy Deflection Field) (Charm Enhancement) (Curiosities).

Nobody else knew what had just happened, but Duncan could see clearly; under the cover of the Dark Technique, the Mother of Great Bliss directly used the poisoned and paralyzed Lila as a shield.

The enemy’s target wasn’t her at all.

If the Mother of Great Bliss hadn’t shielded herself using Lila at the critical moment, Lila might not have died so miserably.

The entire battle lasted less than three minutes.

From engagement to retreat.

Seeing the situation was unfavorable, the Assassins hesitated not a moment, escaping amid the chaos.

Many lives were lost inside.

After checking Lila’s body, Duncan no longer cared about anyone else, directly joining the Joyful Sect’s guards, escorting the Mother of Great Bliss away from there, back to the Joyful Goddess’s Great Divine Hall.

The previous Human Form also died in the Assassin’s covert attack.

Although Duncan had a god’s perspective, able to guard against wanderer’s stealth Backstabs, he struggled to evade long-range assaults.