Divine Luck: SSS-Rank Battle Maid Harem-Chapter 420: Disappering Into The Night

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At the end of the day, the monsters once again retreated back down the mountain, taking the corpses of their fallen with them. The blizzard howled outside the fortress, trying to listen in on the young summoners’ discussion.

"If we continue like this, I think we can defend against the monsters for at least a week. The problem would be…" Dukiel trailed off as he nervously glanced in Nessa’s and Anerias’ direction.

Nessa nodded.

"We’re holding you guys back. Sorry about that, but there’s not much we can do in these circumstances."

Anerias bowed his head apologetically.

"Don’t worry about it. It’s just that we need to adapt." Dukiel turned to Violina.

"Your defense is great. But when it comes to going outside the fortress, I think you have to go. I don’t think anyone else would be able to handle the blizzard."

Violina nodded in agreement.

"And I’ll take Nessa and Anerias with me for some extra combat power and warmth while you and Zach stay and defend, right?" She asked, glancing at Zach and Dukiel.

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"That’s right," Dukiel confirmed before turning to Zach.

"We should be able to defend the fortress just the two of us, right?"

Zach nodded. If he wanted to and was willing to push himself and his familiars a little, he could probably defend the fortress alone for a couple of days. But there was no need to brag, so he stayed silent.

Dukiel turned back to Violina and the other two.

"As long as you stay outside the monster’s path, you should be fine. They looked hellbent on taking the Keep without caring about anything else."

"I doubt there’s much else for them to care about out there, but I understand." She glanced at Anerias.

"If we end up in trouble, Darkwing will return and alert you two. If we need help, Anerias will ask it to dance on one leg. If we are already doomed and kicked out of the Labyrinth, the Darkwing should probably disappear with us. If not, a little dance on both legs. Is there another situation we need to prepare for?"

Dukiel crossed his arms and tilted his head for a while before slowly shaking it.

"I don’t think so."

"Good." Violina stood up and turned to Nessa and Anerias.

"You two didn’t get enough exercise during the day, right?" She asked, not allowing their honest answers. She knew they had exercised plenty during the day since they had joined their familiars beneath the wall.

But if fighting for one day after a good night’s rest was enough to exhaust them, they wouldn’t have managed to accompany Zach during his crazy graduation plan. They didn’t end up doing as much as him, but they were still well-trained and filled with stamina, thanks to the high levels on the summoning interface.

Anerias sighed and got up. Nessa got up without the sigh since she thrived in darkness. Her Dawnthief Bat and the skill she got from her contract with it made her a natural predator in any lightless environment. Aside from the cold, the wind, and the snow, the world outside the fortress was perfect for her, and aside from the darkness, the world outside the fortress was perfect for Violina.

Together with Anerias, who could help Nessa stay warm, and light the path for Violina if she needed, the trio created a perfect synergy. They packed bags with food since they didn’t know how long they would end up walking around outside the fortress, and then they set off into the darkness.

The group of three summoners and nine familiars was surprisingly stealthy as the big ones blended in well with the darkness and the small ones disappeared almost completely. The snow and wind also muffled and hid their footsteps and the chatter of their conversation.

There wasn’t much talking though since the powerful gusts ripped the words away from each others’ ears. They mostly complained about that and how cold it was without Zach’s barriers before eventually settling into a silent walk.

Back at the fortress, Zach and Dukiel were making some hot chocolate to enjoy in the chilly weather.

"Do you think we need to have a watch?" Dukiel asked.

"The soldiers here already do. When the monsters start crawling up, there’s a guy in the central tower that starts ringing the bell. But I can have my maids stand on rotation for extra safety."

Dukiel nodded. The soldiers would only alert the fortress if the monsters started crawling again. They wouldn’t bother informing them of Darkwing’s return. He preferred having someone who could communicate with them stand watch.

"So, tomorrow?"

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"I’ll take north. Your lasers will melt and waste all of Violina’s efforts," Zach said. Violina had spent the last two days turning the mountain slope into a thick layer of slick ice, rendering it impossible for the monsters to climb. The only thing that needed to be done there was to kill the monsters before they climbed using the corpses of their comrades.

In a way, it was the easiest direction to defend, but Dukiel didn’t mind. His lasers melted the snow which turned into ice when it froze again. It was just that it thawed again when his familiars fired the next volley. He didn’t need the side Violina had prepared.

Zach, on the other hand, was still suffering from the backlash he incurred during his battle against Ugor. Dukiel wanted to help him however he could. If he could do that by letting him take Violina’s side, he would.

"I think I’ll head to bed, then," Dukiel said after finishing his cup of hot chocolate.

"Mm." Zach hummed in acknowledgment. He still had a little left, although it had cooled by now. Still, he didn’t feel like sleeping. He was tired and knew he needed to rest if he wanted to speed up his recovery as much as possible.

But there was something hanging in the air that just made him reluctant to close his eyes. It was a sinking feeling that caressed the small of his back, making him uncomfortable.

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