"The smell of gunpowder!?"

This distinctive scent, inherent to warfare, triggered an instantaneous response in Luluwo, who assumed a combat stance in a split second.

With one hand wielding a Hook Claw imbued with War Ash of Hound Step, and the other holding a dagger engraved with Hidden Mist Fierce Bird, one chain was coiled around the now-discontinued weapon Moon Concealing Blade, and another chain bore the Linked Star Sword. The Meteor Staff, Finger Holy Mark, and Sun Holy Bell were hung together on another chain, while Sorcery Fire abruptly materialized in her left hand. Bundles of magic scrolls for replenishing magic power were tied around her waist like explosives.

If necessary, she could now transform into a high-performance turret capable of unleashing a volley of sorcery magic and miracle prayers!

Not to mention that her armor, with its origins and stories, was fully equipped with gem enchantments and more, even allowing some display of her figure.

This was the gear she retrieved from the weapon treasure vault, now making her a fully equipped leader of the Skyrim Guide Team!

But at this moment, Luluwo suddenly sensed something even more amiss.

Before her lay nothing but darkness, with not a thing visible, save for a dim-colored round moon hovering high in the sky, seemingly gazing down upon the world like the eye of a colossal entity.

Clearly, Tami and the others should be by her side, and she could sense the fighting qi and magic power emanating from them. Yet, her eyes saw nothing.

"The Dark Moon Curtain of the Dark Moon Church? I thought this spell was lost to history."

This was undoubtedly the handiwork of the Dark Moon Church, masters of any magic related to darkness. Their masterpiece, the pseudo-forbidden spell-level magic Dark Moon Curtain, perfectly masked one's vision with darkness. The key was that this magic hadn't even appeared during battles with the rebel army, and Luluwo thought it had been lost.

Logically, a spell of this magnitude should have some dazzling effects or noticeable commotion when cast. How could Hevi and his unit stationed here have let this come to fruition!?

The effective range of this spell wasn't clear, but it was feared that the entire Hepa Town was encapsulated within it.

For experts, losing vision wasn't much hindrance, but for those of average strength, it was a deadly disadvantage.

Other senses weren't affected by the Dark Moon Curtain, so Luluwo's current sensations were...

A void of darkness and emptiness before her, yet her ears caught the dense sounds of battle cries and the clamor of fighting all around, and her nose detected the pungent smell of gunpowder and other indescribable odors, turning the entire Hepa Town into a full-blown battlefield, where fierce fighting ensued around her!

The enemy had invaded Hepa Town!

"Tami! Stop recklessly using combat skills!"

Luluwo's sudden shout startled Tami, who had felt the malice from the enemy, standing ready with dual Shattered Star Greatswords to launch a large-scale Shattered Star AOE attack.

It went without asking; these Shattered Star Greatswords were also among the assets of the Skyrim Strategy Group, akin to the Bell in Berto's hands, featuring Blood Vortex and Reverse Stab.

"What are the guards doing..."

The three of them extended their fighting qi perception and suddenly discovered that everyone around them was engaged in battle; the enemy had indeed infiltrated Hepa Town!

Together, they yanked the supply-laden wagon past the chaotic Teleportation Gate, knocking down a few assailants who rushed at them, and hurled the wagon against the sturdy city wall, finally securing the precious cargo.

Ensuring the safety of the supplies, the first thing Luluwo did was shout:

"Hevi, where are your magicians? Aren't they paid for situations like this?!"

The shout went unanswered, instead drawing a group of adversaries charging toward them. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

"I'll handle it."

Tami charged forward with confidence, unleashing a Shattered Star that shattered the ground, blasting the attackers in all directions. The violet gravity wave tore through the shroud of the Dark Moon Curtain for a brief moment.

"Looks like it's my turn."

With a pained expression, Luluwo rifled through the supplies on the wagon, retrieving a valuable item she had saved for contingencies.

"Scroll mages who can record Sain Dungeon's magic on scrolls are exceedingly rare. I spent a fortune on this scroll, and I haven't even had a chance to warm it before having to use it here..."

Muttering to herself, she ripped open the magic scroll in her hand.

"Simulated Eternal Darkness!"

Magic: Simulated Eternal Darkness

Eternal Darkness is forbidden magic of Magic Town Serya, creating darkness that absorbs all magic and prayer, rendering them void.

This was a lost magic of the Eternal City—a magic that led to its despair and eventual downfall. The object in this instance is an attempt to replicate it, still bearing imperfections awaiting refinement.

Once, a magician among the Starfire Knights used this move against the hero, Anleisi. That Starfire Knight was still in Hepa Town. As long as he was there, the rebel army could fend off powerful magic.

However, that magician was now nowhere to be found, forcing Luluwo to sacrifice the precious scroll to unleash the same magic.

The Dark Moon Curtain was truly irksome, and since she was here, it had to be dealt with first!

A black hole bordered by blue light appeared in midair the moment the scroll was torn open. The Dark Moon Curtain surrounding the Eternal Darkness was immediately consumed, leaving irregular circular gaps, revealing darkness deeper than the Dark Moon Curtain itself.