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At the same time, some of the monsters at the rear noticed the commotion behind them. They turned their heads in confusion. As soon as they saw the group of civilians standing behind them, the monsters froze for a moment. Then, their eyes lit up with wild joy, and they immediately charged toward them.

The civilians, upon realizing the danger, froze in place for a second, then panic struck. They hastily tried to flee, and the scene quickly descended into chaos.

"Just a little more," Luca muttered, unable to stop himself from sighing. This moment, when they were so close to escaping danger, was also the most perilous. Until they were truly out of danger, they had to remain extremely cautious, for one wrong move could lead to complete disaster.

Though Luca had already planned an escape route for the hundred thousand civilians, repeatedly instructing them to remain silent, the increasing distance between them, combined with the ongoing battle, had weakened the Dreamweaving power. As a result, these ordinary people had stepped out of the illusion and into the reality of the battlefield.

Seeing this, everyone else felt their hearts sink.

The civilians who had just escaped danger were the most relaxed, and the noise they had made would inevitably attract more monsters. If this continued, the hope of leaving Leaf City would turn into a brutal and bloody massacre.

"I’ll buy them some time. This place is in your hands for now," Luca said, not wasting another second. There was no time to think of anything else. The most important thing was to stabilize the situation.

Without waiting for Quagmire and the others to respond, Luca leapt into the air, heading straight toward the end of the escape route.

At the same time, as more and more people emerged from the dreamscape Luca had created, the noise grew louder, drawing the attention of even more monsters.

The monsters behind, encountering this unexpected treat, rushed at the civilians with wild enthusiasm, overwhelming them in a wave of fury.

By the time the group of civilians realized what was happening, the monsters were already upon them. The air was soon filled with screams and the sound of blood splattering, echoing across the sky.

"These damn beasts!" Cornbark, who had been on the frontlines slaying monsters, turned just in time to witness the scene. His eyes turned bloodshot, and he gripped his weapon tightly, ready to charge in and fight the monsters to the death. But, they were simply too far away, and there was nothing he could do to help.

The soldiers who were responsible for protecting the civilians in the crowd immediately raised their weapons and began shooting at the incoming monsters. @@novelbin@@

Although they temporarily gained some time, the sounds of gunfire, the screams, and the stench of blood attracted far too many monsters.

From above, it was easy to see large groups of monsters heading in that direction. Seeing this, whether it was Quagmire, Cornbark, the ordinary civilians, or the soldiers, everyone’s heart tightened.

"Get over there and help!" Quagmire shouted, preparing to follow Luca’s lead, but was immediately blocked by an advanced four-eyed spider. His face turned red with frustration, but there was nothing he could do.

It seemed impossible for Luca alone to protect the civilians, but if they left the battlefield, the soldiers on the entire front line could perish. They were caught in a dilemma.

"Trust Luca, follow his lead, and don’t create trouble for him." Cornbark’s voice came through the headset. As a general who had seen many battles, he understood that in these dire situations, remaining calm was crucial. Only then could there be any chance of seizing hope.

Though Donlow and the others were worried, they had no other choice but to focus on the monsters in front of them.

Silver-white lightning streaked across the sky as Luca, with a mere breath, crossed the entire battlefield.

He stood between the civilians and the monsters, his Mana surging within him. With a wave of his hand, fireballs rained down on the monster horde. The explosions were deafening, and a wall of flames rose, temporarily halting the monsters’ advance. Experience more content on NovelBin.Côm

At the same time, Luca’s calm voice echoed into everyone’s ears: "Be quiet."

The sound infused with Dreamweaving energy spread out like ripples, radiating from him at the center.

Whether it was the surrounding soldiers, the civilians, or the monsters, everyone who heard it quickly fell silent.

Then, Luca focused, and before their eyes, a circle of faint purple light appeared. The civilians began to move forward in an orderly fashion, running towards the exit of the city. They moved in perfect synchronization, like a well-trained army, while the monsters were now stuck at the forefront of the approaching horde.

Timi stepped forward, hesitated for a moment, and asked, "Is there anything I can do to help...?"

She hadn’t been affected by the Dreamweaving power. It must have been due to her talent or class. Nearby, Tuwnken, holding the little girl, grinned foolishly as he rushed toward the city’s exit.

"If you have the ability to protect yourself, you can stay here," Luca said, without turning around. He didn’t know what talents or abilities Timi had, but the fact that she could resist the Dreamweaving effect showed that the girl was no ordinary person.

Timi’s face showed a hint of hesitation, but in the end, she steeled herself.

She stood behind Luca, and a bright green staff appeared in her hand. Raising it, several beams of golden, holy light filled with life and sanctity fell upon Luca.

In that moment, Luca clearly felt his previous exhaustion rapidly fading away. The power surging within him was enhanced by over fifty percent. At the same time, he sensed that some kind of connection had formed between him and the girl.

"S-Class Talent, Destiny’s Benediction?" Luca looked at her in surprise. Destiny’s Benediction was one of the top-tier support class abilities, even in the later generations. Not only did it enhance the owner’s support class skills, but it also provided various buffs and augmentations.

He hadn’t expected to encounter someone with such a rare support class talent in Leaf City, and judging by her demeanor, it seemed her level was quite high—at least Platinum Grade.

"You can tell what my talent is?" Timi was surprised that Luca could discern her talent so quickly, and there was a hint of concern in her eyes. She had been thinking about how to keep it hidden, because revealing one’s talent in this chaotic world was a very dangerous move.

Luca understood what she was worried about. Without turning around, he said, "I won’t tell anyone about it without your permission. Stay behind me, and don’t stray too far. The monster horde is coming."

At that moment, one by one, monsters broke through the fire wall he had created, claws and fangs bared, charging toward him. The civilians behind him seemed oblivious, continuing to rush toward the outskirts of Leaf City, while the soldiers worked to clear a path for them.

Roar! Roar! Roar! Shadows flashed past, and several monstrous tigers, their mouths gaping wide, lunged directly at Luca’s vital points. Their crimson eyes were filled with brutal violence, and the foul stench of their breath hit Luca like a wave.

"Watch out!" Timi called out in alarm.

Luca didn’t respond. His gaze flickered, and in his hand, the Starseeker ignited with blazing flames. Several fire serpents coiled around him as if alive, charging toward the oncoming monsters.

Boom!! A deafening explosion rang through the sky. Crimson flames surged outward, creating a wall of fire in front of them, engulfing the monsters in its blaze. The screams and the smell of charred flesh filled the air.

However, even this level of attack wasn’t enough to stop the tide of monsters. A large number of monsters continued to charge toward the fleeing civilians, and even the soldiers trying to protect them couldn’t stop their advance.

As the monstrous creatures came rushing in, a group of soldiers gritted their teeth, preparing to fight to the death.

Above them, the heavens thundered. Lightning flashed, and bolts of thunder descended from the sky, forming a massive net that blocked the path of the oncoming monsters. By the time the monsters realized what was happening, it was too late to stop. One by one, they collided with the unstoppable force, the impact reverberating with tremendous force.

Lightning flashed, the crackling of electricity and the pungent scent of burnt flesh filled the air. Some of the monsters were directly sliced into countless pieces, the sizzling meat releasing a strong, unpleasant aroma. Timi, holding her nose, turned even paler at the sight.

At the same time, several kill notifications appeared in front of Luca. Although these monsters weren’t particularly strong, the cumulative experience from them was still quite significant.

Before long, golden light once again enveloped him, and his level rose to 62.

Additionally, under the enhancement of Timi’s "Destiny’s Benediction," Luca’s strength and recovery were greatly amplified. While it wasn’t enough to withstand the attacks of the thousands of monsters charging toward him, holding them off for a while was certainly no issue.

Luca glanced up at the sky; the high-level monsters had been reduced to scattered remnants. With the pressure on the front line eased, Quagmire and Melania immediately moved to the forefront, joining the soldiers to clear a path for the civilians. The situation temporarily stabilized.

Cornbark, who had been observing from the direction of the front line, wiped the sweat from his forehead. He had truly thought they were done for just moments ago.

Seeing that the 100,000 civilians were about to escape the reach of the monster horde, Cornbark quickly ordered his soldiers to retreat. Luca continued to maintain the Dreamweaving Mist, ensuring a safe exit route for them. It wasn’t an easy task to lead everyone out. If it were otherwise, someone like Drumph wouldn’t have given up on Leaf City so easily.

Additionally, after the earlier mishap, Luca had learned his lesson and did not let his guard down. He was constantly on the lookout for any potential mishaps. After all, they hadn’t fully escaped danger yet, and there were still plenty of monsters outside the city.

Even once they managed to leave Leaf City, how they would escape the relentless pursuit of the monsters remained a pressing concern.

However, the most dangerous part was already behind them, and the pressure from here on out would be lighter. At this point, Cornbark and the frontline soldiers were already pushing through toward the direction of the Dreamweaving Mist, while Melania and Donlow worked to cover their retreat.

Seeing this, Luca channeled the full power of his Dreamweaving ability, expanding the range of the Dreamweaving Mist as much as possible, ensuring it enveloped as many people as he could.

Fortunately, this plan went much more smoothly than the last one.

With the high-level monsters eradicated, the monster horde turned into a disorganized mess. On top of that, with the civilians and soldiers from Leaf City no longer in sight, the monsters were left aimlessly searching like headless flies, causing chaos among their ranks.

This was undoubtedly a rare opportunity. Luca quickly gathered the Dreamweaving Mist and moved it forward toward the city’s edge, as if creating a bridge to the outside world.