Magic Chronicles : Fallen Race

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The members of the Bloody Hand Gang, now reversing roles, seemed to finally be able to vent their frustrations on the Animal Gang members suppressed by the black collars, eager to reclaim the dignity they had lost earlier.

Although the leader of the Bloody Hand Gang had ordered them captured alive without killing, some retaliatory actions driven by grudges were inevitable.

Armed with blades, they slashed towards the members of the Animal Gang, intent on drawing blood, especially from the arrogant white-haired woman who had vexed them so.

Despite her immense strength, the white-haired woman did not have the bulky, rough appearance typical of other Animal Gang members. Instead, she was slender, with delicate skin, and her "animal characteristics" included long, snow-like eyelashes and short, snow-white hair.

This not only made her look less like a heretic but also added a unique beauty to her appearance.

Of course, the members of the Bloody Hand Gang, now seizing the opportunity to retaliate, were particularly keen on slashing the beautiful face of the white-haired woman, hoping to alleviate the resentment they had harbored against her.

The other members of the Animal Gang, despite being painfully suppressed by the black collars and unable to exert their strength, still desperately protected the white-haired woman at their center, as if to say she must not be harmed at any cost.

Especially the two generals by the white-haired woman's side.

"Doggy, Crocy, take everyone and go. Don't... don't worry about me. I can handle this. I have hidden powers I haven't used yet. I need you to go, get out of here, don't hinder me!"

Kitsune, despite the suppression from the black collar, tried to make the others break through first, using herself as bait to attract the attention of the Bloody Hand Gang members. This, however, provoked angry rebuttals from her companions.

"Boss! Every time you lie, your tail won't stop moving. You don't have any hidden powers! We'll leave together; we will never abandon you!"

The man called Doggy, true to his name, was like a loyal yellow dog protecting his master.

Kitsune felt warmed by their loyalty but was also very frustrated.

"Nonsense! Where do I have a tail now? I'm not lying to you, I'm about to unleash a big move. Please go, I... I'm afraid I might lose control and hurt you!"

"Even if you don't have a tail, it's true about the ears! Boss, your ears moved too, it's all the same! Anyway, we're not leaving! Even if we get hurt by you, we'd be happy. Besides, when have we ever minded being hurt by you?"

"Doggy is right, we will always fight shoulder to shoulder with boss," said another general, his head shaped like a crocodile's.

"You guys..."

Seeing that none of the Animal Gang members were suggesting they run first, Kitsune finally stopped deceiving them and no longer thought about sacrificing herself to cover their retreat.

"Hahahah, Alright! When I led you out, I said we were going to restore our glory, not just to revive but to make us the number one in the world! To become the strongest, how can we fall here!"

A fiery belief ignited in Kitsune's eyes, as if her passionate words could stir emotions and garner more strength. For a moment, it seemed as if some dormant powers within her were awakening, helping her to overcome the black collar around her neck, almost breaking through.

However, just at that moment, before Kitsune could unleash her potential, Vielsia's support arrived first on the battlefield.

Boom!

A loud noise was heard, and the ground suddenly trembled, startling the Bloody Hand Gang who thought they had the situation under control. Many of their members couldn't even stand steady, swaying on their feet.

What the—!?

Before anyone could react, cracks split the trembling ground, and countless green plants burst forth. Thick vines grew wildly, transforming in the blink of an eye into whipping tendrils lashing towards the Bloody Hand Gang's position.

"Plants!?"

"The willow trees are hitting people, what the heck, wait a minute!"

"Get out of the way! Clear these bushes, I can't see anything!"

"Fire, light a fire to burn these crazy mutant plants!"

"Are you out of your mind? Remember this is our base! Do you want to burn down our home too?"

Vielsia, having summoned a massive amount of vegetation, successfully plunged the Bloody Hand Gang into chaos. They were completely unable to attend to the Animal Gang, and the equally stunned Animal Gang, after a brief moment of shock, reacted quickly.

"Boss, you really do have hidden powers!" exclaimed the man previously referred to as the big yellow dog, with a agape mouth.

"It's rare for boss... not to lie," said the man with the crocodile head naively.

But Kitsune herself was confused; she had been lying earlier—she had no hidden powers. Yet, these plants clearly aiding them were...

Meh! never mind!

Time to run!

"Let's go!"

The encirclement of the Bloody Hand Gang had been breached by the rampant vegetation, and Kitsune led the Animal Gang to break through easily, quickly fleeing into the distance.

After seeing Kitsune and her group escape, Vielsia stopped her nature spells, ending the plants' wild growth, and together with Reji, they followed in the direction of the Animal Gang.

"Phew! That was close! That human actually managed to bring out the 'Court of Judgment's' lantern, damn it! He almost succeeded."

"But boss is amazing, she can even communicate with plants! tell us, what was that move? Did you break through the black collar's restriction and regain your shamanic powers!?"

Faced with her subordinates' admiration and questions, Kitsune scratched her head, also a bit puzzled, and honestly shook her head:

"No, that wasn't my power. You all know about the black collars around our necks; they're not so easily broken. Besides, when Mother taught me shamanic abilities, I... I didn't learn anything, I've forgotten it all hehe~!"

"Boss's ears didn't move, she's telling the truth!"

"But then how..."

The big yellow dog man and the crocodile-headed man were confused, and Kitsune was also perplexed. After thinking hard, she suddenly showed an expression of sudden excitement.

"I've got it!"

"It must be Little Green, Little Green's way of repaying us!"

Looking at the excited white-haired woman, Doggy and Crocy were puzzled and couldn't help asking: "Little Green... who is that? Is there such a person in the Animal Gang?"