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Love at the Wrong Table
Chapter 2130 Rise of the Toads
Aora dodged quickly, effortlessly sidestepping Rhettâs (ike. Both lighters knew this was a battle to the finish, so neither rushed in recklessly. Instead, they concentrated on leveraging the uneven terrain, capitalizing on their own strengths while exploiting the otherâs weaknesses.
This wasnât a sparring inatchâit was an actual test of survival. Every move mattered, and there was no room for erTOE.
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The fight dragged onâfifty moves, then a hundred, then two hundred. As the first light of dawn crept over the horizon, the battle was still deadlocked.
Rhettâs eyes gleamed with intense resolve. He was sure that triumph was just a question of time.
On the other side, Aoraâs resolve was just as unyielding He knew defeating Rhett wouldnât be easy, but he believed heâd find a way to victory.
Mackenzie paced back and forth at the base of the mountain, her exhaustion hidden behind a mask of calm focus. She hadnât rested all night.
Quintus and Magnus had gone into the Serpentâs stronghold hours ago with no updates, and Rhett and Anna had yet to return from the mountain. The uncertainty would have eaten away at her if not for her unwavering trust in Rhett.
The Wolf Warrior Unit, comprised of loyal fighters from Dark Night Island, shared her faith in their leader. None of them questioned Rhettâs capability to hold his own.
That tension was shattered when. Ironskull and Ostrich the unitâs sentries, rushed over with alarmed expressions.
Ironskull blurted, âYour Holiness, weâve got trouble! A sizeable band of foes is advancing up the mountain -looks like the Five Poison Sect!â
âReally?!â Mackenzieâs team erupted in disbelief.
Falcon, taking charge while Rhett was away, frowned deeply. âCould the Serpentâs stronghold have discovered us and sent reinforcements?â
âI doubt it. The Serpentâs stronghold has only one entrance, and Quintus hasnât sent word of being discovered. Thereâs no way they could react
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âThen this could be even worseâit might be reinforcements from another faction,â Lexi suggested grimly.
Mackenzieâs eyes narrowed as she thought, According to intel from the Mauve Protector, the factions within the Five Poison Sect are infamous for their infighting. Itâs almost unheard of for them to join forces. Could our actions have pushed them to set aside their differences and unite against us finally?
âGet the weapons ready. If itâs confirmed theyâre Five Poison Sect, donât hesitateâfire immediately,â Mackenzie commanded decisively. She wasnât the type to sit back and wait for the enemy to strike first.
âYes, Your Holiness!â Ironskull saluted and rushed to relay the order.
Mackenzie stepped outside her tent, raising her binoculars to survey the mountain path. Her stomach
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âFireâ she commanded.
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The Woll Warrior Unit opened fire, the mountainside erupting with the roar of gunfire. The assault disrupted the enemyâs riomentum but couldnât stop them entirely.
The reasons were obviousâthey were equipped with only light weapons, as the heavy artillery had yet to arrive. While the fighters from Dark Night Island were formidable, they lacked the specialized expertise of the Elite Battalion in handling advanced weaponry.
On top of that, the Five Poison Sect cultists were cerily fast. They dodged with unnatural agility, slipping into the snow like phantoms. Only a handful were hit, and the rest vanished into the white expanse.
âThis isnât good,â Mackenzie muttered. She could see now that these werenât ordinary fighters, and their venomous tactics would be nearly impossible to counter if they got too close to poison them.
Recalling Rhettâs instructions to prioritize Mackenzieâs safety, Falcon stepped forward and urged, âYour Holiness, itâs too dangerous here. You need to leave the battlefield. Weâll take care of the fight against the Five Poison Sect.â
âIâm not leaving!â Mackenzie replied firmly, aware that abandoning the team would crush morale.
âYour Holiness, the Commander left strict instructions your safety comes first,â Falcon and the rest pressed.
Mackenzieâs voice cut through the tension like a blade. My decision is final! We must stand our ground! Rhett and Anna are still up there, and this position is their only way down. If we lose it, theyâll be trapped.â
Falcon clenched his jaw, knowing there was no changing Mackenzieâs mind. âFine. Weâll protect you, hold the line, and ensure Rhettâs retreat route stays secure!â
âProtect Her Holiness! Secure the retreat route!â the Wolf Warrior Unit roared, their morale reignited.
They unleashed a barrage of gunfire, targeting every shadow that moved on the mountainside. It seemed like the Five Poison Sect troops were faltering momentarily, but they continued to press forward, relentless as ever.
Amid the chaos, a strange sight appeared on the snowy ground. Dozens of grotesque, slimy toads began hopping toward the camp.
âDonât fire aimlessly!â Mackenzie shouted.
She immediately recognized the threat. These werenât ordinary toadsâthey belonged to the Toad King and were infused with poison by the Great Four Envoys. Killing them haphazardly would risk spreading their deadly poison.
âYour Holiness, if we donât stop them, theyâll overrun us!â a Wolf Warrior called out.
Mackenzie ordered, âPut on your protective gear and capture them alive! Contain them in the empty tents -donât let the poison spread!â
Thankfully, the Wolf Warrior Unitâs training proved invaluable. Despite the toadsâ repulsive and dangerous nature, the fighters effectively captured most of them.
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Still, disaster struck,
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As one Wolf Warrior reached for a toad, an unknown weapon flew from the shadows and pierced the creature. The toad exploded on impact, spraying greef liquid across his face.
âAhhh!â The Wolf Warriorâs bloodcurdling screams pierced the air.
âWhatâs happening?!â Mackenzie demanded, stepping forward to investigate.
Falcon quickly blocked her path. âYour Holiness, itâs too dangerousâyou canât go out there!â
The Wolf Warrior faced them just before Mackenzie could reply, exposing his ghastly appearance. His face was barely recognizable, halfârotted, and his handsâtainted by poisonâhad become little more than skeletal remains.
âAhhh!â Claudette and Laura stood motionless, their faces drained of color with fear. They were unprepared for the battlefield, especially not for such brutality. In that instant, Laura profoundly regretted bringing Claudette to the front lines.
âLexi, get a team together to escort Claudette and Libby out of here!â Mackenzie barked, her voice cutting through the chaos.
âWhat about you, Ms. Quillen?â Lexi asked, her voice trembling. She was, after all, just a secretary in the business world. This was a real battlefield, far beyond anything she was prepared forâand she knew she wasnât cut out for it.
âDonât argue. Just go!â Mackenzie snapped, her commanding presence leaving no room for hesitation.
Lexi nodded, hastily gathering a small team to escort Claudette and the others to safety.
âKill them!â The Five Poison Sect cultists seized the moment, killing more toads to create chaos. The confusion disrupted the Wolf Warrior Unitâs formation, and the enemyâs horn sounded loud and clear.
This wasnât just an ambushâit was a declaration of war