Chapter 232 The Villain Lady Arrives 60

Chapter 232 The Villain Lady Arrives 60

As Leah finished her words, a low round of applause suddenly rang out in the hall, and several busy mercenaries cast approving glances at her. Tariq straightened his chest, the black iron badge on his chest flickered, and he felt an unprecedented sense of responsibility and mission.

At this moment, a burly man with a full beard strode through the crowd and walked straight towards Tariq. His eyes were as sharp as an eagle, and the battle axe in his hand shone coldly in the sun. He was obviously a warrior who had been on the battlefield for a long time.

"Are you the new Black Iron mercenary Tariq?" The big man's voice was rough and powerful. He looked Tariq up and down, and a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes.

Tariq nodded, remaining humble: "Yes, I'm Tariq, is there anything I can help you with?"

The big man grinned, revealing his white teeth. "Good boy, you have courage! Our 'Thunder Fury' team is short of manpower, and we need you to do a mission - destroy a goblin's nest. What do you think, do you dare to take it?"

Tariq's heart moved. This was exactly the challenge and experience he wanted. He answered without hesitation: "Of course, I'm willing to join."

The big man patted Tariq on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Good job! My name is Leo, and I'm the captain of the 'Thunder Fury' team. Follow me and I'll introduce you to the other team members."

As he spoke, Leo led Tariq through the hall and came to a corner. There, several mercenaries with different characteristics were sitting together, discussing something. When they saw Leo and Tariq, they stopped talking and cast curious glances at them.

Leo introduced them one by one: "This is the archer Irene, who is good at long-range sniping; this is the shield warrior Kyle, our defense; and this one, the mage Mia, her magic ability should not be underestimated."

Irene, Kyle, and Mia nodded to Tariq one after another. Their eyes showed both welcome to the new members and anticipation for the upcoming mission.

"We have scouted the Goblin's lair many times," Mia said, her voice soft but powerful. "There are a large number of Goblins lurking there, and there is also a monster that looks like the Goblin leader. Our mission is to sneak into the lair and eliminate all enemies, especially the leader."

Tariq listened carefully, and quickly thought of a response strategy in his mind. He looked at Leo and asked, "Captain, do we have any special plans?"

Leo pondered for a moment and said, "The plan is simple. Kyle will be responsible for breaking through the front and attracting firepower. Irene and Mia will flank from both sides. As for you, Tariq, as a mage, your task is to provide long-range support at critical moments and look for opportunities to use your magic skills to cause maximum damage to the enemy."

Tariq nodded, secretly thinking about how to use his magic advantage. He knew that although he was just a fledgling mercenary, with the solid foundation he had laid in the magic academy, he believed that he could play an important role in this battle.

"Okay, it's settled!" Leo made the final decision, "Everyone get ready, we'll set off at dawn."

As Leo finished speaking, the team members stood up and started to get busy. Tariq was not idle either. He carefully checked his equipment to make sure it was in good condition. His heart was filled with excitement and nervousness. This would be his first step to becoming a true warrior.

As night fell, the stars once again dotted the sky. Tariq stood at the door of the mercenary hall, looking at the night sky in the distance, and silently made a vow in his heart: "Alice, I will definitely become stronger, wait for me to come back."

Then he turned around and followed the team, embarking on the journey to the goblin's lair.

As the dawn broke, the first ray of sunlight penetrated the mist and shone on the path of the "Thunder Fury" team. Their figures elongated in the morning light, appearing particularly determined.

After a night of rest and preparation, everyone's eyes were shining with the desire for victory and the expectation of unknown challenges. Tariq held his staff tightly, and the gem inlaid on the top of the staff flickered slightly in the sun, as if it contained infinite power. He took a deep breath of the cool morning air, and his heart surged with unprecedented determination.

Although the journey was long, the tacit understanding and cooperation among the team members made the journey seem not so long. Irene walked lightly through the woods, and from time to time she scanned the surroundings with her sharp eyes to ensure the safety of the team;

Kyle was like a moving fortress, his huge shield looked more stable in the sun, and every step he took was extremely solid; Mia gently stroked the magic book on her waist, her eyes flashing with wisdom, and her every move revealed her careful consideration of the upcoming battle.

As the sun rose high in the sky, the outline of the goblin's lair gradually emerged in the valley in the distance. It was a huge cave made of piled rocks, the entrance of which was half covered by vines and weeds, and an ominous atmosphere slowly emanated from it. The team members all slowed down their pace and exchanged vigilant glances with each other.

"Everyone be careful, this is the goblin's lair." Leo said in a deep voice, his voice echoing in the silent valley, and it was particularly clear. He looked around at his teammates, and everyone's face was full of determination and courage. "Act according to the plan, remember, our target is the goblin leader."

Kyle was the first to step forward. He strode forward, the battle axe in his hand drawing a silver arc in the air, and growled, "I'll lead the way!" After that, he rushed towards the entrance of the cave like a tiger descending from the mountain, with a heavy shield blocking his body, not afraid of any impact.

Irene followed quickly. She jumped lightly onto the top of a tree and used the branches as cover to quickly move to the left side of the cave. The longbow in her hand was fully drawn, and the arrow flashed coldly in the sunlight, ready to deal a fatal blow to the enemy at any time.

Mia opened her red lips slightly and chanted an ancient spell in a low voice. The air around her seemed to fluctuate gently with her voice. A layer of light magic shield quietly enveloped everyone, adding a sense of protection for them.

Tariq stood at the end of the team. He did not act immediately, but closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and felt the flow of the elements around him. As the magician in the team, he knew that he would play a vital role at the critical moment. He slowly opened his eyes, his eyes were like torches, and he held the staff tightly with both hands, chanting a complex spell in a low voice. The gem on the top of the staff suddenly burst into a dazzling light, and a thick flame beam instantly condensed and aimed at the depths of the cave.

"Are you ready?" Leo looked back at Tariq, a glimmer of trust in his eyes.

Tariq nodded, and the flame beam in his hand shot forward, instantly illuminating the entrance of the cave, and also causing the goblins in the cave to scream and panic. As the flames invaded, groups of goblins swarmed out from the depths of the cave, holding simple weapons, with hideous faces and eyes full of hatred and madness.

"The battle begins!" Leo gave the order, and the team members immediately plunged into the fierce battle. Kyle stood at the front of the team like an unshakable fortress, and every swing of his battle axe was accompanied by the wailing and falling of the goblins;