BXBX NOVEL Chapter 247: The Long-Awaited Scarlett
Liam immediately made this deduction.
However, after uttering these words, Liam suddenly realized that if the newcomers followed the same course of action as they had, then the consequences they faced would inevitably mirror their own!
"Shouldn't we prevent them from advancing along the path we took? If they fall under Scarlett's control as well, then there will be no one left to save us."
Liam hastily addressed Howard.
A wry smile appeared at the corner of Howard's mouth.
"I believe you are overthinking this, it is quite likely that Scarlett will come directly after our companions. If Scarlett intends to employ the same tactics against our allies, why would she choose to leave this hall?"
Howard's words served as a reminder to Liam.
A look of realization crossed Liam's face, but it was quickly replaced by a deep sense of despondency.
"I had thought that even if our operation didn't succeed, we wouldn't face any significant danger. Who could have anticipated that this high-difficulty instance would prove to be so incredibly challenging?
If we fail this time, Moonlight City may very well be utterly destroyed. After all, we have essentially brought out all the strongest individuals from Moonlight City."
Liam's words struck a chord with Howard, filling him with unease.
Howard had initially embarked on this mission to ensure the safety of Moonlight City.
He never imagined that as the operation progressed to this stage, Moonlight City would become even less secure.
"The situation is not as dire as you both believe. I am confident that we can still find a way out of this predicament."
Just as Liam and Howard were sinking into despair, convinced that their mission was destined for failure, Jeremy's voice suddenly reached their ears.
At that moment, Jeremy had removed his earbuds.
"There are still less than three minutes remaining, you can continue to establish contact with your companions and provide them with further assistance! This will enable them to act more swiftly."
Both Howard and Liam were acutely aware that Jeremy had used those earbuds for less than three minutes.
Thus, Howard directly expressed his thoughts to Jeremy.
Jeremy smiled and shook his head.
"I have already informed my companions of the method to escape the mirror world. Therefore, I no longer require these earbuds. Besides, I might still need to use them later on.
If I exhaust the three minutes right now, I will have no opportunity to use these earbuds again afterward. Moreover, I believe we must have a certain level of confidence in our companions.
If we have provided them with the means to escape the mirror world and they still cannot manage to do so, wouldn't that imply they are utterly incompetent?
Are you truly considering collaborating with a group of inept individuals?"
Faced with Jeremy's remarks, both Howard and Liam found themselves at a loss for words.
"So what should we do now? Shouldn't we also strive to extricate ourselves from our current predicament?" Liam proposed his thoughts to Jeremy.
Jeremy nodded in agreement. "We indeed ought to make an effort to escape our present situation. However, I feel that any actions we take will be futile until Scarlett's attention has been entirely diverted.
Therefore, my suggestion is that we take a brief respite for now. Once Scarlett's focus has shifted, we can then work diligently to extricate ourselves from our current predicament."
Jeremy's proposal received the approval of both Howard and Liam.
The three of them continued to recharge their energy in this manner.
While the trio was recuperating, Ritchie finally emerged from the mirror world.
The moment Ritchie stepped out of the mirror world, he was startled by the overwhelming density of mirrors surrounding him.
"How can there be so many mirrors here?! If Jeremy hadn't warned me, I might have collided with another mirror world. I'm so grateful for Jeremy's assistance."
Ritchie felt an immense sense of relief at that moment.
After taking a closer look at his surroundings, he confirmed that he was the only one who had successfully exited the mirror world.
This indicated that Jeremy held him in high regard.
Even though Jeremy had not solely instructed him on how to escape the mirror world, he was still the first to succeed. This proved that he was the strongest among those whom Jeremy valued.
Upon further examination of his surroundings, Ritchie approached a mirror.
Inside this mirror, he saw a figure fleeing, and this figure bore a striking resemblance to Bonnie.
Thus, Ritchie quickly deduced that Bonnie was trapped within this mirror world.
Ritchie forcefully struck the mirror with the Ravager's Gloves.
The instant the gloves made contact with the mirror, a small crack appeared on its surface. Seizing this opportunity, Bonnie successfully escaped from the mirror world.
After emerging, Bonnie communicated with Ritchie for a brief moment.
The two of them synchronized the information they had acquired.
In truth, Bonnie had also received assistance from Jeremy, however, her expertise lay more in magic than in sheer strength. This specialization had prevented Bonnie from finding a suitable opportunity to shatter the peculiar mirror world.
Once both of them had stabilized their conditions, they proceeded to rescue everyone else from the mirror world, following the method Ritchie had previously employed.
As the number of rescued individuals increased, their pace of assistance became ever more rapid.
After half an hour, all those who had entered the instance were successfully rescued.
The general's aide was not saved by anyone else, he was the only one who had managed to escape using his own strength.
"Now that we have all escaped the mirror world, we should press onward. Remaining here is becoming exceedingly perilous, given the sheer number of mirrors surrounding us."
After a brief discussion among Howard's aide, Bonnie, Ritchie, and the personnel from the Special Circumstances Bureau, they resolved to continue their journey.
The group's pace was neither too fast nor too slow, and after spending several minutes, they finally arrived at the entrance of a door radiating a ghostly blue light.
However, before this door stood a petite figure that obstructed their path.
This figure was clad in a flowing white dress, smiling as she regarded the group.
In response to the sudden appearance of the girl in the white dress, Ritchie, Bonnie, and Howard's aide remained on high alert.
"Who are you? Why are you blocking our path?"
Bonnie stepped forward and inquired directly.
"You may call me Scarlett." she replied, "I am not blocking your way! I am simply here waiting for you."
"Waiting for us? Did you already know that we would be coming here?"
Ritchie quickly followed up with a question directed at Scarlett.
Scarlett nodded with an expression of utmost clarity.
"Of course, I knew you would arrive here, for it was I who brought you to this place. Moreover, I have been waiting for you for quite some time!"
The moment Scarlett uttered those words, Bonnie, Ritchie, and Howard's aide came to a profound realization.
It was evident that the three doppelgängers they had encountered outside the instance had been dispatched by Scarlett herself.
Without hesitation, Bonnie and Ritchie immediately prepared themselves for battle.
Howard's aide loudly alerted the individuals behind him, "We have encountered a monster from the instance! All of you must ready yourselves for combat!"
As soon as Howard's aide shouted this warning, Scarlett's form swiftly surged upward.
She transformed into a colossal bear, her body enveloped in a ghostly green flame.
Scarlett unleashed a terrifying roar and then lunged toward the group.
Ritchie and Bonnie had been on high alert, fully prepared for a confrontation, so Scarlett's assault came as no surprise to them.
Ritchie employed the Ravager's Gloves to manipulate Scarlett's shadow, while Bonnie pointed her staff directly at Scarlett.
One after another, frost spells erupted from Bonnie's staff, hurtling through the air toward their formidable opponent.
The frost spells, upon striking Scarlett, failed to inflict any discernible harm.
The monstrous bear that Scarlett had transformed into was incensed by the actions of Ritchie and Bonnie. In an instant, she altered her attack target, deciding to eliminate the two audacious individuals who dared to assault her.
Outside the door radiating a ghostly blue light, a fierce battle erupted.
Although Scarlett possessed formidable strength, she found it challenging to secure a swift victory against the onslaught of the group.
Meanwhile, within the confines of the door emanating a ghostly blue glow, Jeremy and the others quickly sensed the unusual commotion outside.
They realized that Scarlett had engaged in combat with their companions.
Recognizing this rare opportunity, the three of them resolved to break free from the oppressive grip of the shadowy hall.
"We must act in unison! For relying solely on our individual strengths will undoubtedly prove insufficient to escape the control of the shadowy hall!"
Before they made their move, Jeremy took a moment to remind Howard and Liam.