"You need to make your own decision on this matter, Ini." Annelotte continued: "If you think about it from that guy, I believe he doesn't want you to be exposed to such a world. But, I think You should also have your own ideas... and you also know that only that silly girl Eileen is suitable to blindly cater to that idiot, and you... it may not be impossible to choose another path. No matter what, at least I will support you."
"..." Inelise thought in silence for a moment, and finally nodded: "I understand."
"Then what do you want to do?" Annelotte was a little curious about the little girl's decision.
"I want to become stronger and better. This is my choice! If I hadn't made this determination, I wouldn't have come here with you, sister." Inelise said firmly.
She raised her little hand, and then used the most standard posture to unleash a powerful ice storm under Annelotte's slightly admiring gaze.
The violent frost elements seemed particularly ferocious at this time, and the ice and snow fragments mixed with bone-chilling coldness hit the Stoke people in the back row like indestructible projectiles.
The Stoker people who were baptized by the little girl's spell immediately screamed, and many people even had their heads smashed directly by hailstones the size of walnuts. Then the fatal cold air would freeze their blood and nerves, and death would be their final destination. The ending that must be faced.
"Perfect!" Being able to have Annelotte use such words of praise is enough to prove how beautiful Inelise's spell is.
Annelotte didn't give Inelise any instructions just now. She wanted to see if the little girl had the ability to control and judge the battlefield situation. Mages are different from other warriors and archers. Although they are few in number, sometimes even a single spell can turn the tide of the battle.
Therefore, how to correctly select spells and use them in the most correct position is a very critical issue.
And Enelise's performance just now was remarkable. Although Ice Storm is even inferior to Fireball in terms of single-target lethality, its advantage lies in its wide range and strong containment ability.
The current situation is actually suitable for using this spell, at least it is much better than using fireball.
Why
Think about it, what are these mages doing here? Kill the enemy? How can it be? How many people can a group of rookie mages who have just seen blood kill? There are tens of thousands of Stoke people in this Costa Fortress. Is it possible that just a few more rookie mages can kill them all
Don't forget the mission of the commandos, they are not here to kill the enemy. They are actually here just to seize control of the city gate and hold on until the large forces of the Hawk Empire invade the Costa Fortress.
Therefore, whether it is a commando or a mage who just teleported here, how many people are killed is not important to the entire battle. What they have to do is actually to hold on to the city gate. No matter how many enemies come, as long as they do not lose control of the city gate, these enemies will naturally be eliminated by the swarming Hawke Empire troops.
As early as this morning, Annelotte, who had been notified by Alexander in advance, had already told all the magic academy students participating in the assault about the situation they were about to face tonight.
But the result also did not surprise Annelotte, even though she had already emphasized that this battle was mainly about containment. But when the young people from the Magic Academy just landed on the battlefield, the scene filled with blood and mutilated limbs plunged them all into panic.
Although Annelotte had already used a physical force field to protect them the first time they were teleported, most of them still seemed panicked under the pressure of blood and death.
As an obvious reaction to the panic, one and two of them began to throw fireballs without any purpose - this is the most commonly used offensive spell. Perhaps this is the only way to bring a little sense of security to these rookies.
On the other hand, Enelise did not start casting spells immediately when she entered the battlefield. In addition to making up her mind to take that step, she was also observing the situation on the battlefield.
Although she has entered the middle level, the fourth-level spells are already the limit that Inelise can cast. With limited magic power reserves, every spell must exert its due efficiency to ensure the completion of the task well.
And the ice storm that Inelis had just blocked a section of the city wall corridor for nearly a minute. If she hadn't blocked the Stoke's attack in that area in time, the commandos who were already a little overwhelmed would have fallen. Although there is still Alexander in the center who can make up for the numerous mistakes, since Inelise can detect the weaknesses there earlier, it also proves her keen observation ability on the battlefield.
"Thank you for coming, Miss Annelotte." Alexander, who originally wanted to take action, withdrew his two-handed sword. Although Alexander usually takes the lead on the battlefield, since he focuses on defense today, as the strongest main force of the commando, it is naturally better for him to sit in the center and protect the most critical mage team.
"Your Highness, you are welcome. Being able to serve the Empire is the duty of the Second Academy of Magic." Annelotte replied lukewarmly. For some reason, Annelotte has never been particularly enthusiastic about the prince of the Empire.
Hmm... If I had to say it, Annelotte couldn't give a reason, but she just couldn't like this unimaginably handsome prince. Of course, she didn't dislike Alexander at all. All I can say is... In Annelotte's opinion, Alexander is just an insignificant ordinary person.
For this kind of people, Annelotte has never been too enthusiastic.
"..." Alexander scratched his hair in embarrassment after being dumped by such a lukewarm comment. He actually wanted to have a good relationship with the dean of the Second Magic Academy.
If we put aside the huge and intricate network of nobles and wealthy businessmen that the First Magic Academy is privately associated with. Both the purpose of running the school and the enrollment philosophy of the Second Academy of Magic have determined that its potential will far exceed that of the First Academy of Magic. If he can establish a good relationship with such an organization, Alexander will have a lot of capital to compete with his brother in the future.
And even if you don't look at the Second Magic Academy, Annelotte itself is worthy of Alexander's win. She is personally recognized as the strongest person of the younger generation, and her father is the sword spirit of the empire that protects the country. Therefore, Alexander became friendly with Regnar. Part of the reason was due to his temper with that guy, but Annelotte was also one of his considerations. After all, apart from Regna, it was really difficult for anyone to get close to this woman.
What gives Alexander a headache now is that even if he has the support of Annelotte through Regnar, it is difficult to gain the friendship of the dean of the Second Magic Academy... This woman is really difficult to deal with!
However, since they were not particularly enthusiastic about him, Alexander, who was a prince of the empire, naturally would not get on the pole and continue to get closer. He thought for a while and finally decided that it would be better to resolve the battle in front of him first.
"Miss Annelotte, Lisanna asks you to take care of her first. She..." Alexander paused, and finally covered it up: "She was injured in the battle, and she can't withdraw at this time. I want to stay." I’ll be safer around you.”
"I will." Annelotte looked at the somewhat lost Lisanna behind Alexander, and then nodded. Lisanna was the only direct disciple recognized by Malolite, and it was also duty-bound for Annelotte to take care of Lisanna.
However, Annelotte didn't see where Lisanna was injured. Looking at this girl's appearance, Annelotte felt that she was in such a state because she had some knots in her heart recently that were difficult to untie.
"Are you worried?" Lisanna was very close to Annelotte when she lived in the Wind Mansion, so the Frost Girl was very direct when she spoke.
"Hmm..." Lisanna didn't hide anything in front of Annelotte.
"Do you need my help?" Annelotte did not directly ask the reason for the matter, because she also knew that Lisanna was a very smart girl. She knows whether she can solve it independently and whether she needs help.
"Sorry, sister Anne, let me handle this matter myself. You don't have to worry about me, this battle is more important." Lisanna shook her head, how could Annelotte help with such a thing and let her help her improve her strength?
Annelotte glanced at Lisanna, then nodded: "Okay."
The Frost Girl muttered two spells briskly, then rose into the air and flew into the air. Several flying arrows flew towards Annelotte, but these bows and arrows were either too far away to hit, or they fell softly under Annelotte's powerful protective magic.
Annelotte looked down and found that the speed of the large army rushing into the city gate was slower than she imagined. If calculated this way, they would have to hold on for at least another half hour to forty minutes before the large force could seize control of the northern part of Fortress Costa.
If that time really comes, not to mention the commandos, the lives of even the dozen or so students from the academy brought out by Annelotte may be in danger.
Annelotte looked around, and then landed next to Alexander, who had begun to support the weak defense area.
"His Royal Highness Prince."
"What's the matter?" Alexander wielded a sacred sword energy and chopped down three enemies, asking without looking back.
"Detach a part of the army and rush to the northwest wall of the fortress." Annelotte pointed to the wall near the canyon cliff in the distance.
"What are you going to do?" Alexander couldn't help but be stunned after hearing this.
"I want to open another city gate." Annelotte replied calmly.