Chapter 57: The Frozen Domain

Chapter 57: The Frozen Domain

A loud thunderclap struck down into the orc ranks, sending them tumbling in chaos, their formation utterly disrupted.

Seizing the chance, Axi sped up his charge, diving headfirst into the orc horde.

Once inside, he went on a rampage.

With each swing of his sword, he claimed the life of an orc.

The disorganized orcs, still reeling from Airael’s recent magic attack, were completely unable to stop his advance.

As the orcs launched their attacks against him, Axi didn’t block; he slipped through the gaps between them with agility.

While weaving through, he hunted for opportunities to deliver fatal blows to the orcs nearby.

Having grown accustomed to facing multiple foes, Axi knew well that in such battles, the biggest taboo was getting trapped.

He had to keep moving, don’t let them corner him.

And every attack needed to be swift and decisive.

If he was going to attack, it had to be a kill; he also had to ensure a safe retreat.

However, the orcs were not just sitting ducks.

Quickly, they reorganized under their officer’s command to counter Axi.

Axi didn’t break free before the orcs got their formation back.

Now trapped among the orcs, he felt a tremendous pressure.

Under the orchestrated assault of the orcs, he went from offensive to defensive, struggling to find an opening to attack.

Although he managed to take down a few orcs in this predicament, if this continued, it would be a huge disadvantage for him.

At the same time, more orcs began charging toward Airael.

They hadn’t forgotten that if it weren’t for Airael’s magic attack earlier, they wouldn’t have been in such dire straits.

With these orcs bearing down on her, even Airael wished to help Axi, but she couldn’t do anything.

At this stage, they could only rely on themselves.

Watching the approaching orcs, Airael complained as she prepared her magic, questioning why she had followed Axi into this mess.

Axi was a hero to humans; that wasn’t her role!

She merely wanted to satisfy her curiosity by being beside him.

And maybe grab a little extra cash along the way.

But these past two times? Danger was inescapable!

So many orcs! If they really expected Airael to defeat them alone…

Airael wasn’t lacking in confidence, but that would surely be exhausting.

She figured she better wait for Baron Powell and the main forces to arrive.

Then, under their cover, she could unleash her most powerful magic from the rear for some safe long-range output.

Despite her frustration, Airael’s hands moved with precision.

Those filthy orcs trying to kill and eat her? No goodwill there!

This time, she performed a high-level fire spell—Fire Dragon’s Dance.

A vivid fire dragon, about ten meters long, emerged behind Airael, roaring loudly as it charged for the orcs.

The fire dragon clawed and roared mid-air, exuding an air of incredible ferocity.

It looked quite impressive.

The orcs were momentarily thrown into a state of panic.

Their charge slowed as they instinctively felt the heatwave approaching.

The orcs in the back were fine, but those in front had their skin singed.

Watching their charred comrades fall, the orc ranks hesitated, daring not to advance.

This human mage was strong and difficult to deal with.

“Charge! Don’t fear her! Human mages are weak in close combat,” barked the orc officer.

Confronted with this situation, he temporarily set aside the siege on Axi.

Axi was now trapped; at this rate, capturing him was only a matter of time.

With the officer’s command, the orcs steeled their courage and charged at Airael once more.

“A bunch of scrubs,” Airael scoffed in disdain.

After using fire, she decided to whip out some ice magic next.

Time for the orcs to experience the wrath of alternating heat and cold!

Of course, she needed to keep her distance from the orcs.

Sure, she could engage, but she wasn’t foolish enough to fight amongst so many. Her little frame would definitely suffer a blow!

Thus, Airael began to retreat while casting magic, trying her best to distance herself from the orc mob.

Seeing Airael “flee,” the orcs went berserk, chasing after her.

If Airael was running, their officer’s words rang true.

Human mages weren’t adept at close quarters; naturally, they would run when the orcs got close.

So they just had to catch her and take out this infuriating human mage!

This nasty human mage had just terrified them!

Turning to glance at the orcs closing in, Airael flashed them a mocking grin.

Sorry, too late!

The game was nearing its end.

Airael halted in her tracks.

With her as the center, the ground around her started to freeze.

It stopped once a ten-meter diameter circle was formed.

The orcs, unable to stop in time, skated hilariously on the icy surface, falling flat on their backs.

As they tried to get up, they quickly realized they couldn’t stand anymore.

They started to freeze!

The ice bound their movements.

Fear painted their faces as the orcs looked on in horror.

Soon, they were entirely encased in ice, frozen solid into lifelike ice sculptures.

This magic was none other than the high-level ice magic—Frozen Domain.

The orcs who managed to halt their advance were now staring at their ice-bound comrades, fear striking their hearts.

They had lost the will to charge forth.

The terror on the faces of those encased in ice was too chilling.

“You wanted to fight me up close? Well, come on, I’m right here waiting for you!”

At that moment, Airael taunted the outside orcs confidently.

To ensure they understood, she even spoke in their language.

In this life, equipped with elite education, she truly embodied an elite.

Using multiple races’ languages was a piece of cake for her.

The orcs were furious, their anger boiling.

But as they were about to step into the Frozen Domain, they hesitated upon seeing their frozen companions.