NOVEL ONLINE FREE Chapter 249: A Highly Effective Trap
Under Jeremy's guidance, Howard and Liam swiftly constructed the rudimentary framework of the trap.
The two of them utilized the various gadgets they had brought with them to set up two traps in the middle of the corridor, positioned not far apart, capable of posing a threat to any lurking monster.
In the space between these two traps, Jeremy employed his Time King's talent to create a highly concealed spatial trap.
As soon as Scarlett stepped into the spatial trap, she would become ensnared in a chaotic temporal maelstrom.
Even if Scarlett possessed immense power, it would be nearly impossible for her to escape the influence of the temporal turmoil in a short span of time.
This would provide Jeremy, Howard, and Liam with an opportunity to launch an attack on Scarlett.
To ensure the trap's success, Jeremy deliberately placed the Longsword of the Undying within the concealed spatial trap.
The Longsword of the Undying is positioned at the very center of the spatial trap, and anyone who enters this trap must first reach its center in order to escape.
This implies that even if Scarlett detects the presence of the Longsword of the Undying, she must actively approach it.
As Scarlett draws near the Longsword of the Undying, Jeremy can manipulate it from outside the temporal trap to launch an attack on her.
After setting up all the traps, Jeremy addressed Howard and Liam directly.
"What we need to do next is actually very simple: we must patiently wait."
Jeremy hoped to eliminate Scarlett using the trap, or at the very least, to severely injure her.
Only once the threat from Scarlett was neutralized would Jeremy consider proceeding deeper into the Mirror Maze instance.
If Scarlett were to pursue them relentlessly from behind, the further they ventured into the instance, the greater the dangers they would encounter.
Initially, both Howard and Liam were not entirely in agreement with Jeremy's plan.
Once the trap was completed, Liam stated directly to Jeremy,
"I believe we only need to use this trap to halt Scarlett's pursuit. We could take advantage of the time she spends in the trap to swiftly delve deeper into the instance.
Our objective this time is not to completely unravel the high-difficulty instance we are in. Rather, our goal is merely to investigate the specific circumstances within the high-difficulty instance.
Thus, there is no necessity for us to take such a significant risk by waiting here for Scarlett's arrival."
Liam's thoughts were quite similar to those of Howard.
Although Howard did not voice his opinion, the expression on his face clearly indicated that he strongly agreed with Liam's perspective.
Jeremy nodded in acknowledgment.
"Your plan is certainly very reasonable. However, do not forget that all of our companions have already entered the Mirror Maze instance with us.
If we were to proceed according to your strategy, we might indeed find an opportunity to escape from the instance. But how would the others manage to escape? Do you truly believe their abilities are sufficient to facilitate their exit from such a high-difficulty instance?"
Faced with Jeremy's counterargument, Liam fell silent.
Liam had not neglected to consider this matter, he had ultimately concluded that it was acceptable to abandon those who were not particularly strong.
In Liam's view, as long as he, Howard, and Jeremy—the three most powerful individuals—could escape, the overall strength of the Moonlight City Awakeners would not suffer a significant decline.
Though he harbored such thoughts internally, he could never express them directly in front of Jeremy and Howard.
As Liam remained silent, Jeremy continued to elaborate further.
"Even if the three of us can barely escape from the Mirror Maze instance, we will not be able to ensure the continued safety of Moonlight City.
You both should be quite familiar with instances, you ought to know that one of the primary characteristics of an instance is its ability to consume the powers of any humans who venture within.
If the Mirror Maze instance were to devour everyone except for the three of us, the power of this instance would increase dramatically.
Ultimately, the strength of the Mirror Maze instance could escalate to a level where no one would be able to contend with it. At that point, this high-difficulty instance could single-handedly obliterate Moonlight City."
After Jeremy finished articulating this point, Howard finally broke the silence.
"I believe Jeremy's perspective is more reasonable. Therefore, let us heed his advice! We shall remain here and await Scarlett's arrival!"
Since Howard had expressed his agreement, Liam naturally concurred as well.
The three of them positioned themselves not far from the trap, prepared to wait for Scarlett's approach.
After five or six minutes had passed, Scarlett, now transformed into a monstrous bird, flew to a location very close to the trap.
However, just as she was about to step into the trap, Scarlett abruptly halted.
She transformed from her avian form back into her human guise.
At this moment, Scarlett could clearly see that a trap lay not far from her.
Moreover, she was acutely aware that this trap was exceedingly dangerous.
Yet, Scarlett had to press on, for her objective was to thwart the actions of Jeremy and the others.
"Although the trap ahead is exceedingly perilous, there are no other options available! I must cross the trap to stop those damned humans!"
Having made her resolution, Scarlett focused all her power into her eyes.
Her gaze radiated a ghostly blue light, and soon, silhouettes began to materialize around the traps that Jeremy and the others had set.
These apparitions swiftly entered the trap, and the trap itself began to suffer damage at Scarlett's hands.
In the face of this development, Jeremy exhibited no signs of panic.
He merely lowered his voice and quickly instructed Howard and Liam, "We cannot allow Scarlett to dismantle the trap we painstakingly set! We must launch an attack on her immediately! Only then can we throw her into a state of confusion."
Having uttered these words, Jeremy was the first to launch an assault against Scarlett.
Although the Longsword of the Undying had already been placed within the spatial trap, Jeremy still posed a considerable threat to Scarlett through his innate talent, The King of Time and Space, even without any weapons.
Following Jeremy's attack, both Howard and Liam subsequently joined in the assault on Scarlett.
Howard drew forth his most powerful weapon, an elegantly designed antique pistol.
This antique pistol had the unique ability to transform Howard's power into tangible bullets.
Liam drew forth what appeared to be an ordinary staff. However, with each flourish of the staff in Liam's grasp, a series of blazing fireballs hurtled toward Scarlett.
Liam was a highly skilled mage, particularly adept at fire-based attacks, and all his abilities were intricately tied to the power of fire elements.
Moreover, the staff he wielded was capable of enhancing fire element spells.
In the face of the combined assaults from Jeremy, Howard, and Liam, Scarlett remained remarkably unfazed.
Scarlett had already discerned that Jeremy was the strongest among the three.
Thus, she chose to directly target Jeremy.
Scarlett summoned a mirror before her and then stepped into it.
As Scarlett entered the mirror, the space surrounding Jeremy, Howard, and Liam underwent a violent transformation.
It seemed as though the very fabric of their space was being drawn into the mirror.
Even in the midst of this unforeseen predicament, Jeremy managed to maintain his composure.
Just as Jeremy was about to be pulled into the mirror, he successfully activated the spatial trap he had just set.
Utilizing his innate talent, The King of Time and Space, Jeremy completely inverted the structure of the spatial trap.
This maneuver caused the spatial trap to be drawn into Scarlett's mirror realm before Jeremy and the others were.
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Along with the spatial trap, the Longsword of the Undying was also pulled into the mirrored world.
The instant the Longsword of the Undying entered the mirror realm, Jeremy manipulated it from outside to strike at the singularity of the mirror world.
Through Jeremy's efforts, the mirror realm constructed by Scarlett collapsed entirely.
Scarlett herself was forcibly ejected from the shattered mirror world.
The moment Scarlett emerged from the mirror realm, she unwittingly stepped into the trap that Jeremy and the others had prepared.
As the trap was triggered, Jeremy, Howard, and Liam joined forces to eliminate Scarlett.
In the instant of her defeat, Scarlett's body transformed entirely into a ghostly blue light.
This ethereal blue light spread outward, swiftly dissipating into the shadowy corridor surrounding them.
Before being completely extinguished, Scarlett managed to utter a final, venomous threat.
"You wretched humans, even if you succeed in defeating me, it does not guarantee that you will escape from the Mirror Maze. My magnificent master will undoubtedly annihilate you all!"
Jeremy, Howard, and Liam paid little heed to Scarlett's parting words.
They had heard many similar proclamations from adversaries before.
No enemy would easily concede defeat, especially not Scarlett, who was a phase boss within the Mirror Maze instance.
There was a possibility that she could harness the powers of the Mirror Maze to resurrect herself yet again.
Nonetheless, Scarlett's ominous statement provided Jeremy and his companions with a crucial piece of information.
It indicated that there indeed existed exceptionally powerful monsters deep within the instance.