Sky-cracking Rider-Chapter 477: Section 473 - The Weakness of Jiū

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Despite the journey from the Siberian Tundra to the hinterlands of Yangzhou Continent, spanning over ten thousand miles from the northern hemisphere to the southern hemisphere, and despite the wearisome travel, the Magic Cube Airship was extremely smooth for the entire journey with no bumps, allowing the members of Team 04 to get very good rest. At this moment, their vitality and spirits had not fully recovered, but they were at least eighty or ninety percent, enough to handle a sudden large-scale battle.

"I just saw Liaison Officer Rossi, he seemed to come to our building,"

Earth Mage Ruan Tiankai mentioned the familiar figure he had seen when buying snacks on the public floor.

"Really?"

Adrian raised his eyebrows in some surprise.

He had just been talking to Rossi, and the liaison officer hadn’t mentioned a thing about having come to their residence in Block C.

Driving the vehicle, Chen Fei said without turning his head, "He’s probably here for me!"

After all, he had just met with Liaison Officer Rossi.

After the alarm sounded, the traffic on the road diminished significantly, as many non-combat personnel took refuge in the nearest shelters.

Although Hablav City had many ability users, the number who could deal with mutant attacks was ultimately limited.

Especially for supernatural power users, if they only have non-combat skills, going to the battlefield would merely be a futile act of gifting their heads to the enemy.

Just like the knowledgeable blonde miss who disliked Chen Xiao’er, even if she could see through the chaotic thoughts of the mutants, what good would it do? These vicious creatures do not know what it means to pity hapless damsels and certainly would not show any mercy.

"Eh? Chen Fei, he’s looking for you? What for?"

Adrian’s first thought was that Chen Xiao’er had caused trouble again and if he, as the captain, needed to cover for him, he might have to ask.

Honestly, within Team 04, Chen Fei was the one who had caused the most trouble for Liaison Officer Rossi. Since he never wrote reports and had no qualms about causing problems for others, it made Adrian’s and Rossi’s lives difficult because they constantly had to write reports and answer inquiries. It was a headache.

Chen Fei said, "He brought a leg ring meant for Xiao Jiu, it seems to provide spiritual protection."

"A leg ring? Is it an alchemy artifact?"

Adrian could hardly believe his ears.

Alchemy artifacts are not cheap, and he couldn’t figure out why Rossi would give such an expensive gift, no, a heavy gift, to Little Bird out of the blue.

"Yes, it should be an artifact!"

Chen Fei nodded.

Xiao Jiu’s new leg ring was unique; the previous leg ring was only limited to providing positioning and identity verification, and it wasn’t an alchemical artifact nor did it have functions like spiritual protection.

"Cost a pretty penny, huh?"

Earth Mage Ruan Tiankai murmured.

Anything related to alchemy never came cheap. Prices typically started in the hundreds of thousands, millions of Star Yuan, and even amounts like ten billion Star Yuan were not uncommon. Even the sole Space System Alchemy Storage Device owned by Team 04 actually belonged to the Blue Star Global United Defense Committee. If one traced the origin further, it was part of the public state assets of Sovereignty, currently on loan for use, not because the Joint Defense Committee was truly wealthy and powerful.

"Who knows!"

Chen Fei himself couldn’t understand why Rossi, who always wore a stern look and kept people at a distance, would suddenly think to gift him an artifact and specifically for Xiao Jiu.

Adrian, after a brief contemplation, suddenly slapped his forehead as if he’d grasped a key point.

"I’ve got it!"

Everyone turned towards him, including Chen Fei, who looked over through the rear-view mirror inside the car.

"What’s the reason?"

"Because of the Green Scale Colt Mini!"

The more Adrian thought about it, the more he felt his guessing was correct.

"Ah?" ×9

A chorus of surprised voices echoed through the vehicle.

"The Blue Scaled Colt was tampered with, resulting in a mutation that led to the tragic death of Knight Sam."

When mentioning the teammate who had been sacrificed, Adrian’s expression became somewhat unnatural.

If time could be reversed, he would definitely do everything in his power to save the Holy Knight.

Adrian continued, "If it had been Xiao Jiu..."

Screech!

The steering wheel in Chen Fei’s hands deformed, and the Mobile Base Vehicle swerved, nearly hitting the curb.

Yet, no one in the vehicle complained about his driving mistake, not even casting him a blaming glance. Almost everyone could empathize with Adrian’s words.

The most bitter betrayal is the betrayal from someone closest, a human tragedy indeed.

Chen Fei said, word by word, "I won’t let such a thing happen."

"Jiu?"

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Perched on the steering wheel, Xiao Jiu looked at Chen Fei, his father, with puzzled concern, not understanding why his expression had suddenly turned fierce.

"I won’t let that happen either," Adrian said in a deep voice.

He didn’t want such a tragedy to happen to Team 04 again.

"Whether it’s the ’Water Bear’ or ’Sacred Advent,’ there should be no chance, right? Xiao Jiu is so smart, agile, and adorable, right? Everyone!"

As Mouri Misono spoke, she looked towards the others.

Team 04 collectively nodded, especially B-grade Ice Ability User Susanna, whose nod was exceptionally vigorous.

"After the ’Blue Scaled Colt’ mutates, it loses its casting ability, if Xiao Jiu were to mutate…" Adrian grunted a few times, then trailed off, his expression turning somewhat strange.

Everyone was completely baffled, but gradually, more and more people came to a realization.

That’s right!

Xiao Jiu is a Pure Light Sparrow.

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If it lost its casting ability, given the combat strength of a Pure Light Sparrow, well, it probably wouldn’t even be able to beat a chicken, right?

Team 04 all shared knowing smiles, understanding each other without words.

"Water Bear" must be really bored to even consider targeting a weak Magical Beast like the Pure Light Sparrow.

Only Little Bird knew nothing of this and continued to frolic and act coquettish in front of father Chen Fei, hoping to get a lot of attention.

Adrian sighed deeply and said, "So Xiao Jiu’s only vulnerability is its spirit, and that leg ring Magic Artifact is exactly what it needs to cover this weakness."

It would be troublesome if Little Bird were controlled by a Psychic Series Spell or Skill.

"Is that really necessary?"

As an A-grade Psychic Ability User and Puppet Master, Joshua rolled his eyes.

He couldn’t understand what kind of heartless person would actually go out of their way to target a little bird.

"It is necessary!" ×3

Three voices chimed in unison, belonging to Adrian, Neanderthal Chief Bassan, and Magical Beast Old Tree Boundary Ape Lulu’an.

These three, all with "an" in their names.

If the Holy Knight were still alive, he might have been added to the group.

"Xiao Jiu has the power to annihilate us all."

If Little Bird launched an attack without warning like the Green Scale Colt Mini, no one in Team 04 would survive.

With this thought, Adrian shivered involuntarily; just the thought was terrifying.

"That’s right, it is indeed the case!"

Chen Fei hesitated, then nodded. He looked at the new leg ring on the Little Bird’s claw.

Although Boss Hana had helped resolve a potential danger with a Contract Scroll, if someone targeted the heart and will, it would indeed be hard to guard against.

"What a terrifying Chiu!"

Susanna shivered with fright. While the northern hemisphere was in the midst of winter, the southern hemisphere was experiencing scorching summer days. Yet at this moment, she couldn’t feel the slightest warmth, feeling chilly all over.

Cold air whooshed from the air conditioning vent above her.

"But on the other hand, this leg ring given by Liaison Officer Rossi is a really good thing."

A-grade Metal Ability User Kiterley observed the Little Bird that always stayed close to Chen Fei. No one in Team 04 didn’t like this little guy.

"No, it should have been specially customized for Xiao Jiu by the Blue Star Global United Defense Committee," Adrian speculated unexpectedly.

"That could indeed be possible, Rossi the Liaison Officer doesn’t have such a warm heart." Discover more stories at novelbuddy

Chen Fei deeply agreed.

Looking at everyone in Team 04 with disdain, Rossi just didn’t seem like the type to be kindhearted beneath his cold exterior.

Unexpectedly, Adrian, who always dealt politely with Rossi, also had this clear understanding.

"Yeah, right, how could it be!"

Puppet Master Joshua strongly agreed.

Nobody liked that old stammerer (although he hadn’t always been one).

Who was he putting on that surly face for all the time?