Meteor Fall Master in the 'Starry Abyss'
Chapter 556 - 186. A traitor has emerged among us_2

Chapter 556: 186. A traitor has emerged among us_2

"Oh, first of all, your plan wasn’t foolproof, and it was because of your plan that we suffered heavy personnel losses. Especially the loss of effective combat power."

Upon hearing this, Kurt immediately lost control of his emotions. He stepped forward, swung his iron fist, and aimed it at the other:

"Damn it, do you know how many people have sacrificed for you?"

"Kurt!" Sylia hurriedly stopped him, "He’s a foreigner, you can’t do this!"

"I also agree with His Highness Prince James II," Maria, who had been watching from the side, hesitated for a moment before choosing to stand with Prince James II.

"Oh, by the gods above, I certainly didn’t ask for this. This is a responsibility that you as the host must bear."

Prince James II said mockingly:

"Besides, this isn’t just my personal opinion."

As he spoke, his gaze instinctively fell on Lucite and Hobbs.

"...You two." Sylia squinted her eyes.

They couldn’t do much to a foreign dignitary, but an Outcast of the Armored Breed and a Tanas Clan student with no background dared to speak like this—they were really being ungrateful.

Sylia glanced at Captain Modote, who remained silent.

It seemed the captain was also displeased. After all, it had been him cutting through the thicket and facing the enemy firsthand throughout the journey. Having paid such a heavy price, to now be questioned by others would upset anyone.

No one would feel good about this.

These ingrates...

Sylia’s look towards the two sharpened considerably.

"I didn’t say anything," Hobbs immediately surrendered.

However, Sylia had no intention of letting him off. She stepped forward and scrutinized Hobbs:

"Hey, you’re Hobbs, right?"

With a grin, Hobbs said:

"Ha-ha, Hobbs? Who’s that? I don’t know any—"

Bang!

Sylia grabbed his collar in one swift motion and yanked him up.

"Hobbs! Hey, what are you—"

"Shut up!" Sylia didn’t even glance at Lucite but fixated her gaze on Hobbs like a venomous snake, "It looks like you have an objection to Captain Modote’s decision?"

"Cough, cough—I, I never said that..."

Hobbs’ face turned a purplish hue as Sylia shocked him with magic electricity causing his muscles to spasm instantly. His teeth chattered and he spoke unclearly.

"The team’s commands are all given by Captain Modote. To question the team is to question Senior Modote. If you have a problem with Modote, then you have a problem with me, Sylia! Do you understand?!"

"I... I made it clear. It was the suspected leak of information that led to such a coincidental attack..."

"Is that so?" Sylia spoke coldly, "You mean to say there’s a traitor among us?"

"That’s right—" Hobbs had not finished speaking when a shadow suddenly fell over his face.

Bang!

In an instant, Hobbs was slammed against the wall, his face erupting in fiery, stinging pain as snot, tears, and blood flowed profusely.

"Hobbs!"

Lucite, shocked and angry, immediately glared at Sylia:

"Hey, what are you doing? A member of the Inspectorate hitting a student?"

"This wasn’t done with the authority of the Inspectorate," Sylia stated indifferently, "I did this in my personal capacity as Sylia. No one can defame Senior Modote’s reputation."

"How can you be so unreasonable?"

"Hey, you on the ground!" Sylia completely ignored Lucite, "Get up, either apologize to Senior Modote or I’ll hit you until you do."

"Don’t you think you’re going too far?"

Lucite said in a deep voice:

"The weapons and equipment given to you by the school, and your enforcement rights—were they for bullying students?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a bolt-action magic rifle was abruptly pointed at his chest.

"Have you forgotten? The school can’t control us right now."

Sylia glanced at Lucite, her finger lightly resting on the trigger:

"Times have changed. Might makes right now. What? You got a problem with that?"

Lucite stiffened, then suddenly noticed Hobbs was mouthing words to him:

’Lucite, magic book...’

Lucite nodded and took two steps back away from Sylia. He quietly retreated into the shadows and reached into his backpack. After some rummaging, he found the forbidden book.

’Su Leda Curse Technique Notes’

The books of magic civilization are not just carriers of information but also weapons and equipment. Mages proficient in sorcery can harness the power of words, arranging and combining them to cast spells. The power depends entirely on the quality of the magic book and the grade of the recorded spells.

Although it demanded high expertise, it posed no problem for the studious Lucite.

Hobbs curled up in pain, whimpering softly. Sylia slowly approached, lifted her foot, and kicked him over.

Bang!

"Get up, kneel before Senior Modote," Sylia commanded, pointing the gun, "Otherwise—"

Clang clang.

Suddenly, the ground began to shake violently, dust falling, and walls cracking open with seepage starting to show.

Boom crack!

Pipes burst open, water spouted out, and soon from all sides—

"What’s happening? An earthquake?"

"Run! This place is going to collapse!"

The sudden tremor distracted everyone, leaving no time to chastise Hobbs any further. Sylia and the others quickly ran along the bomb shelter corridor.

"Old Huo! Go!" Lucite grabbed his comrade in a swift motion, slung him onto his back, and dashed forward at a breakneck pace.