My Players Are So Fierce – Handsome dog Frank
Chapter 1553 - 522. Vampire race - Thorn branch unlocked! - [Monthly ticket additional release 4/10]

Chapter 1553: 522. Vampire race - Thorn branch unlocked! - [Monthly ticket additional release 4/10]

In the arena, five minutes after the battle began, under the strengthening powers of the black petals scattered by the Rose Knight and the super state buff bestowed by Lady Triss, the well-coordinated strategy team—having rehearsed their tactics four times—managed to bring Sir Murphy’s health bar down to 28%.

Everyone’s movements in this phase of the battle were smooth and fluid, clearly adapted to the intense combat rhythm against Murphy. Remarkably, they were already nearing the execution phase, yet all 40 players remained alive!

This meant that Sir Murphy couldn’t utilize executions to drain blood for recovery. His midnight regeneration as a vampire couldn’t keep up with the rate of his health loss!

The entire scene felt like the rookie strategy group had suddenly transformed into a professional "carry the boss" team. Even against Sir Murphy in his Bloodthirsty state, dual-gold enhancements allowed them to advance and retreat with ease.

The battle was practically a masterpiece of combat artistry, captivating the audience’s gaze, even drawing attention from golden-tier powerhouses who began sensing that Murphy seemed to be dangerously close to the edge.

"Should I go a bit easy on the buffs later?"

Lady Shani held a wine glass in hand as she sat beside Triss. Though Triss’s face remained expressionless, Shani keenly noticed her clenched fists, revealing her anxiety over the possibility of her precious Murphy being defeated by these outsiders.

The Thorns Duke whispered softly, but Triss immediately shook her head, saying:

"If you don’t want little Mo Fei to resent you, then follow the rules. This is his battle, alongside the warriors he personally nurtured. It is a sacred challenge that must not be disrupted by external forces."

"Indeed, Lady Shani, it must be so."

On the other side, the Rose Knight Palano also chimed in lowly:

"You mustn’t let impulses and the guise of doing good turn a thrilling battle into meaningless cheating. In this fight, I see the beauty of unity, wisdom, and courage, and I won’t allow you to recklessly ruin it."

"Hmph, if you like it so much, why don’t you get down there and fight?"

Shani, seemingly holding a grudge against Palano, took a sip of her wine and retorted:

"Lock your power level at the silver tier and become the challenge target for these fierce warriors. I bet they’d drive you into a desperate corner in at most ten tries."

"Hmm, I think they’d need twenty, maybe thirty attempts."

Clad in a sleek black military uniform that accentuated his charm, the Rose Knight leaned his cheek on his hand with interest and said:

"I have access to more tactics than Murphy. Using an array of coordinated techniques, I wouldn’t let these crafty individuals easily figure out the patterns of my attacks, making it tough for them to devise a complete strategy against me.

That said, such activities do hold great significance!

They can strengthen teamwork and instill courage in the face of formidable enemies. I should consider promoting such exercises within my own forces.

If these warriors were to reach the headquarters of the Blood Covenant Knight Order in the future, I would truly relish the opportunity to extend some ’landlord’s hospitality’..."

"It’s settled then, Lord Palano."

From the second row, Governor Milian suddenly spoke up:

"According to the administrative bureau’s plans, three months from now during the foreign holiday known as ’Valentine’s Day’—a day celebrating love on their side—you, the legendary ’True Love Knight’ of the continent, would make the perfect timed challenge target.

If you’re willing, we could set up a special challenge route for you.

All you’d need to do is appear, and we’ll prepare the rewards for the challenge ahead of time."

"Sounds good!"

Palano readily agreed.

Admiring the seamless attacks of the warriors below, he contemplated what strategies he might employ if faced with such an assault himself.

He responded:

"If we’re still alive by then, I will definitely accept their challenge! In the name of true love..."

"Phase three incoming! Hold steady!"

At the very moment Palano voiced his reply, Stick Brother’s roar echoed through the arena below as Sir Murphy’s health approached the 20% execution threshold.

Their coordination remained flawless. Though Murphy, in his Bloodthirsty state, paired with Necessary Evil in an attempt to launch yet another strike against the healing team, this time, the defenses around Lady Shui and Gutty—the two primary healers—were bolstered not only by Three Five Battles but also by the guest healer, Brother Meow, wielding a legendary axe alongside his Bloodwood Treants.

Completely impenetrable!

Even Murphy acknowledged this.

He could forcefully kill Lady Shui and Gutty, but doing so would mean enduring a concentrated assault from these buff-enhanced players in a short time. With several strengthened states, their accuracy matched his evasive maneuvers—any slight mistake would result in injury.

Given Murphy’s relatively weaker health pool compared to other bosses, such a reckless strategy would undoubtedly be fatal.

Thus, Murphy abandoned his tower-diving kill attempt and called Necessary Evil back to avoid another banishment from Stick Brother. At that precise moment, Cheche struck him with a remote binding spell, slowing his movements, before Brother Qu landed a piercing sniper shot through his chest, causing his health bar to plunge past the 20% mark.

"Warriors of Transylvania! Advance under the shadow of the thorns!"

From the stands, Lady Shani rose, wine glass in hand, her tender voice as a wife resonating as a rallying cry. As the wine glass flew from her hand, the Golden Assassin’s power radiated outward as a halo effect, encompassing the entire arena.