Exploring Technology in a Wizard World-Chapter 1361 - 1359: Thunder Spear

After a pause, Oscar spoke earnestly to Long Shu and Zong Hu: "Next, the two of you might have to work a bit harder. You need to help me get the whole Spider Web running, collect valuable intelligence as much as possible, first to find out the cause of His Majesty’s death, then to locate the enemy lurking in the shadows, and finally to unite the forces still loyal to the Alliance, striving to annihilate the opponent and restore peace to the Alliance."

Long Shu and Zong Hu nodded, expressing they would do their best.

Then Oscar seemed to think of something, pursed his lips and said: "If everything goes smoothly with the plan, that would naturally be the best. But considering the current dire situation, the worst could happen. If... I mean if, I get killed, then you..."

Before Oscar could finish, Zong Hu frowned and spoke up: "Sir, it’s not going to that extent, right? Both Long Shu and I are by your side, and we’re out in the open, who would dare to openly assassinate you? If someone really tries, Long Shu and I would protect you to the death."

"Hey, hey, you may not care for your life, but mine is precious." Long Shu hastily interjected after listening.

Zong Hu glared at Long Shu, spoke gruffly: "Isn’t this just like when you called me a coward back in Pompeii? Now you’re scared yourself?"

"Afraid? That’s impossible." Long Shu thrust his neck out, "But I just feel that risking my life to protect the boss is something I should say myself, why would you want to play the hero?"

Zong Hu: "..."

"Alright, alright." Oscar laughed and waved his hand, signaling the brothers to stop bickering, then put on a grave expression and said seriously, "I understand your intentions, but it’s better to be thorough in considering things. Honestly, even if you two protect me with your lives, what happens after losing your protection? Wouldn’t I be at risk again? So, if you really encounter an enemy you can’t handle, don’t sacrifice yourselves pointlessly. It’s better to find ways to make up for it later. So if I get killed, you..."

Oscar then began to speak in intricate detail, laying out his thoughts and plans.

After listening, even the usually frivolous Long Shu looked serious.

In the carriage, the atmosphere was a bit heavy, and for a moment, no one spoke.

After a few seconds, Long Shu couldn’t hold back any longer, breaking the silence, "Hey, Sir, your plan is indeed good, but I think the chance of using it is quite small, no need to worry too much, I... hiss!"

Long Shu hadn’t finished speaking when the horses outside let out a long whinny, and then the carriage jolted violently and came to an abrupt halt.

Zong Hu reacted the quickest, immediately placing one hand on Oscar’s shoulder, turning his body towards the direction of the carriage door, taking a protective stance.

Long Shu was a step slow; he was startled for a moment, raised his hand and gave himself a loud slap on the face, then opened the carriage door to look outside.

Just to see the two high-headed horses pulling the carriage collapsed on the ground, bleeding from their seven orifices, motionless, absolutely dead.

The Coachman who was driving the carriage was in the same condition, his body slumped outside the carriage door, not breathing.

Long Shu’s eyebrows stood up like knives, he took a step out of the carriage and looked around quickly locking on the culprit.

An elder wearing a light gray Moon Phase Robe stood calmly on the top of a three-story Stone Building, looking over here. In the night sky, moonlight cut through the thick layers of clouds, its hue changed to a sanguine glow, shining on the elder, mysterious and eerie.

The general manager of Truth Society’s Colorful Rings—Red Moon!

Long Shu stared at Red Moon for a few seconds, his gaze heavy, but his tone remained flippant, curling his lips as he spoke: "Hey, who are you? At such an old age, do you still want to learn from young people and rob on the road?"

"Hmph." Red Moon snorted, not bothered to respond, taking a step forward and flying towards them, waving his hand to attack.

"Hey, hey, hey! Who exactly are you, can’t you make it clear before you start fighting? Do you have to fight so bewilderingly?" Long Shu shouted while subtly signaling Zong Hu to take Oscar and leave.

But Red Moon saw through Long Shu’s stalling tactic and didn’t give them any chance. Closeby, he raised his right hand, and a large amount of moonlight descended from the sky, enveloping the carriage.

"Crash!"

With a sound, the moonlight hit like a massive hammer weighing a thousand pounds, smashing the roof of the carriage into pieces, scattering pieces of wood and debris in all directions. Some wood fragments, illuminated by the moonlight, spun back rapidly, slicing towards the exposed Zong Hu and Oscar as if they were sharp blades.

Zong Hu saw it, gave a cold shout, raised his muscular arms, and dense golden energy exploded like a halo, filling the surrounding one-meter space, enveloping himself and Oscar. At this time, Long Shu also unleashed a green-blue energy flow that crushed all attacking wood fragments.

After finishing, Long Shu glanced deeply at Red Moon, feeling the oppressive aura emanating from him, and decisively told Zong Hu: "Retreat!"

"Alright." Zong Hu agreed readily, grabbing Oscar’s shoulder with his right hand, stepping down, and heading towards the distance.

Red Moon naturally wouldn’t just watch and snorted softly, pursuing Zong Hu.

"Hey, aren’t you going to exchange a few moves with me?" Long Shu called out, trying to intercept Red Moon.

"You?" Red Moon glanced with some disdain, "You’re still not qualified."

"Are you sure?" Long Shu suddenly smiled, a radiant one.

With that dazzling smile, Long Shu thrust his hand into the night above, as if grabbing hold of something, and with a fierce pull, a hundred-meter long lightning appeared next to him, illuminating the entire street.

A moment later, the hundred-meter lightning shrank into Long Shu’s palm, condensing into a nearly two-meter long golden spear. Inside, violent energy surged constantly, ready to explode at any moment, with arcs of electricity piercing the air, jumping crazily, like tangled water snakes.

Long Shu raised the spear, its tip pointing at Red Moon, his aura sharp but maintaining a beaming smile, asked: "Qualified now?"

Red Moon’s eyebrow raised slightly, seriously regarded Long Shu for a moment without saying a word. He withdrew his foot that he stepped out with, paused slightly, then suddenly lunged forward, right hand raised high, striking towards Long Shu, causing the air within a dozen meters to vibrate violently, creating an ear-piercing shriek.

Simultaneously, the moonlight surged forth like a blood-colored tide, striking the tip of Long Shu’s spear.

"Boom!"

With a sound, the two high-intensity energies clashed fiercely, engaging in a violent confrontation followed by a massive explosion.

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