Chapter 47

He must succeed. Liu Siyi nervously watched the golden seal formation, never expecting that unlocking the sealed crystal of the unit would require such a large amount of mental energy. A massive amount of mental and magical energy surged into the crystal, feeling comparable to casting a fifth-level lightning spell.

I wonder if it will succeed. Naturally, success would be best, but if it fails, it’s not a big deal; I can just seal it again next time.

The golden seal formation appeared and immediately enveloped the entire mantis. Then, the lines of the formation gradually tightened, like a rope pulling tighter and tighter, until it was branded onto the mantis’s body.

The heavily injured mantis clearly sensed the power of the golden formation, making urgent and anxious chirping sounds, and struggling continuously. However, the injuries it had sustained were too severe, and Liu Siyi did not feel much pressure.

In the end, the sealing was very successful.

A dazzling golden light flashed from the mantis, so blinding that it was impossible to see what happened to the mantis. When the golden light disappeared, the sealed mantis vanished from its original spot.

Feeling a sense of accomplishment, Liu Siyi immediately looked at the unit seal crystal in his hand. Inside the crystal ball, a bright green mantis with a golden seal formation branded on its body appeared vividly, like the most perfect piece of art. The huge wound on its head had completely disappeared, as if the injuries it had just sustained had instantly healed.

Unit Seal Crystal, Tier 4 treasure.

Crystal Level: Tier 7 Mantis Seal Crystal.

Allows the hero to recruit one mantis for 2500 gold coins + 1 sapphire + 1 crystal per week. Current number of mantises: 1/1.

Amazing! Liu Siyi couldn't help but want to recruit a mantis right away, but he knew it wasn't the right time, though the joy on his face was impossible to hide.

"Why did a mantis appear here? Why did the mantis suddenly attack us? I need an explanation." The deep voice of the Behemoth sounded, accompanied by a chilling aura of killing intent.

"About this... I don't know why a mantis would be here. We've never seen one before when we passed through here." Liu Siyi completely denied any involvement, pushing all responsibility away.

"Do you mean to say that all of this was a coincidence?" Seeing Liu Siyi nod, the Behemoth asked again, "If it was a coincidence, what were you doing just now? And where did the mantis that was about to be killed go?"

"That's a treasure I obtained, which can seal a Tier 7 unit and then summon the sealed Tier 7 unit to be my helper. Encountering the mantis was really just a coincidence." Liu Siyi explained.

"So you had us help you kill the mantis so you could seal it?" The Behemoth asked coldly, though it didn't say the unspoken thought: if there were no mantis, you would have sealed one of us three brothers.

If that were said, it would mean a confrontation. Treasures that could seal Tier 7 units were rare, and this human was already lucky to have one. Now that it was used, it no longer posed a threat to the three of them.

The Behemoth only realized this after seeing what Liu Siyi had done but didn't say it, as they hadn't yet come to a confrontation. Besides, even if they did, what could they do? The human could fly and was not afraid of threats. Unless they could kill the human in one go, they would be the ones to suffer in the end.

"No, it really was a coincidence. I have no ill intentions towards you. Please believe me." Liu Siyi genuinely had no ill intentions towards them, as he had no second unit seal crystal. Otherwise, things would have been different.

As for now, if the Behemoth brothers' formidable strength could be utilized, combined with his own forces, he wouldn't have to worry even if the dwarves attacked. Liu Siyi was still thinking about how to use the Behemoth, but the difficulty had increased.

"Is that so? I doubt you would show me the treasure." Though it was a question, the Behemoth coldly affirmed it with a sneer.

"Your current state makes me very afraid, and the injury to your kin is something we all regret. To be honest, I'm afraid that if I show it to you, you won't return it." Liu Siyi said calmly.

"It seems we can't come to an agreement. Now that you can summon a mantis, you have the ability to fight the evil mage. With the strength of the orc castle, you should be able to resist the attack, even if you can't defeat them. However, my second brother is severely injured and can't move, so we need to stay and protect him. We won't get involved." The Behemoth said firmly.

Liu Siyi could see that the Behemoth was always very cautious. It had now realized that he could fly while it couldn't, making their positions unequal and putting it at a disadvantage.

"That's too bad. I genuinely hoped to get your help. If possible, I hope we can become friends." Liu Siyi's last sentence was sincere.

"Then I wish you success in defeating the evil mage." The Behemoth didn't buy Liu Siyi's act, turning to the two Behemoths supporting each other. "Let's go."

"Chirp..." Just as the three Behemoths were about to turn and leave, a massive, irritating insect chirping suddenly rose.

The remaining mantises had arrived. Liu Siyi knew that a fierce battle was about to begin.

Damn! How could this happen! Can't they wait until the Behemoths leave before showing up! Liu Siyi really didn't want the mantises to appear at this moment, as it would complicate an already smoothly resolved situation.

His goal was to seal a Tier 7 unit, whether it was a Behemoth, a mantis, or a hydra. After a series of plans and actions, he had successfully used the Behemoths to seal a Tier 7 mantis. Although there was now a rift and the Behemoths were leaving, it was actually to his advantage, as he wouldn't have to consider how to get rid of them or persuade them. Either way, it would be troublesome, especially since he would have to explain to them once he reached the orc castle, asking them to help him attack it and then claiming it as his own.

Although the plan didn't go as originally intended, the process was smoother than expected, almost too smooth.

First, he had coordinated with the firebird to force the Behemoth to make the most beneficial choice for him, and then the sealing was successful. The mantis was almost half-dead and had lost all resistance, which is why it was sealed without any resistance.

Just as everything was about to end perfectly, the other three mantises suddenly appeared.

Although one Behemoth was severely injured, as long as the Behemoth was there, the three mantises didn't seem to be a match. However, being misunderstood, Liu Siyi could only feel frustrated.

"Haha~ I knew it, you were trying to keep us here." The Behemoth turned around, its voice sounding like laughter, but its eyes were filled with hatred, clearly showing its anger.

Damn, being misunderstood. Liu Siyi was helpless. Would explaining help now? The answer was no.

It seems I have to prove my innocence through action.

He could also leave and ignore this, but that would mean a complete falling out with the Behemoth, leaving an unstable factor in his backyard, which was not his style. He now considered this mountain range his backyard and would not allow any variables.

Although he could recruit a second mantis in a couple of days, along with the firebird Phoenix and the lightning element lord Lexus, he wasn't afraid of the Behemoth, but who knew what might happen if the Behemoth went berserk.

Moreover, killing three mantises would be easy, and the most important thing was to gain experience.

However, when Liu Siyi saw the movement in the forest, his expression became unusually serious.

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