"Senior! Given the situation, we have to take action. Your kicks might be able to stop it!" A newcomer with youthful vigor, Holland, believed that determination could make up for everything.
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"Other Huntectors are on their way; let's hold on until they arrive," Johnny knew well the gap in their strengths. Courage and recklessness were a fine line apart. He also noticed another pressing issue, "Why hasn't the city gate closed yet?" The gate's closing mechanism had malfunctioned due to the recent attack, and the sight of the creature at the edge of the grassland added to the chaos among the city's residents.
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However, they didn't have time to worry about this. The creature cracked open its mouth, emitting two streams of thick smoke, and then it spat out another massive fireball. This time, the target wasn't the two Thunder Cannons on the city wall but the wide-open city gate. If it hit the main street, it would surely result in more casualties.
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"Senior! What are we waiting for? Let's stop that fireball together! This is our mission!" White Weapower began to cover Holland's right shoulder, extending to his two arms, where he equipped enormous shields, forming a two-part protection.
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At this moment, Johnny hesitated out of fear. His legs trembled. After all, that attack was powerful enough to blow up the city wall, and trying to block it with his body would mean certain death. He had only chosen to stay on the city wall because he wanted an easy paycheck, and his excuse of teaching newcomers was just that—an excuse. He had never thought he'd face such a crisis.
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Courage came from an unknown source, pushing Holland to leap off the city wall in an attempt to disperse the fireball with Weapower. At this moment, he only sought to protect the masses, regardless of the consequences. With a resounding roar, he punched the fireball and used the shield on his arm to block the flames. All the guards and civilians witnessed this heroic act.
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Although Holland successfully dispersed the fireball, the flames scattered along his arm, engulfing him. He fell from mid-air, landing in front of the city gate, still burning.
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But the assault wasn't over. Another, even larger wave of flames was gradually closing in. The earlier fireball had been a decoy; the true goal was this second wave of fire, which was now heading directly for the entire city wall. This time, even Johnny was helpless. He watched in despair as the wave of fire approached the city.
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Now, Holland had lost consciousness. The last thing he saw was a figure standing in front of him, and the fire wave seemed to halt as if hitting a wall. Although the flames on his body were extinguished, Holland remained unresponsive.
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"Young man, your courage has saved countless lives. On behalf of Grandecy, I salute you. If you can still hear me..." Who else could have stopped such a massive fire wave other than him? "Invincible Stone" Rocky stood at the wide-open city gate, holding a shield.
