Chapter 122 - Unleashing the 'Vine Whip' and Starting a Close-Combat Battle
Chapter 122 – Unleashing the ‘Vine Whip’ and Starting a Close-Combat Battle
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Although my Leaf-eared Cat is a plant-attribute spirit beast, as an agile cat-type spirit beast, it has the ability to actively attack unlike other plant-attribute spirit beasts.
If it wants to fight the Metal-feathered Eagle, which has the advantage of air combat, head-on, even if the plant-type attribute of the Leaf-eared Cat can be suppressed by the metal-type attribute of the Metal-feathered Eagle, the Leaf-eared Cat can still rely on its combat effectiveness rank, which is
three ranks higher, to gain an advantage. It has a higher chance of winning than the Metal-feathered Eagle.
Annie made the decision in her mind that she would let the Leaf-eared Cat and the Metal-feathered Eagle fight head-on.
She quickly focused on the strategic goal of ‘head-on combat’ and came up with a strategy.
Since Giles got the Metal-feathered Eagle to shoot out that thing that emitted a golden glow that could split the Green Leaf Flying Daggers in half, it means that the Green Leaf Flying Daggers are still a threat to the Metal-feathered Eagle.
Otherwise, the Metal-feathered Eagle, who is able to see the trajectory of the Leaf-eared Cat and the Green Leaf Flying Daggers, could have chosen to avoid them directly or use its hard wings to block them.
But among all the skills of the Leat-eared Cat, the Green Leaf Flying Dagger is the skill that consumes the least amount of energy with the longest range and the fastest speed. Its power is also the lowest.”
So in the upcoming head-on battle, I can continue to let the Leaf-eared Cat use the ‘Green Leaf Flying Daggers’ to harass the Metal-feathered Eagle.
As for the Metal-feathered Eagle, there are only two ways to deal with it. Continue to fire the golden rays at the Green Leaf Flying Daggers or change its flying direction to dodge.
However, no matter which one it chooses, it will reduce the frequency of its flapping. This way, it will not be able to continue to fly at a safe height.
During this process, my Leaf-eared Cat can not only use ‘Vine Whip’ to wrap around the tree branches to swing itself so as to get closer to the Metal-feathered Eagle that is flying in the air, but after closing the distance, it can also use ‘Vine Whip’ to whip or entangle the Metal-feathered Eagle.
As long as we can use these means to force the Metal-feathered Eagle to lower its flying height it to the crown of the trees in the forest, within this height of three meters, I can get the Leaf-eared Cat to activate its ‘Wood Spear Thrust’ to quickly form a cage and imprison the Metal-feathered Eagle in this
forest to completely limit its flying height.
Even if Giles has a way to deal with it, or if the Metal-feathered Eagle has a skill that can break out of its cage, my Leaf-eared Cat also has the ability to end the battle swiftly after the Metal-feathered Eagle’s flying height is reduced.
At the thought of this, Annie, who had quickly determined the strategy in her mind, made a decision.
Then, she began to communicate using her spiritual power to command the Leaf-eared Cat, who was hiding in the bushes.
“Leaf-eared Cat, stop activating your innate skill, ‘Cloak of Nature’”
“Also, in the upcoming battle, as long as I don’t give the command, you don’t have to use your innate skill.”
“Ineed you to climb up those tall trees and reduce the distance between yourself and the Metal-feathered Eagle as much as possible.”
“When you leap between the branches, continue to harass and suppress the Metal-feathered Eagle with your Green Leaf Flying Daggers.”
“While you are harassing and suppressing it, I will also find a suitable opportunity and command you to use your ‘Vine Whip’ to whip or entangle the Metal-feathered Eagle.”
“As long as you can successfully reduce the flying height of the Metal-feathered Eagle to below the crown of the tree, you can activate ‘Wood Spear Thrust’ to form a cage to trap it.”
After giving the instructions to the cat, Annie looked at the green bushes and saw a figure with pure white fur.
Annie suddenly recalled the unknown metal-type skill that the Metal-feathered Eagle had used to shoot out golden rays.
With a serious expression on her face, she reminded the Leaf-eared Cat to be careful of this metal-type skill.
“Leaf-eared Cat, you saw the Metal Feather Eagle’s metal-type skill that emitted a golden glow.”
“Not only is the speed of that metal-type skill similar to your ‘Green Leaf Flying Daggers’, but its power also has a special effect on plant-type skills. Furthermore, we still don’t know if that metal-type skill will have any special effects after it hits the target.”
“Therefore, when you are fighting head-on with the Metal-feathered Eagle, you have to pay attention to dodging the metal-type skill shot out by the Metal-feathered Eagle.
“Even if forcefully dodging might break your attack rhythm, don’t hesitate at all.”
“Since ending the battle quickly won’t work, we have to prepare for a prolonged battle.”
“Leaf-eared Cat, your combat effectiveness rank is three ranks higher than the Metal-feathered Eagle. Furthermore, your plant-type attributes are also good at healing. Even in a prolonged battle, we have a huge advantage.”
In the arena, the Leaf-eared Cat, whose back was facing Annie, listened to Annie’s final instructions.
It turned its head slightly, revealing its side profile. It narrowed its eyes at Annie to indicate that it would pay attention.
The next moment, a familiar and dazzling golden ray flew towards the Leaf-eared Cat!
As Annie had just witnessed the Metal-feathered Eagle’s long-range attack skill, therefore, she had been focusing on the Metal-feathered Eagle in the air.
Right now, Annie saw the Metal-feathered Eagle flapping its wings again.
It also shot out a golden ray of light at the Leaf-eared Cat, whose location was exposed.
Annie, who was panicking, exclaimed, “Leaf-eared Cat, be careful!”
As an agile cat-type spirit beast, the Leaf-eared Cat’s reaction was also very fast.
Even if the golden ray shot by the Metal-feathered Eagle came from its blind spot, the Leaf-eared Cat quickly determined the direction of the golden ray by using its sharp hearing.
Its two ears with emerald-green tree leaf patterns twitched slightly.
Its hind legs, which were slightly bent, leapt to the right and easily dodged the golden ray.
Furthermore, the Leaf-eared Cat had jumped onto a tree beside it.
If they hadn’t seen the Metal-feathered Eagle shoot out that ray of golden light with their own eyes, people might misunderstand that the Leaf-eared Cat had predicted the Metal-feathered Eagle’s attack or they might have mistakenly thought that the Leaf-eared Cat’s intention was to pounce on the tree
and that it was merely a coincidence that it dodged the Metal-feathered Eagle’s attack from its blind spot.
Swoosh
As the sound of cat claws scraping against tree bark rang out, it took the Leaf-eared Cat less than a second to climb up the tree.
At that moment, it was also the first time it appeared before everyone’s eyes after jumping into this battlefield that was filled with tender greenery.
Perched on a tree branch, the Leaf-eared Cat raised its head slightly and looked at its opponent, the Metal-feathered Eagle.
They could sense a burning battle intent from each other’s eyes.
Only then did Annie notice Giles, who was standing opposite her.
Giles had a smile of acknowledgement on his face now, and that was when she realized why.
The reason why the Metal-feathered Eagle suddenly emitted the golden rays was because Giles was reminding me in this way.
Since I chose to stop the Leaf-eared Cat from using its innate skill, I have to be prepared to face the Metal-feathered Eagle’s attack.
“That’s what I want! Leaf-eared Cat, use your ‘Vine Whip’ and get as close to the Metal-feathered Eagle as possible!”