Extra Pages: The Author's Odyssey
Chapter 154: Massacre Of Silva [10]

Alternatively, one could avoid being struck by the mind control spell in the first place.

Seems simple enough, right?

Yeah, well, Not in a real-life battle.

It's nearly impossible to have full control mind during the battle. if you let your guard down and get hit by a mind-control ability, it's over.

They could turn you against your own allies or make you kill yourself.

"Haaa!"

So as soon as the cadets stepped back in fear, a surge of dark energy emanated from the from blonde woman, enveloping all those who stood close to her.

The faces of the cadets twisted in agony as the mind control spell took hold of them.

Soon, however, the look in their eyes turned blank, and their movements stopped.

Clearly, they were now under the blonde woman control.

Luckily, I was out of range of the mind-control spell when it was exerted.

Also, luckily, it seemed that only extras and side characters were caught in the mind-control spell.

Emma, Isabella, Lyra, Evelyn, Aric and Sunny... Wait! Sunny?

Despite being extra chercter he also managed to save himself by mind control spell.

Wait... I'm extra too! I should not say these kind of things to other extra.

Anyway, I can work with this team.

I thought so and jumped back near them. As soon as I reached them, Evelyn, noticing my presence, asked in worried tone: "What should we do now? At this rate everyone going to die."

"Don't worry, I have a plan," I reassured Evelyn, my mind racing to devise a strategy against the mind-controlled cadets. As I spoke, I cast a quick glance at Sunny, surprised that even extras like us were spared from the spell.

My eyes met those of Emma, Isabella, Lyra, Evelyn, Aric, and the seemingly unaffected Sunny. It was an odd mix of characters, but in this dire situation, we were a team. "Listen up, everyone," I addressed the group, keeping my voice low to avoid drawing attention.

"We need to break the hold of that mind control spell. Sunny, any idea why you and were spared?" I asked, hoping he might hold a clue to our immunity.

Sunny shrugged, looking just as bewildered as the rest of us. "No idea, man. Just lucky, I guess."

"Alright, here's the plan," I continued, glancing at the controlled cadets. "We need to disrupt the source of the mind control. The blonde woman—she's the key. If we can take her out or weaken her, the spell might break."

Evelyn nodded, determination flickering in her eyes. "But how do we get close without falling under her control?"

I pondered for a moment before responding, "We use distractions. Lyra use your buff magic, Isabella, create some illusions to divert her attention. Aric, make her ataintion at you. Emma and Evelyn continue to attack with her with your arrows,and Sunny flank from the sides.

As the team nodded in understanding, we coordinated our efforts. It was a risky plan, but with each passing moment, the mind-controlled cadets grew more entrenched in their controlled state. We had to act swiftly to save them and ourselves from the impending doom that loomed over the main hall.

With the plan in motion, we moved with calculated precision. Lyra channeled her buff magic, enhancing our physical abilities, while Isabella created illusions to confound the blonde woman. Aric, drawing her attention with a barrage of attacks, provided the diversion we needed.

"Emma, Evelyn, keep firing arrows! Sunny, flank from the sides!" I commanded, and the team executed their roles flawlessly. Arrows whizzed through the air, illusions danced around, and Aric engaged the blonde woman, drawing her focus away from the mind-controlled cadets.

As the chaos unfolded, I seized the opportunity to stealthily approach the blonde woman. Every step was a careful dance, avoiding detection as I closed the distance.

Evelyn's counter-magic proved crucial, deflecting the occasional spell thrown our way. The combined efforts of the team created a whirlwind of confusion around the her, making it difficult for her to concentrate on maintaining the mind control.

With a burst of determination, I lunged forward, aiming to strike a decisive blow. The blonde woman, realizing the threat, turned her attention toward me, but the distractions had taken their toll. Her movements were slightly delayed, giving me the opening I needed.

"Ha!" My sword slashed through the air, connecting with the woman's side. A pained hiss escaped her lips, and for a moment, the hold on the mind-controlled cadets wavered.

"Sunny, now!" I shouted, signaling him to flank the her from the other side. The combined assault from both directions further weakened her, and with a final coordinated effort, we managed to incapacitate the blonde woman.

As her control waned, the cadets snapped out of their trance, confusion and fear evident in their eyes. We had broken the mind control spell, but the battle was far from over. The woman, though weakened, still posed a threat.

The air crackled with residual magic as we regrouped, the immediate threat of the mind control spell neutralized. The cadets, shaken but free from the blonde woman influence, looked to me for guidance.

"We did it, but stay vigilant. The fight isn't over yet," I cautioned, scanning the battlefield for any signs of the recovering blonde vampire. She struggled to rise, weakened by our combined assault, but the tenacity in her eyes hinted at the impending danger.

"Let's finish this," I declared, rallying the team for the final push. We closed in on the blonde woman,weapons at the ready, determination burning in our eyes. The once-controlled cadets joined the fray, their earlier ordeal fueling their resolve.

The battle that ensued was fierce and relentless. The blonde woman fought with desperation, unleashing a barrage of spells and agile maneuvers. However, our coordinated efforts and strategic approach began to wear her down.

Aric engaged her in close combat, while Emma and Evelyn continued their assault from a distance. Isabella's illusions created confusion, making it difficult for the her to anticipate our moves. Sunny, proving his worth, delivered precise strikes from the flank.