"Acid Splash!"
Ivan continued to periodically unleash deadly magic, quickly exterminating these dozens of Kobolds.
"Quickly clear the battlefield."
"Drag all the corpses out."
After a brief battle, Ivan hurriedly began directing other members to clear the bodies without a moment’s pause.
Their smooth success was due to multiple factors.
Firstly, inside, Captain Gauss had already terrified the Kobolds into fleeing, often losing the will to fight and only wanting to escape.
Additionally, they set ambushes in advance, occupied favorable terrain, had the advantage of manpower and weapons, combined with intentional strategies leading to this overwhelming situation.
Moreover...
Ivan lowered his head and glanced at his tightly gripped Magic Staff in his right hand.
The spellcasting went too smoothly.
It was fluent to the point he found it unfamiliar.
Naturally, he didn’t believe he had suddenly had an epiphany.
Being a spell caster for many years, he was extremely familiar with his own strength and condition.
The only possible explanation for this change lies with the Red Dragon Team, or rather, Captain Gauss.
He had previously heard that under rare circumstances, serving a powerful leader can potentially unleash greater strength, as such leaders can gather momentum, boosting the morale of their members.
He didn’t expect this to be true.
His lips curled into a slight smile.
Perhaps joining the Red Dragon Team was the most correct decision of his life.
His gaze shifted to the already cleared pathway.
Even those once hideous monsters seemed amiable, as he awaited the chance to practice magic on the next flock of escaping creatures.
...
"Fireball Technique!"
Upon discovering a hidden group of Kobolds, Gauss decisively unleashed the Fireball Technique, burying numerous Kobolds within the cave.
"Total monster kills: 30055"
The total monster kills instantly surpassed the thirty thousand threshold.
"Total monster kills: 30055/30000, reached the 30,000 kill milestone achievement."
"Reward Received: Tier Four Illusion Technique Spell [True Illusion]."
"Reward Received: 3rd Ring Enchantment System Spell [Thunder Summoning Skill]."
"Reward Received: Strength +1, Intelligence +1, Charm +1."
Strength: 15→16
Agility: 15
Constitution: 16
Intelligence: 18→19
Perception: 15
Charm: 15→16
"Received profession specialization [Spell Mastery] advanced to [Advanced Spell Mastery]."
"Next milestone: Total monster kills reaching 50,000."
Upon reaching thirty thousand kills, many texts flashed before Gauss’s eyes as usual.
Subsequently, a new force emerged within his body.
What delighted him was that among the three attribute enhancements, intelligence was included.
Among all attributes, intelligence undoubtedly brought the greatest enhancement to his overall strength.
Feeling the surge of magic power throughout his body, a brand-new magic power continuously emerged.
"Wonderful indeed."
After sensing the changes within his body, Gauss exhaled deeply.
Not wasting his effort just now, he eliminated normal Kobolds with great effort, striving to quickly gather a total of thirty thousand kills.
At this moment, Hephaestus had already flown into high altitude, making the surroundings relatively safe.
However, that old Kobold constantly lurked in the shadows, not meaning Gauss ignored it, as it seemed to be preparing some sort of ritual casting.
Gauss glanced at other rewards.
He had encountered True Illusion before, though it was cast towards him by an opponent.
It’s an illusion technique dealing real damage, quite formidable.
Its power depends on the magic power Gauss invests and the illusion reality constructed by his spiritual power.
As known to all, his spiritual power is exceptionally strong, so this Tier Four Spell actually suits him very well.
Thunder Summoning Skill needs no introduction; its effect is just like its name, summoning thunderclouds then unleashing falling thunder.
The final reward was the advancement of [Spell Mastery] to [Advanced Spell Mastery].
He indeed felt something different in the depths of his consciousness, especially when thinking about the spells he mastered—endless inspiration emerging.
The thirty thousand kills brought Gauss a bountiful harvest.
However, he didn’t indulge in experiencing these rewards for long but directed Hephaestus to descend towards the mine valley.
Should he remain out of battle too long, be it Kobolds gathering strength or accelerating towards escaping the valley, neither scenario bodes well for him or the Red Dragon Team.
"Time to settle things with you."
When Gauss rode the dragon to land again, the distant elderly Kobold leader’s face showed a mix of anxiety and a slight smile of excitement.
Gauss lowered his eyes, where below him the whole valley began emitting red light like a gigantic array.
Is this your scheme?
Gauss’s gaze met the Kobold leader’s across the distance.
Clustered flames flew like birds from the valley toward him, akin to reversed rain.
Gauss sensed the fierce magic power within, only furrowing his brows slightly.
Then, his gaze slowly focused on the golden candle the Kobold leader held in his hands with care.
Though afar, he could feel a familiar wave from within.
It carried a noble, sacred aura.
Could it possibly contain a divine substance?
Gauss pondered internally.
Didn’t expect something so valuable in the hands of a seemingly unremarkable Kobold leader?
He shook his head in thought.
No, now it’s his candle.
Immediately, he also noticed that with the continued magic of those storming fire birds, the divine substance within the candle was gradually depleting.
Upon detecting this phenomenon, Gauss’s gaze instantly turned solemn.
This can’t go on; he must retrieve it right away.
With a flash of blue light, Gauss directly vanished from the dragon’s back.