I am the Holy Poisoner, the Empress advised me to calm down

"What was your name?" There was a hint of vigilance in the eyes of the Messenger of Light. She did not let go of the staff in her hand, and was ready to deal with any possible changes at any time.

The newcomer chuckled lightly, his tone relaxed. "My name is Wind Walker, and I'm an explorer who has traveled the world. Don't worry, I share the same goal as you—that is to fight against the forces of evil."

The crowd around began to whisper:

- “Is this person trustworthy?”

- "The sudden appearance of such a person really makes it hard to tell whether he is real or not..."

An old man stood up tremblingly, his voice full of doubt: "Sir, if you are truly our friend, how do you plan to help us? The situation is already critical."

Wind Walker took the long iron cannon from his back and gently stroked the barrel: "Watch this!" He then pointed to the struggling black vortex in the distance, "I have a special weapon that can deliver a fatal blow to the enemy." He quickly drew a few rune marks on the gun, and the entire iron cannon immediately emitted a faint blue-purple light.

The young captain stared at him sharply and said, "Time is running out. We can only trust you this once. But if you dare to play tricks, don't blame us for being ruthless."

"Haha, don't worry! We are friends fighting side by side now." Wind Walker's smile revealed an indescribable confidence.

Just as everyone was discussing this, the massive dark vortex roared once more. "You foolish life forms... do you really think you can defeat me like this?!"

Wind Walker turned to the girl and the Light Messenger and said, "Are you ready? When my cannonballs hit that vortex, please both immediately unleash your most powerful attacks. We must work together to deliver the final, fatal blow."

The girl nodded and tightened her grip on the sword. "No problem. Everyone's safety is in your hands. You must not let those black lines invade again!"

The Messenger of Light also raised her staff, and the light on her body became brighter: "Everything must follow the plan. I will prepare the final move." Her voice was calm and firm, giving everyone around her great confidence.

As the two sides tacitly connected, the atmosphere suddenly became extremely tense. Villagers and soldiers alike stared nervously at the center of the battlefield, eager for the outcome of the battle to be decided as soon as possible. The air was filled with a tense and exciting atmosphere.

"Alright, let's do as agreed!" Wind Walker raised his cannon high, aimed it at the sky, took a deep breath, and then pulled the trigger. With a loud boom, a massive cannonball, blazing like flames, shot towards the dark vortex in the sky.

"Now—" the young captain and the messenger of light said in unison. The former quickly leaped into the air and slashed at the edge of the vortex with her sword, while the latter carved a complex circle of magical symbols on the ground and slapped the ground with both hands, triggering a chain reaction.

Instantly, it felt as if the entire world was shaken by this force, and the madly spinning black vortex was torn apart. A powerful shockwave filled the air, forcing everyone around to use all their strength to resist being sucked in.

"It's so spectacular!" a young man in the crowd exclaimed, "It's like something out of a fairy tale."

"Damn it... I was defeated by you humans..." An angry and helpless roar came from the vortex, and finally dissipated completely without a trace.

Seeing the mission accomplished, everyone present was filled with joy. However, just as the celebration was about to begin, the traveler named Wind Walker suddenly turned and ran towards the distant forest, leaving only a few words floating in the air: "Remember to protect this hard-earned peace. I have other important missions to fulfill, so I won't stay any longer! Goodbye~"

Just as everyone was baffled by this sudden development, the young captain looked at the gradually disappearing figure and said, "Where is he going?"

"Whether he's a friend or foe," the Light Messenger smiled gently, "at least today, we should all express our gratitude to him."

Thus, the battlefield regained a brief but invaluable tranquility, as if foreshadowing the future, with even more unknowns awaiting the warriors' exploration... Wind Walker's sudden departure caused an uproar on the scene. The villagers gathered in a group, discussing the matter.

-"What's the origin of this guy? He came and went quickly."

- "But to be honest, his cannon is really powerful. He drove the monster back with just one shot."

"Who do you think he is? Is he some hidden master?"

The young captain exchanged a glance with the Light Messenger, then turned to face the crowd and said firmly, "Whatever his true identity, today's battle was won thanks to his help. Everyone, please go back and rest well. We must always be prepared to deal with unknown dangers."

At this time, a young soldier couldn't help but ask, "Captain, is Mr. Wind Walker really a trustworthy person? Could he be an accomplice of evil forces?" The air around them seemed to become a little tense because of this question.

The young captain smiled slightly and shook her head. "I'm not 100% sure, but judging by his words and actions, he should be a reliable comrade. Besides, he's already left. We just need to do our part."

An elderly villager stroked his beard and said slowly, "Young man, you have a point. But since we've already won this battle, shouldn't we celebrate? After all, escaping that terrifying dark vortex wasn't easy!"

"That's right!" The people around them responded in unison, and the originally heavy atmosphere suddenly became lively. Several villagers spontaneously organized a small band, playing lively music, and more people began to get busy, preparing a small celebration party.

Not far away, several guards were still whispering.

- "That great man just now was truly extraordinary! Common people like us would hardly encounter such a person once in our lifetime."

"Hey, I heard that Wind Walker is actually a mysterious traveler who has been to many places. If that's true, maybe he has a lot of hidden strength that he hasn't used yet."

On the other side, two children were running and laughing. One of the little girls excitedly said, "I want to be a warrior like him and keep everyone safe!"

As night fell, a bonfire was lit, and the villagers gathered around it. The air was filled with joy and warmth. Just as everyone was chatting away, the silence was suddenly shattered by the sound of hurried footsteps. A nervous scout ran over, panting.