I was so scared that I put all my points into health.

On this seemingly peaceful night, a sudden commotion erupted without warning on the street. The sound was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly shattering the tranquility. A group of people dressed in black cloaks appeared like ghosts on the food street. Their black cloaks seemed woven from the deepest darkness of the night, exuding a dangerous aura, as if countless unknown horrors were hidden beneath their veils.

As soon as these men in black robes appeared, they began to brutally drive away the surrounding crowd. Their movements were swift and tyrannical, like a group of messengers from hell carrying out some cruel mission. Their target was the center of the food street, a place brimming with the warmth of everyday life, which they considered theirs for the taking.

A man in black robes stood at the forefront. With a sudden wave of his hands, a black magical barrier instantly rose around them. The barrier, like a massive black cage, exuded a chilling aura, encircling the group of black-robed figures. Then, a man who appeared to be the leader of the black-robed group slowly stepped forward. He was tall and burly, shrouded in black robes, revealing only a pair of cold, gleaming eyes. Standing there, like a dark cloud obscuring the sunlight, he shouted, "This is now the territory of the Dark Cult! Those who don't want to die, get out of here!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was instantly enraged. That anger burned like a blazing fire in their hearts. Alpha gripped his dagger tightly; the blade trembled slightly in his hand, as if echoing his inner fury. Allen also clenched his fists, the veins on his arms bulging like winding snakes, displaying the immense power within him.

Seeing this, President Winnie calmly stepped forward. She was like a towering mountain, remaining composed even as the surrounding air seemed to freeze with tension. She slowly said, "When did you members of the Dark Cult intrude, and how dare you be so arrogant?" President Winnie was secretly surprised. These rats hiding in the gutter had always been secretive before; how dare they act so openly this time? There must be some powerful backing behind them.

Since everyone was out at night and dressed casually, the black-robed leader didn't recognize the seemingly ordinary adventurer before him as Lady Vinnie, the branch leader of the Adventurers' Guild. He continued his arrogant cursing, his vulgar words like sharp swords piercing people's eyes, making them want to teach him a lesson.

The black-robed leader, seeing the crowd's angry yet silent expressions, sneered. His laughter, seemingly emanating from the depths of an ice cellar, was chilling and piercing. He said viciously, "You ants, get out of here! Or I'll kill you all!" His voice echoed through the food street like a ghostly whisper, instilling fear in everyone. Many ordinary people quickly fled the area, hiding in their homes, too afraid to venture out.

A dark cult? Wang Xiaoyi, Alpha, and Allen were just ordinary villagers from a small village; they had never even heard of it. But President Winnie knew that it was one of the many dark forces among black magicians. They worshipped a great evil god and attempted to resurrect him; they were a group of fanatical believers bewitched by dark forces.

President Winnie was a straightforward person. Since the evil forces had descended, as the president, she naturally had to step forward. She raised a hand and with a gentle wave, a freezing spell was launched like an arrow towards the black-robed leader. The freezing spell traced a blue path through the air, carrying a chilling aura, like a messenger of winter. However, the black-robed leader remained calm. Instantly, a black magical barrier appeared before him. The barrier, seemingly composed of countless black crystals, emanated a dense aura of darkness, blocking President Winnie's freezing spell.

Guild Master Winnie frowned slightly, thinking to herself, "This black magic barrier is quite troublesome." However, she didn't give up. She immediately began casting a fireball. A huge, burning fireball instantly appeared in her palm, radiating intense heat that distorted the surrounding air. She then pushed it forcefully, sending the fireball hurtling towards the black-robed leader. However, the result was still disappointing; the black magic barrier acted like an omnipotent shield, easily blocking her fireball once again.

This was no easy task. President Winnie knew she had to find a way to overcome this obstacle, and she began to quickly think of a solution. She scanned her surroundings, hoping to find something useful or a clue.

Seeing that President Winnie's two attacks had been blocked, the black-robed leader became even more arrogant. He crossed his arms and laughed loudly, "You bunch of weaklings, you think you can defeat me with these little tricks? How utterly laughable!" His laughter echoed wildly through the food street, filling everyone's hearts with anger and helplessness.

Wang Xiaoyi watched anxiously from the sidelines. He knew this couldn't go on, but he was just an ordinary villager; what could he do? His gaze swept across the surrounding crowd, and suddenly, he thought of Lord Castio. Perhaps only he could find a way to break this deadlock. Without hesitation, he turned and ran towards the mysterious hut where Castio was, silently praying that he would find him in time and receive help.

At this moment, the black-robed leader seemed to have lost his patience. He began to command his black-robed cultists, preparing to launch an even more ferocious attack on the crowd. Upon hearing their leader's command, the black-robed cultists began to unleash various forms of dark magic, and the air in the food street instantly became even more tense, as if a massive storm was about to break.

Alpha and Allen stood beside President Winnie, ready for battle. Although they were somewhat afraid, seeing the determination in President Winnie's eyes, they mustered their courage and prepared for the upcoming fight.

Just then, Wang Xiaoyi suddenly remembered Castio's instruction to go to the small hut behind the temple. He knew this might be an opportunity, so taking advantage of the chaos, he turned and ran towards the hut. His figure quickly weaved through the crowd, and soon he arrived at the hut. He gently pushed open the dilapidated door, and saw Castio standing inside, as if waiting for his arrival.

Upon seeing Wang Xiaoyi, Castio asked him to take out the quest item—the Track Pocket Watch—from his backpack. The watch's cover was engraved with intricate patterns, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura. As Castio took the watch in his hand, he saw rings of time energy flowing into it, causing the watch to change. A system notification sounded: "Ding! Quest item lost: Track Pocket Watch; Equipped: Track Pocket Watch." Wang Xiaoyi was overjoyed to find that he could now equip the Track Pocket Watch.

Castio said earnestly, "This pocket watch has been imbued with the power of time. At crucial moments, turning the fourth hand counterclockwise might unleash unexpected power."

Meanwhile, the situation on the food street was becoming increasingly tense. The black-robed man's magical barrier was like a constantly spinning black vortex, continuously releasing black magical energy fluctuations. These fluctuations resembled roaring black beasts, attempting to break through the hastily constructed defenses of the other adventurers. Guild Master Winnie knew she had to take the initiative. She quickly calmed herself and began to organize everyone methodically. She directed the newly joined adventurers to flank from both sides, like a general commanding a vast army. Her eyes were filled with confidence and wisdom as she searched for the black-robed man's magical barrier's weak point.

Allen, barely able to contain his excitement, rubbed his hands together and said, "President, I can't wait to have a big fight with these guys!" His eyes gleamed with excitement, like two small, burning fireballs. Alpha, however, remained calm. He patted Allen on the shoulder and said, "Don't be impulsive. Follow the president's plan. We can't act blindly now, or we'll just be throwing our lives away."

Just as the two sides were about to clash again, Wang Xiaoyi and Castio arrived. When President Winnie saw Castio's appearance, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

Castio watched the situation calmly and said, "These poor bastards who have fallen into the abyss do have some skills, but that's all."

The black-robed leader's eyes flashed with a hint of apprehension upon seeing Castio's arrival. That apprehension was like a lightning bolt, brief yet keenly caught by Wang Xiaoyi. However, he quickly regained his arrogant demeanor, as if that fleeting moment of apprehension had never existed. He arrogantly shouted, "And who are you? So what if you're here? We're taking this food street today!"

Having said that, the black-robed leader, like a crazed commander, waved his arms and directed his men to launch an attack. In an instant, various black magical attacks were unleashed from their magical barrier. Black flames, like fire from hell, shot towards the group with an aura of destruction; ice spikes, like the thorns of death, emitted a chilling light. These attacks rained down on the group like a storm.

Seeing this, President Winnie quickly led everyone to scatter. Her reaction was as nimble as the wind, allowing everyone to dodge the attack in time. Following Castio's instructions, Wang Xiaoyi, at the opportune moment, swiftly turned the fourth pointer counterclockwise with his right hand. As the pointer slowly fluctuated, a blue time ripple appeared on the magic barrier, and the magic barrier actually became thinner and thinner.

Guild Master Winnie seized a gap in the thin black magic barrier, took a deep breath, and then cast a powerful spell. A brilliant magical light emanated from her body, as dazzling as the sun. The magical light, like a blazing sword, struck the black-robed leader squarely in the chest.

Meanwhile, Alfal and Allen, along with the other adventurers, surged towards the black-robed men's camp like a tidal wave. Their battle cries were deafening, as if declaring war on the black-robed men.

In an instant, magical light flashed across the food street, various colors of light intertwining together, like a giant magical stage. The sounds of battle were deafening, like a thousand horses galloping, or the roar of a storm.

Castio observed the situation silently from the sidelines, his eyes calm and profound, like a deep lake. Occasionally, he would step in to help the adventurers fend off powerful attacks, each move a stroke of genius that perfectly defused the crisis.

With everyone working together, the black-robed figures were driven back one by one. The black-robed leader, already seriously injured, was alarmed upon seeing this and tried to escape.

President Winnie was prepared. Like a keen hunter, she teleported in front of the black-robed leader, blocking his path. Her eyes were resolute, and she said without room for doubt, "Trying to run? Not so easy."

President Winnie immediately cast a powerful binding spell. Beams of magical light, like nimble ropes, tightly bound the black-robed leader. The leader struggled, but the binding spell was as firm as an iron clamp, rendering him completely immobile.

With the black-robed leader subdued, the other black-robed figures either surrendered or fled. Those who surrendered hung their heads dejectedly, like defeated roosters; while those who fled were in a sorry state, like rabbits being chased by a pack of wolves. Seeing that escape was impossible, the black-robed leader chanted an obscure incantation, then his body turned into a wisp of black smoke and dissipated. His black robe fluttered to the ground, where Wang Xiaoyi stepped forward, rummaged through his pockets, and found a black notebook.

The food street returned to its usual bustling state, filled once more with laughter and chatter, as if the previous battle had never occurred. However, everyone was somewhat exhausted after the fight. The adventurers' faces bore a hint of weariness, but even more so, the joy of victory.

President Winnie looked at everyone and smiled with satisfaction, saying, "Today's victory is inseparable from everyone's efforts." Then she turned her gaze to Castio and Wang Xiaoyi, noting that it was thanks to them that the battle was able to be turned around quickly and without causing too many casualties.

Castio smiled slightly, a smile as warm yet unassuming as a spring breeze. Then, like a wisp of smoke, he quietly disappeared into the darkness.

Wang Xiaoyi scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly, his face slightly flushed, like a child who had done a good deed and been praised. He knew that today was just a small beginning, and on the road to fighting against the dark mages in the future, countless challenges awaited them, like towering mountains.

Meanwhile, the adventurers began to enjoy the food street once again. Having been through the trials of battle, they cherished this joyful time even more. As they savored the food, laughter and chatter filled the entire street, the cheerful atmosphere seemingly soaring to the heavens.