However, the effect of the Invisibility Technique ended there; even the slightest footstep beyond this distance would be detected by those Earth Element Giants with their connection to the ground.
Ricardo didn't hesitate for a moment. He wasn't about to bet on the odds of going undetected.
"Buff speed, charge!"
At Ricardo's brief command, a rich cyan light enveloped the entire team, which hurriedly charged toward the crowd of giants.
The magic's light also caught the attention of the Earth Element Giants. In an instant, countless colossal giants charged at the elves.
It could be said that the oppressive presence of the giants was overwhelming, as if the air itself had solidified at that moment, with only the violent quaking of the ground reminding the elves of the imminent danger.
Knowing there wasn't a moment to hesitate, Ricardo promptly led the team straight into the heart of the Earth Element Giants.
The Earth Element Giant right in front of the team swung its rocky arm and smashed it toward them.
In contrast to the giants' massive forms, the elves' slim figures were stark, like reeds in search of light.
The Elf Warriors at the front of the team showed no change in expression. A dark-skinned Elf Warrior raised his silver shield attached to his right arm to meet the giant's fist, large as a cauldron.
He wasn't tilting at windmills; he was the team's only Gold Rank Shield Warrior, and the giant's attack caused not the slightest ripple upon his shield. Instead, with his guidance, the giant stumbled and collided with another giant that had been ready to attack. The two huge bodies entangled instantly.
Having struck successfully, the Gold Level Shield Warrior had no intention of pursuing the victory. He immediately returned to the team to lead the other warriors in breaking through a path forward.
The elf team's speed didn't decrease in the slightest as they continued to sprint forward.
Besides the Elf Warriors, the others were not idle.
The swift Elf Rangers could make the most of their advantage here. As long as they were careful not to be surrounded by several giants at once, they could easily avoid the giants' attacks with their superior speed.
They dispersed from the team and rushed toward the taller and more prominent Earth Element Giants in the crowd, distracting them to relieve the burden on the rest.
Bronze Level Earth Element Giants stood about two to three meters tall, Silver Level at around five to six meters, while Gold Level Earth Element Giants had heights surpassing ten meters.
Those Gold Level giants were the most dangerous beings, and all were lured away by the Gold Level Elf Rangers.
The Mages were busy as well, facing considerable pressure on two fronts: they maintained the team's Protection Magic while constantly countering the Earth Element Magic cast by the giants, their nerves on edge.
Lis was not slacking in the team either. He followed around Cecil, and anytime a giant tried to approach, he would appear in front of it and slice the giant's torso open with his sword.
Lis's performance startled many elves in the team. They didn't expect the human warrior to have such frightening power, almost single-handedly securing the team's rear.
After Lis took action, the surrounding elves intuitively began to cooperate with him.
This was part of Lis's plan as well, displaying his prowess as a warrior, to keep his identity as an Arcanist more deeply concealed.
Lis cleaved through the chest of a five-meter-tall Earth Element Giant, revealing an orange-yellow orb.
Lis spared it only a glance. It was the most valuable piece of magic material on the Earth Element Giant, but now was not the time for collection.
At that moment, Lis caught a glimpse of a black twist flickering across the Element Core.