That was Zich’s typical wordplay. Zich had fooled him on purpose, but since there was nothing wrong with what Zich actually said, Glen couldn’t come up with a proper retort. Surprisingly, Glen didn’t get angry. Zich’s companions obstructed him from defeating Zich, but everything was all still within his expectations.

‘It’s fine as long as the Demon Lord of Disaster and Demon Lord of Magic don’t intervene.” Glen had also brought along some ‘tools’ for a situation like this one, and he rushed at Zich as if none of Zich’s companions fazed him.

Bam! Zich and Glen’s swords collided once more. Hans went to help Zich when—whoosh! Byner swung his sword at Hans, while Hans changed the direction of Estellade’s swing too.

Bam! As Estellade and Byner’s swords clashed, another loud sound rang out. Hans and Byner backed away a couple of steps; in that moment of opportunity, Lara aimed her sword at Byner. He struck away Lara’s sword and moved back a bit. Byner boiled with anger as new obstacles appeared, and his bloodshot eyes glared at Hans and Lara.

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