Chapter 141: First Strike Wins (5)
They say even a stray dog eats its fill at home, right?
‘No, how did they catch up when we left a day earlier?’
The distance between Nanju, where the Ten Demon Clan’s headquarters lies, and Xuehua, where we started, is a day’s ride on horseback.
And yet, we were caught by the enemies who had been pursuing us.
Clop clop clop clop.
Hee-ha! Hee-ha!
The Black Coral galloped at full speed.
And the skilled riders of the Ten Horse Alliance’s dark faction chased us relentlessly.
It was time to choose: fight or flee.
I shouted, filling my voice with all my inner strength.
“Turn!”
Dudududu…
The sound of hooves dwindled like a ghost.
Soon, the heads of our horses turned completely around.
If we waited just a moment longer, a head-on collision with the enemy was certain.
It might seem dangerous to entertain such thoughts against nearly a hundred elite magic warriors.
“Prepare for battle!”
I had no confidence.
No confidence in victory.
“Klekleklek.”
The leader of the Black Tiger Corps, who had positioned himself at the very front without being ordered, seemed to think this was his moment to step forward.
“You want a taste of my blade? Is that it?!”
“Yes! Uhahaha.”
“I’ll split you in two!”
Clang clang clang clang.
At his shout, the Black Tiger Corps members drew their swords, radiating fierce confidence.
A confidence born of genuine skill.
But I bear the duty to ensure all of them return safely.
I had no intention of facing the enemy head-on in a direct confrontation.
