“A mage attack!!”

“What!?”

The shout from downstairs startled the mercenaries on the upper floors. 

Ugda quickly grabbed a potion of regenerative enhancement, drank it, and armed himself with a shield and a mace. His reaction was that of a seasoned mercenary.

“Who dares!?”

“Could it be those thieves’ guild bastards? Arrogant scum. We should’ve finished them off!”

“Stay calm, everyone. Just because it’s a mage doesn’t mean they’re invincible!”

Ugda barked orders at his subordinates. The most crucial thing now was to ensure they didn’t flee.

Anyone who had ever been on a battlefield feared mages. A mage’s eerie …