Chapter 207: New Encounter (2/2)

Although that statement had a lot of holes if one thought about it even a little. The rage in Nadine's eyes had been immediately calmed by it as she smiled and puffed out her chest.

”Hehehe... so you've finally recognized my greatness... I knew you were only pretending. Hehehe. Indeed I did notice their attack... yea ... that's why I slowed down, no other reason.”

Jarret could only sigh in relief at her eagerness to be praised as that had been able to return her back to her senses. He then returned his attention back to the trio. Two of which were already walking in their direction.

The three figures were all predatory beastmen with various predatory animal features on them. The guy with the fireball had features resembling that of a leopard. The lady beside him who was wielding a rapier was some kind of Jaguar, and the lady that was still by the side of the river feeding their horses didn't look like any animals they recognized but she had a tail that was similar to the ones of dragon-like creatures like the Kobolds or Wyverns.

”Huh, I was a little worried when I sensed several large carriages approaching but it turns out there are only four of you. What are you underestimating us!? Big mistake.”

The guy that spoke seemed to want to charge in but was stopped by the girl beside him. Her gaze had been fixed on Nadine the entire time and she wasn't even breaking eye contact with her.

”Where were you guys headed with those massive carriages. Have you finally decided to destroy our settlement for good? After all, these years have finally decided to capture us all instead? You're underestimating us if you think we'll hand her over without a fight.”

The girl spoke in a stern tone as she kept her eyes still focused on Nadine who she could sense crazy energy from. The auras of the rest were also weird but it was within manageable levels.

Jarret on the other hand, narrowed his eyes as he contemplated their current predicament. They weren't prepared for a fight with opponents of this level and their only objective was to make it to the Raven settlement. However, it seems as though there was a misunderstanding going on here so as long as he was able to defuse the situation, they might be able to get out of this unscathed.

As he was about to craft a plan in handling this situation without having to resort to a fight. Nadine retorted to the girl's words.

”Underestimating who? You're the ones that attacked us out of the blue and you have the galls to get angry. Get over yourselves. If it's a fight you want, then I'll give you one.”

At this point in time, Jarret who was at the peak of Tier 3, was far slower than the gifted Nadine that had broken through to the next realm. The difference between peak Tier 3 and basic Tier 4 was far too great and Nadine had already moved past him before he could stop her.

The guy that looked like a leopard moved in with a similar speed to hers and prepared to hurl another firebolt at her after boosting it with his ability but Nadine wouldn't fall for the same tricks twice. Her eyes flashed red and the guy froze for only a second but that was all she needed as he connected her bo staff and swung it with full force.

*Boom!

Unsurprising to Nadine, the girl had moved to intercept her weapon in order to save her companion but Nadine was a fighting prodigy and could accurately read the battlefield. Using a skill to behave the power of her swing, the figure of the hangar girl slammed into the leopard guy and she followed up quickly with a spell.

”Max Magic- Electrosphere!”

In less than a second, she had completely dominated the fight between two opponents of equal ranks but that was because she had taken them by surprise. As her massive ball of electricity disappeared. A thing layer of magic barrier shattered as it seemed the girl had prepared for the unexpected.

Dashing at the surprised Nadine, she continuously swung her rapier at her with a speed too fast for the naked eyes to follow. Even Nadine was giving a hard time keeping up with her swing and even a harder time parrying than with her Bo-Staff.

As their fight continued to intensify, the leopard guy stood up stunned after barely resisting Nadine's Demon's Might. He was about to stand and help out his sister when an arrow let loose and slice his cheeks. If he hadn't tested in time that arrow would've taken his head.

Turning his head to the source he saw one of the figures crouched in one knew with a composite bow on his hand and the other two were charging at him with drawn swords. Slightly panicked by their intensity, he hastily got up and hurled a firebolt at them without the use of his ability.

•Razor Wind•