Bab 771: Hierarchy establishment

"Kafsilos." Nikki muttered, finishing the spell she had been preparing. A circle of fire erupted at the orc's feet. Again, it roared in pain and hatred. Its eyes turned bloodshot as the pain sent it into a burning rare. Staring at Nikki with pure loathing, it readied its greatsword to kill the pest. 

The next thing it knew, its head was flying. Just as it was about to take a step forward to punish the crazy girl. 

"Took you long enough." Nikki grumbled. That was a close call. She had no more tricks up her sleeve. 

"You're insane. I thought Judith was the reckless one." The poleaxe user complained. After having his first strike blocked, it took him some time to recover and find a new opening. When the orc lost itself in rage, it presented the perfect opportunity. 

"Humph!" Nikki refused to comment. Normally, she could contain herself, but it was becoming harder and harder the longer she spent at Pediades.