Looking at Edmund's twisted expression, Christina shook her head helplessly.
"Have you lost your mind? You think you're stronger because you outnumber him? I quit. I don't want to die here."
Edmund snorted. "Christina, we invited you here because we respected you. You think thirty of us can't beat two Mages? It doesn't matter whether you are here or not."
"Then good luck."
Christina transformed into a group of tiny bats and flew away from the woods.
Edmund snorted. "What a coward."
Then, he turned back into bats and flew to the branches, hanging himself there again.
Back in Liguburg City, Yelia and Roland roamed outside of the city with a black gem, but they did not spot any dark creatures after a long walk.
In other words, the gem did not show any reaction at all.
They returned to the city in the afternoon. The moment they passed the gate, a soldier ran to them and said, "Esteemed Mages, the mayor invites you to meet him."