Bab 201: Failed Instinct

Kace grinned maliciously as he became certain that his provocation had been effective. Phillip was taking his time to gather enough mana into a powerful spell. This, in turn, eased the pressure on Kace and his small band as they closed the distance, not having to worry about a constant flurry of fireballs anymore. A few heroes leapt into action, trying to buy Phillip enough time to complete his spell.

They dashed out from the surrounding rocks and rushed to meet Kace in battle. The Earth Shield User did not budge and instead kept a wary eye out for a surprise attack. Kace was surprised by the man's diligence. Instead of seeking personal glory, he was sticking to making sure his job in the whole thing was completed successfully. In this case, Phillip surviving the battle.