Bab 921: Chapter 920: 4 versus 1

As I watched Anput, Satanya and Jahi step forwards to meet the Fiend's challenge, I couldn't help but sigh as I looked between each of them, shaking my head at how they willingly let go of their advantage without any hesitation, despite their opponent being a Fiend.

Who knew if the lion headed thing was being truthful with us, or if it was going to renege on its word and take this opportunity to try and kill some of the largest threats to the Fiends going forwards in one fell swoop, using their hubris against them.

Its raspy giggle filled the air again as the Fiend righted its head and turned to look at me, still grinning as it said "Fear not, pup... I might not be the sharpest blade in the drawer, but I am no idiot. Sneak attacking you here does not end well for me, and it isn't even because of Sla'Caligo there... No, I would be dishonoring my Ensis, and that is the last thing I want..."