372 Wyverns (1/2)

'He'll definitely become a Sword Saint within five years, and he might even go beyond that in the future…' This was Dean's assessment of the Beastman. If that invincible Beastman could stay with the Temple Knights, giving him the position of Vice Leader was a must. Unfortunately, the Beastman treated him extremely coldly. Everytime he approached, the Beastman would run away and hide.

Fortunately, the Beastman didn't seem to intend on leaving. As long he remained, the Temple Knights would still have a chance. Not to mention, this ”Brother” Beastman was very generous. He actually led three young mages with relatively good strength. Although those three only hid during the battles, they were still three promising High Mages.

”You there! We are now in someone else's territory, can you not sleep like that? You won't even know who killed you during your sleep if you continue…”

When William burst into the tent and saw Xiuban lying on his back, deep asleep, he angrily roared at him.

”What does me sleeping have to do with you…”

Xiuban was roused awake when William barged in and indignantly massaged his eyes as he looked up at the condescending William.

'Shit, I might be afraid of Sir Merlin, but you are just William. You aren't powerful enough to beat the Great Xiuban. If you weren't Sir Merlin's cousin, I would have already smashed you with Carnage… I finally managed to break away from Sir Merlin to get a few days of peace, yet you are now coming over to bother me…'

That ”You there” was especially hurtful, making Xiuban's heart feel as if it had been stabbed. 'You Merlins, the Great Xiuban will sooner or later get back at you! The Great Xiuban isn't someone you can bully!

'Hmpf, look at the attitude of Sword Saint Dean, he acts as if I'm his elder… The Great Xiuban is no longer a Draconic Beastman you can bully!'

”It naturally has a lot to do with me.” William didn't feel like looking at Xiuban and just continued, ”If you go to sleep, who will be on night watch? Don't forget that there are many troublesome people in this camp. Okland's Three Great Mercenary Groups came.”

”Why?!” Xiuban almost used up all his strength in his roar of indignation. In front of Lin Yun, he might only dare to mutter, in fear that he would hear his complaints, but Lin Yun wasn't there, so Xiuban wouldn't be afraid of any consequences. ”Is the Great Xiuban someone you are qualified to order around?”

”Weren't you the one in charge of the night watch when Cousin Mafa was here?” William sneered. ”Of the four of us, you are the one with the most night watch experience. If you don't, who will?”

”You… You aren't Sir Merlin!” Xiuban angrily growled as he ground his teeth.

'That damn contract…'

”That Beastman doesn't want to be on guard duty? How could this be? How can we sleep safely if he doesn't guard us…” Ross' lazy voice came from inside the camp.

”He doesn't have much choice. I heard that the Beastman has been close to the Temple Knights' Vice Leader recently… Cousin Mafa definitely cannot find out about this, or ”Brother” Beastman will have a tragic fate.” Leon's voice came from outside, purposefully loud enough to hear clearly.

At the same time, a flame jumped out of Leon's hand. That strand of flame carried a very hot aura that spread through the tent...

”I'm going…” Xiuban carried the heavy Carnage as he rushed out of the tent with heavy steps.

'That was Sir Syudos! I don't want to have a chat with him...' Those terrible memories appeared in Xiuban's mind immediately. 'Too scary…

'That scoundrel Leon is clearly threatening me, if he really tells Sir Merlin that I got too close to that Sword Saint, he won't forgive me easily… And that damn Vice Leader is too courageous, he dared to try to poach me in front of Sir Merlin, this is no different from courting death… And it's fine if you court death, but don't involve me in it…

'I have to hide far so that I won't have to say anything to him. This way, Sir Merlin won't question my loyalty…'

Xiuban sat beside the bonfire, continuously cursing, from William to Leon, and not forgetting Ross… and he finally moved on to Lin Yun. He bared his fangs as he softly cursed, ”There is not one good apple in the Merlin Family…”

”Rumble…”

'Shit!'

Xiuban was startled by the loud rumble. He threw a quick glance at his surroundings, and after making sure that it wasn't Sir Merlin, he relaxed and turned to look at the source of the noise.

”Wyverns! About eight… Eh, no, looks like a few dozen… Maybe even hundred? Shit, can't count! More keep coming!”

The Divine Archer on night watch screeched in vain.