Xiao Xun said, "Now that I'm here, General, you may retreat. It's fine for the medic to tend to your wounds."
Gilett said solemnly, "Lord Svein, it is not too late to retreat after this ferocious beast has been vanquished. Otherwise, your subordinate will absolutely not be able to eat or sleep peacefully, nor can I rest assured."
Xiao Xun smiled faintly, "This fellow is already within my grasp, merely struggling like a cornered beast. You need not worry. Watch how I capture him."
As he spoke, Xiao Xun took a book from his embrace. His lips moved incessantly, but his voice was too soft for the others to discern. The surrounding generals only saw him murmuring, completely unable to understand what he was saying.
This was the first time Gilett and the other generals had seen Xiao Xun act so mysteriously. They exchanged glances with each other.
These soldiers in the army had naturally witnessed mages casting spells and were not unfamiliar with the practice. However, they all held staffs and cast spells directly. Who ever needed to look up spells in a book when facing danger?
While they were still pondering, they suddenly saw Xiao Xun toss the book in his hand into the air. A golden light shot from the book directly at the black bear.
The black bear was already showing signs of fatigue, with more wounds appearing on its body, blood gushing out like a spring. Yet, it still roared with its bloody maw wide open, its eyes ferocious as it lunged at the soldiers struggling around it, completely oblivious to the golden light attacking from above.
In the midst of the fierce struggle, it suddenly felt immense pressure on its back. Before it could react, it felt as if something was pressing down on it, like Mount Tai crushing down from above.
Unable to withstand such immense force, the black bear collapsed onto the ground with a thud, its four paws desperately struggling to support itself.
The surrounding Saint Roman soldiers clearly did not expect such a turn of events. They saw the black bear sprawled on the ground, its thick limbs trembling uncontrollably, sweat pouring down its body like rain. For some unknown reason, the black bear had suddenly lost its fighting strength.
The soldiers looked at each other, then, holding their weapons, they cautiously began to advance slowly.
Uziq, seeing Geli adopt a stance as if he were going to fight him to the death, couldn't help but shake his head and smile bitterly. He believed that anyone who encountered such a fool would find it troublesome.
Even the Emperor of Saint Roman did not dare to speak to him in such a manner, yet this fellow dared to speak so presumptuously. People say that dragons have nine sons, each different, and it is indeed true.
Koweda, standing nearby, secretly shook his head. This was hardly the young talent of the Radiant Family! This was clearly just a reckless youth! Was the promise of a Grand Mage so easily obtained?
He was actually willing to give up everything for himself and even fight a Grand Mage to the death. What a fool! If it were himself, he would have knelt down to express his gratitude long ago.
Now, not only had he offended the Grand Mage, but without the Grand Mage's promise, he would not get himself either. This was truly a losing transaction. He truly couldn't understand what was in this young man's head.
Fortunately, he was wise enough to pledge allegiance to Uziq. Otherwise, he wouldn't even know how he died.
Uziq found it amusing and sighed, "Your reputation for strength is known throughout the world. How about I compete with you in strength? It can hardly be considered bullying the small, can it?"
Geli's heart was overjoyed when he heard that Uziq wanted to compete with him in strength. What an ignorant and arrogant mage! He immediately agreed, took a horse stance, extended his large hand, and shouted, "Come!"
Uziq said sternly, "Nonsense! I, a dignified Grand Mage, cannot simply roll up my sleeves and compete with you at the slightest disagreement. It truly sullies my status!"
Geli was taken aback. He seemed to have just realized that the other party was a Grand Mage, and there was still a significant gap in their ranks. He retracted his horse stance, blinked his eyes, and asked, "Then how do you wish to compete?"
Uziq looked around and finally rested his gaze on the staff in his hand. He flicked the staff and planted it on the ground.
"How about we bet this staff? If you can lift it, then I have lost; if you cannot, then you have lost. What do you say?"
Geli looked at the staff standing between him and Uziq. The staff gleamed with golden light, appearing no different from an ordinary staff.
But Geli naturally knew that what Uziq held was no common item. However, Geli was confident that if Uziq could lift it, he certainly could. He then smiled playfully at Uziq, "Is Uzik truly serious?"
Koweda, kneeling beside them, saw it clearly. The staff landed silently and didn't even sink into the soil. How heavy could such an object be?
Could it be that Uzik was also a simpleton? Was he being arrogant as a Grand Mage?
This was terrible. He had thought this mage, being a Grand Mage, was an impressive figure, and he had considered himself fortunate to gain a Grand Mage's favor, thinking it a matter of pride. But now it seemed that Grand Mages were also of varying ranks. This Grand Mage before him was most likely bought with money.
Koweda secretly calculated. If this mage lost, his best course of action would be to slip away quickly. Otherwise, if he followed such a master, even if he didn't become cannon fodder, he would eventually die an inexplicable death.
At this moment, Uziq laughed freely, "I am this old. Of course, I am serious!"
Geli grinned smugly, "Good! Then I shall not be polite. As a Grand Mage, you must keep your word!"
On the small hillside, layers of corpses were piled up like a small mountain. Amidst the mountain of corpses was the black bear, which had lost its ability to resist. The black bear was about to be killed by the Saint Roman army when it suddenly heard a voice from afar.
"Stop!"
The soldiers looked towards the sound. Turning around, they saw a commander shouting. Standing beside him was a young man, none other than Xiao Xun.
This black bear was extremely ferocious and had killed many of their brothers. But upon hearing the command, the soldiers merely stared vigilantly at the black bear and did not launch another attack.
Xiao Xun walked towards the black bear with a smile. Gilett and the other generals, fearing Xiao Xun would be injured, hurriedly advised, "Lord Svein, be careful! This beast is extremely fierce!"
Xiao Xun replied without looking back, "It's fine. I'm not afraid of the magical beasts of Mount Migar. This is merely a bear!"
Gilett, fearing Lord Svein might be in danger, followed closely behind Xiao Xun despite his own injuries.
Xiao Xun walked slowly through the army, and the soldiers covered in blood all parted to create a path for him. They repeatedly advised Lord Svein not to approach such a fierce beast.
Xiao Xun nodded in acknowledgment as he moved to the very front.
At this moment, the black bear's hind legs were already pressed to the ground, and only its front legs were desperately supporting it, trembling constantly, clearly bearing an unbearable weight.
Xiao Xun stood before the black bear, looking up at the kneeling beast. He smiled with great ease and grace. The black bear's face was contorted with pain, and it looked down at Xiao Xun, unable to utter a single word, for fear of expending its magic and being unable to rise again.
Seeing this, Xiao Xun appeared somewhat tired. He frowned slightly and said, "Still not going down?"
This slap seemed to be the last straw that broke its back. Both front claws lost their strength, and it crashed to the ground with a thud, kicking up clouds of dust.
Xiao Xun lightly waved his hand to the sides, but the vast dust could not come near him at all.
As the dust settled, the black bear's head lay at Xiao Xun's feet. Facing the bear's head, which was a head taller than Xiao Xun, Xiao Xun praised, "What a fine black bear! Excellent! Excellent!"
The black bear, unable to move, was still fierce. It bared its teeth and emitted beast-like growls, defiantly showing its ferocity.
The surrounding generals, watching this, all held their breath, feeling that a mere exhale from the black bear could blow the slender Xiao Xun away. They repeatedly advised, "Lord Svein, be careful!"
"This beast is ferocious, do not let it harm you!" ...
However, Xiao Xun ignored their pleas. Instead, he waved them back and instructed, "You all retreat first. Do not approach without my order, lest you be injured by this ferocious beast!"
The crowd exchanged glances but did not dare to disobey. They had no choice but to withdraw.