"Teacher, all the scouts around us have been dealt with. We're just waiting for your orders now," Yaden said as he came to Lavia's side.
Lavia rubbed his bald head and said to his student, "Wait a little longer. I have a feeling they're waiting for someone. We'll catch them all in one net then."
"I understand, Teacher. I'll have my junior brothers and sisters keep their tempers in check."
After saying that, Yaden left and headed for the shallow beach behind them.
As time passed, Lavia's patience was slowly worn away.
After dealing with two more groups of scouts, Lavia looked at the eager gazes behind him and decided not to wait any longer, lest the heretic army escape.
"Life Heal, Life Barrier, Life Blessing."
Priest Lavia chanted loudly, his voice echoing through the air.
His hands danced, shining with golden light as he bestowed three Gold-grade divine spells upon his three hundred students.
"Watch your safety. If you encounter an enemy you can't handle, call for your teacher."
"Yes."
The students answered in unison, their voices filled with determination and courage.
"Attack. Let them experience the Goddess of Life's boundless love."
Two hundred bald, burly men and one hundred muscular ladies held mage staffs in one hand and iron hammers in the other as they headed toward the beach three kilometers away.
"Haifa Deng."
Hearing this, a Holy Crusaders officer came to Lavia's side and asked in a low voice, "My lord, your orders?"
"You will go two kilometers ahead and wait for orders. Once the battle is over, I'll notify you to clean up the battlefield."
"My lord, we are also warriors of the Goddess of Life. Please allow us to join the battle," the Holy Crusaders officer pleaded.
Lavia considered it for a second before refusing.