Chapter 142

If Barty had not occasionally provided magical support, Wolf Leader could have killed these people in a single exchange, even if Barty was controlling them with magic. But Wolf Leader was not entirely without a way to break the deadlock. With a thought, he threw the black stone egg in his hand through the gaps between the crowd. Sure enough, they all chased after the stone egg. Seizing the opportunity, Pack Leader dodged Barty's magic as he retreated in the opposite direction. Of course, what he had thrown was merely a Wild Hunt Path spell, False Prey. Distracted and desperate, even an Archmage might fall for such a spell. Pack Leader held the black stone egg and sneered inwardly. Barty might be fooled, but Moria, who had been watching Wolf Leader's movements, would not. He drew his sword and blocked Wolf Leader's path. "You?" Pack Leader instinctively glanced toward Victoria. Knight Lance was still guarding her side. "Me." Moria spoke calmly. That black-robed mage was dangerous, and Marymana should barely be able to handle him. But Pack Leader absolutely could not be allowed to escape, at the very least not with the Sage's Ovum Sheath. Wolf Leader sneered and tossed the troublesome black stone egg high into the air. This time, he did not use magic. While Moria's gaze was likewise drawn to the egg, Pack Leader extended his claws and viciously swiped at him. Clang! Moria blocked the attack with a backhanded swing of his sword, his expression calm. "You didn't even use magic. Aren't you a little too arrogant?" Wolf Leader was secretly startled by his strength. In their earlier battle, he had guessed Moria's class was something like a magic swordsman. "Using magic would be arrogance." Moria said softly, then slashed out several times in succession. The