Grim (Easygoing) Situation; Radical Rimuru

If they refused... hehe~~, at worst, they would just have another fight with Velgrend and Rudra. It was not like that would be particularly difficult.

Now that Wakato had "awakened," he also wanted to test his strength. He did not dare use his full power when fighting Veldora.

But if he fought the "Burning Dragon" Velgrend and Rudra, Wakato should be able to have a satisfying battle.

Moreover, Mo Li felt that Rudra should be aware of this as well. Of course, if he was not, Mo Li did not mind making him aware.

Meanwhile, in the command room, Benimaru saw that the situation was going awry and gave Gobta and the others the order to retreat.

But it was already somewhat too late.

Under the effects of the wide-area magic barrier created by the Imperial Air Force Operations Corps' magic-interference rays, the Wolf Demon Soldiers' signature skill, [Shadow Movement], could no longer be used.

Thus, Gobta and the others could only retreat on foot.

"Everyone, retreat into the forest!"

Gobta, the captain of the Wolf Demon Soldier unit, shouted at the Wolf Demon Soldiers following behind him.

Just like that, Gobta and the others sprinted deeper into the forest.

But things never went very smoothly.

In a situation where enemies lay ahead and behind them, with attacks coming from all sides, retreating was simply not easy.

Meanwhile, on the Imperial Army's side, Gasta watched Gobta and the others flee, his face filled with a cruel smile.

Yet, in his excessive delight, he failed to notice the faint dark-golden glow emanating from Gobta and the others. That light allowed them to withstand the Empire's sweeping bullet fire with remarkable ease.

It even protected Gobta and the others from suffering serious or fatal injuries.

This was Mo Li's blessing upon these