Saine still gave these Star Sun Holy Tower magicians some face. At the very least, if he had pulled out his Alchemy Heavy Hammer and smashed it into the Golden Thread Steel Carp's skull, it would not have merely left a few extra bumps.
The mana drain from the brief melee made Saine expressionlessly pull a Recovery Potion from his Magic Robe and tilt his head back to drink it.
Although Saine said nothing, his attitude was obvious.
If you want to fight, then we'll keep fighting!
Saine's cold gaze, unlike that of an ordinary Third-Level Great Magician, made Jini Si, who had been glaring at him all this time, shrink back somewhat.
Ande Lie, however, showed no trace of cowardice. His expression had remained grave from the very beginning.
The other Third-Level Great Magician, Adolf, had never directly joined the battle. The white-bearded old man had merely watched Saine and the others with a peaceful gaze throughout.
Although Bob and Weems were also Level-3 Magicians, Saine knew their standards. In a one-on-one fight, they definitely would not be a match for the Level-3 Magicians of Star Sun Holy Tower before them.
Bob and Weems's greater talents lay in internal administration.
They had come from the Academy Mage school, though they had also participated in several Plane Wars.
After working under Saine these past few years, the two of them had grown considerably as well.
Given time, they might yet become capable full-fledged deans who could stand on their own.
In the end, it was Adolf, who appeared the most amiable, who spoke up to mediate. "These are all misunderstandings. Shall we each take a step back?"
"If this matter blows up too much, it won't benefit either of our Holy Towers."
The old man spoke the truth. Could Saine