When Gauss finished saying this in an indifferent tone.
The air suddenly fell into an eerie silence.
There were no more voices around, only the whimpering wind and the faint sound of Gauss chewing dried meat at an unhurried pace.
Blake, the Warrior at the front of the group, glanced back at the others. From an angle beyond Gauss's line of sight, a ruthless resolve flashed through his eyes.
He gave his companions an almost imperceptible nod, then turned back to Gauss, forcing a few "sincere" smiles onto his face.
"Forget it. Harmony is the most important thing! Pierrot, don't mention any reward either. Finders keepers, right? We didn't put in any effort anyway. Let's just make friends with this brother." Blake waved his hand with feigned magnanimity.
The man in front of him was still chewing his food slowly.
He watched him quietly from start to finish without saying a word, looking completely unmoved.
He took a deep breath, as if he had truly put the dispute behind him.
"Then we'll be leaving first."
The Mage and Cleric in the group turned around first and quickly retreated.
The Warrior and Rogue followed, bringing up the rear as they slowly withdrew.
It looked as if the two groups were about to part peacefully.
However!
The instant the Mage and Cleric had retreated some distance.
Blake's seemingly retreating foot suddenly twisted, and the terrifying power he had been storing up erupted from the soles of his feet!
His figure completed its turn almost in an instant.
Then he lunged viciously at Gauss.
"Die!!!"
The greatsword was raised high. White light surged across its blade as it carried the Warrior's fury and the viciousness of a sneak attack, cleaving down at Gauss's head!
This strike was fast, ruthless, and venomous! Its purpose