"Whew! It worked—they didn't chase us!"
They had run a full four or five li in one breath, and only when he heard no movement behind them did Nalant finally let out a long sigh of relief.
"M-My lord, that was... too terrifying. My legs have gone a little weak!" Quick braced his hands on his thighs, panting heavily as he spoke to Nalant with lingering fear.
"Captain Quick, it was more than terrifying. That Flame Giant Bear was only a seventh-tier Magic Beast, but its defense was so powerful that even an ordinary eighth-tier Magic Beast might not be able to defeat it!"
"If we'd run any slower, it probably would've slapped us to death with one paw. Even a Gold Knight would only have been able to flee before it!"
White was in even worse shape, his face already deathly pale. Besides the fright, he had naturally exhausted far too much strength while running.
Still, surviving was proof that White had been fortunate enough.
He no longer possessed Battle Qi, but fortunately, the physique he had developed as a Title Knight remained. Thus, he could still keep up with Nalant and the others for a short time.
"My lord Nalant, this forest should lie somewhere in the Sacred Continent where few people ever tread. If you wish to explore it, you should make more thorough preparations."
"For example, taming more birds like Little Gray. Only then can we ensure our safety while advancing!"
"Mmm, White, that suggestion does make a great deal of sense!"
They had truly been lucky today. Without little Sherry, casualties would certainly have appeared among his subordinates.
Nalant now knew that he had been too reckless. The Sacred Continent was nothing like Glory Continent—low-tier Magic Beasts were as common as dogs, and mid-tier Magic