"Pfft..."
In the silence, someone's stifled laughter stood out all too clearly.
But when the others turned to look at her, especially her ally, Red Rider, whose eyes blazed with fury, Red Avenger hastily resumed her earlier elegant, dignified demeanor.
Red Rider, standing beside her, was mortified and furious at this humiliation from the newcomer. A chill settled over his handsome features:
"I've changed my mind, you bastard. I-Rider of the Red Faction-won't let you die an easy death."
"Oh? You're that capable? Come on, then! Lancer of the Black Faction is right here waiting for you!"
Faced with such an arrogant enemy, Sovell dropped his playful attitude and silently decided he would have to hit this brat hard.
At the same time, his opponent's arrogance had not robbed Sovell of his basic judgment. Over their telepathic link, he instructed the two beside him:
"Rider, Berserker, listen-
I'll handle Red Rider. From what I can see, he's at least on the same level as our Saber. You two take the others. Any problems?"
The moment he finished, Rider's bright, cheerful voice rang out over the link:
"No problem! Leave them to me and Fran-chan♡~"
"Mmnn-! (It's... Fran... kenstein!)"
Meanwhile, Red Rider continued running his mouth, practically begging for a beating. "I'll show you what a true hero is, what a true war-"
Boom!
Before he could finish the last syllable, Sovell flashed into close range, driving a powerful kick straight at Red Rider's chest.
Clang-!
Red Rider was certainly no pushover. The thunderous clash of a silver boot against his spear's shaft, and the resulting shock wave, shook the other three to their cores.
Clearly, he had reacted to Sovell's attack despite its complete lack of warning.
But Sovell's kick carried more than physical strength. His EX-rank personal skill, **[Mana