A group of individuals were gathered in a wide open field, witnessing the fierce battle unfolding under the warm afternoon sun.

The sounds of battle could be heard all over the place and along with them faint groans of pain. But despite this and the fact that on several parts of the ground the green grass had been covered by the blood of the fighters, those present did not try to stop the fight, they seemed unperturbed. Not even the wind stirred by the clashes of battle made the individuals look away or blink.

The fight was fierce; it seemed like both fighters harbored a deadly grudge, and the killing intent was so thick it was almost visible. Even the wild animals that usually roam this forest chose to stay away from the area.

Of course, only the weaker ones, after all they are wild animals whose life purpose is to drink the blood of everything that fits into their mouth, so the stronger and more vicious ones were just hiding waiting for the battle to end; when the winner is more exhausted, that would be the perfect time to launch a surprise attack. Every time new red stains appeared on the grass and the scent of fresh blood permeated the place, impatience and desire for battle grew in these animals.

Behind them, unnoticed by anyone, the true Nebul beasts watched the hot-blooded youths and the battle with interest. To them, these youths are nothing more than children letting themselves be carried away by their instinct, but there is no disdain in their eyes. Once upon a time, they too were part of these youngsters, so they only look at them with amusement and even nostalgia. Thanks to their vast experience fighting in the wild forest, they recognize the race that is fighting and know it's not as simple as the youths think.

"It seems that our luck isn't so bad after all"

One of the beasts spoke while smiling cunningly. His companions didn't understand the reason behind his words, but they trusted their leader and knew that when he smiled like that, he was scheming something. Throughout all the time they had been a group, all they needed to survive in the wild forest was to trust their leader and follow orders. They knew their leader would never do anything reckless.

The race that is fighting is certainly not something to be trifled with, but this is the forest and they are the ones in charge of enforcing the laws of the forest.

The four of them were on their way to deliver a report to their lord, but on their journey they felt the abnormal bloodlust and went out of their way only to encounter the interesting scene unfolding in front of them. An ideal opportunity to obtain a reward that could brighten the mood of his lord. After all, the contents of the report were not good, and the leader was worried that his heads would be compromised.

"It's about to end, get ready"

"Yes, Cheif" x3

The beasts' eyes changed from white to an intense purple, while almost transparent white patterns spread across their foreheads and if it weren't for the silky silver fur covering their bodies, these patterns could also be seen on their skin. The battle was reaching its climax, and everyone present was aware of this fact.

A final boom was heard at the scene before two bloodied bodies collapsed in midfield. The killing intent that should have disappeared with the battle increased in an instant as multiple beasts of different races rushed at the two wounded figures, intent on finishing what they couldn't.

"Heh, it seems that beasts don't learn unless they suffer a little"

At the end of his words, the man advanced and in less than a blink, he was right next to the animal closest to the bodies that lay unconscious on the ground. The man's intention was clear: to end the life of the beast blocking his way, something he had done many times before. However, before he could feel the usual sensation of cutting through flesh, a white flash flashed in front of his eyes and all his danger alarms went off simultaneously.

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In an instant, the man raised his power to its maximum, erecting his barriers, launching a counterattack with his left hand, and retreating at a speed greater than before, reaching the side of the wounded in one leap. Simultaneously, the other people appeared next to him, forming a circle with the two bodies at its center.

"Oh! You're pretty fast!"

"Apparently not enough"

Red blood could be seen on the man's right shoulder. Despite all the effort he made, he was wounded. It is true that he was taken by surprise and that the wound was not deep, but it is certainly a wound. That can only mean that the enemy is formidable.

"My aim was your neck, you know?"

"Luphra" x6

Four beautiful silver-furred beasts, whose height was barely above their knees, surrounded them and the battlefield fell silent. The beasts retreated as quickly as they attacked, but the man was not pleased. His furrowed brow revealed that the current situation was far from good. He needed to tend to the wounded, but right now, he needed all seven of them to stay alert.

"It's rare to see Luphras around here. May I know why you attacked me?"

The man's voice was calm, but he was on high alert, as were his companions who understood that the current situation was not good. If they could resolve it through dialogue, that would be ideal, but if not, they would have to fight. They were seasoned individuals of the battlefield, unafraid of battle, but they could not afford to lose the two unconscious wounded individuals.

"How curious, I also wanted to ask a question: why are the Raiskar disturbing the peace of the forest?"

'Damn' is what the man thought. His nerves tightened; they outnumbered their opponents, but he lacked confidence in winning without suffering any casualties.

"Training, as you can see, but we were already leaving"

The four beasts were constantly changing positions, and his shoulder felt numb. His right arm couldn't exert full strength. Upon realizing they were Luphras, he regretted allowing himself to be hurt, but it was too late to regret it.

"Training you say? Then it would be fine for me to bring my clan to your home for training, wouldn't it?"

"......"

It's unreasonable, but it makes sense. After all, the forest is the habitat of the beasts, their home.

"You evicted the weak and when they tried to reclaim their home, you tried to kill them. Or are you going to deny that was your intent a moment ago?"

"Your words are senseless. If they had stayed out of-"

"Heh, what curious words you say"

*BOOOM*

The creature didn't wait for the man to finish his words and launched an attack against the two bodies that were breathing with difficulty on the ground. However, the man who was attentive reacted in time and managed to stop the attack.

"Little luphra, you better not cross the line. Don't think I can't kill you"

"You disturb the tranquility of the forest and accuse me of crossing the line. It seems the Raiskar have been at peace for a long ti-"

This time, it was the beast who couldn't finish its words, as a blade made of condensed nebulaether appeared out of nowhere at its side. However, the animal reacted swiftly, jumping aside just before it was cut in half.

"The speed of the Luphras is truly admirable"

The Luphra indeed managed to avoid death, but all the fur on its left side was stripped away, revealing its bald skin.

"The Raiskar never cease to surprise me, and the Aetheris clan's ability to control nebulaether is quite a cheat. You could have killed me back there if you had wanted to"

The four Luphras ceased moving and were now positioned behind their leader, staring intently at the Raiskars on the ground.

"It seems you know I am a messenger, and to your misfortune, I have not yet delivered my message"

At the animal's words, the man could only curse. He had planned to kill the four beasts; surely some of his companions would die, but his only goal was to safeguard the bodies resting on the ground, so they were prepared for it. However, things were different now. It was well-known that Luphras excelled in stealth; that's why they were used as messengers.

The so-called messengers are elite Nebul beasts selected directly by the king. These messengers are responsible for delivering the most important messages directly to the king, and within each Nebul beast clan, there are only three messengers. It's a position that commands respect and admiration among the Nebul beasts, so the death of a messenger is a direct offense to the king. However, the king of the beasts would not dare to go to war against the Raiskar just because of a messenger.

The problem lies in the fact that only the messenger knows the message, and after it's delivered to the king, it's erased from the messenger's memory, so the situation changes significantly. If this news hasn't been delivered yet, the king of the beasts could start a war because of it. Since it is said that the information these messengers carry is so important that it affects the future of the entire race.

The Raiskar do not fear a war against the Nebul beasts, but that is a decision that can only be made by the Raiskar king, and Andrey is only a bodyguard. Besides, at this time, when the Raiskar King's selection is so close, it is not a good idea to start a war with another race.