The Association’s Third Benefit

'Are they also sent by 'them'?'

Leo's Breathing Steel Sword Shone as it escaped from his sheath, his mind spinning to analyze and find a solution to his situation. Compared to his latest hostile encounter where he finally had the upper hand, the situation wasn't as easy this time.

The pair didn't look like anything special, but both of them were actually grade-4 Swordsmen. Although he wasn't as disadvantaged as when he met the Fanged Wolves' team, dealing with two Swordsmen of the same grade was almost like dealing with a smart Sword Beast.

"To what do I owe this pleasure?"

Leo felt like only 'that' place could mobilize people that could match him this quickly, but he had doubts about it, mainly because of the pair's clumsy sneaking. He still had some confidence in winning despite it being 1 vs 2. If the battle could be avoided, however, there was no need to brute force everything.

"Oh, he is polite. This makes our job easier."