I Became a Childhood Friend With the Villainous Saintess

Chapter 82: The Guardian (1)

The preparations had not been made carelessly.

Count Eloran would want to settle this matter in secrecy, so an attack of some kind was inevitable.

That was why he had brought the trio from the Actania Gate—Galedin, Mary, and Hakon.

Each of them was a promising talent, considered top-tier even among the gate’s ranks. At the same time, they were some of the highest cards a baron could play.

So it wasn’t that they had let their guard down.

The only problem was that the attackers’ strength far exceeded their expectations.

The scorched ground reeked of burnt flesh.

Shaky, ragged breaths filled the air, a low growl reminiscent of a beast on the hunt.