Chapter 123.

As he was returning to Fort Kalstein, Seon-Hyeok suddenly felt a strange sensation and looked back.

Aria Eisen, exhausted after spamming spells for the first time in a while, tilted her head in confusion at his sudden behavior.

Whats the matter?

Instead of responding, he just stared off into the distance.

Its too fast?

There were signs of two objects rapidly approaching from the distance. However, their speed was unusually fast.

They clearly were not Noctein cavalry, as they were much faster and more relentless than any war horse.

Theyre the Knights of the Azure Sky.

After a brief moment, Seon-Hyeok was able to identify those tracking him.

It was clear the griffin riders had reached the front lines. He could not imagine any others capable of chasing down Redvern.

They came earlier than expected.

He knew the day to face off against the griffin riders would come soon, but he had not expected it to be today. He quickly checked on Aria Eisens condition.

I cant do anything. Maybe just some simple spells.

She was too fatigued after her excessive use of magic.

Seon-Hyeok quickly identified that she was not in any state for combat, and Redvern also seemed to be low on stamina.

Well, today wont be my only opportunity.

He quickly decided to flee, rather than dealing with the two Knights of the Azure Sky.

Lets hurry up a bit, Redvern.

They had been moving at a relaxed pace out of consideration for the tired mage, but Redvern sped up at his command.

However, the pursuers did not fall behind.

Careful!

Seon-Hyeok gave a quick warning to the mage and pushed Redvern even harder.

Shriek!

Redvern cried out as it accelerated.

By this point, the griffin riders had closed the distance enough that they could be seen as small black dots in the distant sky. He glanced back as he pondered his options.

Although Redvern was fast, it was clear that the griffins were not to be underestimated. In addition, there were two knights pursuing him. There was the possibility that they would be overtaken before returning to the fort.

Even so, both Redvern and Aria Eisen were not in fighting shape. He did not think it likely that they would lose, but there also was no reason to prematurely fight without adequate preparations.

He mentally calculated the distance to Fort Kalstein before calling on Atiya.

Atiya, help. Redverns exhausted.

Oh, poor thing. Let me give you a hand.

Atiya patted Redverns head as the wyvern desperately flapped its wings. She soon disappeared into the wind, and Redvern suddenly gained a burst of speed.

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Wait, what? I thought we almost caught up, but they suddenly sped up.

Gilbert Sylvain Lafayette frowned as the wyvern rider quickly disappeared from his view.

It cant be that wyverns are faster than griffins?

Thats not possible. There isnt any beast in the world faster than this guy.

Jean-Marie de Roland heard the other knight muttering to himself and quickly retorted, annoyed by the mere suggestion.

Sir Lafayette, your Mionte is too slow. Thats why Devon cant reach its top speed.

After all, the griffins used by Sir Lafayette and Sir Roland were clearly different. Lafayettes Mionte was large and feroci