"You…" Mathias growled, anger flashing at Nolan's mocking gesture.
Yet beneath his fury, a deep surprise stirred.
He hadn't expected Nolan to be so powerful—so terrifying. The two monsters he had just subdued were creatures of city-to-country scale.
They could bring chaos to a small or medium-sized kingdom, thanks not just to their immense strength but also to their sharp intelligence.
Stopping such creatures usually required the efforts of many Great Mages. Yet Nolan showed no sign of strain or fear. He handled them effortlessly, as if they were mere weaklings.
How strong is this guy, dammit! Mathias roared silently.
By now, he could no longer underestimate Nolan. Fear of his power gnawed at every fiber of his being.
If he lost today, the sea monster would lose its strength. And once that happened, it would surely be destroyed by the soldiers aboard both warships.
"Why so quiet? Have you run out of strong monsters?"
