The three acolytes behind Jamu were outraged at seeing their companion die in such a tragic manner. Several waves of magic rushed towards the robed bandits.
“Hmph!”
The leader of the bandits stepped forward, a ring of black light dispersing from around his body.
*Pak! Pak!*
The acolytes used their spells against that black light, but like soap bubbles colliding against each other and bursting, their spells were all deflected..
“A magic artifact! A defensive magic artifact!”
Jamu narrowed his eyes at the realisation and stood in front of the three acolytes, protecting them.
“They’re not people you can deal with. Retreat first!”
“I am Jamu! What is your name?”
*Clang!* Metal scraped against metal as Jamu unbuckled the broadsword from his back. He held it with one arm and faced the robed bandit leader and asked for the enemy’s name.
“Hehe…”
Amidst strange giggles, the leader made his move.
*Boom!* A layer of the ground separated; soil and rocks were suspended in the air, converging into the shape of a beast. Its jaws were wide open as it snapped at Jamu.
“Hah!”
A silver-white light flashed in the air as Jamu waved his hand.
A single line sliced towards the beast!
The surrounding greenery was destroyed in an instant; a gap separated the trees into two groups.