The trio's coordination was flawless. It took less than 10 seconds from the moment Alex initiated the attack to the knight delivering the final blow with his holy strike. Before the unfortunate guards could even react, they were swiftly dispatched. On the other side, the remaining guards met a similar fate. They were encircled by the rest of the group and fell to the ground without uttering a sound.
As the steel skeleton guards collapsed, a mage dressed in a pitch-black robe snarled and extended his arm. Almost immediately, an emerald brilliance emanated from his fingertips, shrouding the enemy corpses. The moment the brilliance enveloped them, the corpses disintegrated into powder and vanished from sight.
"Phew..."
As the pitch-black enchanted field dispersed, the wind resumed its howling. Alex raised his head and glanced at the lead scout. The young woman subtly shook her head in response. Understanding her message, Alex gestured for silence.
