After the declaration, Chief Hulgem threw the blade to the ground and raised his hammer. He did not try to launch a surprise attack on the invader, but he wanted to destroy the blade before the fight. Before he could swing the hammer, he saw the shadow hovering from above.
Chief Hulgem realized he was done for. He might have the time to get away or even block the incoming assault. However, his hammer was above his head, ready to swing toward the blade. Even if he tried to change the swing direction, the power behind his swing would be reduced.
'Ah, right. They toss such a high-quality Artifact to me, that means they are confident to take it back from me as well.'
