As its claws were about to pierce the older knight's arm, Henry was swift to send it flying with a strike. Nikolai knew that the man was plotting something due to his talent, but it seems Henry retained the ability to scheme.
'This is powerful,'
As much as Nikolai wanted a mindless puppet, it was also fortunate that the target didn't turn into a machine of senseless violence. Henry didn't attack right away because he schemed to eliminate the kobold and blame the monsters for the murder.
"There are three of them," reported the extorting knight as he ran forward, slashing at the kobold which the older knight deflected. The monster's scales shimmered with light as there was a resounding clang, making blue blood splash on the ground.
The wounded monster retreated to its fallen comrade before the two disappeared into the night. Nikolai looked around to find the kobold blocking the light and realized it must be on a high tree.
