Clyde's decisive action at this time only showed that he wasn't stupid since he was the leader of the group.
"Although I can't see the exact appearance of this black-robed youth in front of me, he shouldn't be too old either. He possesses such strength even at such a young age."
Clyde thought to himself that he naturally had to rope in such a talent to his own group. Moreover, his goodwill towards Copperfield could also alleviate the gap between his combat strength and the gale mercenary group.
The other party was clearly prepared. Although they were not afraid of fighting the other party at this time, they would still be in a disadvantageous position.
If he could gain the favor of the mysterious black-robed youth in front of him, the other party would not dare to act rashly.
Moreover, based on the current situation, Wade was blind. He actually took the initiative to make a move, providing a natural path for him to rope in this youth.
While rushing to Copperfield's aid, Clyde didn't forget to ridicule Wade.
"Wade, you're really getting worse with each passing day."
"As the leader of a large mercenary group, you actually relied on your own numbers to attack a two-star soul master. This attack is one thing, but it's actually a sneak attack."
As his voice fell, Clyde looked at his old enemy in front of him, whose face was ashen. His previous gloomy expression was swept away.
After so many years, although both sides were evenly matched on the surface, Wade was sinister and vicious. He had secretly made many obstacles for the dragon mercenary group.
Seeing that Wade was so defeated, Clyde was naturally in a good mood.
He was thinking.
As a dignified leader of a large mercenary group, as a three-star soul master, he was actually frightened by the aura of a two-star. In the end, he couldn't help but secretly launch a sneak attack. He wanted to get rid of him quickly so as to save face.
In the end, he didn't succeed.
If this matter were to spread in Maka Town, the status of the gale mercenary group would definitely be affected.
As for Wade's own face, there was no need to say anything more.
Today could be said to be the day that Clyde's mood was the best in the past month.
In short...
"As long as I, Clyde, am here today, as long as my dragon mercenary group is here, none of you will be able to lay a single finger on this youth."
As Clyde's voice fell, the members of the dragon mercenary group immediately took a step forward in unison, the soul artifacts in their hands flashing out. In an instant, a shocking battle intent erupted from within this small tavern.
Wade looked at the fury in the eyes of the dragon mercenary group, and his expression changed, he was no longer as calm as before.
He could only blame himself for his mistake today. He had never expected that the youth in front of him would enter the tavern at this time. A mere two-star soul master had such a strong murderous aura.
"You said that you would enter the tavern as soon as you entered the tavern. Why don't you go and sit down in the direction of the dragon mercenary group?"
"Are you really not afraid that they will directly attack you under such circumstances?"
Wade's heart was filled with hatred for the black-robed youth in front of him.
But what could he do now?
He had already attacked him previously, and now he was saying that he had hit the wrong person?
Did he really think that he, Wade, was shameless?
As for attacking the dragon mercenary group now, there was no need to even think about it.
The youth's aura was too strange. Wade really could not understand why such a lifeless aura would appear on a living person!
Even thinking about it now, his body couldn't help but tremble.
That feeling had nothing to do with cultivation. It was a fear that was imprinted in the depths of his soul.
"Today is the dragon mercenary group's good luck."
After saying this, Wade waved his hand behind him and led the gale mercenary group away on the spot.
"Hahaha, the gale mercenary group likes to say a few harsh words and then run away, right?"
"Did you notice the expression on Wade's face just now? It's really no different from the pig liver sold in this tavern."
"It's still raining. Everyone from the gale mercenary group, why don't you stay here for a while? Don't be in a hurry to leave!"
Hearing the mocking laughter behind him, Wade almost drew his sword and charged back.
But when he thought of the death-filled gaze of the black-robed youth just now, the anger that had just risen instantly dissipated.
His many years of mercenary experience told him that if he chose to attack today, there was a high chance that he would be killed here.
Although the other party was only a small two-star awakened, that terrifying gaze was definitely not something that an ordinary person could possess.
Turning his head to take a look, Wade deeply engraved the black-robed youth's figure into his mind.
A bolt of lightning streaked across the sky, reflecting the youth's figure.
The youth was dressed in a black robe and stood at the entrance of the tavern. That tall and straight figure exuded a deathly aura that made one feel despair and oppression.
After staring at it for a moment, a hint of viciousness appeared in Wade's eyes.
Clyde glanced disdainfully at the gale mercenary group that had disappeared into the rain curtain, then turned his head enthusiastically to look at the mysterious black-robed youth beside him.
"This little brother, you must be new to Maka Town, right? You want to enter the Crobal Mountains to gain experience, right?"
"Do you want to consider temporarily joining the dragon mercenary group?"
Clyde also had his own considerations. If he could obtain the help of this mysterious youth, then after entering the Magical Beast Mountains, he would have a lot more confidence in killing the Berserk Thunder Bear.
On the way to Maka Town, Copperfield had also encountered a few magical beasts. With his current strength, it was not difficult for him to deal with a two-star magical beast alone.
However, it was not realistic to travel through the mountain range of magical beasts alone. Since there was a mercenary group that offered him an olive branch, it was not a bad choice to join them temporarily.
Copperfield nodded in agreement.
Seeing this, Clyde was overjoyed. This was a powerful help to his group.
The battle prowess displayed by the black-robed youth in front of him during the previous friction, in Clyde's opinion, far exceeded the youth's current level of strength.
This might be related to his secret. Since he didn't choose to show himself, Clyde wouldn't ask too much. After thinking for a while, he still opened his mouth.
"May I ask how I should address you, little brother?"
"Phil," Copperfield replied indifferently.
"Alright, Brother Phil. Today, you will be staying next to this tavern. Our Dragon mercenary group will be stationed there. The next time we enter the mountains should be tomorrow at 1 p.m."
After saying that, Clyde patted Copperfield's shoulder and led Copperfield to their residence.
He watched his leader and Phil leave.
Some of the members of the dragon mercenary group behind him looked puzzled. They naturally wouldn't question their leader's decision in front of the enemy forces, but now...
"Hey, do you think our leader has to be so enthusiastic about an awakened who looks like he just achieved two-star?"
"He just rashly invited him to join our dragon mercenary group?"
"What do you know? The leader must have his reasons for doing so."
"Instead of guessing his strength now, won't we know how powerful that black-robed youth is when we encounter a magical beast?"
A few of the mercenaries chatted and laughed as they followed behind.