As the two guards hesitated, Howard immediately sensed something amiss.
From behind, the trio of guards advanced, effectively cutting off his retreat.
Yet, Howard's expression remained stoic, nonchalantly inquiring, "Why have you stopped?"
"Continue?" The two guards exchanged glances, then one sneered, "Rest assured, we'll be sending you on your way soon enough. Safe travels!"
Hearing these ominous words, realization struck Howard.
So that's why Carlos Bartel invited him to join the leveling group.
The plan was to lure him into the dungeon and strike once they were separated from the main force.
Five seasoned guards, each at Level 30, against a recent awakened – by most calculations, there shouldn't have been any issues.
Unfortunately for them, Howard possessed supreme talent.
Though recently awakened, his power already rivaled that of a Level 50 awakened.
