They attacked again for several minutes, but none of their attacks hit Ailord, who could easily read them, even when they used dirty tricks like throwing sand. Ailord had expected this, especially when facing people like them who were willing to use any means to win when cornered. Watched by none other than the leader of the Scorching Scorpion, they became more unable to stay calm, worried about further tarnishing the name of the Dread Viper, which unfortunately no longer had any dignity.
However, the pain came again, striking Ailord at an inopportune moment as an iron club swung toward his head.
The leader was shocked to see it, not expecting Ailord to be hit like that, blood flowed down, reaching his eyes.
Therlina shouted his name, worried about Ailord's condition, while the young lady wondered what was actually happening.
