Just as Benjamin was about to say something to let the mages who were following behind him take notice, his expression suddenly changed, and looked forward.
It looked like the smash just now had... Startled something in the mountains.
Very soon, there came bouts of roaring noises, which all the other mages noticed. Sensing with the water element, Benjamin could see, in the forest far away, some small magical beasts had swarmed out. However, these magical creatures did not seem to be rushing towards Benjamin and the others, but there seemed to be something more frightening behind them, forcing them to flee in all directions, thrown into a panic.
"Be careful, prepare to fight!"
Seeing this, Benjamin was forced to shout in a loud voice. Hearing thus, all the mages put down their luggage, holding their breaths and bracing themselves, going into their battle stances.
