After getting what he wanted, Clyde turned back toward the battle.
He had already killed his guardian monster so he no longer had anything to worry about. The creatures were not particularly strong by his standards but they could still cause serious trouble for Samuel and the others.
But Clyde did not want to attract suspicion so he decided to wait.
From a distance he could make it look as though he was still struggling against his guardian. There was no reason for him to finish his battle too quickly when everyone else was still fighting.
The sounds of combat echoed through the crater.
Arven's magic flared between the roaring flames, his spells briefly illuminating the battlefield. Samuel's spear flashed with red energy whenever he attacked, creating brief streaks of light through the fire. Maira, Leyan, and Don moved somewhere beyond the flames as well, their movements much harder to see because none of them relied on flashy skills.
