The two ballistas stationed at the northern front of the city were destroyed, but before Valerian could even think about a retreat, a cold gust blew behind his back, and a slightly hoarse voice sounded, "To think that a little rat will dare to invade the Valkyrian line and even harm four men. Commendable."
Valerian wanted to turn around when a strong impact from the side sent him flying for ten meters. With a series of dull collisions with the ground, his body came to a rest. The old man kicked him hard, and this kick left him with agonizing pain in his ribs and disoriented senses. The appearance of the old man grabbed the dedication of the young soldiers.
While the commoners bowed their backs, the warriors bowed their heads in respect to the old man. This person was the grandmaster, who detected him earlier. The old man walked over to the battered boy and said, "I did not expect a child to be so brave. What surprises me is the fact that you are still alive after that kick."
