On the battlefield, the order of the wizards was strictly enforced, even in a place like the Roon Kingdom. Unless Colin, as the team captain, issued a command, anyone who dared to flee on their own would end up worse off than if they had stayed.
So, even if they were extremely afraid of the giant deer, Welber didn't dare retreat first unless the situation became absolutely dire.
"Hmm," Colin nodded slightly, "Retreat carefully, gradually increasing the distance, and wait for Erwin to come to support."
Welber and Ward both sighed with relief.
The three of them quietly moved backwards.
Moo—
However, just at that moment, the gray deer that had missed its attack and simply stood there suddenly let out a piercing scream, charging forward crazily enveloped in rolling black smoke.
"No good!"
The expressions of Welber and the others changed drastically as they quickly increased the distance between themselves and the threat.
However, they soon realized something was wrong—
