Mitchell's eyes lit up, and he waved his hand to halt the group.
"The seven of you, follow the original plan and head to the outskirts of the camp to intercept and kill. Leon, you come with me."
Clearly, he intended to keep Ian's potential secrets for himself.
The other seven High Level Apprentices didn't dare defy Mitchell's command. They gave a respectful bow and sped away.
Mitchell and Leon then transformed into two streaks of blood-red light and gave chase, speeding after Ian.
Ian cursed inwardly and immediately changed direction, sprinting wildly toward a more remote and desolate Stone Forest to the southeast.
His physique, enhanced by the Magic Power from his recent advancement and nourished by the Rock Bear Potion—all coordinated by his incomparably formidable Spiritual Power—allowed his burst of speed to far exceed others of the same rank.
But Mitchell's arrogant voice, amplified by Witchcraft, rapidly closed in:
