The soldiers wielded double-headed swords, and except for armor on their shoulders, helmets, and lower skirts, their upper bodies and abdomens were bare, revealing evenly toned bronze abs and chest muscles. They were clearly skill-based warriors. There were ten Guardians of Defeat in total, but two broken Clockwork Knights and the crystallized people shattered on the ground opened a Light Door nearby, and a Guardian of Defeat emerged from each.
Although Brand didn't recognize what type of NPC this was, he could guess that the card in the Clockwork Man's hand was not only a Creature Card but could also convert the dead soldiers on the battlefield into derivatives. Now Andreg had knocked down two more Clockwork Knights, but the situation became even more unfavorable for Brand.
"Did you see, a Travel Mage doesn't need swords. You are simply a disgrace to the Travel Mage ranks, just leave it to me to wipe you out." The Clockwork Man spoke expressionlessly, with a strange metallic tone.
