My Favorite Enemy

'It talk?' Allesanah thought.

Even the mercenaries found themselves stupefied by the given scenario. The duke walked towards the center, preparing to interrupt the monster looking at them.

"To think that it knows how to speak, Alles! Change of plans," Jez said without averting his eyes from the strange monster.

'Though, who's the demon it's talking about?' He asked in his mind.

"But I'm not done yet; let me try one more time," Alles yelled.

However, it was Royle who replied to her statement. "It already sensed us; you shouldn't have kicked it in this direction," he said as he entered into a fighting stance.

Then the duke gave out his command.

"All units prepare to commence in battle. Mages and archers support us from behind! Warriors, please protect them," he instructed before nodding at Royle.

The next second, the two of them dashed towards the monster.