In response to his question, the cloaked figure raised a hand, prompting the four individuals behind it to assume aggressive stances.
"Of course, our purpose is to eliminate you!" the figure declared with chilling certainty.
Just as the cloaked figure spoke, it raised its hand, unleashing a surge of dark energy that hurtled towards Rian with incredible speed.
"Not good!" Rian exclaimed, witnessing the imminent danger.
He swiftly channeled his mana into his legs, empowering him to leap a staggering ten meters away in an instant.
*Boom!
The spot where he had stood erupted in a destructive blast, encompassing a five-meter radius.
Rian's horse vanished in the abrupt onslaught.
"Damn it!" Rian cursed inwardly, sensing an overwhelming menace emanating from the black-robed man.
"This aura... It's the aura of a mid-level elemental!" Rian tightened his fists, unable to tear his gaze away from the other four figures cloaked in robes.