The Almighty Dragon General

“Watch your mouth, Galen," Yuldra's voice boomed, commanding him to back down.
Galen reluctantly complied. However, the woman standing next to James frowned and mocked, "Since you're so good at drinking, you must be skilled in combat as well. Would you like to spar with us?"
Though her tone was gentle, everyone present heard the challenge she had extended toward James.
Seeing that Yuldra showed no signs of stopping it, James smiled and inquired, "How do you propose we fight?"
The woman scoffed, "Your mental battle with Faela was just child's play. We'll engage in actual combat, allowing fate to decide our life and death.
Yuldra immediately warned, "Sasha..."
James held up his hand, interrupting Yuldra's words. He turned to Sasha and said, "You're also at the Ninth Xaeclon Rank? Very well, let's have some fun."
Sasha replied coldly, "I'm not alone. My husband will join as well."

Galen, positioned behind Yuldra, stepped forward.
"Two of you are at the Xaeclon Rank, yet you're trying to gang up on him?" Do you not have any regard for me and my husband?" Herodias' depression darkened as she voiced her dissatisfaction.
"If it's a fight you want, we will entertain you." Yegor stood up with a sigh.
Sasha looked at Yegor and Herodias. She squinted and asked, "Disciples from the Tirta Sect?"
Galen sneered with an arrogant expression, "Sanctimonious beings of Zymurgy? Sure, let's fight!"
James stood up and interjected, "The challenge was directed at me, not you two."
Herodias interrupted him, saying smilingly, "You've already endured enough, James. Leave this one to us."
"Indeed. It's our turn to flex our muscles. Just sit back and watch while enjoying your drink," Yegor added, his fighting spirit ablaze.
James chuckled softly after hearing their words. He understood the couple was worried he might be unable to stand against two opponents at the Ninth Xaeclon Rank. After all, he was only at the Fifth Xaeclon Rank. Hence, they stepped in and wanted to shield him from potential harm.
Yuldra set aside his cup and said smilingly, "Friendly sparing is fine, but let's not disrupt our harmony. Have your fun, but don't go too far."
Galen and Sasha exchanged glances, then leaped into the void and assumed fighting stances.
Yegor and Herodias exchanged smiles before following suit, ascending into the void.