"Slu? Slu again..."

Hulk muttered to himself. He had heard this name multiple times from the mercenaries, and it was clear that they trusted him. But if that were the case, why didn't he come out directly? With just one encounter, the mercenaries were defeated by the knights. The vast difference in strength, Hulk speculated that Slu must understand this. He lifted his head and looked at the giant tornado...

Could it be that Slu has something to do with the occurrence of that tornado?

But just as Hulk had this thought for less than a few seconds, something that made him widen his eyes appeared—

A black hole suddenly appeared in the midst of the tornado, constantly interfering with the surrounding space. The giant tornado was even more affected, constantly distorted and consumed by the black hole. Before long, it was completely consumed, and the giant tornado that had appeared just moments ago dissipated in the air.

"What... just happened!?"

Cold sweat broke out on Hulk's forehead as he was shocked by the sudden anomaly.

"Lord Slu, have you already started?" The chaotic forest suddenly fell into silence. Bagir let out a few cold laughs. "Indeed, as long as you personally take action, nothing can stop you..."

"Are you saying that Slu caused the anomaly just now!?"

The ability to consume magic, this is not something an ordinary person can control!

Who exactly is this Slu!?

Hulk furrowed his brows, but suddenly seemed to realize something, and he froze.

The consumption of magic... Slu... Slu Wolff?

Could it be!?

In a flash, the name of the imperial criminal from twenty years ago appeared in his mind.

Thinking of this, Hulk's face turned pale, and he urgently commanded the nearby knights:

"Quickly contact the Grand Knight Commander and have him send reinforcements! This is no longer a problem we can handle!"

The ordered knights quickly realized the seriousness of the situation. They picked up their mage communicators, but even after several attempts, there was still no response. One of them anxiously shouted, "We can't do it! Captain Hulk, the magical disturbance has interfered with the magical fluctuations in this area and we can't communicate with the outside world!"

"Damn it! Is it because the magical disturbances from those two sources have disrupted the magical energy in this area!?"

Hulk's expression became solemn. If his speculation was true, if Slu was really that person, the severity of the situation would go beyond just the princess being kidnapped, but would become a problem for the entire empire!

And Bagir, as if seizing on this point, burst into laughter.

"Ahahaha, are you scared? Dogs of the empire! Let me tell you, the princess's matter has just begun. Lord Slu will overthrow the empire, he will regain everything he lost! You... are nothing but stepping stones on his path to dominance!"

"Shut up!"

Hulk had no time to deal with this annoying fellow, and with a firm grip, he directly knocked Bagir unconscious.

The leader had been subdued, the remaining members of the mercenary group either fled or resisted, but now without a leader, they were nothing more than stray dogs and couldn't stir up much trouble.

But Hulk knew that the real trouble was still ahead!

If Slu was really that man, could he really handle him, who was beyond his level?

Hulk hesitated because he knew that he was absolutely no match for Slu Wolff!

But he had no reason to retreat.

Hulk ordered one person to go back and deliver the message, and two others to accompany him. The remaining knights stayed behind to guard the prisoners of the mercenary group.

As a knight of the empire, protecting the royal family was Hulk's duty. Now that Princess Anna was in great danger, how could he give up? Every minute of hesitation increased the likelihood of Anna being in danger. Even if it meant burning his last bit of life, he would definitely protect the princess by her side!

Hulk took a deep breath as he looked towards the cliff in the distance.

For love, today I, Hulk... will fight to the death!