Ned pondered things as he fought the Kruthiks.
Did Roy give Ned a shield that won't last against the beast's attacks? Was it deliberate? Or maybe a misjudged of skills? But no, Roy hasn't yet to see Ned's fighting performance.
So it was deliberate, Ned thought. The claws struck the shield and it broke to pieces. The shield was made of wood with iron frames. At a quick glance, the shield looked sturdy and could withstand the Kruthik's attacks. But as time passed, the shield wasn't strong enough to last dozens of attacks.
Ned hissed as he threw the broken shield to his side.
During this moment, a blazing fire circled Ned's position. Then erupted to make a wall of fire between him and the beasts.
"As a Hunter. You must learn to possess a skill that makes you good enough to handle enemies regardless of the situation and weapons."
Roy's voice echoed in the cavern. At the entrance, behind Ned, he stood there with a triumph face.
