The crowd, which had initially formed a small circle, quickly expanded as more students gathered to witness the unfolding conflict. At the heart of this throng were students from the Southern Continent Academy, engaged in a heated feud with those from Oxwade Academy.
"Akh!" Sharik cried out in pain.
The tiger, Lu Xuefeng, delivered a swift, powerful kick to his chest. The force of the blow sent Sharik hurtling backward, crashing into the wall one meter away and causing a small section of the nearby fountain to shatter. Water sprayed into the air, adding to the chaos.
"Why did you do that?!" Fidelma's voice trembled with a mix of fear and anger as she clutched a little girl who was trembling in her arms, terrified by the sudden violence.
