Jake activated his [Halo of Divine Protection] and stood in front of everyone, prepared to shield them. But Qiu'er boldly strode past him, positioning herself between Jake and the looming threat.
"What are you doing?" Jake's shout echoed through the tension. Fear gripped him, worried that the wolf might single her out, causing him to momentarily lower his guard. Yet, something unexpected occurred—the wolf bypassed them, fixating its attention on the others.
Distracted by his concern for Qiu'er, Jake was caught off guard. "Watch out, everyone!"
Devina swiftly spread her hands, conjuring a protective barrier. However, with a single swipe of the wolf's claw, the barrier shattered like a mirror, leaving Devina screaming in terror. In an instant reaction, Reina swung her sword at the wolf. But due to the urgency of the moment, she couldn't gather enough mana, resulting in the sword only leaving a shallow cut across the wolf's left eye.
