Luke quickly assessed the situation. The elf children needed protection, and he knew just how to provide it. With a commanding voice, he instructed them, "Huddle up together and stay hidden. We'll keep you safe."
As the children obeyed, crouching behind a large boulder, Luke extended his hand. Shadows danced around his fingers as he activated his [Lv.2 ARISE] skill. In a burst of shadowy energy, four menacing figures emerged from the darkness.
These were his shadow dogs, loyal companions born of the abyss. With growls that seemed to echo from the depths of eternity, they surrounded the huddled elf children, forming a protective barrier.
Meanwhile, Caleb and Dion stood at the ready, their faces grim and determined. They knew the impending confrontation with the goblin chief and his horde would be a battle of survival. The fate of the elf children and their own hung in the balance.
