With a grunt, it pressed onwards. The knights were still hidden. "Haha, it seems this will be quite easy, no?" Cael whispered into their ears. He slowly unsheathed his sword. You guys promised this one to me." He flashed them a grin before rushing out.
His battle cry echoed through the valley, startling the wounded leopard, who had been momentarily distracted by its own injuries.
Cael approached the leopard with a determined stride, his sword drawn and ready. Despite its wounds, the leopard met his gaze with a defiant growl. The fighting spirit still lingered, and with that one movement, the tension rose once more.
Seeing Cael rush towards the leopard, his sword locked in a lateral position, ready at a moment's notice, reacting instinctively in an attempt to dodge the incoming blade.
