The burly pirate was about to throw the children into the prepared cage when his arm was suddenly seized. He glared at the intruder, his muscles bulging as he used his superpower to make himself look like a walking mass of steel.
"Hmph."
Helion didn't even flinch. With a casual flick of his hand, he dispersed the pirate's superpower. The man's muscles deflated like a punctured balloon, and the children were effortlessly snatched from his grip. In one smooth motion, Helion tossed them back into the arms of their crying parents.
The squad leader's spine went cold. 'Damn, this guy seems like nothing more than a follower. But he's THIS strong?'
He turned to Lyra. "What do you want, ma'am? What's your game?"
Lyra's eyes sparkled with an alluring intensity. He flicked her hair and gave him a teasing glance, her every movement exuding confidence and charm.
"This village is now under my protection," she said smoothly.
