"Stay away from them!" River's voice echoed through the chaos, a powerful command laced with authority.
With a swift motion, she unleashed a golden beam, crackling with energy, aimed directly at the leader of the hunter's team.
The man's eyes widened in shock—he hadn't expected an attack so sudden, nor the sheer power behind it. The beam struck with deadly precision, piercing through his chest like a spear of light.
He and his team let out an inhuman wail, a horrifying symphony that sent shivers down the spines of those watching.
Their bodies convulsed violently, ice creeping over their skin, turning their once-human flesh a sickly shade of green.
The gathered onlookers stood paralyzed, too stunned to comprehend the transformation unfolding before them. All eyes fixated on River.
