"Here they come," Lydia warned, her voice tense. She readied her arrows, magic already pooling at her fingertips in preparation for a counterattack.
Von raised his hand, signaling for them to stay calm. "Remember the plan. I'll hold them off. You support from the back. Don't engage directly unless absolutely necessary."
The ground trembled slightly as the enemy team charged forward, their weapons gleaming under the pale light.
Von's fists clenched as he took a step forward, positioning himself protectively in front of Silphie and Lydia. His presence commanding as dark energy flickered around him, casting an ominous aura that made even the bravest hesitate.
