Karl was shook when he saw Amber zoom past him, heading straight towards Layla who was behind him. His body tensed up, and his mind raced to find a way to stop this threat. Layla, who had stepped back to make room for Karl, didn't react in time as Amber swung her weapon brutally.
"Layla!" Karl yelled, trying to leap towards them, but his body was too slow.
But before Amber's attack could land, Valencia suddenly appeared like a passing shadow. With almost invisible movements, she halted Amber's attack with her sword, gracefully twisting her body and forcing Amber to take a few steps back.
"Do you want to end the life of someone who doesn't even intend to fight you?" Valencia smiled thinly, her smile filled with threats. "That's just plain ridiculous."
Amber glared at Valencia in anger, but her steps became more cautious. Karl felt relieved, but his awareness sharpened again.
"Layla, get out of this area! Fast!" she urged.
