In the Thick Deltou Colossale Forest
Rin's heart raced as she watched Leonhardt crash through the bushes, thrown by a hard hit. "Leonhardt!" she screamed with panic as she ran toward where he landed.
A huge mercenary, the group's leader, blocked her path with a wide grin showing yellow teeth while his lackeys went after Leo to finish him off.
"Where you off to, little lady?" he growled while reaching for her wrist with a large hand.
Before he could grab her, a deep snarl cut through the air. Nimbus in panther form jumped at the mercenary. Its claws dug into the man's shoulder and strong jaws ripping off his face. The mercenary yelled, trying to push the animal off, blood spraying all across the ground.
