Slash!!
Steel ripped through flesh.
"Arrghhh!!"
The Halfling General staggered back, a deep cut slicing diagonally across his torso. Blood sprayed the ground beneath him as he dropped to one knee, barely keeping himself upright.
"Father!!!" Fansia screamed, rushing forward.
Kenjirou took a step toward her, his wicked grin returning.
But—
"RAAAAAAH!!"
A group of Halfling warriors charged him from both flanks, weapons raised, spells ready.
Swords. Spears. Mana-infused hammers.
They didn't hesitate.
"Protect the commander!! Shield the lady!!"
The sudden rush slammed into Kenjirou's path, forcing him to halt. One blade scraped his arm, while another struck his side with a burst of magical force.
Kenjirou stumbled back half a step, his expression twisting.
The pressure around him intensified as wave after wave of Halfling warriors joined the fray, cutting off his path and surrounding him with fierce determination.
