Screeeeeech!
The force of the claw swipe ripped Rosella's jacket clean open. Underneath, a thin, silver vest shimmered – tough stuff, it didn't tear! But the sheer power of the hit wasn't stopped. Rosella was thrown backward like a rag doll, slamming hard against the base of a thick tree with a sickening thump. She gasped, pain shooting through her whole body.
[Damage Received: 850 HP!] [-15% Defense (Armor Weakened)]
Ignoring the downed Daisy completely, the huge Neapolitan Mastiff lowered its head. Its small, cruel eyes locked onto the injured Rosella. It let out a low growl that vibrated in the air, saliva dripping from its massive jaws. It gathered its powerful legs, ready to leap and finish her off.
"Ah, forget it!" Lucian sighed from his hiding spot. He couldn't just watch.
Twang!
