The bandit leader crouched low as his entire body was shaking in rage.
His muscles expanded, his veins bulging beneath his dark fur as a red aura began to radiate from him.
His claws became sharper than before. He also bared his fangs in fury. "I'm going to kill you for them."
He immediately charged as his entire body surged forward, sending rocks flying from the sheer force of his movement.
He had poured every ounce of his power into this one strike. A final, desperate blow.
His claws glowed with red energy, slashing forward, aiming straight for Liora's throat.
But Liora didn't move. She didn't even flinch. Instead, she caught his attack with a single claw.
Her claws wrapped effortlessly around his, stopping his killing blow midair.
The desert wind howled around them, the moment frozen in absolute silence.
The bandit leader's eyes widened. It was impossible. His entire body shook, refusing to believe what just happened."W-What…?"
