Lumine didn't have time to process their presence. All he felt was overwhelming relief—before Instructor Ranni vanished from her spot and reappeared in front of the plague.
She smiled.
"Apologies, but these two are dear students of mine."
The plague didn't hesitate. Without giving Ranni a chance to strike, he vanished into a cloud of black smoke, reappearing dozens of meters away. Ranni immediately turned to Yelena. Her expression darkened.
"Cadet Celestina, heal Cadet Yelena immediately! Her spine is crushed, and she has severe internal bleeding!"
"On it!"
Celestina moved in an instant, kneeling beside Yelena. A soft glow radiated from her hands as she gently placed them on Yelena's body.
Ranni then looked back at the plague, her voice colder and sharper.
"You should've kept a better eye on your pet."
"Hah?"
The plague's confusion was evident. His head snapped toward the Cthellid.
Behind the mask, his eyes widened.
