The creature lunged at Gedion's party, curling its long, black claws like hooked daggers.
Everyone stiffened under its bone-chilling presence. But Gideon snapped back to reality and shouted while forming an air barrier in front of him to neutralize the incoming attack, "Everyone spread out, quick." Though the creature looked terrifying, its presence was far from enough to immobilize a veteran like Gideon just with its look.
Its strike landed on the barrier with a thud. It let out a terrifying, creepy sound, grinding its teeth in anger over the missed attack.
By that time Lilith was the first one to jolt back to reality. She dashed toward the creature, lightning dancing in her right palm. When the distance was covered, she clenched her fist crackling with lightning, and slammed it in the monster's flank. She may have been intimidated for a bit, but she had never known fear. After all, it was two legends' blood that flowed through her veins.
The monster skidded back with a growl.
