They hesitated for a moment, exchanging one last uncertain glance before slowly reaching out. Their hands were tense and reluctant, but they accepted the gesture. I clasped each of theirs firmly, a faint smile tugging at my lips as I sealed the unspoken agreement between us.
Without another word, I activated [Leap]. The world around us blurred into streaks of distorted color, air compressing with a dull thump as the ground disappeared beneath our feet.
We landed in an instant. The forest clearing snapped back into focus, and the two goblins staggered slightly, disoriented by the sudden shift. They didn't even realize what had happened until they looked up and saw the familiar faces of the goblins gathered around them.
I released my grip on their shoulders and turned toward Ariel—only to find her crouched, one paw firmly pinning a goblin's head to the ground.
"What are you doing?" I asked, my tone sharp but controlled.
