'Damn it!!! That Lion's roar! If it hadn't been for my eye, I would be stunned in place... if that happens here, I would be dead,' Jessica thought in disbelief, her hands trembling as she wiped the metallic tang of blood off her lips. Every nerve in her body was screaming, a symphony of pain that her Sword Academy conditioning tried—and failed—to suppress.
Cupcake watched the struggle with a feline tilt of her head. 'Wow... I didn't know these World Bosses were this powerful, but Master killed them all with one move.'
'Don't compare her with the Master,' Adira chided, her voice a cold stream. She didn't spare a glance for the girl; her purpose was singular. She moved toward the collapsed Wyvern, the beast's breathing now nothing more than a wet, ragged rattle. 'Let's complete our task and get out of here.'
