The Ambush

Suddenly, we hear the deafening sound of a wild roar from across the desert, and at the same time, something also starts to approach us at an alarming speed.

"T-That roar…is definitely from a king-tier beast.." Abby announces with her hand on her sword, ready to unsheath it from its scabbard at any moment.

"Abby, there's no way I am going to let you fight in this condition," I say as I hold her hand and remove it from the heel of her sword.

"B-But….I–" 

"There's no but! Kurt is now the team leader, you shouldn't make rash decisions." I scold her while her fluffy ears drop like she is sad.

"Okay, honey," She replies with a pout and back away.

Her current behavior is very childish and naive, and I can even vouch that she is worse than Kim right now. However, I don't find her behavior annoying, rather, I find it cute.

Suddenly, the killing intent and bloodlust directed at us vanishes, and the heavy footsteps dashing towards us becomes silent.