The Lampshadeon let out a earth-shattering wail at the sight.
Meanwhile, the Voltalond stopped its movements and excitedly looking towards the Fire Dog.
The flames on the Fire Dog's sharp teeth stopped just millimeters away from the woman's neck.
The Lampshadeon breathed a sigh of relief.
But the Voltalond's expression turned to disappointment, then it continued angrily shouting towards the Fire Dog, with the Lampshadeon quickly stepping in front.
Seeing the starkly different behaviors of the two spirit beasts in front of him, Riley realized that this Voltalond, while appearing angry, was actually trying to provoke the Fire Dog into biting for real.
Not every relationship between a spirit beast and its Beast Tamer is like that of family or partners.
Some Beast Tamers purely see their spirit beasts as tools to make money and squeezing them for all they're worth.