Knew From the Start Part II

"A group teleport card? And here I thought you were just a Summoner, but you’ve got hunter tools as well?" He sneered, then smirked. "You really are the captain, aren’t you? So caring toward your subordinates... how sweet. Whoa!"

Before he could finish, the man had to twist his body to avoid a claw swipe, retreating swiftly as a dragon's talon narrowly missed his face.

"Whoa, calm down, lady! Can’t we talk this out like civilized people?"

The taunt was met with a sly smile from Belle, who simply pointed her finger at him.

"No thanks."

Bang!!!

At the end of her words, a beam of light shot from her fingertip, striking the enemy with pinpoint accuracy. The explosion that followed kicked up a cloud of smoke, and Belle watched her handiwork intently.

But within moments, her sharp blue eyes widened. She sensed something slicing through the smoke. She quickly dodged backward.

Whoosh!