The Shriekroot (2)

However, it did not hasten the spell's activation. Knightly was Kenway.

He could see that Sebastian's shield of virtue would not materialize as planned.

Kenway leaped fearlessly at the hideous beast, running as hard as he could.

He wasn't fast, but he was close enough to react in time. Sebastian suddenly found himself in front of the knight, who was fearlessly facing the terrifying creature.

Sebastian found himself behind Kenway's broad armored back, who was fearlessly facing the terrifying creature.

The knight used his lightning-fast reflexes to raise his shield in time to stop the monster's vicious strike.

But once more, his shield of virtue was not strong enough to withstand the blow.

It was only good enough to prevent the armor, or his actual shield, from being destroyed.

But how often could he make new shields? Would he be fast enough? All of that gave Sebastian enough time to move out of harm's way.