Rescue!

"Do you think we should help them?" Lorene asked, worry etched across her face. As a priest of the Sun Goddess, her first instinct was always to help those in need, but she was also mindful of their own mission.

Raymond glanced at her and then at Sylph, who seemed equally eager to join the fray. But he held up a hand, signaling them to wait.

Before they could discuss further, one of the Jungle Cats lunged past the injured assassin, its claws poised to strike the female magician.

Suddenly, a ‘whoosh’ filled the air as an arrow flew from the shadows, aimed at the Jungle Cat. The creature leaped and rolled mid-air to dodge the attack, but it wasn't fast enough to avoid the female warrior's massive sword. With a roar, she swung the blade with precision, catching the Jungle Cat mid-dodge. The impact sent the creature flying, blood spraying through the air. It didn't split in two, but it was clearly finished.