Backstabbing

"We are harmless," Harry shouted.

Jessie and Sephie almost choked. What a way to show them that you are harmless.

Harry was holding a sword and was still saying he was harmless.

Both groups met in the middle.

"We are all here for the exam. There's no meaning in fighting," the man standing in the lead said, keeping his iron axe on his back.

The gesture made the tension die down.

"Why are you coming this way?" Harry asked, frowning.

"We were running away from a strong beast, and the path led us here. Surely, it should be lurking in the forest," the man explained while his two partners nodded.

The man talking had a broad physique. The axe tied to his back was as big as his torso.

The other two men were skinny in build. They had different types of blades.

"Then we have bad news for you. On the other side, you will find multiple strong beasts in a group," Harry informed.