Nina's sudden interference stunned everyone.
The air trembled as her scythe clashed with the boss's massive claw, splitting through the pressure that had hung like a death sentence over the party.
A single sweep of her weapon pushed the towering wolf back several steps, its snarling jaw opening in momentary confusion.
None of the hunters had seen her coming.
Covered from head to toe, with a hood drawn low and a sleek black mask hiding the lower half of her face, Nina's identity remained hidden.
The system added to the confusion, cloaking her status and name. To everyone but two, she was a stranger.
Leo recognized her in an instant. His mouth opened, ready to speak—but Luna was faster.
She grabbed his arm and shook her head firmly. Her eyes were wide, not just in shock, but in understanding.
"Don't say anything."
She whispered.
Siegfried and Renie arrived just then, panting from exertion and bleeding from shallow wounds.
