After hearing the screams, Nox had quickly rushed over to the camp where the party was, and sure enough, they were currently being attacked by dozens of Scourge beasts.
He tightened his grasp on his greatsword and was about to charge in, but even before he could take a step forward, a screen glimmered before him.
[Ding! Your pet has died]
For a moment, he froze in place, momentarily forgetting the ongoing battle. He was so shocked and confused that he couldn't even utter a single word. Nox remained rooted to the spot despite the intense pain blazing through his body from losing a tamed companion.
He gritted his teeth as he felt the connection sever. His head thundered painfully, as if it were being repeatedly struck with a hammer.
"Watch out!"
Nox heard a voice shout behind him, but even before he moved, a beautiful little girl of about ten years appeared in front of him and slashed a radiant white sword at the dark Scourge dragon, decapitating it.
