Robert's sword managed to cut through the flames, his entire arm burned with the red flames of the Phoenix. His breath was haggard, all from blocking one attack.
His sweat evaporated as fast as it formed, his temperature reaching new heights. Everyone was stunned by the attack. If not for Robert, they would have all died.
Beletrex didn't relent even after such a powerful attack. He shot out three tendrils at Robert. Jack rushed to the front, crossed his arms with his gauntlets, and blocked one tendril, while Mia parried the other two. Her hands were knocked back, but she managed to do it.
"We have to run," she said.
"Without Riven, we don't stand a chance against this monster," Liana said.
"The second years, they should be able to help," Jack said.
"They won't. They don't see the need to aid us when they aren't in direct trouble, no matter what we tell them," Robert said. He looked up at Beletrex.
