The group hurriedly drew their weapons. Weasley from the Luigi Commerce Association instinctively pulled out the scimitar at his waist, while the accompanying guide took down the shield from his back.
But before everyone had fully armed themselves, Paladin Alfred charged to the front. He raised his standard longsword high and shouted.
"Holy Light Skill!"
A strong platinum glow, imbued with immense Divine Energy, shot towards the swarming Vampire Bats. Once the glow touched the bodies of those bats with blood-red eyes, they disintegrated into ashes as if melting. The remaining bats scattered and quickly vanished.
"Such powerful Holy Light Skill," Weasley sighed, putting away his weapon.
"Mr. Paladin, could you give me a heads-up next time you do that? My eyes are almost blind from the flash!" Estelle complained.
