Lorien's attack came without warning, shocking Veyra and Sylas, but it was still within Celeste's expectations. However, the gap in power levels was not so easy to overcome.
She dodged to the side, tilting her head to the right, but the massive tiger claws still struck her right shoulder. Immediately, blood soaked her clothing, painting her whole upper body.
"Hiss—"
She couldn't help but gasp in pain.
"Celeste!"
"Celeste!"
Veyra and Sylas both called out her name at the same time.
"I'm alright," Celeste replied to comfort them as she pressed a hand against the wound. A blue glow started to appear on her fingertips, and the bleeding stopped within seconds.
Along with what she was doing, her sight had not left Lorien for a single second. She could feel… the aura rising around him.
