"Cassian!" someone shouted in panic.
The knights reacted immediately when they saw what happened to Cassian.
"Move!" one of them yelled. "Save him!"
A group of 8 knights quickly charged forward to help Cassian. They ran at full speed and surrounded the monster. One slammed his shield into the monster's side, and another followed with a strong slash at its leg.
The monster roared in anger, but the attacks looked like it didn't seem to make a dent on him.
Cassian gritted his teeth and pushed himself up, even as a knight grabbed his arm.
"It's fine, I can stand on my own," Cassian muttered.
The knight looked hesitantly at him before moving away.
"Tch," Cassian clicked his tongue. He bent down to get his sword. Before he could even move, the monster attacked them again.
It lunged forward, faster than before. Its claws tore through the dirt, causing the knights to helplessly spread out.
"Surround it!"
"Don't let it reach the nobles!"
