Chapter 104

“Gyururururu!”

Potalge swung its front talons at Isabella, who was still lying on the ground.

I quickly stepped in front of her and deflected the claw attack with the surface of my shield.

But the impact I failed to absorb reverberated through me.

“Guh! Get up, Isabella!”

I parried Potalge’s next attack with my sword.

“〈Parry〉!”

Its talons gouged the floor right beside me.

I thought about counterattacking while I had the chance, but my limited mobility wouldn’t let me do it in time.

Its reach was far too long...