Chapter 78: The Grand Lycan

"Strong as in we should be running right now?!" He asked.

"Yes!" Reno replied.

With that, Reno already began turning around to run, moving in the opposing direction. Just as he turned his head to think about running beside the girl–a cold, dreadful air zoomed by him.

What…? He thought.

It was there.

A burst of speed that was by all means terrifying, the grand lycan had appeared in front of Reno, blocking her path as it reared its claws back.

No…! He thought.

There were only milliseconds left to react, but he did so by letting out whatever spell his subconscious chose in that moment, raising his staff up as he nearly stumbled back. Just as its claws swiped down in an attempt to eviscerate the unsuspecting girl, ropes of water manifested, all of which focused solely on restraining the beast's arm.

"Graaagh–!" The Grand Lycan growled out.

Reno, only just now processing what had happened, jumped back, "...Eep! Nice save…"