The Agra worshipper raised his sword, causing the woman to close her eyes and clutch her baby tightly. Beside her, the little girl's eyes squeezed shut in fear.
"NO!" Billy's voice cracked with desperation as he tried to intervene.
But just as the sword seemed poised to strike, it froze mid-air. The Agra worshipper's wrist was held firmly by a young man seated beside the intended victim. Another Agra worshipper approached with a mocking snicker, ready to attack the young man. However, his kick landed on the young man's back, with no effect.
Under the young man's grip, the first worshipper's sword dropped, and the mother cautiously opened her eyes, observing the scene. She turned her gaze toward the young man, finding an unspoken reassurance in his eyes.
Amidst the refugees, shock was palpable as the young man dared to confront the Agra worshippers.
"Arghh!" the worshipper in the young man's grip growled in pain.