Turning back time for a moment, just before Axel began driving off.
Vulcanus, who had discovered Fenrir's desperate attempts at protecting two measly humans, grinned fiercely. Adding to his battered appearance, his visage was enough to bring nightmares to those who saw it.
[What's wrong, bitch?! Protect them if you can…!]
"GRRRR…!"
Fenrir, in her wolf form, could only growl in chagrin.
Just as Vulcanus wanted, she was forced to move between him and Axel, placing herself in danger to protect the two. Although, thanks to her higher stats—speed in particular—she managed to avoid incurring any damage until now.
But this came with a caveat… her stamina.
Deflecting all attacks from Vulcanus was no easy feat. Each time she did so, she expended a sizeable chunk of her energy and stamina, causing her to grow exhausted quickly.
