Chapter 53: Aggressive Attack
Ayra had to think quick. Maybe if she stepped backwards and dodged, she’d escape his attack. But it was all happening so fast that even as she stepped backwards, she twisted her ankle and the leopard was still coming in fast with his dagger.
But before he could use it on Ayra, a sharp sword had crossed the dagger and brushed it off the leopard’s hand and down to the ground. And then this sword immediately crossed this leopard by his neck, surrendering him.
Ayra gasped. She was saved. She felt a surge of pain rush through her leg as she struggled to stand while staring at the person who had saved her.
Commander Lynn stood there before her, his sword across the leopard’s neck while he stared at the leopard in a cold and ruthless gaze. He looked like one who could kill him off without a second thought.
"And what do you think you’re doing? Who gave you the audacity to think you could harm her?" Commander Lynn questioned, his tone calm yet ruthless.
Some men quickly gathered the leopard at the scene and tied both his hands together while brushing him down to his knees. He struggled but to no avail. Commander Lynn’s sword was still stationed close to his neck.
"You! Why are you defending this vicious female! You should have her killed! She should be killed off our tribe immediately!" The furious leopard snapped as Ayra stared at him in shock. This man really was bitter. Ayra wondered what the original host did to him now.
Commander Lynn raised an eyebrow. "And how’s that your business? Dare question my authority? She stays alive and that’s my final say. No one dares lay a finger on her unless they die. You dare?" His tone was cold and ruthless that Ayra even felt shivers.
The people gathered at the scene stared at each other in shock. They couldn’t believe that Commander Lynn was protecting the female this passionately. Of course he did his job like this as always, but they could see extra passion in the way he handled this case. The fury building in his eyes was rather personal and intense. He could surely kill him for touching this female and this had them shiver in fear.
"Rubbish! What rubbish authority is protecting this vicious female! Has everyone forgotten what she did?!" The leopard questioned.
"Interesting. Someone dares question the authority?" Came another voice as everyone immediately turned to see Lord Vale and Lord Ash approaching the scene. Immediately they all bowed to show their respect while also shocked that they showed up here.
They were certain they seldom showed up in such commotions.
Ash smiled while playing with the flower in his hand. "....Who is that petty beastman who dares question my authority?" He stared down at the leopard.
The leopard snapped. "The female is vicious! She is scheming! She should be killed off immediately to cleanse our land!"
Rai snapped. "She is different! She saved many people from death now and even helped us gather food and stuff. So don’t say that about Ayra!"
"Pei! Different my foot! She is just playing tricks! Execute her now!" The leopard demanded.
But Ash smiled as he stared at her. "Too bad I don’t need your opinion in deciding if I should keep my female or not. Or are you suggesting killing off my heir as well? How rebellious of you..."
"..."
Everyone went mute in shock. Heir? Did they hear it right? Was Ash confirming the rumors publicly?! They had only heard the rumors of the female having the tribe leader’s cub, but they didn’t think it was possible since she was an F-rank female!
But hearing this from Ash had them all speechless while they struggled to believe this impossible news.
"Heir! Impossible! This F-rank female certainly can’t bear cubs! Don’t fall for tricks!" The leopard snapped.
But Lord Ash smiled as he said, "It’s up to me to believe and up to me to protect what I want. If you think it’s wrong why don’t you fight me publicly and defeat me so you can become the tribe leader and give your orders. What do you say?"
The leopard didn’t dare. He simply stared.
Lord Ash smiled as he said, "Take him out of my sight and lock him up," he ordered as the men pulled him off while the leopard kicked and struggled for freedom.
Lord Ash also turned and stared at everyone while he announced, "And let me make it clear. Anyone who dares lay a hand on my female will certainly have to answer to me. Is that clear enough?"
"..."
Everyone was speechless. They couldn’t believe the turn of events at all. Wasn’t the female the same one that the tribe leader had instructed to be killed off? It was certain these tribe leaders hated her.. why were they suddenly protecting her so much?
Was it because of her impressive healing and soothing skills?
Ayra on the other hand was rather surprised. She couldn’t believe that they’d protect her like that. But anyways, it was to her advantage. At least she was saved.
Lord Vale turned to Ayra and stared at her leg. Immediately, the silver snake slowly went down on his knees before Ayra and gently brushed his hands against her twisted ankle that was already red.
"You’re hurt," Lord Vale said, running his hands through her legs.
"..."!
Everyone was speechless. Even the cold Lord Vale who didn’t seem to care about such things was also taking care of this female?!
Ayra stared at her feet. "No.. it’s nothing..."
"What do you mean it’s nothing? It’s clearly red and swollen. It must hurt..." Commander Lynn expressed. He was clearly worried while still keeping a poker face.
"Yes Ayra. It must hurt. Listen to brother. He is certainly worried about you!" Rai teased with a bright smile as Lynn cast him a cold glare and he shut up, still smiling.
Ayra smiled as she stared down at the snake who was cautiously studying her twisted ankle like some art exhibition. She wondered what was running through his mind!