Everyone stared blankly at the huge bird in the air, as if struck by an Immobilization Incantation, their hearts filled with fear and confusion. The surrounding air seemed to freeze, save for the rustling of the breeze through the leaves.
Zhang Zhi swallowed hard, his voice trembling slightly. "This big fellow looks like it means trouble!" He kept his gaze fixed on the giant bird, his hand instinctively tightening around the hilt of his sword, his palms slick with sweat. In his mind, he quickly calculated how to respond if the bird launched an attack. The tenacity in his character sustained him at this moment; though terrified, the thought of never backing down solidified in his heart.
Lin Wan'er's face was deathly pale, her lips drained of color, and her voice carried a sob. "We've already been through so much hardship—what shall we do if it attacks us too?" Her body trembled slightly, her heart filled with helplessness. Always gentle and kind-hearted, Lin Wan'er was already panicked and at her wits' end when faced with such a behemoth.
Chapter 19