Faced with the scene before her, the girl in red was completely at a loss.
She had clearly sensed only one magical reaction just now. Why had a whole group appeared?
Although she had no idea what was going on, the girl in red still made the most sensible decision.
She turned and ran!
"Let's chase her!"
Seeing the girl in red turn to flee, Shana immediately spoke. Wings of flame abruptly formed behind her, and at the same time, everyone who had already transformed took flight, closely pursuing the girl in red.
"Do we really have to chase her? That girl hasn't caused us any harm..."
Flying close beside Shana, Nanoha asked in confusion. Shana, however, shook her head.
"She ran because there are too many of us. Judging from her earlier reaction, she was obviously after you! She just didn't expect us to be here. If we don't catch her, she might attack you again after we leave!"
"Huh? But... why?"
"I don't know. But we'll find out once we catch her. No matter what, she attacked first. We're only acting in self-defense!"
"That's right, Sister Shana is right."
At that moment, Tomoyo's voice sounded beside Nanoha.
"Nanoha, have you forgotten? The teacher told us to uphold the magical order of this world in the name of Heavenly Dao Palace. Even if that girl doesn't attack us again, she might attack someone else. Are we supposed to just stand by and do nothing?"
"I understand!"
Hearing Tomoyo's words, Nanoha immediately nodded. She had been stunned earlier because the attack had come too suddenly, leaving her with no idea what had happened. But now that she had gradually sorted things out in her mind, Nanoha quickly slipped into her role.
"Tomoyo! Please!"
"Okay, I understand."
Hearing Sakura's words, Tomoyo