Not long after Gu Gu set off, the Harpies were already close at hand.
Eric could see that there was nothing covering their bodies.
They swayed back and forth, making him a little dizzy.
"Do they look good?"
His survival instincts kicked in, and he kept a straight face. "No. They're so ugly I'm about to throw up."
Evelyn withdrew her gaze and looked at the children, who were facing a formidable enemy.
"Are they that powerful?"
"Yes. Not only are their claws immune to most magic, but they can also tear through steel with ease."
Eric shook his head and picked up the pistol beside him.
All the heavy weapons were inside the Mithril Briefcase, and the two magazines left behind were clearly not enough.
If the children below could not use magic, they definitely would not last until Vincent returned.
"They're here!" Rinne raised her wand.
The remaining six Ilvermorny students did the same.
"Laa—" A shrill sound, as though it could pierce their eardrums, rang out.
Eric shook his head hard.
Their cries alone were so terrifying. They were no weaker than Furaikan, who had caused disaster unconsciously.
The thirteen figures in the distance deepened the unease in his heart.
"It's all right." Evelyn placed a hand on his arm. "We'll definitely make it back safely."
Eric let go of the helm. "I need to help them."
Holding his gun, he stood in front of the children. "I don't know if I can hurt them, but I won't waste a single bullet."
Kenny and the others were encouraged.
When the Harpies were less than five hundred feet away, they all focused their spells on the white feathers of the one in front.
She merely raised her claws slightly, and all the magic was torn apart.
"Laa—" As