They were stronger now, Lily could tell that much. That was why it was important, no matter how much she didn't want to see them die, to keep watching.

Besides, she had to make sure that they villagers would be safe.

The huge warrior swung his massive mace in an arc, practically knocking the body of one of the Raven Heralds apart on impact and crushing through several others, bowling over the rest. Needless to say, no matter how disciplined they were, they were far too hesitant to approach after seeing such a display.

Lily took a deep breath. Maybe the rest would run away, and they'd be able to able to save the rest of the townfolk and help anyone who was injured.

Something splashed across her barrier. After a moment, Lily realized it was a ball of fire.

And then there was another. This time, she was throwing herself through the air again, the abilities granted by Silva allowing her to evade the direct impact even as her heartbeat grew faster.

The hulking figure faded. There was a mage, someone who could use magic, taking aim. Even if she couldn't see them, she knew that was what was going on.

She landed on her feet, crouched, and gulping in air.

It was scary, but Lily couldn't just run away.

The figure that rose behind her now was, in spite of her tattered clothing and greyed skin, a beautiful and somewhat elegant woman in an expansive dress and a wide-brimmed hat, a staff gripped in one hand.

With a single gesture, she released a wave of crimson, pulsating balls of magical energy, sending them hurtling towards the Raven Heralds and beyond.

If she could at least disrupt the mage from a distance...

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