[By the will of the divine, I seek to save this lamb.]0

[O Lord, hear the prayers of this wretched soul.]0

[Though death may stand before me, let faith see me through.]0

Chiiiiing!0

A fiery crimson aura began to rise around Evangeline. 0

[When I walk through the darkness where no light shines, by my lamp, oh Lord.]0

[Grant me the courage to tread the thorny path.]0

Fwooosh!!0

"This is…?” Evangeline muttered.0

- Grrr!!!0

The monsters that had been trying to attack her first froze and then retreated. It was only natural; though Evangeline felt no pain, the monsters were clearly feeling the figure's wrath. 0

[Ah. My Lord, hear this prayer.]0

[6th Level Holy Magic]0

[Divine Shield]0

Whoosh! Thud!!0

An enormous Fire Demon shield manifested, orbiting around her like a protective barrier. 0

Shoosh! Boom!0

From the other side of the forest, a figure dressed in a robe suddenly darted forward with astonishing speed. Wielding a massive gleaming battle axe, she struck it down upon an ogre, its skull shattering with a deafening crack.0

"Step back, sister,” said the woman in a calm voice.0

- Arrrrgh!!!0

The figure—draped in a midnight-blue robe adorned with golden embroidery—moved with breathtaking agility while taking down the monsters. Her sudden intervention left the monsters stunned and hesitant to continue their assault. 0

Meanwhile, Evangeline gritted her teeth and picked up her sword. Despite the woman taking down the surrounding monsters with her gleaming axe, the relentless tide of monsters was undeterred.0

[Longsword]0

[Mountain Cleave]0

Crack!!0

A burst of energy erupted from her blade, cutting down...0