The force of Caspian's punch lifted the fox off his feet and threw him backward. His ribs broke with a loud crunch as his body slammed hard into the steel door of the Aegis bunker, leaving a massive dent before he slid to the ground, coughing up blood.
At the exact same time, Kulu pointed the spear in his hand, the sharp metal tip stopping just one millimeter from the aunt's throat, drawing a tiny drop of blood.
His big red wings flared out, blocking her view of her guards.
The courtyard went dead silent. The robed guards froze, their hands frozen on their spears.
The aunt didn't move or panic. Her green eyes stayed calm behind Kulu's spear point as she looked past his feathers at Hana.
Hana stepped forward, her white dress bright in the sun. She rested her hand calmly on her stun gun, looking at the dented steel of the bunker before focusing on the Matriarch.
