Some students, noticing that Eva wasn't going to wait forever, began offering themselves, eager to show off their skills. A boy with short hair and a bold look was the first to step forward, with a challenging grin.
"I'll fight that thing!" he declared confidently, wielding a long sword dramatically, as if preparing for an epic duel.
Eva watched him for a moment, evaluating the gleam in his eyes. "Very well, then. Go ahead," she said with a wave, gesturing for him to advance.
With a swift movement, the boy charged at the creature, which seemed more irritated with every passing second. The monster, a hybrid of dragon and wolf, growled and lunged with its sharp claws, answering the challenge. The boy with the sword tried to dodge the creature's claws, but with a quick motion, the monster grazed him, knocking him to the ground. The fight lasted only a few seconds, and he was forced to retreat, his eyes wide with surprise.
