Just as the effects of Geth's orders had taken place, he noticed Sindri's Level shift from 49 to 50.

It was his turn to be the meat shield... Quite literally, in his case. He jumped down from the top of the wall, landing just behind Jack and Sindri.

"Alright, Jack, on the count of three, kill both of the Direwolves that are pushing up, okay?

"

Jack nodded while further weakening the beasts with his broadsword. Geth then moved behind Sindri's shield and spoke softly to her.

"For you, on the count of three, raise your shield and move back.

"

"But won't you take the next attack head-on?

" She asked.

Geth smiled and waved her off,

"Don't worry about it.

"

It was going to hurt, and he knew it. Still, that didn't matter to him.

Geth's recovery would heal any wound that these half-crippled wolves could cause. Once he'd taken the first hit, he would cast Protection on himself.

'Hopefully, the sudden smell of blood will cause them to waver for a moment. They will push harder temporarily, but we only need a second to make the shift.

His only goal was to allow Sindri to choose her Class so that they could proceed. Once everyone reached Level 50, he intended to push in.

The transition for Zolis and Jack had been smooth since Sindri could block both wolves for them. Swapping defense wouldn't be as easy.

Geth was still waiting for her aggro Skill to wear off to begin the count. He was pressed firmly between Sindri and her shield, waiting for the right moment.

****

'Level 50! Yes!'

Sindri glanced at her Grimoire that was floating in front of her. The prompts about rewards and upgrading her Class were already showing on the front page.

She slashed out at the wolf on her left and bashed her shield into the one on the right. Sindri was amazed at how little she struggled to deal with these creatures.

At first, she had multiple issues keeping them at bay. After a few coaching tips from Geth, she'd learned to deflect the attacks to the side instead of simply blocking them.

Between the improvements in her stance and movements, along with the additional Attribute points, things no longer looked as bleak.

The ground shook slightly, and she heard a voice giving directions to Jack from behind her. She snapped out of her reverie when she felt a slight rush of air against her neck.

"For you, on the count of three, raise your shield and move back.

"

Her body shuddered slightly in anticipation, hoping that the man would move closer. She was surprised when he did, squeezing himself between her and her shield.

It was then that she realized what he was asking of her. If she raised her shield, the next strike would hit him directly.

"But won't you take the next attack head-on?

" She asked worriedly.

Her heart beat faster when Geth smiled towards her. She stole a glance toward Zolis and noticed that the other woman was grinning at her.

'Don't pick on me like that!'

She wanted to defend herself but wasn't really sure what she could say. Another strike landing on her shield tore her from her thoughts.

"Don't worry about it.

"

Geth had already turned away from her and was facing the back of her shield. Sindri prepared to move, knowing that her Enrage Skill would time out in just a few more seconds.

As if Geth had a timer in front of him, the moment her Skill had three seconds left, he began to count.

"One.

"

'How the hell did he know that without me telling him?' Sindri wondered.

"Two.

"

'Alright, I have to be fast.'

She felt a claw bounce off of her shield at that moment. She braced her legs, ready to move.

"Three!

"

Sindri snatched the shield upward as fast as she could! She looked on worriedly as Geth took the next attack directly on his unarmored shoulder.

She couldn't help but cry inwardly.

'Why wouldn't he at least face it with the shoulder that has armor on it?!'

The moment she had these thoughts, both wolves seemed to freeze for a split second and turned hungrily toward the fresh wound.

Before they could seize the moment, a wide broadsword swung down, cleaving both of their heads in their distraction.

"Good job Jack. I'll take a few more hits and let the blood aggro the newcomers. You just keep doing what you're doing!

"

Geth praised Jack for the clean strikes while two more injured wolves replaced the deceased. Peter ran by her and drug one of the corpses to the side.

'He purposely took that hit just so the aggro wouldn't switch to Jack?!'

Sindri couldn't help but stare at him with even more admiration than she already felt. What kind of person would be bold and decisive enough to do something like that?

She felt her heart beating faster once again. It wasn't until her thighs started to rub that she shook it off.

'What the hell is wrong with me?!'

This wasn't a situation where it was okay to feel that way. Sindri heard a giggle from behind her as she felt a small hand placed on her shoulder.

"Don't worry about it! I can't help myself with him sometimes either.

"

A sweet and almost mesmerizing voice sounded from behind her. She looked back to find Zolis wearing a knowing smile.

Sindri immediately started to get flustered. Her face flushed with redness, and she felt like she would die from embarrassment.

"I- I need to go pick my Class.

"

She ran behind the closest wall and held onto her chest. Even the young woman's alluring voice had caused her to heat up.

Quickly opening her Grimoire, she focused on the words before her as a distraction. She even began to talk out loud to help calm herself down.

"Paladin, Guardian, or Blood Knight...

"

She looked at the three choices with a curious look.

"What exactly is a Blood Knight...?

"