"Gather into ring formation now!"

(ED: See Igel (hedgehog) formation.)

After hearing the multiple roars, Rhode immediately tensed up.

"Anne, take the left side! Extend your shield and hold your ground! Marlene, support the right with your level 5 Ice Shield now! Sereck, the rear is yours. No matter what, you cannot let them pass through!"

"Clerics, prepare to cast Guardian Shield — I want four charges in three seconds! Lize you are to cast Divine Brilliance in the center of the formation and Old Walker, you are responsible for filling in the gaps if there are any."

"Understood!"

Everyone responded in unison after receiving their orders.

Anne took two steps forward and released her the latch on her shield. A crisp sound echoed, and the boss that covered the exterior of her shield slid down, revealing a sharp, metal drill. The heavy shield then smashed into the ground, producing a muffled impact and causing Anne's body to crouch. She pulled a short metal handle within the concave