The demon glanced back, sending a pulse of dark magic towards the child.
His small white wings fluttered and he shifted away from the attack. Alas, that slight moment of hesitation allowed the cockatrice to close the distance.
It opened its large mouth, venom dripping from its mouth and landing on the grass that blackened instantly.
The young angel could only squeeze the object to himself, throwing himself on the ground.
"I'm so sorry, mother."
The cockatrice was determined to swallow the young angel whole.
Clang!
"Kiiiii!"
The cockatrice stumbled back, faltering as it sensed that the adversary before them was a powerful one. It let out a shrill cry, trying to intimidate its opponent.
The wind whipped, making the man's copper brown hair dance. The young angel glanced up in amazement, seeing a handsome man donning wings that belonged to an angel and demon. His different-coloured eyes looked down at him, raising his eyebrows.
"You are a brave one to steal its egg, huh?"