Fierce Earth Dog, the King of Thorn Ridge, a powerful low-level Magical Beast.
It is very likely related by blood to Douson—Douson's mother had died, but its father was probably the very same one before them.
Despite the possibility of kinship, it did not stop Douson from launching an attack under Liszt's command.
Magic Power sprayed from its mouth, crossing the gap in space to accurately converge at the designated location, forming the Earth Attribute magic—Rock Spike.
Whoosh!
The Rock Spike burst from the ground beneath the Fierce Earth Dog's belly, nearly skewering it through. The Fierce Earth Dog quickly sidestepped, dodging the Rock Spike with agility and continuing its evasion as it also avoided the four arrows shot at it. Then, it adjusted its stance and charged at the Retainer Knight once more.
The Retainer Knight, having caught a moment to breathe, was ready to defend, propping up his round knight's shield in front of him.