Another vein-like branch moved before anyone had time to react.
Whoosh!
It struck the Silver Birch at the end of Ezra's left side, passing dangerously close to Samuel, who had been walking slightly ahead of him.
The thin trunk shook from the impact.
Snow fell from its branches in a sudden shower.
For a moment, nobody understood what had happened.
Then the entire group turned toward the sound.
"Dry Ents!"
Agnes shouted, her voice cutting through the quiet forest.
Her expression changed at once.
She no longer looked relaxed.
Her eyes moved across the trees, searching for the source of the attack.
"I can't see where they are!"
Samuel said as he looked around.
He immediately reached into his Space Bag and pulled out a small wooden plank, gripping it firmly as he prepared to ignite his Wood Alchemy.
Hugh also moved.
He pulled his spear from behind his back and lowered his body slightly, ready to attack anything that appeared.
Emily stepped closer to them.
