The others immediately scrambled back the moment Cedric lunged at Celeste in that horrifying manner. Evelyn even toppled onto her rear as she desperately clawed backward.
As for Celeste, she yelled in raw horror as Cedric's weight slammed her into the ground, pinning her.
He raised his head, his unnatural mouth opened wide, but just as he was about to attack her, Julius shot forward, grabbing him from behind and yanking him away with brutal force.
At the same time, Dion and Ino quickly rushed to help Celeste sit up.
Cedric thrashed wildly in Julius's arms, his head whipping around like a feral snake, but Julius held him tightly, refusing to let go no matter how violently Cedric struggled.
For a few tense seconds, the sounds of Cedric roaring like a trapped, tormented animal filled the space.
