Attack
Protecting
Protecting adjective - Shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort.
Both words in one sentence
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In episode 16, Minori suggests that instead of protecting the town and trying to evacuate the citizens, they should go and attack the goblins before they reach the city.
Source: Light Novel / Log Horizon -
This is actually an important tactic — insult them enough, and they attack you instead of whatever you're protecting.
Source: You Fight Like a Cow -
The spell Dark Mirror causes any darkness-based effect/attack sent against the creature it's protecting to rebound on its source.
Source: Attack Reflector
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