Cu Proto's only comment on the feathers in the OVA is "That black magic's pretty old style. It's kinda a waste, though."
No fear, no worry, no need to protect himself, he swings his spear that isn't even the Bolg to clear the first salvo which also launches Ayaka into the wall behind her, she fires again, a second swipe again scatters them harmlessly, she runs to the house's workshop and grows plants to block the door, he smashes through with minimal issue.