The low scream of the Forest Eater began like the familiar whistle of an electric kettle on the verge of boiling. Yet, there was nothing comforting about it. The sound carried a dangerous pitch that tore through the protective bubble shield in an instant, ripping straight into Rowan and Blaze's ears. Both dropped to the ground, their faces contorted in agony.
A sharp, searing pain knifed through their heads, leaving them utterly disoriented. Their thoughts scrambled, they were unable to focus or comprehend their dire situation. It felt as if their minds were caught in a swirling chaos of sound, making every second more unbearable than the last.
All at once, an echoing series of notifications erupted in Rowan's mind:
DING! [ ERROR ]
DING! [ ERROR ]
DING! [ ERROR ]
DING! [ ERROR ]
The system's error messages clashed with the high-pitched wail, compounding the relentless assault on his senses.
