"Yeah, you'll get used to it," Mia said casually.
But just then, from the darkness ahead, a faint, guttural roar echoed, and a menacing aura began to spread through the air.
"Huh? More monsters?" Zane frowned, instantly on alert. "These things just don't know when to quit."
"Get ready for a fight," Mia said, unfazed. With a sharp shing, she drew the tachi from her back. Considering they were deep in the monsters' lair and had sealed off the entrance, running into an attack was hardly unexpected.
Within seconds, the sound of chaotic footsteps grew louder, closing in fast. Soon, terrifying figures emerged from the shadows.
They were mostly humanoid, but their grotesque, muscular tentacles marked them as anything but human. These were no ordinary creatures—they were the elite, mature and powerful.
"Ugh, these monsters are so scary," a strikingly beautiful woman said, her voice trembling with fear.
Zane, exuding confidence, turned to her. "Sophie, stay behind me."
