Meanwhile, Ethan and his group walked through the pitch-black corridor, the silence around them almost unsettling. Yet, nothing happened.
Perhaps the monster leader had sensed that this group wasn't to be trifled with and decided against sending its minions to attack.
"When you're out in the wild, the most important thing is knowing who the real big shots are," Chris said smugly, puffing out his chest.
Brandon glanced at him sideways. "Let's be real, Chris. This is all thanks to Mia. If it were just you, the monsters wouldn't even bother. You're not exactly useful to them. Now, if you managed to condense a crystal core, that might change."
"Hey, come on..." Chris's face darkened as he caught the jab. "But seriously, I've been feeling stronger lately. My body feels different, and my head's been itching like crazy. I think I'm close to condensing my crystal core."
"Or maybe you're just growing a brain tumor," Brandon quipped with a smirk.
