A pungent, rotten smell lingered in the air, a stench worse than aged surströmming that assaulted every cell of her respiratory system. It made her dizzy and faint, a sure sign the monster behind her was getting closer.
At the thought of her companion's bloody fate, the short-haired girl gritted her teeth and ran for her life. Suddenly, she saw a figure emerge unhurriedly from the Desolate Forest ahead, raising a hand and aiming it right at her.
"Get out of the way."
A clear voice rang out. Without a second thought, the short-haired girl abruptly dodged to the side.
BOOM!
In that instant, accompanied by the explosive sound, she saw a burst of pale white fire erupt from the young man's hand. A massive wave of fire suddenly surged through the dark Desolate Forest, the dancing flames instantly engulfing the monster.
