After luring them in with the Sea Demon Soul, Marcus began clearing the surrounding mobs with calm, methodical precision. One by one, the lesser monsters fell, until at last only the Bone Boar, the Skeleton Marshal, and a tight cluster of enemies within ten meters of them remained, isolated in the center of the hall.
"Everyone, be careful," Marcus said in a steady tone. "I'm turning off the mercenary system for a second. If this Bone Boar turns out to be trouble, you all need to bail immediately."
Now that the battlefield had quieted, the Bone Boar was fully visible. Its grotesque frame and massive size made it an imposing sight, something that naturally stirred unease just by existing.
Marcus narrowed his eyes, studying it.
