[Shima's POV]
The battle against the Grimwood Colossus had drained far more than just their mana.
Their bodies ached, their minds remained strained, and every muscle carried the lingering fatigue of fighting an enemy that had outweighed all five of them combined.
The moment they found a safe enough distance from where they had fought; Arlok wasted no time. He slammed both palms onto the ground, causing the earth to tremble before layers of stone slowly rose from beneath the soil.
[Earth Shelter]
And just like before, the rock folded inward, forming a compact earth shelter large enough to accommodate the entire squad.
This time, no one suggested lighting a fire.
The battle against the Grimwood Colossus had taught them a harsh lesson, and none of them wanted to make the same mistake twice.
Because of that, they chose the safer option.
