The question tore its way out of Rohan's mouth faster than he could hold it back. The sudden shift in the atmosphere left everyone present unable to even utter a single word in response.
He wasn't the only one thinking it either. The moment the thunderous screech finished echoing throughout the nest, the atmosphere of the battlefield changed completely.
Gone was the relative ease and relaxation they had just enjoyed while mowing down the hordes of Worker Ants. Gone was Niko's playful grin. And gone was Aron's stern but previously stable composure.
Even Noa and Elane froze for the briefest of instants, allowing a couple Worker Ants to slip past their arrows and very nearly land a few hits on Niko and Aron. The sheer oppressive force carried within that scream was enough to leave everyone's bodies momentarily stiff.
