But the eyes…
Its eyes were the most terrifying part.
They glimmered like two burning embers set into a coal-black head, silently watching and far too intelligent to call it a mere beast anymore.
For one horrible second, Rohan thought it had been asleep. Then he realised the truth — it was fully awake the entire time. Just waiting…
For what, he had no idea.
His whole body turned cold, with shivers running down his spine. Beside him, Elane's breathing hitched sharply.
"…That thing…" she whispered quietly to herself.
Nobody answered her, as no one needed to.
Rudith gave another pull on the rope.
"Inside."
Rohan's jaw clenched, barely holding back his anger.
'Why is it still not moving?' Every second of the E rank Elite's inaction sent countless warning signals blaring in his mind. Something about this whole thing was too far out of the norm.
