"Why did you leave a creature like this roaming so close to the city? This thing's practically an A-rank monster!"
"I already told you… this isn't the forest I remember," Rhea muttered.
The worm wouldn't stay still. It kept bursting in and out of the sand, giving them no chance to strike.
They stood at the center of its circular movement with their backs against each other, while Daylan thought of a better way they could defeat it.
Being reckless might leave them too exhausted by the time they finally reach Giselle. The thought made it nearly impossible for Daylan to think straight.
Meanwhile, the worm began circling them at a frantic pace, as though it intended to drag them into the ground.
Before any of them could speak, Rhea dashed forward, aiming to reach the worm before it could dive back into the sand.
Without a moment's hesitation, Medora took the other path, cutting off its escape from behind.
