The Other Party

The first beast had already fallen under the combined assault from Jan, Hund, and Esther.

It hadn't taken them long to bring down that strange creature — as if it came from another world — a creature that could strike at their very souls.

They barely spoke a word to each other, yet their timing and speed matched seamlessly, each attack flowing into the next.

"This is the result of fighting together for so long," Eccar thought, feeling genuinely impressed.

Mark let out a short snort and flashed a quick grin. Suddenly, his competitive spirit stirred.

He turned his gaze toward Thorne, Selene, and Kaela. His own party met his eyes, and in that brief instant, they understood each other without a single word spoken.

All three gave a sharp nod.

Without another moment's delay, they moved — launching themselves at the remaining beasts. Five of the strange creatures still prowled in the mist, and they couldn't afford to waste time.