The Ursus Glacialis (4)

Garrett's question naturally followed as Erik said what he wanted to do.

"What about you?! Are you planning to stay?!" He asked, the words echoing on the battleground.

Erik's body became rigid, and his attention did not wander from the monstrous beast thrashing within its thorny confinement.

The battlefield was laden with every sound, making it difficult for Erik's words to reach his companions.

His reply came out steady and unwavering, carried by the gusts of the cold wind, "No, I'm not planning to stay!"

His jaw tightened as he continued, his tone firm, "I can use my power from afar. We can still get away."

His words kindled a glimmer of hope, a flicker in the growing desperation surrounding them all. They still had a chance of escaping.