Before Disaster: A Level 100 Awakened Gone Rogue?

Mushroom Man grunted and followed, its jagged feet clacking against the stone floor. Blazy floated ahead, casting flickering light that danced across the damp walls of the tunnel.

"Alright, Mushroom Man," Nox said, his voice bouncing off the damp walls. "Time to see if you're actually useful or just for show." He stopped walking and turned to face the creature.

Mushroom Man seemed to get the hint, its green eyes glowing a little brighter. Nox smirked, snapping his fingers. Blazy zipped over to him, its flames flickering as if ready for action.

From somewhere up ahead, growls echoed, getting louder. A moment later, three creatures crept out of the darkness—ugly, wolf-like things with rough, rocky armor on their backs.

There were two Emperor-tier Level 1 beasts and one Level 2.

"Rockhounds," Nox muttered, excitement flashing in his eyes.