Scouts Team

"Come on, let's continue moving," Drake said.

The others agreed silently and moved forward. From time to time, corrupted Scourge Dragons patrolled in slow, wide arcs.

Some crawled across the sides of ruined buildings, others soared above with elongated wings. Every few seconds, one would screech—and the sound rattled through their bones.

They crossed a narrow stone bridge that overlooked a deep canyon. At the bottom was a glowing pool of black sludge. No one dared to glance down.

At the bottom of the canyon, the black sludge shimmered like it was alive—bubbling, breathing. Even from above, the corrupted stench of the pit made their stomachs churn.

Lumi's expression darkened. She felt like throwing up.