Unyielding Barriers

Once again, the man-eaters lunged at her.

But this time, Amalia neither dodged nor counterattacked.

Those who cared for her safety were filled with dread, wanting to shout warnings, but their voices were too slow.

By the time their cries reached her, it was already too late—the man-eaters moved faster than sound itself.

Yet, instead of an explosion, a black vortex suddenly materialized.

The creatures didn't hesitate; they charged straight into it—and vanished.

The aliens controlling them broke into a cold sweat, frantically trying to halt the advance.

But the man-eaters were too fast.

By the time the order was relayed, only a dozen remained on the battlefield.

The vortex, as if possessing a will of its own, reappeared and devoured the stragglers.

It repeated this process several times.

Within moments, every last one of the hundreds of man-eaters had been erased.