Legions

The snake-like creature was large. 

The whole length could easily reach ten adults, with a mouth that could take a mouthful of two in one gulp. It started slithering slowly toward Nerissa.

Meanwhile, Malacai's face turned ugly as he could feel Nerissa was in distress. It was an odd feeling. When concentrating, Malacai could feel her heart beating faster.

"Something happened on her side; let's go," Malacai said, then moved without waiting for Aine's reply.

He climbed through the ventilation shaft and then quickly made his way to Nerissa.

The path was already cleaned, allowing Malacai to pass through without any hindrance.

Meanwhile, Nerissa was now standing face-to-face with the snake.

Despite its gross appearance, she didn't smell anything. It was as if the monster didn't have any odor at all.

The eyeless snake kept hissing but didn't move closer. After a while, a weird voice came out from the snake.