POTENTIAL: THIRTY-SEVEN

ALEX POV

"If that's its core, then you should destroy it," suggested Dr. Erick.

"No, it's not possible."

"What do you mean?"

"It's a long story, Doctor, and we don't have time for explanations," I replied, glancing again at the tentacles blocking our path. They needed to get out of there. "I'll make you a path."

Using the guns from Quinnie's office, I created a dozen glowing swords floating behind me. I gestured towards the tentacles, and the blades pierced through every four tentacles, pinning them to the wall.

"Let's go," I ordered, and the three of them quickly followed. As we approached the tentacles, I could feel the fear and anxiety from the others. Well, I couldn't blame them; it was their first time encountering such a monster.

We reached the hallway door, and before it could close, I flicked my hand, creating a hole in the tentacle, providing us with an escape route.