Nearly Half Way There

Atlas cut down the last Nightowl as the man charged at him in rage after all his companions were killed and dragged off by the Void Ghouls. He sat down on a nearby log as the women joined him.

Nulia and Grishna slumped down while catching their breaths, which made him smile, ''Tired ladies? What happened to that boost in strength?''

The Orc woman replied with a giggle, ''Oh fuck off, pretty boy, I fought so many of those empire dogs that I beat the others.''

They laughed just as Amethyst descended from above, landing with a graceful thud that sent a small cloud of dust into the air. Moments later, Estelle and Artemis emerged from the shadows, their expressions calm and composed as they wiped the blood from their weapons.

Atlas was just about to speak when he noticed a Nightowl rushing toward and getting close to Amethyst while holding a blade. He realized he didn't have enough time or mana to cast a shield.