Surprise 3

In that instant, several of the ghastly creatures hanging around rushed to her side to protect her, swirling around her so that she was almost hidden in their midst, though, they couldn't cover her front as it was occupied by the table. It would seem that they weren't able to phase through objects.

Beads of sweat trickled down the lady's face as her entire frame went cold. She didn't dare move even a single muscle, nor did she try to raise her eyes to look at Aldritch. Looking at her fingers on the table, they trembled subtly as she cowered over the overwhelming pressure.

From her eyes, Aldritch had suddenly become an insatiable demon of immense power. The fear had even caused her to see illusions.

It had only been a few seconds, but it felt like minutes had passed. The presence of a diabolical blood thirty beast trampled on her very mind and soul.