Chapter 406: A Familiar Foe?

Kain barely had time to process the horrific scene before another corrupted spiritual creature—a blackened wolf-like beast—lunged at a group of fleeing Elorians. Aegis intercepted, raising a wall of earth to block its path.

"Help them get out of here!" Kain barked at the Vespid Guards, his mind racing.

Serena also did her part, her Elemental Guardian, now in its wind attribute form, helped push the frightened Elorians away from the advancing corrupted creatures with gentle gusts of wind.

But it wasn't enough.

More figures began emerging from the forest. Some were villagers who had likely been out gathering supplies or hunting when the strange phenomenon began. Now, they staggered into view, their bodies twisted and warped, covered in that ominous black smoke.

 "They're coming from the north!" A nearby member of the Order shouted in panic.