Raymond's senses screamed a warning. His hand instinctively went to the hilt of his sword. They had been too careless. The ‘Vine Demon Trees’ weren't the only danger in this part of the forest.
Without another word, he gestured to Sylph and Lorene, signaling them to be ready. Their eyes locked, understanding the urgency without needing to speak.
The ‘Vine Demon Trees’ might be slow, but something was moving beneath them, something that was no less dangerous. And it was coming for them.
At that very moment, Raymond's fighter instincts screamed at him ‘Danger!’
His heart raced, adrenaline surging as he felt the ground shift beneath him. Without a second thought, he grabbed both Sylph and Lorene, his powerful arms hoisting them up as he leaped sideways.
‘Whoosh!’