This is bad... Luther frowned as he took in the sight of the creature sleeping in front of them.
Manticores were usually only at the peak of 4th grade. While strong, it wasn't enough to threaten their team. However, this one was different. Even a single grade difference was enough to create a massive gap in strength. Moreover, the leap from 4th to 5th grade was no ordinary jump. After all, it was the first major step toward immortality!
The air felt heavy, and cold shivers ran down their spines. Even asleep, the manticore's aura filled the room with oppressive power. The creature, stretching nearly ten meters long, radiated danger. None of them wanted to imagine how much worse it would be if it woke up.
"Let's get out of here-" Luther began, but his words were cut off.
Suddenly, the manticore's aura surged. Its glowing red eyes snapped open, locking onto them.
The pressure hit like a wall, making every movement feel like wading through quicksand.
