"!!!"
Run, hide, or continue fighting. Riley gave the krukux a choice, and it would seem they decided to choose the latter. They continued to shower Riley with their ink bullets; to the point that the previously limestone ground that Riley was standing on was now completely ebony.
Even with all of this, however, Riley was still completely immaculate; not even a single spot of ink painted on his clothes. He hasn't even moved a single inch since he stated his conditions to Jakol — he was just there, standing with only his lips moving as he counted down.
"96… 95…"
"!?"
And all of a sudden, the leader of the krukux team skittered away; not even looking back at his people or giving them a new plan. When Riley glanced at him, the others were sure he was going to follow — but no.
