He could hear the footsteps moving away quickly, and only then did he feel the slightest bit of relief.
He was at a short distance from the entrance, gripping his sword tightly. He didn't know if Luke would really be his backup later on, but he couldn't just rely on that.
In the shadows, Leon could see the flicker of movement as well as the vivid shade of red. But the shapes were moving too fast for him to get a good look; he did not know if they were new mutations or if they were the same as the first beastspawn.
Leon closed his eyes for a moment and channeled a bit of his magic into the sword, making the runes shimmer in the night. He needed more strength for this second wave, or else he might end up with one of his body parts almost chewed off.
