Just as Aloe had surmised, there were fifty-five Shadows spread out around them to form a circle.
Usually, the Automatons would have been the scouts, but since they had arrived at their destination, the drones switched gears to backup/sacrificial pawns.
"Looks like this is it!" Aloe Vida spoke, using the corner of her eyes to carefully observe the kids.
They didn't seem to be frightful—good!
"We're ready!"
"Yeah!"
Once they replied to her, Aloe knew she had to prepare herself too. Once the enemies launched their first attack, that would be their window.
Just like clockwork, the Shadow Demons responded by sending their sharpened limbs at Aloe's barrier.
>FWOOOSSHHH<
Their black flesh connected with the dome of light, sending sparks flying.
It was a close call, but her protection was enough to shield everyone from the multiple blows of the Shadows.
The moment this happened, Edward and Ana got their signal and went on the move.
