Grunting, I raised the Khopesh and blocked the outstretched claws of a rather determined feline monster that had leapt over the tortoise shell shield that Jahi was hoisting, pushing the monster back and watching in slight irritation as a spear stabbed into it's skull, killing it instantly.
But, we had bigger issues on our hands as we watched the three tunnels connecting to this grotto overflow with more and more animal esque monsters, each one rushing at us as a bud grew uninterrupted in the middle of the grotto.
"Who would've thought we'd get so lucky right away, huh?! That thing is absolutely engorged with Nature Mana! Betcha it's something good ah?"