At the same time, Idril, Olivia, and Sage found themselves in a tougher predicament, encircled by humanoid creatures that were bigger and more powerful than the rest, matching Sage in both size and height.
The humanoid monsters were resolute in stopping them from sealing them, and would fight to the death to achieve their goal, ensuring their mission was either accomplished or rendered impossible..
"Sage and I will handle these creatures. You focus on sealing them away. It's the only way to stop them for good," Olivia said.
Idril clicked his tongue in disapproval. She had a point, of course. But he couldn't abandon them to face enemies that not only outnumbered but would soon overwhelm them. "You can't hold them off by yourself, Olivia. You're…" his words were interrupted by Sage, who clicked her tongue in displeasure..
