"Yes, what about it?" John asked calmly.
"They're not the same as those ones, right?" Lucas asked, genuine curiosity in his voice as his memories felt a bit foggy.
"…Some of them were like this, but not that big one," John said, stopping mid-sentence as the Kobold approached them.
"I'll engage this one. Please step back, everyone," Lucas instructed, making the others glance at each other in hesitation.
Sarah shrugged and stepped back, her confidence in Lucas unwavering. The others followed suit.
"You're trying to fight me on your own, huh? It'll be fun to cut you down and eat you right in front of your people!" The Kobold's voice carried an unsettling snicker that was disturbingly human-like.
Lucas rose from the ground, swords still in hand, and walked toward the Kobold.
The Kobold's claws began to glow, their aura stronger than the others.
