Archer and the four girls stood before a large swamp overtaking the forest, which baffled them. Zarina was the first to comment. ''This shouldn't be here. The swamps are down south, not in the north.''
Nala agreed with a nod before Archer spoke. ''Somethings changed here. The mana feels wild and chaotic.''
As he finished speaking, his Aura Detector pinged as something exploded out of the water, making the girls jump back, but Archer grinned and summoned his claws.
With a swift swipe, he decapitated the lunging beast while sidestepping the attack. It dropped to the ground with a loud thud, causing dust to fly everywhere.
Once it settled, the others joined him with curious expressions. Talila was the first to inquire as she took out her bow. ''That thing appeared out of nowhere.''
The others agreed, but Archer shook his head and explained. ''It was there the whole time, waiting to attack. They are ambush monsters who hunt by doing this.''
