Thud!
Anna fell to her knees beside the general, pressing her temples with both hands, panting heavily. Her last recollection was when her shield shattered.
Although blood stained her gown, and the resounding cries of the battle exploded in her ears, she was more concerned about how sudden victory.
"Are you alright, Lady Anna?" the general inquired, prompting Anna to lift her head. "I think so..." Her gaze drifted towards the oncoming swarm, and a realization dawned within her.
"Be careful! Some of these creatures control the wind!" Her warning came too late, as several soldiers were yanked down and overwhelmed by countless scorpions.
'How did I survive?!' Anna pondered inwardly, staring at her hands with confusion.
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Cristian spun, slamming his foot into a humanoid scorpion, swiftly beheading it before incinerating its remains to ash, whisked away by the wind.
