An immense presence from above made everyone break out in cold sweat in disbelief. Finally, they understood why not even an ancient patriarch returned after entering that place; there was no option to turn back, only to move forward. And they didn't have the ability to resist even the aura of one of those weak divine beasts, even if it was extremely distant.
The whale rose from the ground without abrupt movements, lifting Ruri and turning towards the horizon. No one could discern any expression of fear or doubt on it; automatically, everyone stood up, eagerly awaiting its orders. However, in the whale's mind, things were quite different.
'We're screwed. I knew our luck was never good. How are we going to survive in this place? If we had stayed on the third level, it would be easier.' Bruno was agitated.
'Don't be dramatic. We're so weak and pathetic that those beasts won't focus on us immediately.' Alm retorted.
