Standing between two and three meters tall, the creatures had humanoid bodies with four insect-like legs emerging from the lower parts of their forms, each fiber exuding raw power. Dark, sinewy exoskeletal armor covered their bodies, resembling twisted bone, giving them an organic yet armored appearance.
Muscles rippled beneath the surface, showcasing immense physical strength. Their arms ended in razor-sharp claws—long and jagged, designed for tearing through enemies. Their heads were almost insectoid, with faceless, twisted visages. Eyes glowing a faint red emanated cold, lethal intent.
Despite severe wounds from the blast—pieces of their bodies and even parts of their heads missing—they charged with unbridled aggression, using their powerful legs to leap toward the group.
"Look out!" Freya shouted, gripping her mace tighter. She wanted to pull back, but breaking formation would allow the drones to infiltrate their ranks, bringing doom upon them all.
