'Tainted? What does that mean?' Atlas pondered as he quickly recalled his swords while blocking the monster's swipe.
Sparks were sent flying, and he skidded backward before slamming against the wall. That's when dozens of more Fleshfiends appeared and started rushing toward him, which made him yelp, as there were too many.
'Run, you foolish boy!' Theo's voice rang out in his mind as he felt his body weaken.
Atlas sprinted through the door, slamming it shut behind him as the creatures collided with it. He then ran down the corridor, his heart pounding, but the relentless monsters pursued him, their snarls growing louder.
'They're going to get me if I don't do something!'
He quickly whirled around and unleashed a powerful punch. The sudden attack turned the creatures into meat chunks. This cleared his path forward, which he took advantage of and fled from the horrifying monsters.
