And then, out of the darkness, a pair of glowing eyes appeared, followed by another, and another. The creatures from before had found me, and they weren't alone.
I drew my sword, the blade trembling in my hand. The system's warnings blared in my mind, but there was no turning back now. The creatures advanced, their eyes locked onto me with a hunger that sent chills down my spine.
"Alright, Eileen," I whispered, my voice trembling. "Time to prove your worth."
The first creature lunged, and I braced myself for the fight of my life.
The growls reverberated through the tunnel, the echoes amplifying the sense of impending doom. I tightened my grip on my sword, the blade reflecting the eerie glow of the relic in my hand. The creatures advanced slowly, their eyes locked onto me with a hunger that sent chills down my spine.
**System: Hostile entities detected. Initiate combat protocols.**
