The three ran carefully over the icy ground, their steps cautious as they navigated the slippery surface. Once out of the frozen, treacherous patch, they quickened their pace.
Within a minute, they reached the previously wide space where the rest of the group was gathered. The sight that greeted them left them gasping.
Every inch of the space was covered in Small Cave Spiders—crawling on the floor, scaling the walls, and even hanging from the ceiling.
"Party 5! Don't spread out! Keep the defensive line tight! Mages, cast your biggest spells! No need to save them!" Kali, the only leader material left in Party 2, shouted commands with urgency.
Thanks to Kali's efforts, the party held on precariously. The battle was clearly taking its toll, with the party being slowly pushed back.
