As the roots continued to tighten their grip on Raika, her body tensed in response to their relentless constriction. The entity's dark, mocking laughter filled the forest as it continued to torment her, sending unsettling waves of discomfort across her body. The eerie silence that followed only amplified the tension, making every creak and rustle in the underbrush seem magnified.
Raika's breath was shallow, her face a mask of strained concentration and growing anger. Despite the root's unyielding hold, she remained silent, her mind fiercely battling against the encroaching dread. The entity's voice, dripping with malevolence, broke the silence. "What's the silence, girl? Do you not enjoy the attention?" it sneered.
