As soon as he took off, one of the beast's heads lunged at him with terrifying speed. Its jaws opened wide, and for a split second, Rex knew there was no way to dodge in time.
"Mini Cleo! Max output on the energy shields!" Rex shouted, his voice steady despite the chaos.
In an instant, multiple energy shield domes deployed, lighting up in rapid succession. The head slammed into the barriers, but the sheer force sent Rex tumbling backward and straight into the creature's throat.
"Well, that's just great," Rex muttered, his voice thick with sarcasm as he hovered inside the foul, pulsating cavern. "It smells like something died in here!"
"Be careful, Master!" Mini Cleo's holographic form appeared beside him, her tiny face covered by an exaggerated gas mask, her voice tinged with both concern and playful mischief. "The corrosive liquid in here is highly dangerous! If it touches you, you'll be in serious trouble!"
