Maybe Caleb should have taken more time to assess his situation or explored the floor further before diving in alone.
But in the end, it didn't matter. If he didn't want to be in the dungeon, he could have escaped.
Sure, he'd be a fugitive, hunted wherever he went. And he might not be able to help Jess as he planned.
But Caleb knew that in this world, only your own strength mattered. Given the chance, and alone, there was no way he'd turn it down.
'Dammit! What now?' His mind raced as he searched for a way out of the mess he was in.
His reaction time was still quick, but the monster had timed its leap perfectly.
Even if he tried to dodge, it was too late. And then there were the other monsters already closing in on him.
The water beneath him churned with their movement, creating a rhythmic pattern as they adjusted their positions.
Then it hit him. 'The water!'
