The gate's eruption sent Danman and Adida scrambling to respond. Monstrous creatures poured out of the shimmering portal, their twisted forms writhing with dark energy.
"Adida, take point!" Danman shouted, his voice carrying above the din of battle.
Adida charged forward, her sword flashing with magical augmentations. She carved a swath through the monsters, her movements fluid and deadly.
Danman followed close behind, his own abilities humming to life. He wielded a pair of short swords, their blades etched with intricate runes that pulsed with energy.
As they fought, Danman's senses remained alert for any signs of a gate boss – a powerful entity that typically emerged during gate breaks. The boss's presence would signal a significant escalation in the battle's intensity.
Adida's voice rang out, her words laced with a hint of frustration. "Danman, we need to wrap this up! The civilians are getting too close!"
Danman's gaze flicked toward the surrounding buildings, where onlookers had gathered to watch the battle. He nodded curtly, his focus intensifying.
With renewed determination, Danman and Adida pressed their attack. Their swords clashed with the monsters, the sound of steel meeting scale and flesh echoing through the air.
The battle raged on, the outcome hanging precariously in the balance. Danman's senses remained on high alert, waiting for the gate boss to emerge and unleash its full fury upon the city.
But for now, Danman and Adida stood firm, their blades flashing in the fading light of day.