Chapter 102: Resources.
The remaining scorpions pressed against the barrier with increased aggression, as if their packmate’s death had triggered deeper instincts. Claws scraped futilely against magical protection while stingers probed for weaknesses that didn’t exist.
"They’re testing it," Sarah observed. "Looking for gaps."
"My Lord," Marcus stepped forward hesitantly. "What happens when the barrier falls?"
"We fight. We win. Or we die." Ethan’s bluntness made everyone flinch, but sugar-coating the truth served no purpose. "I need crafters, warriors. Everyone contributes or everyone dies together."
After Elena had gained the Tier 2 Magical quiver with enhanced arrows, her firepower increased by quite a bit.
Elena strapped the quiver across her back. The enhancement was immediately apparent—arrows now much more lethal and thicker, their tips razor-sharp.
"How does it feel?" Ethan asked.
She drew an enhanced arrow, testing its weight and balance. "Lighter than normal arrows, but they feel... more powerful somehow. Like they want to find their target."
The remaining nine scorpions pressed against the barrier with increasing desperation, as if sensing their impending doom. Ethan gestured toward the agitated creatures.
"Let’s test your new equipment."
She nocked one of the glowing arrows, drew back the enchanted bowstring, and released.