Elydes

Chapter 276 - Lurking Danger

Niel led the team up the steep ladder, sword and shield at the ready. The plumes of mist rolled over them, denser and colder with each floor they crossed. Stepping on the stone of the third chamber, high rectangular windows lined the walls and framed the smoky white swirls.

Aside for the visibility, Kai was concerned about the impact of the mist on his skills. His bond with Hobbes was already weakening, his senses were restricted to a few meters, and Hallowed Intuition’s whispers were growing fainter.

It’s better than being out there alone…

While the three young seekers were practically strangers, it was reassuring to have other human beings with him against the creatures lurking in the fog.

“Now the fun begins,” Niel muttered with a low tone, muffled by the fog. “Remember to not break formation, no matter what happens.”

“We know,” Caeli snorted. “Stop trying to be cool. You're not Kea.”

“I wanted to keep up morale.”

“And I'm super motivated.” The girl gave him a light shove. “We just need to cut down those annoying bugs and find Kea before she decides to leave.”