Chapter 268. Nowhere to escape
The group stood before the transformed statue, their unease growing with each passing moment. Instead of the gentle, welcoming face of Mayor Dogman, the statue now bore the visage of a ferocious wolf. Its eyes gleamed with a menacing red glow, and the air around it seemed to hum with an unnatural energy.
"Is this some kind of prank?" Brolin murmured, his voice uncertain.
"Impossible," Rabbit Kyla replied, shaking her head. "Mayor Dogman was loved by everyone in the city. No one would dare disrespect him like this."
Tyler narrowed his eyes, his instincts warning him of danger. "Let’s turn back," he said abruptly, pivoting on his heel. But as he rounded the corner, he froze mid-step.
At the end of the road, the plant humanoid creatures they had previously destroyed were moving again. The shredded plant matter had reassembled, growing back into grotesque forms. This time, however, there were more of them—dozens, maybe even hundreds, congregating near the now ominous Good Boy statue.
"These undying plants," Tyler muttered through gritted teeth. "They just keep coming back."
"Can’t we take another route?" Human Kyla asked, her voice tinged with desperation.
Tyler glanced down the opposite street, but his heart sank at the sight. Gigantic thorn-covered vines had grown across the road, forming an impenetrable barrier. "Doesn’t look like we have much of a choice," he said. "Let’s head back to the... Bad Boy statue."
The team retraced their steps cautiously, their eyes darting around for any signs of movement. The city felt alive, the vines on the buildings shifting ever so slightly as if watching their every move. When they reached the statue again, Rabbit Kyla pulled out her communication device.
"Should we call for reinforcements?" she asked, holding the device up.
Human Kyla, already checking her own watch, frowned. "There’s no signal," she said.