City C (14th Zone):
Jeremy retreated with the others, now a few hundred meters away from their previous location. The area had suddenly grown quiet.
Jeremy used his enhanced vision to scan the surroundings.
Petra and Levy summoned their Lifeline Beasts. A Fire Flamingo and a Glass Snake materialized beside them.
Lifeline Beasts could sense corrupted beasts more effectively. The Fire Flamingo and Glass Snake stood alert next to Petra and Levy.
They, too, began observing the area, aware that more worm beasts might be lurking. The Head Guards from all three families were also investigating the place.
Other group members provided support from behind.
As time passed, the surroundings seemed normal. The ground no longer vibrated.
But Jeremy refused to believe the danger had passed. He knew worm beasts wouldn't abandon their prey so easily.
Now that the Tier-3 Worm Beast had escaped, it would likely alert others. His eyes flashed with worry.
