The trio moved deeper into the nest. With each step, the air grew thinner, harder to breathe. Until it thickened again, this time with heat and the stench of rot. Sweat clung to their suits. Their breathing turned harsh, labored.
Savier's voice exploded through the tunnels. "COME ON! WHERE YOU ALL AT, HUH?"
Johnquis flinched, whipping around. "You fucker—will you shut that damn mouth? Just like your Eater Blade, your mouth's a fucking shotgun."
Savier just grinned. "I expected this to be D-tier. I need more Eaters to feed my blade—"
A screech cut him off. Too loud… and too close.
"HRRRAAAAGHHH!"
Dozens of Eaters poured from the tunnel ahead, clawing over each other to get to them.
Savier grinning wide. "That's the sound I needed."
He surged forward. His shotgun roared—
BOOM. BOOM. BOOM.