Beneath the hazy night sky, orbs of white light illuminated the scene.
A massive Mutant Beast loomed over the humans, watching with great interest as its cornered prey put up a desperate, final struggle.
The more desperate the humans became, the more delighted it was.
"Merchant Team Leader, are we going to die here today?" the grooms huddled around the ornate carriage asked through their tears. They looked up at the Merchant Team Leader, who stood atop the carriage, his face deathly pale.
When they had been attacked by bandits, the Merchant Team Leader had still been able to rally his men, convincing the frightened grooms that the guards would drive them off.
But now, their enemy was the terrifying Centipede Swarm. They were completely surrounded, with an even more terrifying Mutant Beast watching them predatorily. The Merchant Team Leader could no longer find any words to boost their morale.
