The forest shook.
Nathan felt the vibration through the ground first—a low, constant rumble that made the roots shift and the leaves tremble. He activated [Hunter's Insight] and scanned the darkness between the trees. The mana signature was massive. Green and twisted. It was coming toward them fast.
"Brace yourselves!" Nathan called. The party scattered into defensive positions. Mirko shifted to humanoid form, Dragon's Fang blazing. Shiro's golden eyes flared. Garrett planted Volcan. Dillon's katana crackled. Elise raised Aurora's Heart. Smithy's Void Eel coiled.
The trees exploded.
