All the people remaining in District 5 turned pale as a horrific shriek echoed from the sky above.
The unnatural sound shook the broken windows and rattled a thick layer of dust from the ruined walls of the surrounding buildings.
It was a terrifying noise that simply did not belong in this world, carrying a heavy weight that forced the surviving hunters to scramble and prepare their gear in a panic.
Swords were rapidly drawn from their leather sheaths while heavy firearms were loaded by hands trembling with raw fear.
Kyle had just carefully placed the thick concrete slab down to allow the trapped hospital patients to escape safely when he turned his head toward the descending noise.
His eyes narrowed in deep concentration as he reached down and grabbed the rough edge of the slab once again.
He activated his unique skill to reduce its overall mass, making the heavy block of stone light enough to handle.
