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Trial 2 – Part 06

Fighting off the attacking limbs while sprinting through the dark took a heavy toll on both mind and body. On top of that, the sweltering heat and humidity made it hard to breathe, and every step felt sluggish. The poor footing only made things worse, slowing them down significantly.

They had been at it for a while now. At some point, Hannibal came to a stop.

“Let’s take a short break. Tend to your wounds and drink some water.”

A collective sigh escaped the group. The harsh environment was one thing, but the biggest issue was the tentacles lurking in the cave. Each battle was a life-or-death struggle. The moment they were ordered to rest, they slumped, leaning against the walls or dropping to the ground in exhaustion.

Cecily caught her breath. Wiping the fluids off her chokutō, she glanced at the others.

Despite ordering them to rest, Hannibal