Chapter 559: Expectations (1/2)
Thoughts of despair, the visions of her failing her beloved mate's expectations filled the usually nonchalant amazon, Naybeah's mind.
Her expression soured, the smiling, bright look on her face transformed. Her veins suddenly turned swollen, as a hidden, deep-seated rage boiled and rushed to the surface.
”Aaaaargh!” She turned to the sky and roared like a wild ferocious beast.
Responding to her primordial call, deep killing intent swirled around the amazon, exploding from her body and unfolding into the aura of a War God, an Asura.
Shockwaves filled with this unknown, archaic source of energy sent ripples across the space, throwing friend and foe off their feet, down on the ground in equal measure.
”What the…” The group groaned as they pushed themselves back up to their feet and turned towards the amazon to complain. ”What are you..”
As soon as their eyes gazed upon the blonde girl, the words they have already prepared and thought of had frozen in them. Their eyes went wide with the stun they felt as they gazed upon the terrifying sight of the girl that seemed to have transcended the bounds of reality.
A faint, hollow scarlet glow surrounded the heaving amazon as she held the handle of her humongous war axe with both of her hands.
There was an eerie, dark glimmer in her eyes, looking much colder, much more distant than how it usually was. Unlike when she thought against the wolf-like creature the last time, this Naybeah was different.
The hot, heavy air swirling around her shrouded her figure, obscuring it into a blurry distorted silhouette.
Ignoring the looks of the rest of the team, she turned her attention to the recovering swarm of giant insects that began to return to their original position. Yet there was a strange sense of unease, wariness in their actions. Their seemingly mindless assault has been transformed. As if they too understood that there was a qualitative change that had transpired with this human, this 'bareskin'.
Still, it wasn't enough for them to give up on their juicy prey, but instead, they needed to change their strategy. They needed to respond to the situation with a similar action.
Suddenly, the enemy stopped, just outside the range of the amazon's reach. The countless ebony, beady eyes were focused on Naybeah, yet neither of the creatures stepped forward but instead kept their distance.
In the next moment, their heads turned towards the skies, their mandibles spread apart, a cacophony of high-pitched cries filled their surroundings. Though it wasn't pleasant, it wasn't hurting any of the party either, they turned towards Naybeah with a confused, questioning look.
”What is going on?” Aina asked, stepping closer to the girl and taking up the frontline position one again at her right.
”Not sure… But it doesn't sound good…” Eina, her twin sister followed along, taking up Naybeah's left.
Whilst the team was confused, but at the same time, also glad that there was a bit of respite amidst the endless fighting, Lily's expression suddenly changed. Immediately she whistled, bringing her faithful guardians Sam and Biggy back to her side. She then turned towards the amazon and exclaimed with a worried, shocked tone.
”We need to leave. Now! Something terrifying is coming!” She exclaimed.
Unfortunately, her warning came just a tad bit too late. The sea of insectoids stepped aside, opening a path to a giant shadow that emerged on the horizon. The silhouette of a pair of mandibles at the size of oak trees could be seen as they clasped the air. Following that, an ear-shattering roar, matching the frequency of the smaller creatures reverberated in the vast plains.
The team knew that a brutal fight, a great trial has fallen upon them…”
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