Chapter 97 The Great Hunt 18 (1/2)

”You underestimate me too much.” John helplessly shook his head. ”Well...I'm already used to it, so your commentary won't affect my mind state. I won't act impulsive and neither try to prove myself, or something along these lines.”

”Well, why don't-”

*PENG!!!!!!*

A loud sound of something metallic being hit resounded throughout the entire swamp landscape.

John stopped looking at Nuru and stared at the source of the sound.

*PENG!!!!!!!*

The whole place place trembled with each impact in the metallic door that was just a few dozen meters away from John and Nuru.

*PENG!!!!!*

Nuru's expression instantly changed when she saw a huge dent that appeared in the door.

She was able to feel...the overwhelming animalistic killing intent coming from that direction. It was on a level way higher than anything she ever felt before.

The creature behind that door...[It's way too strong...] She frowned at her thought.

Nuru snuck a glance at John and saw that his expression had became ugly as well. It was clear to her that even a human was able to feel the strong presence that was on the other side.

*PENG!!!!!*

With another hit, the dent widened a bit more and some cracks could be seen appearing around the metallic door.

”I don't think we have time to fight againssst each other now.” Nuru commented with a grim expression on her face.

”Agreed.” John nodded in acknowledgement and slowly started to retreat.

Nuru saw John's actions and decided to follow suit, but before she did that, she went back to a Floran that was on the ground a few meters away and retrieved her spear.

She was about to leave when she stopped on her tracks and glanced around at Oktar and his crew that were on the ground unconscious.

John felt that Nuru stopped following him and curiously looked behind him.

With a single look he realized the situation, but there was basically nothing he could do about it, there was simply way too many of them for him and Nuru to carry into safety since the door was almost falling apart from the strong bashing.

He also hesitated on whatever or not leave the place.

To possibly have a single chance to save all of them he would have to...

”I'm going to face it head on.” Nuru said with determination.

John glared at Nuru. He wasn't surprised by the decision she just took. From the few interactions he had with her, he already had a understanding of her personality.

John shrugged his shoulders and helplessly sighed, ”I can't simply leave them here to die as well. Besides, that thing is probably my prey, I need the prize of the game.”

Nuru smiled in response to John. She didn't speak but she really appreciated the fact that John was willing to risk his own life to protect the life of others.

Even though she criticized his selflessness, she still appreciated it, admired even.

*PENG!!!!!*

*CRACK, CRACK, CRACK...*

With another slam, a gaping hole was made in the door.

John lifted his head to look at it. Nuru followed him and also glanced at the situation in the door.