Several more projectiles flew, some seemingly in the direction of the other mercenaries. They flinched, momentarily thinking they'd be assassinated like this.
Unexpectedly—
ROAR!
"Don't get distracted," the beautiful female voice said and this shook them back to the present.
Fortunately, this distraction lasted only a few seconds, and the mercenaries were quickly back on their feet, using various skills to handle the monsters.
While pitiful Lipin was lifted by his teammate, who had barely managed to free himself, the fight against the intelligent beast resumed. Garan stood at the side, prepared to assist, while at the same time weakening the rest of the mob for the others to handle.
Meanwhile, Althea's vines were spread out. She had prepared a few possible paths around the beast, so something would latch onto it, regardless of the direction it went.
