In the next second, Phantasm Beasts burst from the bushes on the left and came out of nowhere on the right side. They moved on two legs with frightening speed, with their claws extended, mouths opened to reveal rows of razor-sharp teeth, and their yellow eyes glaring.
Reinhard instantly grasped it was four from the left and four from the right.
Reinhard stretched out his hand as a black-blue jagged blade with Intricate engravings and wisps of energy trailed from its edges like smoke.
Beside him, crimson-gold light flared as Longinus appeared in Marie's hand. While on his other side, Joseph summoned Arondight, the grey lance catching light along its edge.
"They're Cheronos," Marie said quickly as she kept her gaze on them. "It isn't just these eight coming at us. There should be more either watching us or on their way as they hunt in packs."
