Chapter 77 - Ring of fire

The Hercules beetles proved to be a formidable challenge for most of the party. Their hard outer shells and rapid bursts of movement made them unpredictable foes. However, their true strength lay in their forceps, which were capable of crushing an average human's bones in seconds. Their raw power alone made them dangerous, but their resilience meant that even if one could withstand their attacks, taking them down was a completely different ordeal.