Yet, in such a vast group, many had not let down their guard. Even more Rat-men, possessing inherently astonishing poison resistance, actually forced themselves to rise from the ground.
"Liar! LIARS!!!" the Naming Giver tasked with holding the fort shrieked. "Ivory—Ivory Tower has deceived us! Re-Rebel! Kill these liars! Go find... find Evergreen..."
Lin Nineteen pursed his lips and reached into his pocket, about to draw his gun, when a piercing shriek suddenly erupted, leaving him rooted to the spot.
It was like thunder suddenly erupting from a secret chamber. Amidst the shrill sound, a jet-black arrow whistled through the air, pierced a Rat-man's eye socket, dragged it backward, and pinned it to the wall that had only recently been painted.
Only half the fletching protruded, BUZZING in its eye socket.
"Dare you betray the contract!"
