The more Max ran, the clearer it became that the situation was hopeless. The tunnel ahead stretched endlessly, yet every time he looked back, he could feel the oppressive presence of the giant ant closing the distance. Its monstrous body moved with terrifying speed, crushing stone and earth beneath its weight. The entire den trembled as if it might collapse at any moment.
Each step Max took echoed with the sound of thunder as red and blue lightning flared wildly around his body. His breathing grew heavy, and sparks flew from the soles of his boots as he pushed his speed beyond its limits.
Yet no matter how fast he moved, the creature's shadow loomed closer. Its screeches rattled the air, sharp and shrill, cutting through the chaos like blades scraping against metal.
