Chapter 65: Family?
Shyra's figure appeared behind the smaller one, her body flickering as [Stealth] faded. Her claws glowed white—the air shimmered around them as [Critical Strike] activated. She slashed down, claws ripping clean through one of its middle segments.
Crack!
A gurgling screech followed, but before she could strike again, the larger worm's tail swung. Wham! The impact sent Shyra flying back into a tree, splinters bursting out. She landed on her feet, but her breathing was heavy.
Leo's heart hammered. "Shyra!"
She shook her head and growled lowly—she was fine, but that one hit had rattled her. The rank gap was painfully visible.
The two worms circled now, one above ground, the other half-burrowed. Their movements were coordinated, one distracting, the other flanking. Leo clicked his tongue.
"Damn it, they're smarter than I thought."
Niri's vines lashed out again, but the smaller worm anticipated it this time, burrowing under.
