Beneath the moonlight, the woman dressed in white stood apart from the world, like a fairy maiden descending into the mortal realm.
Within the dense forest, black mist churned, condensing into the shadows of all manner of creatures. Piercing roars rang out, yet upon closer listening, only the whimpering wind remained.
Specks of red light drew ever closer, and an eerie presence silently swept through the area.
At last, the shadows within the black mist entered the serene moonlight. Their appearance made even the girl in white furrow her brows slightly.
It was as though the limbs of countless creatures had been fused and stitched together, covered in black scales that glimmered with a chilling cold beneath the moonlight. Several limbs differed entirely from one another—some were covered in pale, ghastly spikes; some were tentacles densely packed with countless mouths; others resembled spears formed from arthropod limbs...
At the center of its body was a twisted, bizarre, ferocious face, seemingly embedded directly into the black scales. Above it was a second face—then a third and a fourth. Every face bore different features, their eyes radiating scarlet light.
Eyes and feeding mouths also grew from other parts of its body. It was like a blasphemous creation—twisted, chaotic, mad, brimming with malice toward the world.
"To think I would meet someone here. It seems my luck is not bad." The uppermost face spoke, its voice hoarse and low, seemingly carrying a spiritual impact.
"Let me ask for directions." The lowest face said, its voice cold and emotionless.
"Do you know how to get to Origin Mall?" the second face continued, barely concealing the excitement and madness hidden in its voice.
The third face had remained silent all along.
Origin Mall?
The girl in white was somewhat surprised, but she soon understood. Given