The team members' rapid advance had also been part of the plan Rhine and Kamala had discussed.
Once they encountered danger in the cave, Kamala would lead the team in protecting themselves and advancing or retreating according to the plan, while Rhine would act on his own—either attacking the enemy or withdrawing.
Of course, if the enemy proved unbeatable, they would choose another plan.
Although the giant spiders were shocking, they had not reached the point where they could not be resisted. Especially since, despite their size, these spiders' actual abilities were only so-so. Even the largest spider had not exceeded the level the team members could handle.
So, although they had lost one team member, they could still deal with the spiders' attacks. Especially now, with the paths on both sides blocked by dead spiders, the other spiders could only leap in from the air to attack, making them even easier to handle.
Unfortunately, the spiders they faced were not merely acting on animal instinct. They were a swarm ruled by an intelligent spider king.
Thus, before they could celebrate the fact that the dead giant spiders had become cover for them, the spider king ignored its ongoing battle with Rhine and raised its head with a roar.
The sound traveled through the cave without producing an echo, but every spider froze for a moment before instantly retreating. As they withdrew, they also gathered up every dead spider and every severed limb left behind by attacks, carrying them away as they retreated.
They had come swiftly and retreated just as swiftly, leaving everyone bewildered. They had been fighting so enthusiastically, yet the spiders suddenly withdrew. What kind of move was this?
"Don't stop! Keep moving!" Kamala shouted when he saw the team members halt and stare in surprise at