The two of them raced to the Dark Core as fast as they could. Many creatures were gradually awakening there, and quite a few had Combat Power over a thousand. As they flew through the area, they naturally drew the attention of countless frenzied bandits.
At first, they hadn't thought the place was all that frightening.
But after they'd flown for a while, one of the men let out a wail and was swallowed whole by a gigantic beast.
The leader was just about to turn and attack when he realized a terrifying creature had been following them. The Scouter showed that it could inflict an astonishing amount of damage.
The leader was already scared out of his wits.
He had no other choice but to fly straight ahead, trying to escape the monster. He also believed that Son Goten and his companion had a reason for rushing toward the Golden Shield; they must have a way out. All he had to do was catch up with them.
And so, a rather dramatic scene unfolded: Son Goten and his companion flew ahead, with a group of people following behind.
They kept flying through the area, trying to avoid a deadly attack. The beast behind them alone was already terrifying beyond belief. Even getting close to it filled them with dread.
After all that effort, they escaped the beast's range. But the closer they got to the center of the Dark Zone, the more intense and oppressive it felt. By the time Son Goten and his companion stopped, they were at the edge of a terrifying black pool.
Seeing Son Goten and the servant beside him stop there, the leader finally brought his men close. Just as he was about to attack, Son Goten pointed at the pool without a word.