"That monster is charging toward the Palus!"
Xu Xiao cried urgently.
Because of the Rift's location, the metal-devouring rat monster had landed right between the Challenger Barrier and the Palu slaves.
Although the black viscous fluid covering the monster could easily seep through the barrier, the materialized body of the metal-devouring rat was still blocked outside.
So after a simple choice, the metal-devouring rat monster naturally chose the unprotected Palu slaves behind it.
"Hurry up and surrender. I'll remove the barrier!"
Matilda immediately gave her instructions:
"If I'm right, this monster should be Monarch-class!"
"If you want to save those Palu slaves and that Palu Rabbitfolk, retreat out of the mine tunnel as soon as the barrier comes down!"
"What about you?" Xu Xiao immediately did as told, asking with deep concern.
"Of course I'm staying behind to stop it!" Matilda spoke rapidly.
"Did you expect this damn thing to obediently stand still?"
"Enough dawdling. Find an opening and get out!"
"Let me know once everyone's evacuated so I can cut loose!"
"Alright!" Xu Xiao knew that hesitating now would only ruin everything, so she stopped wavering at once.
The moment the barrier dispersed, she seized the chance to dash out, trying to pass the metal-devouring rat monster and reach the Palu slaves.
But the monster was no wooden post standing still. How could it possibly let her have her way?
Its scythe-like sharp claws immediately swept sideways, striking straight at the woman's lower abdomen!
Fortunately, the automatic defense effect of the [Radiant Bracers] triggered in time, rapidly spreading a diamond-shaped light shield glowing with golden radiance across the attack's path!
But it only barely blocked that one strike.
After the metal-devouring rat monster's body had been metallized, the power of the rules it naturally possessed became even more overbearing.