The instant the white light flared, the monster raised a hand to shield its eyes. But though it could block the light, it could not block the pressure that crashed down like a tsunami. As if long nails had pinned it firmly in place, it stopped there, but did not fall.
"It worked!" Vanessa breathed a sigh of relief and continued fleeing with Allen and Simon.
Just before they rounded the corner, Vanessa glanced back, and her heart lurched.
The immobilized monster was shaking its head, gradually regaining its ability to move.
Damn it, how many seconds had that even been?
This kind of monster stayed under control for even less time than an ordinary human!
"Now we're in trouble..."
Vanessa and Allen exchanged a glance, each seeing the gravity in the other's eyes.
If Vanessa could still kill [It] instantly, then no matter how many there were, they would be nothing to fear.
But now, in its monster form, [It] could only be restrained, not killed.
Judging by the monster's build, it was far beyond anything a human could contend with. Even bullets could do nothing to it!
If Miss Elegy were here, they might have a chance of fighting it head-on. With just the few of them, all they could do was flee!
But these monsters were not only behind them. Vanessa remembered the stone walls they had passed on their way in, and her heart gradually sank.
Sure enough, after a few more steps, that terrifying roar came from ahead as well.
As they rounded the corner, a pair of scarlet eyes suddenly thrust into view. The three of them nearly collided with it!
Vanessa was distracted for only a moment before darkness closed in around her. The monster's enormous mouth had already engulfed her, then snapped