Chapter 575: In The Fray [PART 4]

Jeci watched him out of the corner of her eye, her respect for his skill mingled with a lingering irritation at his ego.

She fought alongside him, her spear stabbing forward with renewed ferocity, their movements complementing each other in a rugged, boorish harmony.

Where Lynus was cold and precise, Jeci was raw and forceful, the two of them forging a path through the swarm with a synergy that surprised even them.

A particularly hulking beast, with a back covered in bony protrusions and a mouth dripping with foul-smelling saliva, barreled toward them.

Jeci took a step back, bracing herself, but Lynus moved in without hesitation.

He sidestepped the creature's wild swipe, his short sword slicing across its exposed belly.

As it stumbled, Jeci lunged forward, thrusting her spear into its chest with all the strength she could muster.