Chapter 48: The Labyrinth Of Shadows!! [II]

Realizing she needed a new strategy, Maya invoked, "‹MIRAGE›," creating an illusion of herself that appeared elsewhere in the room.

Simultaneously, she utilized ‹TRANSPARENCY› partially cloaking herself from view. Using the illusion as a distraction, the nightmarish beasts focused their paralyzing gaze on the false image.

Seizing the opportunity, she unleashed another wave of arrows from close range.

This time, her attacks found their mark. Each arrow pierced the beasts, causing their forms to disintegrate into shadowy wisps.

With the immediate threat neutralized, Maya sprinted back to Ayami's side. Her heart pounded in her chest as she saw Ayami laying on the ground, unconscious.

Panic surged through her. "Ayami! Please, wake up!" she cried, shaking her gently.

Maya's mind raced as she tried to recall anything that could help. "Come on, Maya, think! There has to be something..."