Chapter 182: Facing a Tier 4 Totem Warrior

"I sense someone approaching us; this individual seems unaffected by the disorienting pollen and is heading straight for us," Mai said, continuing to run as she received feedback from the life detection spell she had been casting since they started running towards the Cyber Core District.

"Based on the detection spell and the target's speed, this individual appears to be a Tier 4 professional," she continued, her voice tinged with tension yet resolute, "You guys take Sid with you, I'll hold off the Tier 4 professional that's after us." 

Ram glanced over his shoulder, his mind racing as Mai relayed the information. The faint shimmer of determination in her eyes was undeniable, but the weight of her words struck him like a hammer.

"How far are we from the city?" Ram asked, cutting off Mai abruptly.