Reckless Virgil, armed with a longsword, charged at the green figures.
These creatures were already eerily mysterious, but Virgil's spiritual power was now suppressed, and he couldn't possibly handle them.
"Fool!" Ethan Smith gritted his teeth, cursing involuntarily.
He wanted to save Virgil, but as soon as Ethan left, defenseless Ava might be in danger.
"Clang!"
Virgil's sword struck the mysterious creature's body, sending sparks flying.
Virgil's face changed drastically as he withdrew his sword to see the blade was bent.
"Get back here!" Ethan yelled.
Virgil tried to retreat but had no opportunity. A green arm reached out in an instant, grabbing him in its grip.
His face turned red with the inability to breathe, the oppressive presence preventing him from gathering strength, much less breaking free.
Virgil's breathing grew weaker, his struggle fading along with it.
Ethan bit his teeth and glanced at the nearby Ava, saying, "Miss Ava, wait here for me. Don't go anywhere."