Bab 90: Blessing in Misfortune

Chapter 90

Feeling a sense of dread, Alex hastily withdrew his hand from the gap. Unfortunately, the creature that had been creeping onto his hand was already swift in its movements.

"Argh!"

Pain surged through Alex once more, a sensation he desperately wanted to avoid. As his hand emerged from the gap, he saw the same scorpion as before, only this time it was larger. The sight of the fine hairs covering the scorpion's carapace made his scalp crawl.

In a panic, Alex swiped the scorpion against the hill wall, hoping to rid himself of the creature as swiftly as possible.

Shrek! Shrek!

Despite several attempts, the menacing insect clung to Alex's hand as if it were glued, refusing to let go. Adrenaline coursed through him, clouding his thoughts. The pain disoriented him, and the realization of his missing right arm emphasized the importance of having a complete body.