章 500: The Orc God

"No," Calytrix corrected him, though for the first time, her words seemed begrudged, "...it's here." 

It was then that he realized it himself, being the frontmost of the group: the vibration of thundering stomps resounded, however, it didn't sound as if they were traveling down the very tunnel he was facing towards. 

CRUMBLE. 

To his left, the rocky wall bursted outwards, catching the entirety of the group off-guard as he was forced to take the initiative in the situation. 

Before he could even see the figure that came towards them as it was still shrouded by the storm of smashed rocks and dust, he dashed towards it with his blade reared back. 

If I don't meet it right here, it'll kill them…! For some reason, that thought came naturally to him as if he could feel the murderous intent oozing from the creature. 

But, even he couldn't properly prepare for what came.