章 23: Labyrinth (1)

(Deep within the labyrinth)

"Grrrrr..."

"Shut up and stay in formation!" Roderick snapped, his sword raised high.

The party of six stood back-to-back in the dimly lit chamber of the labyrinth, surrounded by snarling Dire Wolves.

"We're outnumbered!" exclaimed Farris, the archer, his trembling hands barely able to notch another arrow.

"There's no way we're surviving this!" Evelyn said.

Roderick turned toward her, his lips curling into a cruel smirk.

"Don't worry, Evelynn."Evelynn's stomach sank as she caught the flicker of malice in his eyes.

"What are you—?"Before she could say anything more, Roderick lunged forward, grabbing her by the arm with a force that made her wince.

"W-What are you doing?!" she cried, struggling against his grip.

"Buy us time!" he sneered, hurling her toward the pack with unnatural strength.

THUD