บท 1014: Surrounded

The four seemed shaken, except for Arthur. Even after fighting off a demonized creature, he remained calm and walked toward Nixie and Koby to check if they were alright. Then, he proceeded to deliver some unsettling news. 

"That creature is just one of many that are watching us," said Arthur, his cautious eyes studying the surroundings. Joey and Fae returned to the group, listening to his words with pale faces. "It might have wandered off from the rest, but I suspect that this attack was intentional to see our reaction."

"…who is observing our reaction?" asked Nixie, hitting the nail on the head, but Arthur had no answer, so he shook his head. "Then, why are we sitting here and waiting?"

"Our mission dictates that we gather intel about anyone entering the cave, but we have yet to see anyone. The thing is… we are already surrounded by demonic creatures like that one."