Battle

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Drake decided to keep his allies out of this and let them rush into the swamps while he and his family took care of the annoyances, only keeping Rose and Coral within his shadows for extra precaution. Meanwhile, Hector, Ruby, Yuki, Pekora, and Tisha ran into the nearest ruins, seeking the presence that Drake had just felt when they descended here.

"Are you sure this is fine, Drake? These guys seem stronger than the others, their gear… it has even more of the Deep One's powers." Said Ruby through telepathy.

"Don't worry about us, Ruby." Drake said without any sort of concern. "Quickly chase down the presence we felt, I believe that might be our elusive witch."

"…Fine, but don't take too long!" Ruby sighed.

"You're gotten cockier, girl." Drake reprimanded her.