"We've got more company up ahead."
After hearing being stopped by Arvell and hearing the words that left his mouth, his companions threw him momentarily confused gazes.
However, using the momentary silence, they realized they could hear a cacophony of faint noises coming from up ahead.
(Squelch)
(Squelch)
(Squelch)
It sounded like something squishy was hidden behind the darkness up ahead, coming closer by the second.
Furthermore, it wasn't just one, but multiple.
It was to the point where they could overwhelm their group of four with sheer numbers.
Knowing that it was only moments before the beasts would make contact with their group, the rest of his team assumed their battle positions.
While Lillianna and Arvell pulled out their swords which they kept sheathed by their sides, Marisa pulled out a small wand from her pocket, and Julius simply raised the book in his hand.
"Arvell and I will be the vanguards. You two assist from behind."