"That is my phone!" the man shouted in protest.
"I do not care," Ray answered sharply, irritation cutting through his voice.
Before the man could say anything else, Ray’s expression shifted. A heavy tension settled over his features as he sensed several presences rushing in from every direction.
He grabbed the man by the collar and pulled him close. His cold stare was enough to make the man tremble. "Listen carefully. This place is deadly. You saw the system messages, right?"
"I... yes," the man whispered, his voice unsteady.
"Then get out of here. If you cannot kill even one monster on your own, you will not last long," Ray said, every word clipped and merciless.
The man’s fear deepened. His eyes widened, and his whole body began to shake.
"What should I do?" he asked, voice barely
