I had managed to reach medium proficiency in the second stage of Divine Armor, which improved not only my body but my senses. It allowed me to sense a wave of energy rapidly moving toward our direction.
"Something's not right!"
I said, only loud enough to be heard by Val who was beside me. He turned to me with a serious look, confused.
"What's wrong?"
"I can sense something coming in our direction, and I don't think it's good news," I answered.
Val was frowning, but he doubted that I would be pulling his leg. He shouted for everyone to pick up their arms and get ready for battle.
They were all experienced mercenaries so they formed up at a quick pace. Each one of them had unsheathed their weapons, ready to fight.
Soon after, a group of men dressed in black entered my vision, and the
