Outside the Dungeon…
The heavy door creaked open, and Velicia stepped out first.
The hallway was already trembling from the vibrations coming from above.
Carl, Cole, and Cray stood on either side of her, their broad bodies tense and prepared for battle. They were armed to the teeth. Carl held twin silver blades, Cray held a bow and a bunch of arrows were strapped to his back, and Cole gripped a short sword in each hand.
They had to fight in their human forms to be able to protect her stealthily.
Gwendolyn walked just behind them, her hands softly glowing with pulsating violet magic.
As they climbed the stairs, the sounds of battle became louder. There were snarls, gunfire, clashing swords, spells exploding against stone, and the cries of injured soldiers.
Suddenly, the world came in
