The Bridge (2)

Boom...

The entire structure creaked and collapsed into the river, sending massive splashes of water skyward. Some droplets reached so high that they landed on my face.

"Yes!"

My tense body gradually relaxed as the nervousness and adrenaline dissipated, leaving me feeling both mentally and physically drained.

I wiped the droplets of water from my face and brushed my dark bangs to the side.

Growl...

On the other side of the river, hundreds of Abominations stared at me with their completely white eyes, devoid of irises.

Their unblinking gaze made me flinch and feel slightly uncomfortable.

"..."

For a few minutes, we just stared at each other in silence.

While I recovered my strength, the Abominations ran back and forth, trying to find a way to cross the river. One creature even attempted to swim through it, but the strong currents quickly swept it away from view.