Flames Of The Valley

"Watching Alister is fun, but we should check out how the others are faring," Marcus suggested, shifting the feed to the body cams.

Elena then spoke up, "Good idea. Ren's group is always impressive. I'm sure the audience is dying to see just how well they are doing."

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As Ren and his team pushed forward on the other side of the valley, the heat from the landscape intensified. The ground beneath them was cracked and scorched, with occasional bursts of molten lava erupting from the fissures, creating a dangerous environment that demanded both caution and skill to navigate.

The first wave of monsters came into view—massive, six-legged reptilian beasts with thick, armored scales that shimmered in the heat. Their eyes glowed bright red, and their mouths were lined with rows of sharp teeth. These creatures, known as Scorchclaws, were A-rank monsters. They were notorious for their brute strength and their ability to withstand intense temperatures.