Step. Step. Step.
Like a deadly shadow, Katrin ran forward, seeing in the distance many figures trying to reach the Fortress of the Lone Serpent as soon as possible.
From time to time, they were attacked by monsters lurking beneath the black sand, but although individually they were not as strong as Katrin, the Phantoms could easily handle the attacks.
However, they all realized that this was just the beginning. The real danger awaited them in the fortress, but the high walls were their only way to defend themselves during the Eclipse.
It was only the beginning, the first few minutes, so the waves of monsters hadn't arrived yet, but with every second, even in an empty area like the one around the fortress, there were more and more monsters.
Monsters that were sleeping or waiting for a good moment to attack, now came out from under the layers of sand, going to take advantage of the Phantoms' plight.