A knot formed in Kyle's stomach as he identified the beasts—ten Tier 1 mana beasts amidst over hundred common ones. Their intimidating auras made the earlier wave seem like child's play.
"Everyone, get ready!" Kyle barked, his voice steady despite the tension.
The team froze, their exhaustion momentarily forgotten as they turned to face the incoming threat.
Upon sensing the mana signatures of the Tier 1 beasts; silence enveloped the group before Lina broke it.
"Ten mana beasts?" Lina asked with disbelief. "We were expecting maybe two or three, not this!"
Finn gritted his teeth. "We're not in the best condition for this… Our mana reserves are almost empty." His gaze drifted toward Zara, who was leaning against Brutus with a pale face and visible fatigue.
Zara had given everything during the first wave, ensuring the team didn't falter. Her healing had been critical and without her, they would have run out of mana sooner.