Terrible Timing

Jack and Rydel both swallowed some saliva... It was way too big.

Following the neck, both of them tried to find another head, but they never found another head or the end of that neck. But if both of them had to guess, their worst nightmares were true.

'Everyone, we're going to back up twenty-five meters. Rydel and I are going to leave to inspect the cave further, and you'll have to wait there,' explained Jack. 'Don't move around too much or make any noise. And if either of us says so, be ready to light up the place and attack. Okay?'

'Did ya find something?' asked Maynard.

'Yeah, and it's way too big. Inspecting this place won't be effective with everyone, so you'll just have to wait,' Rydel replied, agreeing with Jack's plan.

The party didn't like waiting and doing nothing, but they had no other option. So, they followed orders. Everyone backed up and waited quietly like they were told.