Opaque reality [ 27 ]

"You must be Ren. Fear not anymore, for I'll rescue you from the hands of these ugly monstrosities," a calm voice sounded behind Ren.

Ren, shocked and horrified beyond description, tilted his head backward and saw a strange man walking toward him with a serene smile on his face.

Before he could even reply, the figure of the man suddenly disappeared.

Ren immediately slapped himself, reminding himself that it was just an illusion and that no one was really coming to save him.

He shut his eyes and awaited the two monsters ready to devour him; he was prepared to accept death.

But then...

SHRIEK!!

Two loud, painful shrieks echoed around him, causing him to immediately open his eyes to see what was making the terrifying monsters cry out in pain.