Attack from the Marshes

Hearing their words, Ming Yue checked their surroundings before looking at Xiao Yin. 

"Look around, tell me if you see something strange."

The Star Owl chirped before turning to fly off but there was nothing to be found. Xiao Yin returned to her with nothing to report. 

And the group set off once more, moving deeper into unknown territory. All they heard or saw were insects, buzzing about and zipping around. It was simply too eerie, causing everyone to be on edge.

How was it that they had yet to see a single animal the entire time? Not even a glimpse of one? 

It was more than strange, something was wrong. 

They walked through the marshes, carefully trying to fight where they could step. It was difficult enough to try and discern it but to do so in armor and with the slippery ground was easier said than done. And then, someone finally slipped up. 

"Oh shi-"