System Mania!

37  Hidden Arrow

As the lifeless body of the Goblin Chief crashed to the ground, a sudden sense of victory was replaced by an equally sudden sense of danger.

"Fuck!"

Korig's instincts kicked in, and he swiftly grabbed Aurora, pulling her behind the crumbling remains of a fallen building.

Their hearts raced as they sought cover from the unseen threat.

Peering cautiously from behind the rubble, Korig's eyes scanned the desolate cityscape, searching for any sign of their mysterious assailant.

"Shit, Shit, Shit!"

He couldn't help but feel a pang of frustration.

They had been so close to defeating the Goblin Chief, and now their hard earned experience points had been stolen from them.

"Take cover Aurora, We can't be sure if whoever did this is friendly."

With his keen perception, Korig tried to judge the trajectory of the arrow that had nearly struck them.

He knew that their adversary had the advantage of height and cover, making it difficult to pinpoint their exact location.

Just as he was about to make a daring move, he spotted a silhouette standing atop one of the decaying buildings.

It was an ominous figure, and Korig's eyes widened as he realized the tip of an arrow was pointed directly at them.

Instinctively, he pulled himself back behind cover, and the next moment, the arrow whizzed past him, missing its target by mere inches.

Korig's heart pounded in his chest as he considered the precision of their hidden foe.

Thinking quickly, he seized a hefty rock from the ground beside him.

With a burst of strength, he side stepped from behind the wall and hurled the rock with incredible force toward the silhouette. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

The sun gleamed on the projectile as it shot into the dark recesses of the building where the enigmatic figure had been perched.

A tense silence hung in the air for several heart pounding seconds, broken only by the distant echoes of their recent battle.

"Korig! Watch out!"

Aurora, her analytical mind ever vigilant, suddenly shouted a warning to Korig.

Her eyes had detected the anomaly of yet another projectile hurtling toward them, and her instincts had kicked in.

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Korig's reflexes were honed from their earlier combat, and he dropped to the ground and rolled behind another piece of debris.

The arrow sailed overhead, narrowly missing its mark once more.

The sound of it whistling through the air sent shivers down their spines.

As they crouched in their respective positions, Korig and Aurora exchanged a tense glance.

They now were a few metres apart. But their vision aligned.

They were trapped in a perilous situation, with an unknown adversary lurking in the shadows.

The arrow attacks were precise, and their assailant remained hidden, leaving them with questions and a growing sense of unease.

The battle against the Goblin Chief had been intense, but it seemed that their trials in this forsaken city were far from over.

The mysteries of this place deepened, and they were now faced with a new challenge.

To identify and confront the enigmatic figure who had intervened in their battle and now threatened their lives.

Their journey had taken yet another unexpected turn, and the next steps they would take in this treacherous city remained uncertain.

Every move they made was a gamble, and they had to rely on their wits and instincts to survive in this unpredictable urban wasteland.

The tension in the air was palpable as they remained hidden, waiting for any sign of their hidden adversary.

The seconds ticked by like hours, and every sound in the vicinity seemed amplified, heightening their sense of vulnerability.

Korig couldn't help but feel a burning determination to uncover the identity of their foe and settle the score.

His eyes flickered with a mixture of frustration and resolve, and his grip on the rock tightened as he prepared for their next move.

Aurora, equally determined, scanned the surroundings, her analytical mind working overtime to decipher any clues that might lead them to their hidden adversary.

Her eyes darted from shadow to shadow, searching for the slightest hint of movement.

The sun hung low in the sky, casting long shadows across the cityscape.

It was a stark reminder of the passing of time and the urgency of their situation.

They knew they couldn't stay hidden forever, and they had to act decisively to confront this new threat.

With a silent nod of understanding, Korig and Aurora prepared to make their move.

Korig read Aurora's lips as she seemed to whisper something.

"We have to move."

He read.

The battle was far from over, and they were determined to face whatever challenges lay ahead.

The city held its secrets close, but they were determined to uncover the truth and survive against all odds.

The mist seemed to encroach upon them yet again.

The borders seemed to increase and the area seemed to decrease as the limits they had that was wide enough to call it a city was slowly narrowing down to the size of a town as every second ticked by.

Korig clenched his fists, a mix of frustration and determination coursing through him.

"We can't stay here like this," he whispered back to Aurora.

Aurora nodded in agreement, her analytical mind already at work, trying to decipher the enigmatic events that had unfolded.

With a shared sense of purpose, they knew they had to confront this hidden threat.

Korig and Aurora's eyes met, and they made a silent pact to face the danger together.

However, before they could plan their next move, Aurora reached into her jacket and pulled out two earpieces.

She placed one in her ear and threw the other one to Korig.

"We need to communicate and strategize," she said, her voice resolute.

"But we can't stay together. It's too risky."

Korig understood the necessity of their separation.

He nodded, slipping the earpiece into his ear.

With their makeshift communication in place, they were ready to face the unknown adversary lurking in the shadows of the misty city.

Aurora took a deep breath, her eyes meeting Korig's once more.

Her voice crackled into his earpiece.

"Let's move, Korig."

"We need a plan"

"We need to flush them out."

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