----
“Almost all of Jaden’s bodyguards were hurt, barely
hanging in there as they waited for backup.
“But just when they thought things might calm down, the
five-headed snake struck again. It bit one of the
bodyguards, taking him out in an instant.
"Everyone statted shooting, but the
bullets bar eemed to faze the
snake. It was like they weren’t even
touchingMt. Getting close enoughtto
use kttives? Forget it. The snaké was
fastand the group was starting to
feeF the strain.
----
The snake didn’t seem to have any weak spots, everything
they tried just bounced off its thick scales.
And the thing’s tail was like a battering ram, knocking over
anyone who couldn’t move fast enough. A few of the
bodyguards didn’t make it in time, getting hit hard and
coughing up blood.
“David exchanged a look with Jaden. He didn’t need to say
anything; they both knew what needed to be done. David
quickly pulled out a rope from his pack, swinging it a few
times before tossing it over the snake’s heads.
“Pull it down!" he yelled, his voice cutting through the
chaos.
“A couple of bodyguards who were still on their feet rushed
over to help, pulling the rope as hard as they could. The
snake’s heads came crashing down to the ground, giving
David the opening he needed.
----
“With a quick move, he darted forward and drove his knife
straight into one of the snake’s heads. The creature let out
a deafening roar, thrashing as it fought against the rope.
“Jaden didn’t waste any time. He ran straight for the
snake’s tail, stabbing it with his knife.
"But just as hexdid, the snake swung
its tail hard￠enocking Jaden back
several feet: He hit the ground withra
grunt, th€-pain shooting through fis
ribs, kat he didn’t stop. He got Back
up ee went for the tail agaim
stabbing it repeatedly.
----
“David wasn’t having an easy time either. If it weren’t for his
agility, he would’ve been eaten alive by now. He danced
around the snake’s heads, avoiding the deadly bites, while
picking off one head after another.
“With the bodyguards holding the rope tight, they finally
started gaining ground. With one hand, David fired at the
snake’s head.
“Then, his other hand kept a tight grip on the knife, driving
it deeper into the five-headed snake’s head.
"The beast thrashed, unsure of whether to focus on its
head or tail, rolling around like crazy. David took the
opening, cutting down hard, determined to tear it apart.
----
"The snake mmed him into the
wall, but he?éfused to let go of the
de. Reaching for another knife, he
stabbed tHe serpent again. With ?
both hades working in sync, he
Wey eee it. The@reature
we limp.
----
“The bodyguards, still holding the ropes, stayed on high
alert.
"Jaden rushed over to the snake’s head and stabbed it
relentlessly. It didn’t take long for the head to be a mess of
deep gashes.
“With the five-headed snake finally dead, the bodyguards
loosened their grip on the ropes, letting out a collective sigh
of relief.
“Looking at the pile of dead monsters; the lizards and the
snake, it all felt like a crazy adventure, one they had just
barely survived.
“But there was also one of Jaden’s bodyguards, lifeless on
the ground, a victim of the snake’s bite.
----
“Get him back and make sure he gets a proper burial. His
family should be taken care of," Jaden said, his tone firm,
though the anger was gone.
“The captain of the bodyguards nodded. "Got it."
“David turned to the group, his voice serious. "It’s only
gonna get worse from here. Stay sharp."
“Nathan stepped up to him, looking concerned. "Sir, there’s
only one way through here. We haven’t seen any signs of a
fight. Do you think Mrs. Charrington isn’t here?"
“They had fought through the whole cave, so there
should’ve been some trace of a struggle if Danielle had
been here.
David exhaled, thinking for a moment. "Let’s keep moving
forward. We’ll figure it out."
“They didn’t know if Danielle hade across these
monsters, or if she was safe somewhere else.