Brandon and Naevora walked through the D-rank floor, looking around for aberrants.
*THOOM*
A moment later, the undergrowth exploded, and two D-rank Aberrants burst forth from the foliage.
These weren't like the twisted, malformed E-ranks that he had cut through earlier.
These were bigger. Their ether was more concentrated, pulsing off their bodies in thick, visible waves.
The first was a Leechbound Ravener, its black, glistening skin constantly moving like a slick of oil over bone.
Long, bladed arms dragged deep furrows into the earth as it walked on all fours, with a jagged, open ribcage.
The second was worse, a Cinder Howler, tall and humanoid in form and its head is skull wrapped in flickering flame.
Brandon's eyes narrowed and Naevora who was standing beside her raised an eyebrow "These are more powerful than the D rank that you fought a week ago."
"Let's see how you will do under pressure."
Brandon gripped the dagger in his hand tightly before stepping forward.
