"Who—?!"
Gogris rolled twice on the ground. Out of the corner of her eye, she caught sight of a human girl charging straight at her with a spear. They looked about the same age, yet the girl's youthful face was twisted with ferocity. Perhaps out of fear, she had her eyes shut tight, tears streaming down her face as she rushed forward.
"I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I don't want to die—please, you die first!"
In her mind, as long as everyone else died, she would gain her freedom.
"I won't give up either!"
Gogris hurriedly raised her shield, curling herself behind it to brace for the impact.
But the human girl charged blindly with her eyes closed, completely missing her target. Instead, the butt of the spear slammed into her own abdomen, and she let out a pained scream.
"Her scream will attract the monster. I can't stay here."
Gogris tried to retreat rationally, but when she looked up—
Foul, sticky saliva dripped down.
"No… you've got to be kidding me."
