Kale turned his gaze backwards with a grim expression, surveying the massive tide of Peak Alpha-rank Flaming Salamanders closing in. Each beast oozed with scorching power, but their combined presence created a suffocating wave of heat.
The sheer emanation of thermal energy from the horde distorted the surrounding air, making the cavern walls appear to shimmer. Most dangerous of all was the colossal Peak Ravager-rank Salamander leading the charge.
Its intimidating yellow eyes, structured like narrow lizard slits, locked onto the Tamer and his beast with vicious intensity. An overwhelming aura of raw Beast Force radiated from the creature, slamming against Kale's mind like a psychic hammer.
The sheer pressure of the mental assault threatened to shatter his focus, forcing Kale to grit his teeth to maintain consciousness. He knew he could not afford to engage them in open combat on this terrain.
