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Chapter 288: Chapter 288 No weakness
No more fear, Kyra thought, taking a deep breath. The chill that had crawled up her spine moments before was now gone, replaced by a firmness. She straightened her posture and stared directly into the eyes of the monsters below, her gaze hard and unflinching. With a smirk tugging at the corner of her lips, she thought, "I will end all of you soon." Each one of them would fall by her hands she was already planning it, already picturing how she’d take them down, one by one.
She tried to summon her powers again, to feel the familiar rush of energy that once flowed through her veins. Nothing. Every connection was blocked, like an invisible barrier keeping her from her strength. Desperately, she reached out to Kaia, but there was no response. The silence echoed in her mind, only adding to her frustration.
Before she could think of another plan, Benjamin landed near a cave made of dark, jagged stones. The air was thick with heat, much hotter than before. Her forehead began to bead with sweat, her breathing became labored, and the cloth she had wrapped around her nose suddenly felt like it was suffocating her. The temperature was unbearable, making her cheeks flush red, and a wave of nausea washed over her.
She couldn’t hold it back any longer. Ripping the cloth from her face, she stumbled to the side, her body heaving as she started vomiting, her coughs harsh and ragged. The heat pressed down on her, making it hard to breathe, each gulp of air scorching her throat.
Still, even as she doubled over, her mind never left the thought of survival. No weakness, she reminded herself. This was only temporary.
Benjamin’s eyes flickered with disgust as he watched Kyra retch on the ground. He had thought, at the very least, that this female had some level of composure, but now, seeing her in such a state, his opinion of her dropped even further. Gosh, all females were the same—fragile, disgusting, he thought, rolling his eyes.
He made no move to help her, not even offering a hand. Keeping his distance, he coldly said, "Follow me." His tone was clipped, devoid of any sympathy or care, as if her suffering meant nothing to him.
Kyra wiped her mouth, feeling the soreness in her throat, and her mouth tasted bitter from the vomiting. She wanted water desperately, but Benjamin didn’t even glance back to check on her. He offered no comfort, no kindness. With a heavy breath, she followed him, her body aching, her throat raw. She swallowed down her frustration and kept moving forward.
The cave was suffocatingly hot. Kyra felt the intense heat pressing against her skin as soon as she stepped inside, and she couldn’t understand how it was possible. Wasn’t it winter? Why is it so hot in here? she wondered, beads of sweat forming on her forehead. But there was no time to dwell on it. She had to stay focused, her night vision allowing her to navigate the darkness of the cave as she followed Benjamin deeper inside.
The further they went, the more oppressive the heat became, almost unbearable. She felt her chest tighten with every breath, each step feeling heavier than the last. Benjamin strode ahead without care, unaffected by the heat or her discomfort.
When he finally stopped, Kyra froze. Her eyes widened as she took in the disgusting scene before her. There, in the cave, monstrous creatures with horns like the one she had seen before were mating—ferociously, without restraint, with other three female monsters like them.
A chill ran down her spine despite the heat. She had known these creatures were dangerous, but seeing them in such an intimate, animalistic state unsettled her. What is this place? she thought, feeling a sense of disgust and unease settle in her gut.
She quickly averted her gaze, but the image was seared into her mind. I have to get out of here, she thought, her mind racing. 𝑛𝘰𝑣𝑝𝑢𝑏.𝘤𝑜𝘮
"Take her to the next cave," the same horned monster who had visited her before shouted, his voice echoing through the rocky walls. He clutched the waist of a female monster tightly, letting out a low, guttural groan that made Kyra’s stomach twist. The sight was revolting, and she could barely stand it. Without hesitation, she followed Benjamin, trying to ignore the disturbing scene behind her.
But then, she froze as she heard the monster’s voice again.
"Benjamin, leave this female here! I’d love to have some fun with her," the horned monster said with a sickening smirk, tossing the female monster aside like she was nothing. The monster female shot Kyra a venomous glare, but Kyra was too overwhelmed to care.
Disgust washed over her in waves. She could feel the goosebumps rise on her arms as the reality of the situation sunk in. Her heart pounded in her chest, her mind racing. I can’t let this happen. The thought echoed in her head, but for now, she had no choice but to keep moving forward, praying Benjamin wouldn’t abandon her to that monster’s twisted desires.
She clenched her fists tightly, feeling her nails dig into her palms, trying to control the nausea that threatened to rise again. Her body stiffened, goosebumps prickling her skin as the monster’s leering eyes raked over her. The way he threw the female monster aside as if she was nothing more than a used toy made her sick to her stomach.
She glanced at Benjamin, hoping, praying that he would refuse, that he wouldn’t just leave her at the mercy of this creature. But his cold expression gave her no reassurance. He stood there, his usual cruel smirk in place, as if he was actually considering the monster’s disgusting request.
Kyra’s stomach churned, her mind screaming at her to run, to fight, to do anything but stay there. No, not like this. I can’t let them do this. She took a deep breath, trying to push the fear aside. If her powers were working, she’d have already made her move, but for now, she had nothing except her own will to resist.
