For a moment, everyone froze, including the flying ants.
It was dead silent.
Then Sophie screamed loudly, "CASSIE!!"
But her voice only echoed in the vast chambers.
She clenched her fists, her vines trembling. "How did they even—! We were right there!"
"T-They sneaked past my guard!" Gabriel clenched his fist. He hadn't even sensed anything, and when he did, it was already too late.
'I've neglected my perception stats a lot,' he thought inwardly. 'If only it had been slightly higher, I would've definitely sensed those ants back there.'
Without hesitation, Gabriel dumped all 10 free stats he had into perception, bringing it to 57 then stared into the bottomless pit.
What reflected in his eyes were thousands of shivering purples.
But why choose Cassie of all people?
The answer was rather simple.
Because they knew she was useful.
"What are you planning to do?" Sophie asked.
