They had no idea what part of the map they were in, how many beasts were left in their region, or whether the simulation would add more stuff as they slowly show their true strengths.
All they knew was they had survived the first wave.
Everly lowered her hand slightly, her arrow fading into small golden sparks as she scanned the now-still clearing.
The massive bear-like beast lay unmoving, its fur still smoking where her solar strike had hit.
Its body had already started to dissolve at the edges, slowly fading into simulation particles as the system processed the takedown.
She turned her attention to her wrist display.
The map was still blurred in parts. They'd have to scout more terrain to unlock visibility.
She tapped the refresh.
A soft beep answered. The fog cleared just a bit—about fifty meters out in every direction.
Still deep in the forest.
Still no open path.
She sighed and looked back at the other girls. "We keep moving."
No one argued.
