Hyun-ah PoV
Eumhun peered from behind a rock as we made our way deeper into the cavern. We had closed in on Bulgae. This part of the mission was probably the most dangerous, but we had to do it.
Mother led the squad from the front, her presence steady and commanding even in the oppressive darkness. The Dog Pillar had taken his imposing humanoid form — tall and powerfully built, with wild spiky black-and-red hair that flickered like living flames. Red-furred dog ears twitched atop his head. A black-and-red robe clung to his muscular frame. He wore a thick bracelet of glowing green malachite stones on one wrist. Dark flames danced along his shoulders and arms as he casually held a small ornate cup, swirling its contents with a fanged smirk.
He looked almost relaxed. That only made him more terrifying.
