Several minutes passed.
Lucian did his best to create distance, changing directions again and again, zigzaging through the streets and narrow pathways while carrying Lia tightly in his arms.
But despite all that—
The monster still didn't stop chasing them, crawling relentlessly in their direction and smashing through roads and structures as if it held some personal grudge against them specifically.
But after some time, and through his repeated sudden changes in direction, Lucian was eventually able to gain some distance—a large distance between them.
He turned back briefly.
The gigantic worm-like creature was now far behind them, still visible in the distance as it tore past the ruined streets while trying to follow their trail.
"We cannot continuously run like this," Lucian muttered quietly, his voice low.
Lia nodded faintly against him, as she clutched him harder, her fingers unconsciously tightening around his neck.
Lucian briefly glanced toward her.
