Daniel opened his eyes.
There was no light, only darkness and pressure. Around him, he could hear the grinding of bones and the groaning of metal.
"I… I can't breathe!" Drael shouted beside him, his voice trembling, fear stuck in his throat.
But Daniel remained calm. His eyes gleamed faintly in the dark. There wasn't even a hint of worry in them, it was as if he didn't care at all.
"Shut up and stay still."
In truth, they were trapped inside the monster's hand. The situation couldn't be more dangerous, but Daniel wasn't even slightly worried, which only made Drael more confused.
For a moment, Drael wondered if this man had completely lost his mind, had the fear finally driven him insane?
They were literally on the verge of death! The monster only needed to squeeze a little harder and they'd both be crushed completely.
Just then, the pressure outside increased. The massive bones pressed tighter, and the sound that followed was like mountains grinding together.
