That was why Ray had ordered an immediate retreat the instant Barbara identified them. Their only hope was to run until they escaped… or until they were eliminated.
There was, at least, one small mercy.
The furious roars of the Blazing Demon Lions terrified all other soul beasts. None dared to block their path. Any soul beast that appeared ahead fled instantly upon hearing the lions' hunting cries.
Unfortunately, familiarity with the terrain gave the lions a deadly advantage.
Coordination became meaningless.
To Ray's surprise, the first to fall behind was Volt.
As the lions closed in, he grimaced, slapped the button on the back of his hand, and vanished in a flash of light. The spirit energy he had yet to fully absorb immediately drifted toward the remaining four.
Next was Lily.
