Rory had just stepped out of the shower when a thunderous crash echoed from outside, followed by the unmistakable sounds of violent combat.
"What happened?"
She hurriedly pulled on her clothes and rushed out.
Xarion and Nix were already standing at the entrance of the rest cabin.
The moment she appeared, Nix said urgently, "Rory, Xarion says a Rank Ten beast has appeared in this forest."
Rory's gaze shot toward the direction he pointed. "That's the way Jasper went."
Her heart lurched.
Could Jasper have run into it?
She turned immediately to Xarion. "Go check on him. Don't let anything happen to Jasper."
Xarion hesitated.
"Vincent told me not to leave your side."
"Nix can guard me," Rory insisted. "He brought a Rank Eleven mech."
"Yes!" Nix nodded confidently. "I can protect Rory. Xarion, go help Jasper!"
A Rank Ten beast was no joke.
"…All right."
