Soon, the twenty-fifth Giant Beetle had left the world for good. An arrow still burning in flames was embedded in its body. The smell of burnt flesh emanated everywhere. The remaining Giant Beetles went back into the forest to hide. The disgusting smell of burnt flesh, like burnt rubber tires, lingered in the air. However, it seemed that the group members had already gotten used to the smell as no one minded the smell

“There’s no end to this work… I’m getting sick and tired of this.”

“I think it’s mostly over now though, right?”

“Then, shall we leave?”

“Let’s grab what we can… These talons look expensive…” 

***

A monsoon poured rain down upon the party. They waded and trudged through the knee-high rushing rapids that were created by the hill’s slope, which was sloped at nearly thirty degrees.  The party members were moving up the hill in single-file, had a rope around their waists, and were connected together with specially designed rock climbing carabiners. 

From time to time, muddy water from the right cliff would pour all over their heads. They were already completely drenched in water such that the curves of their bodies could be clearly seen. They looked...