"Just like old time's, isn't it Brat," Carin said.
"Yeah and you even brought back the nickname," Rune replied in annoyance.
"Heh..!"
After giving him a small chuckle, she raised her Body Activation to the max while downing a potion of her own. It was the same violet cactus bloom ale that Rune had just drunk. Her muscles rippled with power to match his and her veins bulges all over her exquisite figure. Master and Student lowered themselves into a runner's stance with their fingers touching the ground before taking off in a burst of speed.
They ran side-by-side for the nearest pillar as another scream shook the cavern. Marilith had gotten back up and she wasn't happy.
'Damn, already?'
Rune had been hoping she would stay down for at least another minute or two, but seemed that was too much to ask for.
"Stella! Take the vanguard. Work with the others and keep her off us while we focus on bringing down these pillars," he called out.
"Right!"
