The forest echoed with the thunderous steps of the pursuing trolls. The duo raced through the trees, dodging branches and leaping over roots in an attempt to put some distance between them and the colossal creatures.
"Are you sure running is the best plan here?" Sophia panted, her voice strained.
Adrian shot her a glance. "Do you have a better idea, considering our current situation?"
The trolls were still in hot pursuit as they burst out of the forest into the beach where they had spawned earlier. The duo sprinted across the beach, thinking the sand would slow the beasts down, which it did.
However, the troll's roars kept echoing behind them. Reminding them the danger was never too far away.
"Darn it, I was hoping those monsters would've headed in this direction," Adrian panted. "It would've been simpler to keep the trolls chasing after them instead of luring them ourselves."
