The chattering of the Bone-Eroding Bat swarm and the sharp hum of the Magic Power Weapons gradually subsided.
The air was filled with the mixed scents of sulfur, ozone, and burnt monsters.
Rein shook his slightly numb arm from the recoil of the "Demon Hunter-II" assault rifle, while Lina quickly checked the remaining count on the Energy Magazine.
The massive body of "Rock," Tol rested against a low stone wall, the barrel of the heavy "City Breaker-III" Energy Cannon slightly red, emitting a hissing sound as coolant vaporized.
Carl and Erica scanned the smoke-filled battlefield edges vigilantly, ensuring no lurking Shadow Claw Beasts.
"Regroup! Clear the battlefield, and recover the core components!" a command sounded over the squad communication channel.
