Chapter 187

From my vantage point among the treetops, I surveyed the battlefield below, searching for any weakness in the creature's defenses. But my hopes were dashed as I watched Lycidas struggle against the overwhelming tide of webbing, his movements growing sluggish under its oppressive weight.

With a surge of determination, I leaped from tree to tree, seeking to flank the creature and strike at its vulnerable points. But with each bound, the webbing seemed to stretch and contort, forming a barrier that blocked my path and sent me tumbling back to the forest floor.

Struggling against the constricting bonds, I felt panic rising within me as the creature's webbing tightened around me, threatening to immobilize me completely. With each futile attempt to break free, the webbing only seemed to grow stronger, its adhesive grip becoming increasingly difficult to overcome. Desperation clawed at my chest as I realized the futility of my efforts, my movements growing sluggish and labored.

As I landed a