"Kyaaaaaaak!!"
It was only natural that she was surprised. The monster's mouth opened wide as it lunged forward to devour her.
If she hadn't suddenly run out, spear in hand, she wouldn't have drawn its attention.
Those things weren't intelligent and anyone observing the situation clearly would be able to see that Park Deokgu was able to hold back the attacking monster.
However, instead of staying level-headed, Park Hyaeyoung, this fucking bitch, chose to air out her fears like this.
"Damn it!"
Park Hyaeyoung had completely flipped the situation on its head.
Those things were sensitive to sound.
An ordinary conversation wouldn't carry far, but such a loud scream would naturally make them aware of our presence here.
All the monsters in the vicinity would probably come running.
Perhaps Kim Hyunsung thought the same as he promptly smashed in the head of the monster he was dealing with, then stabbed the one Park Deokgu had captured in the chest.
His speed seemed a bit outside the boundaries of human capabilities, but Kim Hyunsung likely didn't have the luxury of paying attention to that when the situation was rapidly deteriorating.
I could see that monstrous thing still quivering but that wasn't the issue right now.
"We need to get out of here right now."
"Damn it...."
"S-sorry...."
"Kiyoung-ss, Hyaeyoung-ssi, Hayan-ssi... If anything happens, we'll have Deokgu-ssi cut a path".
"Well, what about Hyung-ssi?"
"I'll try to draw the monsters away. If you leave a mark, I'll find you. Kiyoung-ssi, it would be better for you to take a detour rather than heading straight to the shelter."
I nodded sharply.
If we led all the monsters after us to the shelter, it would be like offering them an all-you-can-eat buffet.
Kim Hyunsung seemed to be trying to solve this situation on his own but his expression didn't seem to be good.
Even though Kim Hyunsung was a regressor, he was still a rookie at this point.
He might be capable of dealing with them to a certain extent, but if they overwhelmed him with numbers, it would be extremely difficult to take care of them in such close quarters.
"Hyung-nim, which way...."
"We're going to turn around a bit before returning."
"A-alright."
Seemingly realising the severity of her mistake, Park Hyaeyoung looked at me, her face pale.
She likely realised that if she messed up further, there would really be an opportunity to scream her lungs out soon.
"Get up."
"Y-yes...."
"Stick together and run as fast as you can."
"I-I understand."
Jung Hayan was silent.
She was looking around blankly, with an expression as though she were thinking hard about something.
"Hayan-ah."
"Ah... Yes! Oppa."
Her body language suggested that she wasn't particularly scared.
