Unexpected Roots

Most Level 4 and Level 5 mutant creatures had red crystal cores too. She had no idea if they turned red from absorbing blood.

Thalia shook her head. None of that mattered. As long as no one could see through her stats or level, she was fine.

"I'm heading out. Take these weapons. Don't wander off. I'll be back soon."

She pressed an energy rifle into Alaric's hands, then gave him a top-grade machete