As the others followed at a slower pace, they managed to enter the tunnel before the monster arrived. Just as they took refuge inside, the monster reached them.

With a heavy thud, the monster leaped from a distance and landed at the tunnel entrance. Inside, nearly a hundred people led by Cannis huddled in the Bruins’ secret base. They dared not even breathe.

Seeing the monster lingering outside the entrance, unable to enter, Cannis and the others breathed a sigh of relief. But they couldn't comprehend why the monster was targeting them. And it wasn’t just them—Richie, Kieron, Mad-Vision, Eden, Wynone, and others were equally puzzled.

"What’s happening? Why didn’t the noise from the tallest building attract it?" Richie asked, bewildered.

Kieron frowned, feeling even more anxious because he was the one who provided the Zero Toxin. If something went wrong, Richie would surely blame him.

"Could it be something they have on them that’s attracting it?" Kieron suggested.

Richie nodded i