Chapter 39: The Reason He Fights

It must’ve been a direct hit. Even the centipede’s armor couldn’t absorb the full impact. My leg was gone. The pain nearly made me scream, but screaming would give away my position. So I held it in. Still, one thought surfaced. This is bad. Really bad. The bleeding wouldn’t stop. “Rat Unit, stabilize it with construction material.” —Beep! Warning!: Retreat is strongly recommended. “Denied. I see no valid reason to withdraw.” —Beep beep! Warning!: Loss of left…