Masks 2

Esen began hacking through the grass with her hookshot, slicing the blades as quickly as they could grow back. This kept their path somewhat clear, at least.

"Not sure on the telepathy or pheremones, but they're working together somehow. Everything's been way too coordinated for the tree not to be some kind of intelligent," the Demon nodded to Hackerman. "If we get you to the turrets, do you think you could make them into your turrets? Could help."

Just then, the ground began to shake and crack, destabilizing their footing as dozens of enormous terrifying snakes began surging out of the grass around them. They substantially larger and more aggressive versions of the region's native rattlesnake, mutated with an extra large mouth and tougher scales! They were a couple hundred feet from the wall at this point. Just a little further!