272 Behemoth

I stood and faced the monster as it ran toward me on all fours. Thick saliva dripped down its terrifying mouth. Its eyes shone a bright red color. It wheezed as it approached me. I could sense it was in pain, as though something was forcefully pushing it to move. No doubt it had something to do with Rimbaldi's technology. 

I took the bottomless pouch Omega had gifted me and took one of Rimbaldi's crystal balls out. I pointed it at the beast, but before I could utter a spell, I felt its claws dig deep into my side. It moved faster than my eyes could register. Heda was right to fear it. 

I flew to the side. Wind howled against my ears as I made my way toward the lake. 

Icy water broke my fall. I sank deeper into the lake while blood poured out of my side. The wound was deep, but it was nothing I couldn't deal with. I searched for the bottomless pouch. Omega had gifted me a staff before. I could heal my injuries using it then resurface to face the behemoth.