A Troublesome Day

Max got back up onto his feets ignoring the slight pain in his back. He looked warily at the Water Cobra. Earlier he had failed to notice the crown on its head. But now he did. This bastard was an evolved creature.

A Water Cobra was a Ferocious beast. But this bastard here had clearly surpassed its limit. 

" No wonder, this bastard had evolved after eating those fruits.", Max mumbled in realisation.

The snake hissed as it bared its fangs. It was clearly enraged. But it didn't pounce on Max, which was a bit surprising.

Max looked at the snake in surprise. But after a moment, he realized.

" This bastard, he is afraid of me getting near the tree."

" It gives me an advantage. If it's strength is around the low level of savage beasts, I may still have a chance as long as it keeps defending the tree."

Max looked at his dagger and saw its blade had bent in. This was the very first dagger he had made and now this snake had ruined it.