The Monster crashed face-first into the ground with a deafening roar, its massive body kicking up sand and dirt in every direction.
The shockwave sent a violent gust of wind ripping through the air, strong enough to send Kiara flying.
She wasn't prepared for the force, and in an instant, she was hurled backward, tumbling through the air like a ragdoll.
The sheer weight of the creature was overwhelming — each movement it made caused the very ground to tremble.
As Kiara fought to regain control of her body, the Monster let out a screech of pain, its vines twisting violently as the flames continued to gnaw at them.
The heat from the fire licked hungrily at its form, but still, it writhed in agony. It wasn't dead yet.
The vines, now crackling with ember and smoke, continued to move, showing signs of regeneration.
Despite the flames, it was still alive. And it was trying to heal itself.