Unexpected

Ryu watched in silence for a long time.

The blue-scaled Eleventh Order serpent seemed to be in a deep state of slumber. However, just by virtue of its aura alone, most creatures in this area wouldn't dare to approach it while those who were not afraid of it wouldn't want to get into such a battle without cause or reason.

The snake coiled around the spring such that getting near it felt like an impossible task. You would have to cross over its body to make it there. By that point, when the instincts of the snake, you would easily find yourself in a life and death situation.

However, if anyone was watching right this moment, though, their hearts would leap into their throats.

As though he was tired of living, Ryu jumped down from his hiding spot, landing on the ground without even the slightest sound.

He moved forward as though he was on a leisurely stroll, stepping forward to the point he was a mere arm's reach away from the coiled snake.