Chapter 12: The Hidden Threat of Moonfall Lake (2)

  Scene 1: The Unknown Predator Revealed

  (The thick mist over Moonfall Lake begins to thin, revealing a colossal figure moving toward Garon.)

  (Each heavy step sends deep vibrations through the earth. Cracks splinter beneath its weight.)

  Garon (narrowing his eyes): "That presence… it's close."

  (A gust of wind clears the remaining mist—finally revealing the beast.)

  (Standing at five meters tall, its entire body is covered in jagged, stone-like plating. Its massive jaw, lined with sharp, crushing teeth, emits a low, guttural growl. Its emerald-green eyes glow faintly in the dim moonlight, exuding an overwhelming aura of power.)

  (It is a Terracroc—a General-Grade beast.)

  Garon (tense, whispering): “No wonder the air feels so heavy… A Terracroc.”

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  (The beast swings its colossal tail once—smashing a nearby boulder into dust with a thunderous BOOM.)

  Garon (frowning): "This isn’t normal. Terracrocs aren’t supposed to be in Moonfall Lake… This isn’t their territory."

  (But he doesn’t have time to figure out why. The monster is here, and it's focused on him.)

  Scene 2: Fight or Flight?

  (Garon’s instincts scream at him.)

  (He quickly analyzes his situation.)

  Magrion has just evolved—powerful, but fire is weak against Earth.

  Stalacera is built for defense, but even its reinforced armor can’t withstand a General-Grade beast for long.

  Himself? His combat strength is growing, but against this? A direct fight means certain death.

  Garon (gritting his teeth): "This thing is beyond me. If I try to fight it head-on, I’m done for."

  (His mind races. He needs to escape.)

  (But then—his stomach drops.)

  There’s nowhere to run.

  The lake is too deep and vast—he’ll never cross it in time.

  The terrain is rough—one misstep, and he’s vulnerable.

  The Terracroc is fast. If he turns his back to run, it’ll strike.

  Garon (clenching his fists): "Damn it... If I can’t fight or run, then what—"

  (Before he can act—)

  Scene 3: The Second Predator Appears

  (A low, threatening rumble echoes through the mist.)

  (A second pressure floods the area—just as heavy, just as dangerous.)

  Garon (stiffening): "Another one?!"

  (From the opposite side, stepping out from the dense trees—another Terracroc.)

  (Its glowing emerald eyes lock onto him. Its claws gouge deep trenches into the rocky ground.)

  (The two General-Grade beasts exchange deep growls, communicating.)

  (As if deciding who gets to attack first.)

  Garon (exhaling sharply): "Two…? Now I’m completely cornered."

  (Magrion’s flames flare, but even it can feel the tension.)

  (Stalacera slams its foot down, preparing to fight—but even its instincts scream danger.)

  Garon (heart pounding): "I have no openings. No escape. If I don’t figure something out—"

  (Both Terracrocs suddenly charge.)

  To Be Continued…