I dashed right to dodge the charging bear on all four. I spun my heels in to keep the bear in sight, as not seeing its movement would be fatal on my part. It looked back at me with a tinge of annoyance.
"ROARRR!!!" It roared as it stood in its feet like a bipedal being and tried to swipe me using its long claws. Closing the distance would instead have its palm hit me as how it happened to Kayla.
I dodged backward and distanced myself to try to control my haggard breathing.
This body was that of a child. Sure this body is energetic, but it lacks stamina and strength. Meaning, I would have to compensate with the observation and knowledge I have from my previous world.
Before I could fully control my breathing, the Chimera was already charging on me with its jaw looking like a blood-thirsty abomination. Fear erupted within me, but this was the opportunity that I needed. So I held my stick firmly and timed my dodge.
Right after I dodged the savage charge of the chimera, I plunged my stick in its eye. Using the force of the chimera's charge, I did not have to exert any sort of power in my plunge. However, I realized that dodging sideways would be dangerous as the chimera's force may break the arm I used to plunge the stick if I'm even a second slow. Instead, I relaxed my body as I spun back to neutralize the force of the charge.
This act, however, didn't go accordingly as planned as it seems that I overestimated the capabilities of a child. I distanced myself from the Chimera trying to calm my breathing while my left hand, holding my dislocated right shoulder.
"ROAAARRRRRRRRR!!!!!" The bear roared louder than ever as I have successfully taken one of its visions.
I could feel the tip of my lips curl upwards as my planning bore fruit, However, It still wasn't enough. Even though I successfully blinded one of its eyes, it still had another. While I had no more equipment as my stick was still stuck in its eye and my right arm was out of commission.
'This is bad,' I thought to myself while still trying to think of a way to handle this situation. I looked at my surroundings to try and find another stick or anything I could use to do the same with its other eye, however, that was a mistake on my part as it was in that moment that the Chimera charged itself on my defenseless state, knocking me back a few meters away from where I previously stood and into a base of a tree. My back screamed in pain and my innards felt shook from the impact.
"Damn... it..!" I tried to curse, but my body wouldn't even allow such words to come out of my mouth as even my breathing was disordered.
I thought of what to do as the Chimera slowly made its way to me, almost like it was rubbing its triumph over me in my face. This act irritated me, but my body was unable to comply with my instructions leaving me in a defenseless state. Then, as I waited for my impending demise, I tried to recall anything that would help me in this situation.
But the only thing I can think of was how sickening my life has been. To live as a doll wearing a fake mask of dignity for the selfish bastards.
As the Chimera approached me with that triumphant look stapled in its face. Right now, all I feel is anger and fear for my life. and the end before me-- or it should have been.
I felt a tingly feeling in my heart. The sort of feeling described in the books from White's memories as to when awakening happens. Feeling the sliver of hope that came along with my awakening, I tried and use my magic against the beast before me.
However, my hope was cut short as I realized that I don't even know what my magic is, furthermore how to activate it. As I lost my hope, all I had within me was anger. From the piling up of my thoughts a few moments ago to the hope that disappeared as fast as it came.
I was angry at everything.
Redirecting that anger to my body, my fist started blazing blue. I slowly stood up to face the 2-meter bear-like chimera beast. Its face, which looked triumphant a few moments ago, was now stained with an obvious ferocity. I know I can't do anything anymore, but openly accepting one's end? I refuse to do so!
Steeling myself for the inevitable, I directed my emotions into strength and roared ferociously as I punched the chest of the Chimera.
That beast, out of its dominance, just stood there and accepted my strike. My vision dimmed before I could realize that where I punched the beast, a cold, yet burning sensation was the only thing I felt. Until I collapsed under the immense burden placed on my body.
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Chapter 3: Part 2
(Sophia's pov)
"ROARRRRRRRR!!!!" The sound of a thunderous roar echoed in the forest.
"hmm? It looks like a beast is on a rampage." the old man said, "hmm... this might be bad... Alright! Sophia! Master orders you to check on White and see if everything's all right."
"Negative. Master's safety takes precedence over the boy." I told him as this beast might also come here and attack him.
"Hmm? Disobedient now are we?" The old man shot back with a wide grin.
"... Accomplishing master's order. It is suggested that you remain her-"
"Just hurry up and go!" the old man says impatiently while huffing.
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As I made my way to the sound of the beast, I thought of how that child should at least be safe. After all, a child's instinct of fear is more prominent than that of an adult.
This is why when I arrived, I could not comprehend what was laid before my eyes.
A tattered child with his fist connected to the chest of a giant ferocious beast that could rip the said child apart, yet the child shows no sign of despair against the foe in front of him. Probably because of his exhausted state, the child collapsed whilst standing-- snapping me back to my purpose.
My hand glowed indigo as I imbued mana in it, forming a blade out of mana. I rushed towards the beast in an attempt to assault it. However-
"What?" I stopped in my tracks as I realized that the beast was frozen in place. It wasn't encased in ice, nor was it chained in place. It was just frozen in place like a statue.
Confusing as it may, I approached the child without lowering my guard towards the beast so that I could tend to his needs.
But something caught my attention in the chest of the beast—something that should not exist in the physical or celestial world.
"This is!"