In the middle of the lake grew a stout fruit tree. Like a giant umbrella, its branches and leaves were spread out, and underneath the lush green leaves hung fruit the size of fists, radiant in color.
Magpie seemed to be targeting these fruits as she swooped down with her sharp beak aimed at the largest fruit.
Just as Magpie was about to peck the fruit, an enormous figure suddenly rocketed up from the calm lake surface, opening its mouth wide to bite at Magpie's neck!
Magpie unfolded her wings, flapping forcefully forwards. It was an astonishing sight as her vast body hovered in mid-air, precisely dodging that gaping mouth. Then, it quickly extended two robust claws, grasping onto the upper and lower jaw of the creature.
As the creature tried to forcefully shut its mouth, Magpie stood firm and pushed her legs apart. The forces between them seemed evenly matched, leaving them at a stalemate.
