Kaizen struggled to his feet, still feeling the throbbing pain in his abdomen. He knew he was lucky to have survived the attack, but the feeling of failure still consumed him. He had spent so much time fighting creatures stronger than himself to master his skills and become a good Rise Online player, but there, in front of the forest guardian, he felt powerless.
The guardian, on the other hand, seemed to enjoy the situation, watching Kaizen through his discreet helmet and glowing eyes. He was an imposing figure, with shining armor and a gigantic sword in his hand, and Kaizen could almost see a smile on his face.
"Don't think you're out of danger yet," the guardian said in a tone that was both threatening and playful. "If you're not careful, I can finish you off in a heartbeat."
Kaizen swallowed his dry saliva and felt a shiver run down his spine. He knew that the Guardian was right.
