As the rhino's body slumped to the ground, the battlefield fell silent, the clamor of battle giving way to a deathly stillness. But I knew that the fight was far from over.
As I scanned the battlefield for my next opponent, I saw a massive red-bellied hippopotamus charging towards me, its wide mouth agape and its tusks gleaming with elemental power.
I steadied myself, my heart racing as I readied my defenses against this fearsome new foe.
The screen came on.
[New side mission: pluck the red bellied hippo's eye]
[Reward: Propelling]
The red-bellied hippopotamus was a formidable sight to behold, its massive body rippling with muscle. Its skin was thick and gray, with patches of dark red fur covering its belly and flanks.
