Severoth woke up the next morning filled with energy, aware of the tough battle ahead. He bathed in the pond to remove the fatigue from his body, then stepped out of the cave with unwavering determination.
Without wasting much time, he decided to confront the water crocodile in the northern swamps. He spread his wings and soared high in the sky, heading towards the swamps. As he flew, he observed the nature around him, enjoying the beautiful scenery of dense trees and winding rivers.
His attention was drawn to a small group of lionesses and their cubs. He thought to himself, "They are the lionesses and cubs of the Dark Lion. Let's see why they are here." He flew towards them.
The lionesses noticed Severoth's presence and stopped, prepared to protect their cubs despite knowing they couldn't defeat him. Severoth landed in front of them and said, "You are the lionesses of the Dark Lion. Why are you here near my territory?"
The largest lioness, named Salsabil, replied, "We apologize if our presence here bothers you, but we fled from him because of what he did. We came here because he is a coward and won't come to this area."
Severoth: "Wow, that's intriguing. How did you escape from him?"
Salsabil: "We escaped because he was injured, and all his focus was on healing himself. When night fell, Yara and I went hunting and caused a commotion. When he went to investigate, we took advantage of his absence and fled with the cubs."
"Please, let us stay here. We will do anything, just spare our children," Salsabil said in a pleading tone, lowering her head.
Severoth approached her and lifted her head with his claw, making her meet his eyes. He said with amusement, "Anything?"
Salsabil replied with determination, "Yes, anything."
Severoth: "Fine, go to the cave on the right side of mine. I believe you know it."
Salsabil: "Yes, I know it."
Severoth: "Then go and live there with your cubs and the others. If I need anything from you, I will come to you."
"Thank you so much for your kindness and mercy," Salsabil replied happily and went with the other lionesses to the cave with their cubs.
Severoth watched them for a moment before turning his gaze northward. "I have a bad feeling, but it doesn't matter. I will emerge victorious," he said resolutely, shaking his head.
He spread his wings and flew to the northern swamps. After a period of flight, he reached the edges of the swamps and landed on the ground.
As he walked through the swamps, he was attacked by creatures resembling frogs with long, venomous tongues. He dodged their attacks and killed them by hurling stone spikes, steadily advancing towards his goal.
Then Severoth faced a greater challenge as giant snakes appeared before him, slithering between the trees and attacking with lightning speed. He avoided their venomous strikes and activated his "Rage Burst" skill, increasing his speed and strength. With one powerful swipe of his claws, he killed the first snake and continued to attack the other snakes with relentless determination.
Soon, stone crocodiles with rock-hard hides and sharp fangs emerged before him. Severoth used his "Earth Manipulation" skill to create sharp stone spikes that pierced the crocodiles, breaking their stone armor. The crocodiles attacked ferociously, but Severoth was able to overcome them with his superior skills and destructive power.
After a period of fighting and walking, Severoth reached a large lake and sensed a powerful creature. He knew it was the water crocodile and roared, announcing his presence. The giant crocodile, with its light blue color like the sky, emerged.
The crocodile said, "So you are the lizard that wants to take over the forest."
Severoth looked at him and said, "And you, aren't you the largest lizard here?"
They gazed at each other before the crocodile lunged, signaling the start of their battle. The water crocodile's strength lay in its ability to control water, directing powerful water currents towards Severoth, trying to drown and push him away. Severoth dodged the water attacks with swift, agile movements, using his wings to fly and evade the strikes.
Severoth retaliated with fierce attacks, using his powerful claws and sharp fangs. The battle was intense between them, both determined to win. The crocodile used its water abilities to form water shields around its body, but Severoth broke these shields with his superior offensive skills.
The ground shook beneath their feet, and water splashed in all directions with each strike. Severoth knew this battle would be long and difficult, but he was confident in his strength and ability to defeat this water creature. He used his "Rage Burst" skill to enhance his strength and speed, moving like a storm in the battlefield.
The water crocodile was not an easy opponent, as it controlled water with great skill, forming raging waves and water columns for offense and defense. The crocodile managed to land a powerful blow on Severoth, pushing him back and causing him to fall into the lake. But Severoth did not give up, using his strength to create a massive wave that disrupted the crocodile.
Gathering his strength, Severoth charged towards the crocodile at incredible speed, using his claws to tear through its water shields. The crocodile tried to attack again with powerful water currents, but Severoth skillfully dodged the attacks and approached his opponent with precise, swift strikes.
The battle began to turn in Severoth's favor, as his strikes became more accurate and effective, while the crocodile's defenses gradually weakened. In the end, the crocodile retreated into the lake and said, "You are stronger than I expected, but if you think this is enough to defeat me, you are mistaken."
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