The Unleashed Power
The following morning, the trio ventured deeper into the Blood Moon Forest, the atmosphere tense but purposeful. Jackson led the way, his movements calculated and deliberate, while Athena walked beside Gray, her icy composure a stark contrast to his nervous energy.
Jackson stopped suddenly, his eyes narrowing. "We're not alone."
The group froze as the underbrush ahead exploded into movement. A hulking creature emerged, its grotesque form dripping with corruption. This beast was unlike the one from before—its presence was suffocating, its size dwarfing even the largest of trees around them.
"Another Giant Mutant," Athena said, her voice calm but her posture tense.
"Stronger than the last," Jackson muttered, unsheathing his dagger.
The beast roared, its deep, guttural cry shaking the forest. Without hesitation, it charged at them, its massive claws tearing through the ground.
