Leo departed the **Adventurer's Guild**, moving swiftly toward the mountain where the **Thunder Drake** had been sighted. It took him two hours at full speed to reach the base, his movements effortless despite the long journey. The weight of his equipment didn't slow him down; his strength and stamina were leagues above ordinary adventurers.
As he began the steep climb, the air grew colder and sharper. He paused for a moment halfway up, glancing down at the village below. From this vantage point, it seemed peaceful, but Leo knew better. The looming presence of the Thunder Drake would eventually spell disaster for the unsuspecting villagers if left unchecked.
*"Sooner or later, it'll attack them,"* Leo thought, narrowing his eyes. He resolved to end the threat here and now.
