Chapter 301:
Arthur's Point of View
Northern Forests
It sohow escaped that Typhon didn't need shelter. Even though he was young, he was still a Dragon. The cold affected him little, if not at all, and with his sharp sense of sll, he was able to avoid so of the bears in the area. These weren't normal bears either. Much like the wolves and manticores of this world, the bears were far larger than anything I had ever seen. One was even the size of a small bus.
There were other fantastical creatures present. So of which I was unfamiliar with. It seed these trees hid many different types of animals, from overly large jackrabbits to strange ice lizards and snakes. At one point, Typhon even crossed so manner of snow yeti. It blended in with the surroundings, making it difficult to spot in the winter. He quickly ran away, which I couldn't bla him. Anything able to survive in these woods with giant bears had to be formidable. Given its impressive size, I'd say it was more than a match for anything in these parts.
My return to Helmsforth was underwhelming. Greigh found a crew, as I had asked, along with transportation. The captain inford they would need almost two weeks to prepare and gather all the supplies they might need. So, I had been here watching over Typhon for the last week or so. His actions had continually surprised for soone I expected to be so sheltered.
Given that it had been a week, and despite my constant watch over Ty, my energy had returned. In hindsight, I should've handled things better with the Priestesses. With such low energy affecting my judgnt, it continues to irk that tensions were high, and I overreacted. Of course, it didn't co from nowhere. I truly was getting sick of the two of them and their high and might attitudes.
All my pondering ca to an end when a few magic signatures appeared on the horizon. They were coming in our direction, which imdiately made wary. Although, once they got close enough, I realized they weren't a threat. Probably just so Zugal flying around the area. However, it was an angry roar that echoed through the trees and across the snow that got my attention to look back down.
Typhon's Point of View
Northern Forests
Before stood a massive creature covered in fur. It was white like the surrounding snow, with the exception of its gnarled face and palms. If not for the trees, it would be even more difficult to see even with its impressive size. Towering over by at least three tis my own height, my first instinct was to run.
Turning to run, I imdiately halted my actions as another of the beasts had snuck up behind . "Oh..."
Jumping to the side as he swiped at with its impressive claws, I was able to dodge into the snow. Rolling onto my feet, the creaking and cracking of wood gained my attention. The first creature had snapped one of the trees in two and hefted it into the air. It then turned to with a snarl before bringing the makeshift weapon down on .
Hopping to the side, I dodged the attack before turning and fleeing. However, the snow in front of ca to life as another one appeared to have been lying in wait. Jumping on top of it as it sprung out at , I kicked off of it and began sporadically running through the trees. I'd quickly change directions as I heard the thundering of trees snapping in two with their roars right behind .
These creatures were sowhat intelligent. They were definitely cunning enough to set a trap. Creating an ambush is not sothing I would've expected. Avoiding them up until now was the correct decision, but it seems more and more likely that they tracked down and waited for the perfect mont to strike. The five of them chased for what seed like hours. I was starting to get tired from how fast they were. Their strides were longer than mine, after all, and trees didn't really hinder them.
I ended up stumbling when the thumping of the broken trees started to rain down around . One ended up clipping my leg, which ended with on all fours. Looking back, I saw two more had joined the chase while three were throwing broken trees, rocks, and large clumps of snow at . In the snow, on my knees, I took a deep breath as the beasts approached. Following Arthur's instructions, I built up as much magic as possible in my core.
My own roar echoed through the area as flas spat from my mouth. However, the larger torrent of flas that spewed from my lips surprised , but this was no ti to be surprised. Showing no restraint since my task was to survive, I did my best to burn anything and everything. The two that were approaching, nearby trees, and even so of the surrounding snow to create a smokescreen so I could escape. The pained and fearful roars of the creatures put at ease when they thundered off as their cries beca more and more distant.
With the area around burning, thanks to Dragon fire, I lay in the lted snow, exhausted. My vision began to fade as I heard the flapping of wings. Hazily, my attention turned to the sound and saw four forms landing near .
"Arthur?" I whispered before passing out.
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