As they approached the next village, a beast that could make a run for the title of mother of all Crocolisks emerged from swamp waters that were clearly too shallow to have hidden its body.
Compared to the ten-metre bodies that Hawk reported for the others, this one was easily twice that length, and carried a long lifetime of battle scars on its body. A perfect accompaniment to its Totem Rank status.
Then, dozens of snarling beasts emerged from the swamp to surround Karl's group, and Cara began to cheer from her perch on Karl's shoulder.
He had totally forgotten that she was still there, reduced in size to more easily spectate.
Karl called on the Haint along with his sword, but didn't merge with the weapon yet. Having the Haint and the Epic Guard surround the massive beast would be more effective than adding a bit more damage to himself.
Lotus giggled as the Haint began to splash her feet happily in the water, glad to be out of storage.
