Chapter 144: The Kalenta Great Forest (2)
The second monster Karnak's party encountered in the great forest was a huge ogre standing three meters tall. Its thunderous roar reverberated through the air, shaking branches and sending birds scattering in all directions.
Leven, his face pale, unsheathed his sword. "Damn it! Of all things, it had to be a monster like that!"
The wooden club in the ogre's hand was nearly two meters long. Even a glancing blow from it would undoubtedly be fatal.
"Form up!"
When facing a giant-type monster, there was a standard formation to follow. The strongest warrior, Varos, would take the front, with Serati guarding the rear. Leven and Lapicel would hold the flanks, providing support and protecting Karnak and Milia. The mage and priest would then assist the group with spells and blessings while they engaged the monster. Such was the respect owed to a formidable foe like a giant ogre. But Karnak's party was anything but conventional.
"Oh, I'll take care of this one," Karnak said casually, stepping forward alone and raising his magic wand.
The others didn't even bother forming up. Instead, they retreated further back, giving him space.
"I've become a step stronger, so it's time for some real-world practice," Karnak added with a smirk.
He began by drawing the ogre's attention with a simple spell. "Explosion."
A blast detonated at the back of the Huge Ogre's head. Enraged, the creature let out a guttural roar and charged toward Karnak in a blind fury.
Thud! Thud! Thud!
Each of its heavy footfalls caused the ground to tremble slightly.