Chapter 14: Limited Time
The Giant Sandworm was not yet defeated. Alvaric had only injured the inside of its body. That alone wasn't nearly enough. Killing a level 82 monster was like trying to punch a mountain and expecting it to move. In Alvaric's mind, he never imagined he would win.
He knew it was nearly impossible, but trying was the only thing he could do. Even if the cost was his life, Alvaric would still do it, because doing nothing would lead to death anyway.
"Jump, Niva!" Alvaric shouted.
Hearing that, Niva leapt away from the Giant Sandworm's attack. She managed to dodge the giant monster's blow but stood frozen for a moment. Shocked by what she was doing. She thought she would be fighting a monster equal to or slightly stronger than herself.
In reality, she had to fight the Giant Sandworm. The most feared monster in this desert. For thousands of years, no one had dared disturb the Giant Sandworm because all monsters knew it was suicide—and now she was committing that very suicide.
"Don't worry! I'll be by your side," said Alvaric, patting Niva's shoulder.
Niva swallowed hard, her legs and arms trembling with fear. The wings on her back trembled slightly as if begging her to run away. Niva looked at Alvaric with doubt.
"Are you sure we're going to fight that thing?" asked Niva. She hoped Alvaric would take back his words. "But I don't want to die in vain. The Giant Sandworm is the ruler of this desert. Disturbing it is suicide."
"Then don't die," Alvaric said flatly.
"But, sir..."
Alvaric patted her shoulder again. "Just trust me!" he said.