Chapter 51
As always, I habitually scanned my surroundings. Inside the cave, there wasn’t even a way to utilize the traps like in a dungeon. Still, considering it wasn’t even a match for the watcher, let alone the monstrous bird, there was a chance of winning. I raised the staff, the only weapon I had.
The giant fox’s paw flew towards me immediately. Following Donatan’s lead, I dodged it with minimal movement. Seeing an opening, I extended my arm and jabbed the fox’s neck with the end of the staff.
Thwack!
…As expected, it was still a monster. Unless it was a sword, penetrating that thick hide with a staff was impossible. Nonetheless, it seemed to cause some pain, making it close its eyes tightly.
The fox lunged at me with its teeth. I avoided it with a backstep and thrust the staff into its forehead like a fencing move. This time, the thrust contained a tiny electric orb.
Zap! Crackle.
If I kept accumulating damage like this, it would eventually die.
Grrrr?
Judging by the deepening frown on its face, it seemed to be getting angrier. The fox began swiping wildly with no regard for what was in front of it. I dodged by ducking with all my might or stepping into places where I wouldn’t get hit.