Talon leaped to where the cub was and cradled it in his arms, taking cover behind a sturdy tree. He knew a direct confrontation with the beast wouldn't be enough to defeat it. He needed to devise another strategy, especially considering his limited energy."If I were to summon four S-Class Ranking Beasts, I could overpower this creature. However, doing so would drain a quarter of my energy, and it could take me up to three days to fully recover. Moreover, if I were to encounter another beast during that time, fighting back would become nearly impossible. How can I defeat this monster without depleting too much of my energy... Nolat, I require your assistance."[I expected you to be wiser and not need my help.]"I never claimed such wisdom. Please, lend me your aid quickly. Time is of the essence," Talon pleaded, noticing the cub's desire to return to its mother, which would undoubtedly result in a scream."Gr...!" However, before the cub could make a sound, Talon swiftly conjured a go
**************Earth Prime....Two days Earlier...On Earth Prime, within the heavily fortified walls of Sector Zero Facility. Willy, the Principal of the Heavenly Artificiers, had made it a habit to casually catch a check on Talon whenever he could. After all, for the past five years, his every move were closely monitored.Little did Willy know, Talon had been quietly biding his time, preparing for his eventual escape. As fate would have it, today was the day when everything fell into place.Willy strolled along the corridor, his eyes scanning the surroundings, until he reached Talon's designated cell. To his surprise, there was no sign of Talon within the pristine white room. Confusion washed over him as he meticulously surveyed every corner, yet he couldn't identify anyone present."What? He's missing?" Willy's brows furrowed in disbelief, but he needed to confirm whether Talon had truly escaped. Without hesitation, he swiftly activated the bio scanner with his hands, causing the do
*************Earth Central.... Dark Forest........Talon crouched behind a thick oak tree, rapidly weaving vines around his arms. With a forceful thrust, he sent the vines snaking towards the rampaging sabertooth mother. But before they could ensnare her, the beast lithely dodged aside."Polar Ravager, freezing wind!" Talon commanded. The massive polar bear guardian inhaled deeply, its icy breath crystallizing the air. It then released a howling gale of freezing air and ice shards straight at the dodging sabertooth. The freezing attack hit its mark, encasing the sabertooth in a sheath of ice. Or so Talon thought, until cracks spread across the icy shell. With a mighty roar, the frozen form burst apart, revealing it was just one of the sabertooth's clones!"So its active skill is clone spawning..." Talon realized. "Then hmmm, I think David might benefit from this ability."Before he could ponder further, the Venomtail Centurion charged forward, its barbed legs clawing the ground. It
Talon felt his heart sink as he realized the truth - by attempting to defeat the sabertooth through sheer force, he had only made it stronger. Each time it recovered from the brink of destruction, it was able to augment itself further by reabsorbing all the energy it had expended. "A hydra..." Talon muttered under his breath, remembering the ancient legends. To defeat such an insatiable, self-perpetuating entity would require subtlety, not raw might. But the sabertooth was having none of it. Free of the crater at last, it immediately locked eyes with Talon and let out another chest-compressing roar of challenge. Talon raised his hands in a placating gesture, desperately trying to stall and give himself time to think. "Great sabertooth, I did not mean to encroach upon your territory. This was all simply a misunderstanding." The words had no effect on the single-minded beast. It bunched its haunches, clearly preparing for another earth-shaking charge. Heart pounding, Talon tried a d
Talon raced through the forest, holding onto the back of the sabertooth as they moved swiftly. The tent, though unassuming, appeared ahead, its reinforced structure emanating a unique energy that transcended normal boundaries. The sabertooth slowed as they approached, and Talon gracefully dismounted, landing softly on the ground.Looking back at the sabertooth, Talon felt secured knowing fully well that an SSS-Class Ranking beast was now at his neck and call.In his arms, he held the small sabertooth cub,"I got you right on time" Talon said as he cradled the little cub.Turning away from the sabertooth's gaze, Talon walked towards the tent's. As he got closer, he noticed fluctuations in the air, almost like heat distortions. With a slight exertion, the spatial matrices parted, allowing him to enter the tent.He quickly rushed to the far end of the tent, a pallet lay on the floor, bathed in ethereal light. There, David lay motionless, his fragile form covered in simple linens. Gwen,
David's eyes slowly opened, and the world gradually came into focus. He felt a distinct change within himself, an indescribable surge of energy coursing through his cells, revitalizing him.As his vision cleared, he noticed his mother Gwen kneeling by his bedside, her face etched with concern and exhaustion. However, as their eyes met, her expression transformed into one of immense relief."David? Oh, thank goodness you're okay!" She immediately pulled her four-year-old son into a tight embrace.David squirmed in confusion, furrowing his brow as he tried to recall what had happened. The last thing he remembered was an intense pain, as if his blood was boiling from within.A soft rustling caught his attention, and he turned to see a small golden furball shifting on the pallet beside him. It was a tiny sabertooth cub, with round amber eyes gazing up at him.Despite the cub's sharp teeth and claws, David felt an inexplicable connection to the peculiar creature. Acting on instinct, he rea
Talon, Gwen, and David had finally escaped the haunting Dark Forest and found themselves standing in a picturesque green grassland. Talon, known for his formidable mental strength, extended his senses to survey the surroundings, hoping to locate a nearby establishment where they could rest."Well, this will do just fine. Who would've thought there'd be a hotel near a place like the Dark Forest?" Talon remarked, his senses guiding him towards a nearby building."Finally, a decent place for us to rest," Gwen said, her satisfaction evident as she gazed at Talon. After all, it was his decision that led them into the hardships they faced.Understanding Gwen's relief, Talon patted the Sabertooth lion, acknowledging his contribution. "Let's proceed," he suggested, prompting the Sabertooth to move swiftly, leaving only faint paw prints behind as evidence of its passage.Soon, they arrived at the entrance of the hotel. Talon couldn't help but smile, feeling a sense of relief. "What a pleasant
Talon stood his ground, meeting the murderous gazes of many. He was well aware that he was the person Paxton hated the most. Ever since Talon was taken that day, Paxton, who had joined the dark side, had vowed to find him no matter the cost.Hence, a bounty had been placed on Talon, explaining why all eyes were fixated on him. However, Talon was no longer afraid. His energy had fully recovered, and he had acquired a new skill."Now it's time to put this new skill to the test," Talon declared confidently. He stretched his hands, cracking his knuckles and his body in the process.Gwen was left bewildered, almost to the point of vomiting blood. She couldn't comprehend Talon's sudden change of heart. He had previously decided to run, but now he seemed determined to face the imminent danger."Gwen, sit tight and enjoy the show," Talon smiled at her, vanishing from her sight. He reappeared in the middle of the hall and shouted, capturing everyone's attention."Are we going to sit here all d