Between them, towering even higher at nearly eight feet tall, was an even larger ape, a Tier-8 beast. Its crimson tail flicked dangerously behind it, its eyes focused sharply on Orion, clearly identifying him as an immediate threat.
Orion's eyes sharpened immediately, a hint of seriousness filling his expression. Ape-type mana beasts were notoriously difficult opponents; their intelligence and adaptability made them formidable foes.
He heard Lumi's curious voice resonate in his mind,
[Master, these creatures most likely wandered in from the Desolate Wilderness. It's unusual how we have encountered so many species of mana beasts by now.]
Orion nodded silently, acknowledging Lumi's thoughts. His hands swiftly grasped the hilt of his Realm Guardian, unsheathing it smoothly while he also took out another greatsword from his inventory.
