Ethan stayed quiet for a moment, his eyes fixed on the island in the middle of the lake. Something about this place felt strange.
He couldn't explain why, but he had the eerie feeling that something deep within the lake was watching him.
Right now, he stood some distance away from the edge. Vio was nearby, occasionally glancing at Ethan, whose face was uncovered.
From his inventory, Ethan pulled out a piece of meat and held it in his right hand. With a strong swing, he threw it toward the lake, hoping something would take the bait.
The ground around the lake trembled. The once calm surface turned violent, waves rising high.
Vio panicked and jumped back, retreating all the way to the edge of the dead forest. But Ethan stood firm, unmoving.
The chunk of meat he had thrown was devoured by a massive black catfish that burst out of the lake. The sight reminded Ethan of whales leaping from the ocean.
