The sword clashed against the tentacle, then was swatted away powerlessly. Ariel's expression remained unchanged, as he immediately dismissed the sword into particles that dissolved into his crystal core.
His original goal wasn't to kill this creature, but to escape it. Without even looking back, he dashed into the forest, his speed lightning quick.
The ostrich froze as if flustered. It must have expected the sword to deal some damage, but was shocked when it didn't. Was that human really that weak?
Soon, it shook off its daze, then shot after its prey. Despite Ariel's brief disruption, it still wanted to devour him.
'Unpleasant.'
Ariel's mood soured as he sensed the creature still pursuing him. He didn't want to kill it, as he had already attracted enough attention. Soloing a strong monster would show how strong he truly was.
Just as he felt like resigning to his fate, he caught sight of a streak of gold in the distance.
'Sebastian?'
