Looking at the Floating Monsters in the air, Charles knew their bodies were tough and incredibly strong, so he didn't confront them head-on. He flapped his leathery wings and darted toward the hillside.
The giant bat he'd transformed into instantly drew the attention of the Floating Monsters, who all began to follow him.
Charles thought everything was going according to his plan, but he'd just made it halfway when a flash of light appeared before him—one Floating Monster materialized in his path,
with a man covered in skull tattoos on its shoulder. The man wore a smug grin as he adjusted the single brass eyeglass frame on his face, seeming to show the Floating Monster's teleportation was his doing.
At this moment, Charles tried to dodge but it was too late—a heavy stone pillar swung straight over, smashing against his body.
Charles coughed up a mouthful of blood, his condition plunging him instantly into crisis.
