"They have guns, but they're not using them. These people want to capture me alive!" Charles thought, immediately noticing the weapons in their hands while he was tied up.
Just as the stingray raised its venomous tail to stab Charles in the back, the sound of tearing flesh erupted. The transparent stingray was ripped in half, revealing a huge Bat Monster perched on the rooftop.
An extremely piercing sonic wave burst from the bat's mouth. As the surrounding roof tiles rapidly crumbled, the encircling crowd clapped their hands over their ears and retreated.
Once the immediate crisis had passed, Charles spread his wings, preparing to fly toward the docks.
However, his opponents clearly weren't going to make it that simple. A tentacle, like a black, withered branch, stretched out from behind a nearby window, wrapped directly around Charles's neck, and pulled him down with force.
