When Lance confirmed the monster was a Pigman Knight, his heart stirred. He had assumed such elite enemies wouldn't appear in the outer areas. However, the Pigman Knight's appearance indirectly indicated they had entered an important area of the Beast Lair.
In the game, the Pigman Knight was a notoriously difficult elite enemy. It boasted high attack, robust health, and armor. A single critical hit could puncture a lung. A few more hits, and it would become a true test of a player's will.
In reality, no one could underestimate the oppressive presence of its massive size. After that one strike, no one would doubt the terrifying force it wielded. Lance realized something and quickly looked down, only to see a dent in the Great Shield he held.
