As the rhino's body slumped to the ground, the battlefield fell silent, the clamor of battle giving way to a deathly stillness. But I knew that the fight was far from over.
As I scanned the battlefield for my next opponent, I saw a massive red-bellied hippopotamus charging towards me, its wide mouth agape and its tusks gleaming with elemental power.
I steadied myself, my heart racing as I readied my defenses against this fearsome new foe.
The screen came on.
[New side mission: pluck the red bellied hippo's eye]
[Reward: Propelling]
The red-bellied hippopotamus was a formidable sight to behold, its massive body rippling with muscle. Its skin was thick and gray, with patches of dark red fur covering its belly and flanks.
The creature's head was large and round, with small, beady eyes that were almost lost amidst the folds of its wrinkled skin. A pair of long, curved tusks protruded from either side of its mouth, giving it a formidable appearance.
