The gorilla beast stood tall, feet planted wide in the sand like he owned the whole beach. He raised one massive fist high above his head. Red aura exploded around him in thick, pulsing waves—hot enough that the air shimmered and the sand near his feet started to smoke a little.
"Prepare yourself, you little bitch!" he roared, voice shaking the ground. "I will be smashing you into a pulp now!" His eyes locked on Beta, full of pure hate and confidence.
A few goblins hanging back near the edge of the fight started snickering.
"Looks like big brother is pissed," one of them said, elbowing his buddy.
"It's over for that girl," another goblin laughed, showing all his crooked teeth.
"Yeah," a third one added, nodding fast. "Even Lord Alaric acknowledged his strength at that time. This cat girl's done for."
The crowd on the beach wasn't so sure. People shifted nervously, hands gripping each other's arms.
"Oye, he looks dangerous," one guy muttered, eyes wide.
