The Obsidian Horn Stag could never have imagined that it would be ambushed just as it was about to relax. Worse still, it had been carrying its own attacker this whole time.
With a flash, Adrian appeared in the dark cave, clutching his sword. Because he had been preparing for a fight, he immediately acted as soon as he spotted the Stag.
Meanwhile, the Obsidian Horn Stag, not expecting to be attacked, couldn't react in time. With a squelching noise, its neck was penetrated by Adrian's sword.
However, it was a Rank 4 beast. Its body moved on instinct as it twisted its neck to the side. It partially avoided the fatal blow, though the sword was still able to pierce through its neck.
'Shit!' Adrian cursed internally. He realized that he hadn't acted fast enough. No matter how prepared he was, he still needed a breath to acclimate himself to the environment.
