Chapter 53: Carnotaurus attack 1

The silent battleground hung heavy with tension as Jack and the masked man locked eyes, a tacit agreement that only one would emerge victorious from this clash. The dance of determination played out in the charged atmosphere, each movement pregnant with the weight of impending fate.

Jack, seasoned by encounters with lesser foes, sensed a different caliber in the masked man. There was a discernible intelligence and skill that set him apart from the previous adversaries. The masked man's first strike was a testament to this, a swift and precise kick targeting Jack's ribs. The shockwaves resonated through Jack's frame, a tangible reminder of the formidable opponent before him.

[ -8 sanity]

[Sanity: 75%]